Photo credit: Will Byington Photography

Certain songs hit us with a feeling of amazement; these are the moments whose timelessness, through any era, nestles into our consciousness and resonates at a purely spiritual level.

It’s hard to say if outlaw country crooner Orville Peck knew he had that kind of moment on his hands, when he teamed up with two-time GRAMMY winners Midland to write “The Hurtin’ Kind.” But, if that was the goal, mission accomplished!

“The Hurtin’ Kind” — included on Peck’s new duets album, Stampede Vol. 1 — made its live debut on Midland’s Last Resort Cruise in April. Bass and hand percussion gently guide us in, swaying with a sensibility that recalls the romantic early days of rock and roll. From there, Peck’s soul-baring baritone makes its way in, with a richness fit for a King. Crisp harmonies and ambient guitar tones enter the scene next, filling out a wondrous, space-country soundscape that shimmers like a starry night over Utah’s dark sky country.

“Orville Peck is a dear friend of ours, and it’s an honor to be on this song with him,” said Midland. “We had a great time debuting ‘The Hurtin’ Kind’ live with Orville on our Last Resort Cruise last month. He’s an incredible performer and singer, and y’all are in for it with this one.”

Agreed. Y’all are in for it. What are you waiting for?