Comments on: Jamey Johnson, “My Way To You”

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:26:08 +0000

I love this song, even if it is a shade questionable who “you” is. The electric solo had me thinking instantly of Slash and “November Rain”. Not exactly usual in country music, but I liked it.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:06:22 +0000

I couldn’t be happier to see that he has another album coming out this year, but I know he wasn’t planning on releasing another album until early next year because he wanted to work on it after he got done with touring this fall….wonder what gave.

I love his sound, i love his lyrics…it’s just very refreshing hearing him. It is very clear who he idioled as young man and young musician based on what he has produced.

I tried figuring out who the “you” was in this song as well…i thought “you” may be god, but wasn’t sold on that. After reading Matt’s idea above, i think he is correct.

overall, love it. can’t wait to see him live again…but it looks like i’m going to have to travel to make it happen, unless the second part of that tour he’s on with Randy comes near the Tampa Bay area later this fall…..

By: Canadian Boy

Canadian Boy — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:52:32 +0000

That’s a real interesting interpretation of the lyrics Matt B. Never thought about it that way before, but it definetly could be who “you” is actually suppose to be.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:43:50 +0000

I think that Jamey might even be singing about finding the man he wanted be in himself, so the “you” could even be himself.

By: Russ

Russ — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:09:24 +0000

I suppose this answers my question about whether Jamey was coming out with a new album this year. Is it just me or does the intro sound like the start of a Clint Eastwood Western? I love it

The guitar solo is weird, especially when you consider that it doesn’t even sound like it could be derived from anything remotely country. Most of these type of solos these days sound like bad Skynyrd attempts. This one sounds more like Guns ‘N Roses in my opinion.

Overall though, I like it and agree with the rating. He lead his last album with the most radio friendly song and should that be a reflection of this one, I’m excited about the upcoming release.

By: Canadian Boy

Canadian Boy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:32:18 +0000

I think this song is more of an A level than a B level, but agree with you on the guitar solos. Give them a break already!

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:44:01 +0000

Kevin,
Funny description of Jamey’s voice. Pretty accurate, now that I think about it.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:24:47 +0000

Thanks, Leeann!

I know what you mean, Kevin. There’s something very “overzealous gospel diva” about everything from the bridge onward, and as much as I think he mostly pulls it off, I wonder how much more I’d like it if he had just continued on the quiet route.

By: Kevin J. Coyne

Kevin J. Coyne — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:58:46 +0000

Love the steel guitar, hate the electric guitar. He still sounds to me like a Randy Travis 45 played at 33 1/3 speed. Much like the Miranda Lambert single, I’m having trouble deciding if this is artistic growth or self-indulgence.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:16:51 +0000

Perfect description! I like this song, because Johnson does pull it off, but the overblown electric guitar solo is very offputting for me, which downgrades my over all ability to embrace it. A B+ or B is honestly what I’d give it as well.