Most young singers today try to sound like pop stars. Zach Top is doing the exact opposite. Zach Top is the only one brave enough to sound like 80s voice. He took a song that Dean Dillon wrote and George Strait made famous and turned it into a viral country sensation. Over 3.4 million people have already flocked to this performance to see if the rumors are true.
There are no loud drums to hide behind. He just sits there with his guitar and lets that lonesome twang do the heavy lifting. You feel the actual sting of the mistake in every note he hits.
Watch the video below to understand why the “King” might finally have an heir:
Zach Top – “Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her” (Acoustic)
The fans are losing their minds in the comment section. They said that they finally feel like country music has a soul again. It is a rare thing to see a young man respect the past this much. They all agree that this is the finest version of the song since the golden era of Nashville.
Zach Top is a young hero, but he did not invent this magic. He learned it from the greats who came before him. Before George Strait took this song to the top of the charts, another legend breathed life into it. To see where Zach gets his “vocal curls” and heart, you have to look at the man who set the original trap for our emotions.
Keith Whitley – Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her (Live)
Keith Whitley performed this live in 1985 with a bluesy soul that no one could match. His version is the blueprint for everything Zach Top does today. When you watch Keith, you see a master class in how to tell a story with a melody. It is a powerful reminder of a talent that left us way too soon.
Zach Top is carrying that heavy torch with pride and honesty. He stays true to the steel guitar and the traditional sound we all miss. Follow Zach Top on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You should stay tuned because this boy is the real deal.