Colter Wall, “Calgary Round-up” by Wilf Carter // GemsOnVHS™
I’d been trying to set something up with Colter for awhile, wading through the miasma of management and middlemen that wall off some lucky, talented songwriters. No luck with that, but then I saw my friend Solly was playing drums with him on a recent outing via instagram. so I decided i’d send Colter a message there.
Obviously it worked, and I had the pleasure of hearing some tunes from his upcoming record. We chatted folk music history, his Canadian province roots, and writing. A humble fellow, pleasure to be around, and great musician. I hope to catch him again, and hope you all enjoy, as this was a hotly suggested match up. Longer interview coming along as well!
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April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
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@chiko518
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
We're headed for the round-up, goin' to the big stampede
Old Dick Cosgrove's ridin' in the lead
Hear the rattlin' chuck wagon and the snortin' buckin' broncs
Headin' for the Calgary Stampede
Gather 'round the old chuck wagon, fix you up some grub
Flip those flapjacks over in the pan
Old Jim Ross, the cook he, boys he sure can toss 'em up
Well his chuck is good enough for any man
We're a jolly bunch of cowboys and we hope you are the same
We have no cares, the laws we seldom heed
Come gather in our circle and we'll sing this round-up song
Headin' for the Calgary Stampede
The guy who rode Old Steamboat, Jack Manley was his name
A better pal a cowpunch never knew
The way that Hoss could toss a rope and take the lead in hand
When you're stuck he'd always see you through
We're a jolly bunch of cowboys and we hope you are the same
We have no cares, the laws we seldom heed
Come gather in our circle and we'll sing this round-up song
Headin' for the Calgary Stampede
Yes we're headin' for the Calgary Stampede
@nensha5084
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
tossin in that yodeling at the end was a very nice touch. classic ‘ol country soul right here
@chrislackey2253
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
truly amazing
@jbirdsall29
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Tremendous
@carolcooper6408
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
I'm sure my father would have been honored to have had you singing one of his songs.
@saidinjest
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
He looks like he's channeling someone to sing like that and that it's a little difficult. haha.
@hughjass5775
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
It is by God impossible to be in a bad mood listening to this song!
@scottwilliams4963
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Damn.
@samumux7311
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
I need the tabs of this masterpiece. ❤️
@leodi4169
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
That falsetto was freaking epic
@obby272
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Honestly can't get enough of this dude what an artist 👌🏻
@Matthew-McCallister
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
“Fine, I’ll play Red Dead Redemption”
Me the next morning:
@apache313
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
I would love to hear Colter cover I Washed My Hands in Muddy Waters by Stonewall Jackson.
@thetowerfantasymusic
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
He needs to play the Opry
@johnsonriviera9834
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
If Tennessee Ernie Ford Was extremely drunk….
@kylehittner9216
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Give the guy a real mic
@ancientbuns6770
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Hire him for next years stampede
@F1UX5AM4
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Christ, this guy is the truth.
@MrAmericanaSam
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Never heard a bass yodel before. I like it.
@GaryOslide
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Very cool.
@fourthdimensionaleye
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
I hated country for a long time. This man has made me rethink all of it. Truly a legend of my generation.
@raconteursupplyco.1399
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Dude, trying to pitch to management is so tough. They've got their own idea of what's best for an artist, but I feel at times it can limit or even cut off what artists/bands would be up for.
That being said, stoked you were able to get this to happen. Keep on keeping on, Anthony!
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Real Country and the ways of a culture that’s still alive and well!
@brianstearskingnothing
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Yes i agreed best 22 year old country western star alive today go figure love his music glad i found him
@wesleycooper7159
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
His songs and voice reminds me of the old cowboy and Sioux Indian songs my grandfather used to sing me 45 years ago. Man I sure do miss him.
@brianstearskingnothing
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
You are great calt
@brianstearskingnothing
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
ya poor kate
@jonhagler5726
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Its like johnny cash was reincarnated
@Kctubes
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
We're headed for the round-up, goin' to the big stampede
Old Dick Cosgrove's ridin' in the lead
Hear the rattlin' chuck wagon and the snortin' buckin' broncs
Headin' for the Calgary Stampede
Gather 'round the old chuck wagon, fix you up some grub
Flip those flapjacks over in the pan
Old Jim Ross, the cook he, boys he sure can toss 'em up
Well his chuck is good enough for any man
We're a jolly bunch of cowboys and we hope you are the same
We have no cares, the laws we seldom heed
Come gather in our circle and we'll sing this round-up song
Headin' for the Calgary Stampede
The guy who rode Old Steamboat, Jack Manley was his name
A better pal a cowpunch never knew
The way that hoss could toss a rope and take the lead in hand
When you're stuck he'd always see you through
We're a jolly bunch of cowboys and we hope you are the same
We have no cares, the laws we seldom heed
Come gather in our circle and we'll sing this round-up song
Headin' for the Calgary Stampede
Yes we're headin' for the Calgary Stampede
@user-pc1ch6lf7n
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
The next best country artist in the making
@MrToddmacdonald2
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
nice one – strongest album coming up!
@MisfitActual94
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Gems your vis keep me going through my 4:32 drinking binges
@JarmaRooMcDoo
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Surprised this doesn't have more views
@evan4856
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
How is his singing voice so different from his regular talking voice? Lol this dude is something else
@richardlane3522
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
YES you do PAINT A STORY BROTHER with that voice and guitar
@thegranddilligaf
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Saw him sing this a few weeks ago at Stampede. Was quite awesome. He has a great voice- plus Wilf Carter used to lodge with my wife's family before he started singing.
@CaptainMcT
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
He may be the Premier's kid but he's a good artist yeah?
@amandab1526
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
My city
@BassPitt
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
You guys got everything, colter wall, Benjamin tod, jesus
@kylelavin9023
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Hello from Calgary AB Canada!
@therenegadej5764
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
About time you got Colter Wall I’ve wanted him on here forever.
@chriscopecomedian
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Seen him live, got to meet him, he's a real deal great dude!! I saw him in La, Gene Simmons came out to take in this wonderful amazing artist!
@Camromulus
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Love Colter but this lighting/video makes him look kinda strung out..
@JacksonDunnoKnows
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Folks not dead, just sitting back watching that river. Thank you all.
@JohnGAndino
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
If you listen to Colter but without watching the video you think that you are listening to an old ass man who had more than a millon bottles of whisky and ciggarets in his life
@brendonleary
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Such a cool little tune. Gems is more complete now that Colter has given his addition to the collection.
Let us hope for more too.
He seems like a real decent young man. I like him a lot.
@bonnieleary1163
April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pm
I knew you’d be bringing Colter to gems soon. Great score. He’s the bees knees. Love that he has done s proper Western track. Suits him to the ground.