Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Super 8 (Live from Red Rocks)

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit performing "Super 8" live from Red Rocks in Morrison, CO.

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Lyrics:
Don’t wanna die in a Super 8 motel
Just because somebody’s evening didn’t go so well
If I ever get back to Bristol
I’m better off sleeping in the county jail
Don’t wanna die in a Super 8 motel

Having such a sweet night
Audience was just right
Drinking like a pirate do
Don’t wanna sleep yet
Buddy, it’s a good bet
I’ll raise more hell than you

Do a couple rails
And chase your own tail
And talk about the bad ole days
Tremor in a tee shirt
Telling me her heart hurt
Honey, let me count the ways

Then a big boy busted in
Screaming at his girlfriend
Waving ’round a fungo bat
Bass player stepping up
Brandishing a coffee cup
Took it in the baby fat

I don’t wanna die in a Super 8 motel
Just because somebody’s evening didn’t go so well
If I ever get back to Bristol
I’m better off sleeping in the county jail
I don’t wanna die in a Super 8 motel

Well I finally got the room clear
Bleeding from my left ear
Feeling pretty bad for the maid
Lost a couple drinks
And my dinner in the sink
And I woke up with the bed still made

Wasn’t quite morning
I wasn’t quite breathing
My heart way up in my throat
Girl starts screaming
And the maid starts screaming
And it looks like it’s all she wrote

Well, they slapped me back to life
And they telephoned my wife
And they filled me full of Pedialyte
Saw my guts, saw my glory
It would make a great story
If I ever could remember it right

I don’t wanna die in a Super 8 motel
Just because somebody’s evening didn’t go so well
If I ever get back to Bristol
I’m better off sleeping in the county jail
I don’t wanna die in a Super 8 motel

[michaelwieneke]

If I were told that I could only listen to one artist for the rest of my life, my choice would be Jason Isbell.

[MattHerrettMusic]

Great voice, great songwriter. Mean guitar player.

Triple threat!

[nowhereismyhome]

F’n rocking. Sadler doing some Keef moves.

[guitarz]

give this sound man a beer this sound is mixed perfect

[TheManOnTheRail]

Oh man I travelled from England to attend. Absolutely loved it. What a show. Lucky to run into the band out and about too.

[adam-ykyd]

Love the way they lean into the Stones vibes with the Teles 😄🤘🤘🤘

[al]

Was at this show. Desperately need the entire thing to be released like this. Ive seen Isbell and the crew countless times and this was one of the tightest shows Ive seen them play.

[donknotts]

I often forget how badass of a guitar player Jason is and need reminding. This helps.

[Judy.mac-]

Great performance! You guys rocked Red Rocks! Great acoustics! ❤

[michaelburton]

I’m gonna need for the whole show to have been recorded. Ok? Thanks.

[gabrielbonderson]

My best friend bought me tickets to see him there in May can't wait

[bluejay]

My goal for 2025 is to win the lottery and buy my own Jason Isbell solo tour stop. If u want to attend u have to bring a side dish. No deviled eggs!

[gezinustrimp]

Superb playing on the Telecaster, great quality video!

[ettorecominelli]

Simply fantastic!! C'mon Jason, let's put out a bluray with the whole show 😊

[dancher]

I could have sworn when the lights came up Jason would have been playing his Les Paul…what beautiful gained up tone from that Tele!!❤

[davidpoirier]

Saw Jason in Providence on Tuesday! Fabulous show!❤

[jeremeydonovan]

Merry Christmas thank you for the great times this year!

[andrewfaucett]

Lucky to have witnessed this in person. Great show!

[MikeKemp]

Sadler showing some Keef influence in his moves!

[RotoRanger]

I was there, and its my favorite song 🔥 🔥 🔥