Riddy Arman | 'Spirits, Angels, or Lies' | Western AF

In memory of Thomas Arman
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Riddy Arman ( @riddyarman ) shares with us a beautiful story for Father’s Day. The first time she sang this song was around a campfire, and the tension and beauty of this song had me in tears. Thank you Riddy for sharing your story with us.
Western AF is proud to present “Spirits, Angels, or Lies,” by Riddy Arman.

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Sound director: Rubin Buchanan
Producers: Brian Harrington & Mike Vanata (Square State Film)

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[HEATHENWOLF]

I wasn't expecting a woman in a cowboy hat to make me cry this morning.

[GhettoWerewolf]

Not only is this a "true" story, but it also shows how honest country music writing, while using a famous name, can be. Instead of the cookie-cutter country songs about riding backroads while listening to Johnny Cash, she took a personal experience and made a beautiful song. As a father, and huge Cash fan, this speaks to me.

[brettmace]

Anyone else on a western af binge.. all these artists are just the pure example of true music..

[skinfaxi]

Holy shit she has one of the greatest voices of any woman in country I’ve ever heard

[Nick-dsoc]

If this song isn't an example of 'three chords and the truth' I don't know what is.

[canigohomeplz]

hearing her about to cry made me wanna give her a hug happy father's day to all the dad's that aren't here anymore

[helentomlinson]

So glad we have YouTube to hear this, since radio is crap nowadays...

[gdubbg]

This woman has got IT. Can't listen without crying. Beautiful.

[thatmechanicguy]

You guys have opened so many windows for me toward these new artists that are bringing back real country music. I love your channel and am so thankful for what you’re doing.

[biggrumpysbbqalley]

Thank you a Million Western AF for investing in and showing the world these awesome young folks.
Country is NOT dead.

[shanesimpson]

That’s such an amazing story. I believe things like that really happen. My papa died in 1992. The day before he passed, he said Michael Landon came to see him and wanted him to go with him.

[casinoroyale]

I don't know if Riddy Arman will ever see this, but I just listened to this song for the first time and you have me crying like a baby. I've listened to Johnny Cash with my grandparents growing up, and they instilled in me a love for his music. Last year I finally visited Johnny's resting place in Hendersonville Cemetery and it was a very emotional moment for me to meet my hero even if it was just his marker. A few short months later in the spring of 2020 my grandmother passed from ALS and it was very frustrating that many of us couldn't visit much beforehand due to COVID restrictions. I've been holding that in since she passed and after hearing your song I got to let it all out. Music is so damn powerful. Thank you so much for writing this song.

[j.b.talamantes]

Was a fall Friday morn’ mid September,
Dad he would die one month later
When mom went to visit
In the place he would pass,
‘Cross from the river
and in front of the tracks
He said “You won’t believe
who came to my bedside,
Johnny Cash on a freight train
sometime in the night
Well, he wanted me to go
along for a ride,
But I told him I’d stay
for my childen and my wife”
Mom turned on the TV
and to her surprise,
Breaking news this morning
Johnny Cash has died
Well, he passed away in Nashville
sometime in the night
Well the nurses told my Mom
“Don’t be surprised,
Funny things happen
before someone dies”
Well you can call it Spirits, Angels, or lies,
But we’ll never know what somone
sees with their own eyes
No we’ll never know what someone
sees with their own eyes
He said “You won’t believe who came to my bed side,
Johnny Cash on a freight train
sometime in the night
Well, he wanted me to go
along for a ride
But I told him I’d stay
for my children and my wife”
Well, you can call it Spirits, Angels, or lies
But we’ll never know what someone
sees with their own eyes
No we’ll never know what someone
sees with their own eyes

[RockabillyRavenVintage]

I have listen to this song a hundred times by now and it makes me cry every time. Riddy is a treasure and I really appreciate you amplifying the voices of us women in country music and culture.

[Woopigdippers]

Haven’t heard a more well written, soulfully crafted song in a long time. I believe him too.

[Michael-rzic]

Listening to her voice, her story has cast a spell. Now I am on a Riddy binge.

[tesfurdo]

Our lives are filled with voices. Nothing but voices. There are two kinds of voices. Those you remember those you forget. Riddy has one of those voices I'll remember my whole life.

[r..]

She looks like somebody i loved more than anything in this world

[ericnaizer]

Western AF, indeed. So so good. Thank you for finding this gem. Beautiful.

[gerwynevans]

This represents the best of Country music - authentic, moving and beautiful