Stephen Wilson Jr. - Year to Be Young 1994 (Later... with Jools Holland)

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[jordanebert]

This is the first time since the 90s that I've been this excited about an artiste. He's gonna be a legend.

[mikeb]

Let me just say that not only is Stephen a phenomenal singer/songwriter, he is a phenomenal human being. The guy takes the time to talk with his fans, and the appreciation that he shows is unmatched. We went to a show in Knoxville Tennessee and my 2 youngest were unable to make the show with me. What does he do? Makes a short video for them and says he can't wait to see them next time. Wow! Super genuine dude, and he deserves to be recognized as such. Much love, SWJ always!

[MrLegbiter]

I had to stop & hold my breath with this guy. A really unique sound.

[eganmichael]

Can't make it through this song without tearing up. Absolutely incredible. And now he's added that thunder sound on his foot pedal...some things are just too good

[chrissy]

I am WILD ABOUT THIS MANS MUSIC. It affects me emotionally so much. Thank you Stephen Wilson JR!

[matthewhibbert]

Not many songs or artists nowadays that make you just stop and properly soak the lyrics, the tone and meaning in like this song. Truly awesome!

[greenfoo]

Been obsessed with him since finding him a few months ago. The best songwriter and performer I’ve seen in years and years. Also, having lost my Dad in recent years his album Father’s Son really resonated with me. I’d go as far as to say it’s been healing for me. It’s an absolute masterpiece of music. Can’t wait to see him in a London in a few weeks.

[patdonovan]

Man this made me emotional. Brought me to simpler times.

[DaveGoodson-oe]

Wow. Fuck. Man, this guy! I've not been so hyped about an artist in ages!! His tone, his songs, the pure honesty in the stories told in the lyrics. If he continues on through the years, he is gonna be go on to be huge! Feels like we are witnessing a fresh Springsteen being unleashed for a new generation!

[ManicBeans]

really nice to see that so many other people got hooked into Stephen Wilson thanks to Jools holland, I'm another. Have had Son of Dad on repeat all summer.

[simonaustin]

Had the privilege of seeing SWJ on Wednesday in Cardiff at The Globe, incredible musician and he deserves the very best and all the accolades that are coming to him ❤️

[SamLMoarDrumz]

I love how he plays the "No Apologies" riff before referencing Cobain in the first line. Clever easter egg. Genius of an artist.

[fleshandbloody-hmbc]

Saw him play at the Electric Fetus record shop in Minneapolis. Everyone there bought his new album and got it signed by him. Took a picture with him. He was awesome to everyone and his live music blew me away. Felt magical watching him play in a record shop during the winter in Minnesota

[MarkS_]

1994 was the year that I properly got into music so this song makes me feel incredibly nostalgic. Not only that but In Utero was the album that kick-started it all for me so the nod to All Apologies really got to me.

Also, 1994, what a year for music - grunge, Britpop, trip-hop, it had it all.

[KyleparryUK]

Incredible. Sometimes in life, an artist comes along and changes the game. What a proper raw talent!

[Mauserhunts]

I was 9 years old in this song is exactly how it was...wow

[owenlovelock]

What a gutsy performance, just sweeps you off your feet. Very special!

[spencerwhiteley]

His whole album is incredible, hooked after first listen.

[AmacTX]

God I love the All Apologies riff that he opens and closes with,
Nirvana Unplugged might be my favorite record from the Nineties along with Wilco’s Being There and Blind Melon’s Soup

[EvenFlow]

This album is a masterpiece of storytelling!