Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Collective Soul

Collective Soul members Ed Roland and Jesse Triplett recently stopped by the AG offices to perform three songs from their vast catalogue.
Both on acoustic guitar, they play the band’s ’90s hits “She Said” and “The World I Know,” and close with the 2015 single “AYTA” aka “Are You the Answer.”
In between songs, Roland offers insightful backstories on the music and its inspirations

[@viii28productionschristian86]

Just saw these guys with Switchfoot last night in San Diego. Amazing show... what a night! True entertainers and good people at heart!

[@davidmann524]

I'm always impressed by Collective Soul--I was pleasantly surprised by Switchfoot. Two bands--two brothers in each. Great tour. I would have preferred Ed not throw in the song about "Where's Bob Dylan" or something like that, and the REM song. Eliminating those two songs would allow for more from the new CS album--which is really, really good.

[@m4oni]

My favorite band for 20 years.

[@pourthepuresofpoors6875]

and for the rest of life

[@Elainen71]

Joe H mine too.

[@RetroSoulGirl]

Well I can't say I was a fan for 20 years because I was born 20 years ago... but Collective Soul is definetely my favorite band and I'm the only girl my age who even knows them LOL so I take pride in that!

[@iglesiasjibboom6477]

My top favorite band too, but that was 20 years before Ed’s “best by” date, apparently…

[@ncc74656m]

The World I Know is one of my favourite individual songs of all time. That song and the music video literally saved my life.

[@haleyrichardson8818]

katie_incredible ❤

[@michaeli8505]

I just ubered collective soul back to their tour bus last night in chicago and didn't even know who they were until I dropped them off and asked ,( who are you guys) we are collective soul...guitarist threw me a pick ,,it made my night ,,sometimes the smallest things go a long way ,,thanks guys!!

[@billyhayter5381]

Can't blame ya for not recognizing them. Ed Roland now looks totally different, and the fact that Ross Childress and Shane Evens aren't even in the band anymore. I still enjoyed their newer stuff, but they just weren't the same after Ross left the band. His amazing guitar style was a large part of what made them the incredible band that I loved so much. His song "Dandy Life" is pretty good,as recorded on "Dosage" but a MAJOR step down from Ed Roland's rock solid vocals. It's too bad really. Not to knock the new line up, but the original members were the the right ones for Collective Soul to put out hit after hit.

[@lilflower25]

An uber? Where was their limo? Cool story though.

[@RetroSoulGirl]

@@billyhayter5381 MOVE ON. THAT WAS ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO WHEN ROSS LEFT. You're just not giving the new members a chance! Quit comparing the old Collective Soul sound to their sound today. Bands NEED to evolve and change! P.S. Their hit-after-hit era was their hey-day. Every artist has them. It's common for bands to not have as many hits on the radio as they age because the radio is ageist.

[@haorock1486]

I swear I may be the only guy from India who listens to Collective Soul. If even one of you from 1.25 billion are here, shout at me.

[@drnishverma]

I'm here!! And I LOVE them

[@videogeekin]

I have been around a lot of ‘Pop, Rock & Soul’ music for over 60 years, and I can bear witness to the fact that Ed Roland is a great tune/wordsmith and Collective Soul is a uniquely talented band that has stood the test of time for over 25 years. They also do not degenerate to anger and violence and profanity.

[@RetroSoulGirl]

Ed is *the most* talented, handsome, and sweetest man on earth. *Seriously.*

[@sean79779]

This is TOP QUALITY stuff, very few artists can do what these guys have done here!

[@lethalchaos19]

THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!

[@shameelakhan6066]

The World I Know was the song that made me a CS fan in 1995, and I have been a huge fan ever since ❤

[@HawaiiJetboat]

I'm really glad to hear these songs at their core, no studio polish, just raw, inspires me to keep playing and reaching my own destinations, whatever they are.

[@davidhuddleston1488]

Been a fan since back in the day in High School when my friend told me to listen to Shine, which at the time had been just released I told him the band is gonna be around a long time i love this band, also was my first concert In Fresno California at the county fair in 1994 love this group!

[@sos987487]

World I've known Has our conscience shown? Has the sweet breeze blown? Has all kindness gone? Hope still lingers on. I drink myself of newfound pity Sitting alone in New York City And I don't know why. Are we listening? Hymns of offering. Have we eyes to see? Love is gathering. All the words that I've been reading Have now started the act of bleeding Into one. So I walk up on high And I step to the edge To see my world below. And I laugh at myself While the tears roll down. 'Cause it's the world I know. It's the world I know.

[@musicpromoter]

Great hearing these songs live and acoustic! The 3rd song is my favorite.

[@castielfernandez5301]

Forgiveness,crown,run are all my fave songs of Collectiive Soul☺☺☺

[@lisawallner2236]

Wish I could have been that Uber driver! Seen these guys 4 times, they are the best! Seen them front row, center stage seats at the Washington County Fair in WI. Love this band !! Hoping they come back to Wisconsin soon. Listen to the words of their songs... very inspirational!

[@bobbygrey5859]

Thank you so much Ed for being the singer & writer for one of my all time favorite bands. Seen you many times in Michigan, God Bless CS👍🏽

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

my favourite band since high school

[@nealh5117]

Extremely UNDERRATED ! And so much SOUL.

[@tearose3763]

How beautiful is that ❤

[@sharonstemplewski7051]

I love love this song ... U took it from my life love u Ed

[@tyo3277]

Thanx God... Always be with him (Ed).. N for what he's doing for the music n lyrics ...

[@lindagillespie6556]

Always love every thing you do 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BarryJoe-70]

Always an awsome band,great arrangements, lyrics, and some truly tasty guitar tones.

[@brunobt8853]

I am here, 2024. Love CS

[@guitarreviews]

Really awesome! She says is one of my favorite songs to play on acoustic guitar. Love the feeling of movement that the verse part has.

[@billyhayter5381]

they really do tons of great acoustic songs, "Burning Bridges", "Goodnight, Good Guy", "She Gathers Rain", "December", "Run", "Sister Don't Cry",..the list just goes on and on!!! 2 of my faves to jam out on acoustic are "Heaven's Already Here" and "Wasting Time" both are so simple and powerful

[@lilbob369]

Billy Hayter all great songs

[@carole.stoffel]

LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! CS music makes me so happy! Acoustic version, sweet! Ed is an amazing singer/songwriter! Love ya Ed E & the guys!

[@ProjectDv2]

Damn...it's absolutely crazy to look at Ed Roland and see how much he's changed in just seven years. Goddamn.

[@Capt.Gagan.Boparai]

Love the band..one of the finest..

[@jizzle57]

Just came across this, I love this Band!

[@funguy29]

Great tunes legendary

[@sos987487]

She said that time is unfair To a woman her age Now that wisdom has come Everything else fades She said she realizes She's seen her better days She said she can't look back To her days of youth What she thought were lies She later found was truth She said her daddy had dreams But he drank them away And her mother's to blame For the way she is today Life's river shall rise She Said And only the strong shall survive She Said But I'm feeling quite weak She Said Will you comfort and forgive me She Said She said she's still searching For salvation's light She said she wishes all day And she prays all night She said she won't speak of love Because love she's never known She said it's moments like these She hates to be alone Forgive me She Said Forgive me She Said

[@vicpino]

one of the best band in 90s

[@freemancarl]

CS = PURE ARTISTRY! ;-)

[@leehaught886]

freeman

[@leehaught886]

i love this song,i love this band.seen em three times great live band,love the vocal and musical arrangements.very original

[@Thatsuthrnchik]

Ed is still a cutie pie, and sounds great!

[@wandabernard4358]

Whoop whoop

[@gustavoalias]

well done Jesse Pinkman!

[@chrishill1286]

Dude. Love you man.

[@sharpace1980]

Loves it!! my fav band

[@sharpace1980]

still lol

[@rockhurstalum09]

Thanks for the upload!

[@ValeWYHDVIVOConcerts]

great band!

[@lindagillespie6556]

Woot woot!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ottawarocket]

Great stuff :)

[@ESC642]

Je les kiff trop depuis 25 ans mon groupe préféré et j’ai l’impression d’être la seule en France 🤥

[@sos987487]

AYTA Promises, where they gonna lead me to? I still have wishes, that haven't come true Well I toss, and I turn and what? This life that can give Yeah I toss, and I turn and how? This life I should live Are you the answer, to all I need? Are you the answer, the answer for me? Patience, it's leaving my side I'm gonna circle back to see what I can find Let the sky rain down on me, all I should know Let the sky rain down on me, wisdom to grow Are you the answer, to all I need? Are you the answer, the answer for me? I've no memory of this life you see I'm a new born of your company I'm just finding out, I'm just questioning Are you the answer? Are you the answer for me? (Are you the answer?) (Are you the answer?) Are you the answer, to all I need? Are you the answer, the answer for me? Are you the answer? Are you the answer? Are you the answer? The answer for me?

[@craigwaitoa5667]

STILL GOT IT BRO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darrenfahnestock5598]

My favorite band. With I could play some guitar with them.

[@javitomdq521]

Magia pura Ed!!!

[@badvinnyktm]

I know Ed looks old now, but faaack so do I after 25 years!

[@LocalMachine]

Wish guitar 2 was turned up a bit, but otherwise awesome!

[@alfalfabojengels5646]

Best version of acoustic She Said was the one in Morocco. Hands down. Whatever happened to that guitarist. Killer melody he added. I like this one ☝️ too btw, don’t get me wrong. This band I’m thankful for!

[@timzy76]

Excellent

[@timtutt2670]

I’ll let the music do all the talking. Awesome

[@rutavitello7799]

I am not good person but I know no one love me but my god love Amen

[@pbuckz13]

Acoustic guitar sessions. Why do you not include the main acoustic guitar in most of the video? You pick up the 2nd guitar but mostly record the singers face. Seriously, if anyone should get it right it should be you guys. Come on! film the entire guitar playing! both parts.... please!!!

[@jeffarnold3229]

Aaron Paul is a heck of a guitarist

[@khinekhine613]

It is painful not to see Ross .....😢

[@stevenp3176]

I’m not convinced Dean actually plays a instrument or does anything but he there.

[@jenkyone]

She said was a HIDDEN TRACK!

[@user-cq6fk5go3s]

Am I the only one who notices his brother really doesn’t play?

[@chrisstewart5992]

Fuckin A!

[@gamardo12]

muy bueno el sonido de la gtr del cantante pero demasiado egocentrico dejar la 2da. gtr demasiado baja, cuando esa gtr esta haciendo buenos arreglos!

[@thatstrangemomvlog8112]

Oh man! Ed roland is getting old :(

[@kevinvandusen3777]

mumonwheels channel when they first hit the scene with shine he was in his 30s and band mates early 20s. He’s an amazing artist..and loves what he does..and we are ALL getting older. Ya..It sux. But embrace it people

[@thatstrangemomvlog8112]

@@kevinvandusen3777 yeah ... we are all getting old. Ed Roland still sounds the same :) Love that guy

[@herbertlee2673]

gettiong old ...