Phosphorescent - Can I Sleep In Your Arms (Live on KEXP)

Phosphorescent, aka Matthew Houck, performs Willie Nelson's "Can I Sleep In Your Arms" live on The Roadhouse on KEXP. Recorded 4/27/11.

Host: Greg Vandy
Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann & Alex Crick
Editing: Jim Beckmann

[wadeh]

I discovered these guys after getting out of prison In 2013, I went away at 23 got out at 30. My cousin was like my brother we just were all about getting high and being kids got wrapped up in a bs federal indictment. I just remember shortly after I got out my cousin gave me this album and I would just sit in the dark while the "to Willie" album would play over and over and I would just relive all the great memories I had before incarceration. I often take a day to still listen to there amazing music to help relieve all the good memories

[chickaski]

The best version I have ever heard of this song. I loved Willie's but this one I hate to admit even toped him !!! Tears in my eyes but love it Thank you... Well done my friend...

[beffanydicksor]

this version of willie nelson's masterpiece brought me to tears, umph

[Alpine_Joe]

What a wonderful age we live in where pure chance can bring you to music as beautiful as this and FREE !
That said I'm now going to spend money on a Phosphorescent album and will definitely go see him live at the first opportunity so it's win win.

[pierangela]

one of the most beautiful people i ever met and worked with ...i feel like a proud mother when i watch him now ...

[lonnieappleby]

This guy is AMAZING! How I have never heard of him before, I do not know. I will be seeking out his other works! ACES, MAN!!!

[musicmonster]

this is literally the most beautiful music my soul has ever heard

[MrJeremiah]

Damn you:) I was going to cover that until I heard this. I couldnt do it justice after hearing something as beautiful and unique as that. WOW

[henriquecustodia]

That live version needs to go on Spotify! :(

[lonnieappleby]

For all of those singing Willie's praises, he DID rock this song. However, I have the original 45 of this...it was written by Hank Cochran for his wife, Jeannie Seely. She originally recorded this song (1973) "Can I Sleep (In Your Arms)" and it was "tonight, Mister." Willie's version, as terrific as it is, was released in 1975. Give Jeannie's cut a listen. I am taking nothing away from Willie except originality credit. LOL Willie is amazing, I would never bash a legend. I remember this as one of my favorites. MCA records, I can still envision it spinning on the huge console turntable as I sat on the edge with the huge lid open. LOL

[giorgiofabietti]

Can I sleep in your arms tonight, lady
It's so cold lying here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
And I assure you I'll do you no wrong
Don't know why but the one I love left me
Left me lonely and cold and so weak
And I need someone's arms to hold me
Till I'm strong enough to get back on my feet
Can I sleep in your arms tonight, lady
It's so cold lying here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
And I assure you I'll do you no wrong
Can I sleep in your arms tonight lady
It's so cold lying here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
And I assure you I'll do you no wrong

[Reggiebadass]

awesome. Great job. One of the best covers I've heard in my entire life. You owned it!

[vellaanhelita]

fucking awesome voice!!!! found it by mistake and so glad i did, , reminds me of the man closest to my heart

[dioniciasaenz]

Dios cuanto talento en un solo ser humano !!! ya lo amo !!

[kimwells]

Reminds me of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady tender and up in 60’s and have NEVER compared anyone to Bob

[liochana]

Can I sleep in your arms tonight, lady?
It's so cold, lyin' here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
And I assure you, I'll do you no wrong

Don't know why but the one I love left me
Left me cold and alone and so weak
And I need someone's arms to hold me
Till I'm strong enough to get back on my feet

Can I sleep in your arms tonight, lady?
It's so cold, lyin' here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
And I assure you, I'll do you no wrong

Can I sleep in your arms, tonight, lady?
It's so cold, lyin' here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
And I assure you, I'll do you no wrong

[joedude]

@pierangela69 You worked with this guy!? That's amazing.

[ryan]

Is there a download of this version somewhere I can get? Love this version a lot more than the one on their album

[coolstorybro]

I think it's proven: anyone who has a beard is a genius