I’ve always loved music. As a writer, it’s a necessity in my life. It inspires me, comforts me, lifts me and cries with me. Very few musicians touch the core of my soul. Elvis Presley, John Denver, Carrie Underwood and James Taylor are four singers that capture the very heart of me when I hear them sing. There is something about their voices that tug at my heartstrings. I could get lost in their voices, their music for hours and never regret a moment.
Thanks to Amy at TBNRanch, I just discovered singer and guitarist, Austin Criswell, who makes me feel the same way. I don’t know anything about this guy except that when I just heard this version of Bob Dylan’s Make You Feel My Love, my soul almost wept. Austin’s voice crawled deep within me and stays there still.
Thank you, Amy for introducing me to Austin. This is such a beautiful version of Dylan’s song. Your post came along at a vital point in my W.I.P., and the words completely echo what my David wants, but can’t say, to Charlotte. I had forgotten about this song, and if David could sing, I would give him Austin’s voice.
Hit play, close your eyes, and listen. When over, let me know what you think.
Great music. Great voice. Great inspiration. Great enjoyment. You’re the greatest.
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I love your voice Austin Criswell. Beautiful. Enjoying your music with my family. Best of Luck!!!!! Love, Lourdes Torres Fuster
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He has an amazing voice! Thanks for sharing this. I don’t remember hearing it by any other artist, but I can’t imagine it being done any better by anyone. 🙂
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I just want to cry every time I hear his version. Such a beautiful song. So impossibly romantic.
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This was beautiful, loved it! xox
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Have never heard this song before . . .thanks for sharing!!!
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What a great version! 🙂
Xx
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This is an amazing version of this song. I was shocked when I first heard the Adele version that I had never heard this song before. And I would’ve never thought I would hear a better version than hers! But this is right up there. Thanks for sharing!
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I know. It really surprised me, too. Thank you for stopping by. I love seeing new faces. 🙂
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Definite Goosebumps!!! This is amazing, and really touched me!
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And he’s so humble. He doesn’t really want to make it big…just share his music. I have to say this is my favorite version of this song so far.
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Thanks for sending the link. Gosh I love that song! There is a Josh Kelly version playing in the background right now. Hey, I just noticed you tweeted about my annoying word post. Thanks! Awesomeness! Tee hee.
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you’re very welcome! 🙂
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Oh, and I didn’t realize the song was written by Dylan. I was familiar only with the Garth Brooks version.
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I’ve heard Adele’s version of this song but I think Austin blows it out of the water. I can’t stop listening to it. I even have pictures in my mind of my David sitting in the rain singing this, wishing and longing he could reveal his true feelings for Charlotte, but he can’t, and he doesn’t know why he can’t, only that it’s ‘wrong’. I might add this in at some point. Then again, it may be one of those things the author knows about the character but never makes its way into the novel.
I’ll have to find Brook’s version of the song. See if it’s tear-worthy like this version.
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Austin’s version is something special. Does he have any other songs out there? I couldn’t find Garth’s version on YouTube. Weird.
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He does have other songs out there. If you search his name in YouTube, it brings up a few.
Garth Brook’s version is here. http://bit.ly/L6RAwQ Enjoy.
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Goosebumps. And my blog post today aside, this did literally give me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye. I forgot about how beautiful the song is. Sigh. Lovely.
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