"Born in the USA" Jason Isbell cover...

[Docreed2003]

It's much more stark than "The Boss"'s version but speaks to the lyrics:

[The Polack MSgt]

1. Jason is under appreciated IMHO

Love this guy.

He's the total package - singer, songwriter, guitarist

[Docreed2003]

2. Agree 100%

If you get a chance, and maybe you have, catch him in concert...he's amazing!

[mr_lebowski]

4. I 2nd that ... turns out DocR and I were at the same Isbell show

in a small downtown venue in certain Southwestern state ... just a couple months after his breakthru record Southeastern dropped in 2013 I think it was?

I was right in front, literally 5 feet from him, he was up on only about a 2ft high stage ... can't even tell you how close I was the whole time ... and I was in total hero-worship mode ... at the end he threw his pick right at me and my wife, I assume because of how enthusiastic we were, singing along and dancing (when appropriate), which she recovered and still has ... no way that ever happens again. Esp. not for like $24 like I spent per ticket, with fees. Going to such a great shows like that make it hard to enjoy giant Arena gigs, no matter how great the artist.

He and the 400 Unit are an unbelievably tight and powerful outfit, and most of his stuff is WAY less ... somber ... than this rendition of BITUSA.

[argyl]

3. Whew. I don't think Reagan would've used this version in his 1984 re-election campaign.

It is excellent though.

[Docreed2003]

6. Yeah...certainly doesn't have the "rah rah" effect

And the somberness speaks to the power of the lyrics

[Glamrock]

5. Very cool.

Never heard of him. Shame on me I guess. Great version. Someone I'll have to dig into. Thanks for the turn on doc!

Never been a fan of Springsteen. The running joke in my last few bands was, "if he's the boss I quit! " Don't get me wrong, huge respect for Bruce. As a person & a songwriter. Just never got into him. This cover really focuses on the genius of his lyrics.

[Docreed2003]

7. If you like Americana music at all..

Do yourself a favor and dig into Jason Isbell...the guy is phenomenal, plus he's a full on southern born unapologetic liberal like me. Saw him last year at the Ryman and they had the ACLU in the lobby signing people up to vote!

[Glamrock]

8. Definitely dig what I heard.

To date, the most "Americana" group I'm into is The Avett Bros. I'll dig some more into Mr. Isbell. Really appreciate the turn on.

P. S. You heard Sweet Pickle Salad?

[Docreed2003]

9. No but I will now! ;-)

[Glamrock]

10. I'll put it up for ya

(And Mr. LEBOWSKI) Chris and Marc from the Crowes, Andy & Roger from Jellyfish, CraigvRoss from Lenny's group, and Jimmy Ashurst from Izzy's Ju Ju's. So good. Will be on drop box for ya in ten.....

[Glamrock]

11. P. S.

So not Americana. Just know you'd dig it and wanted to turn you on....

[Glamrock]

13. Shit, I lied.

Not on the hard drive I have with me. I'm puzzled. Should be able to get it up for you this weekend. Am currently uploading Foamfoot for you. Which is same band minus Craig Ross & Roger Manning....

[backtoblue]

14. I cleaned house for his dad a few years ago.

Hes the one who got me listening to Jason. Great stuff!