Video Premier – Jamie Lin Wilson (feat. Wade Bowen) in “Just Some Things”
You’ll be hard pressed to find a better example of the wisdom and glow of womanhood than in a song by Jamie Lin Wilson. Whatever it is that possesses certain people to be able to encapsulate those most potent of sentiments and emotions of life into song in a way that renders itself as timeless, Jamie Lin has it, and in similar measure to many of the other greats that have emanated from Texas and gone on to be hailed as “greats” in the songwriting field.
Her 2015 record Holidays and Wedding Rings still continues to deliver magic a solid year after its release, and one of the highlights of the effort was her duet with Wade Bowen on the song “Just Some Things.” There’s nothing more classic in country than a cheating song, but this one takes an original approach, delving into the deep, roiling inner conflict that emerges when someone ponders the enterprise. In “Just Some Things,” wisdom ultimately wins out, but it also includes that distressing sense of regret that we all know accompanies the breaking of confidences, making the message that much more powerful.
It’s so hard to coordinate the schedules of musicians, we were lucky enough to get Wade Bowen’s voice on the studio track of “Just Some Things.” And lucky for us, the two were able to meet up again to record a live video thanks to Modern Trade that can be seen below.
Jamie Lin Wilson made an early mark in Texas music as a member of The Gougers, and later in the female supergroup The Trishas. But it’s her solo effort where she seems to have found her voice and her home in music, and has left a indelible mark through getting deeply personal in her songs. In a scene slim with female representation, she is a standout.
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July 12, 2016 @ 10:43 am
” Like runnin for the edge and thinkin you’ll fly
Knowin damn well that its suicide”
That kinda songwriting gives me the inspiration to carry on as a writer .
Two terrific performances totally respectful of the lyric and beautifully recorded . And that steel guitar …..THAT’S a clinic in emotionally supportive musical accompaniment ……NASHVILLE !! are you listening ??
July 12, 2016 @ 11:43 am
reminds me of “What’ll keep me out of heaven” from Brandy Clark
July 12, 2016 @ 11:46 am
Nice duet! And Jamie has such a beautiful colored voice. And every time
I’ve heard her sing she’s really singing out, not only just whispering the song…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymkqKAaJq_0
July 12, 2016 @ 11:58 am
and then there’s THIS ( don’t know where else to put it . )…..from the BAND PERRY ” all-things-to-all-people “approach to a career in music, Lady Antebellum sings THIS touching and emotional lyric…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsTBdswnCDk
July 12, 2016 @ 12:49 pm
never heard of her before clicked play because i saw wade’s name and wow great music even better writing may have to look up more of her stuff
July 12, 2016 @ 5:44 pm
Thank you for posting this. Jamie Lin Wilson sounds awesome, but Wade Bowen’s voice and presence adds so much to the video.
July 12, 2016 @ 6:17 pm
Great song and what a great duo. Looks like Cheatham Street Warehouse.
July 12, 2016 @ 7:22 pm
Really lovely. Thanks for the link!
July 13, 2016 @ 6:55 am
very good opening lines
the man’s words could’ve been a useful contrast and so inject more energy
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July 13, 2016 @ 1:16 pm
The first 6,5 months been mostly shit this year. This song is just ace. Luuuuuv it. Melody and lyrics, what a novel idea.
July 13, 2016 @ 11:57 pm
Goosebumps. What a brilliant song.
July 14, 2016 @ 12:23 pm
JLW is the best female country artists out there right now period.
July 14, 2016 @ 1:21 pm
Lin Wilson’s husband doesn’t mind her cheating in the song’s hotel room, as long as she keeps making terrific country music like this that is real, unlike what’s on the rest of country radio.
July 14, 2016 @ 7:43 pm
I believe the man’s name is Roy and he was the dude blowing smoke rings in the Gin, Smoke, and Lies video. I got to see Jamie and Wade sing this more than a year ago and that’s what I took away from it.