City and Colour "Grand Optimist" Guitar Center Sessions on DIRECTV

An exclusive clip of City and Colour performing "Grand Optimist" from Guitar Center Sessions on DIRECTV presented by JBL. See an all new episode on November 29nd at 9pm ET | 10pm PT on DIRECTV's Audience Network, channel 239.
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[@sowright100]

It's one of those songs you just play over and over.

[@smbmxdirt3427]

For years this song has hit me hard.

[@JohnScott-fy1bc]

One of the all-time great songs. And my favorite version of it.

[@Cmoore718]

I’ve been listening to Dallas since I’ve been 12, going on 30 now and every new video is a treat. He’s just. So. Good. Top to bottom, lyrics, vocal abilities, guitar writing/playing. Unreal

[@norwester7018]

Love this song, Dallas Green has assembled a GREAT band and has gone off on a beautiful direction musically. Sheer talent right there.

[@yunkanjini]

I love the subtle differences between each life version. It's as if they made a promise to never play a song the same twice.

[@risdanja]

Seriously gave me chills. This man does no wrong!

[@jayjaynezmerize6774]

Hi ... I'm the "1000" like, which is about the number of times I've listened to that song.

[@ericlutz7939]

one of the greatest voices I've heard live. unreal

[@clinchmtnmojo]

I'd say he's mastered the trade of songwriting if nothing else.

[@dreamchaisr1]

wow brand new to this band.... just caught this song on a TV show Saving Hope on Hulu and it rocked me... had to look it up. Just Wow and thanks for posting

[@hdaniels2012]

Same here!

[@urusoimi]

this is uncommon. Awesome sound, video AND song!!!

[@401jeffrey]

reminds me on my dad always looking up and beyond when life is hard

[@arhansen85]

One of the Top 3 live shows I’ve ever seen in my life was City and Color.

[@iAmhATTER]

This man is one person that I would love to sing with.

[@godfreedomandfamily7742]

This song is awesome

[@leeevans274]

Every version of this song is awesome!

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

You said it :-) I agree .........

[@emiliadame5444]

This is one of my favorite tracks.

[@carlos_caceres]

Great songwriter. Very good music for my ears

[@JohnClam]

his first album Sometimes was my fuckin favorite thing of all time when it came out, and I haven't really dug a lot of his new stuff, some of it is great, don't get me wrong, but Sometimes(I Wish), Comin Home, Save Your Scissors, Day Old Hate, Sam Malone....shit basically the whole thing was mind blowing and life changing. still a huge dallas fan, just kinda miss that old heart-rending sound. btw, Body in a Box and As Much As I Ever Could, plus obviously The Grand Optimist are still fucking...mind blowing. i'll always love his music, just feeling nostalgic

[@TheColebyArnett]

Totally agree! Seems as if when he kept adding instruments, the music kept losing substance. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Still better than most stuff out there though.

[@briantelik12]

I'm going to need to pick up or download City and Colour's music: its that darned good.

[@AnchovyRun]

I REALLY like this version!

[@Northrendish]

These performances are absolutely fucking perfect, thank you.

[@Kryonus]

Dallas Greene! AHHHHH! YES!

[@billysmith5091]

love this song

[@ajjs02]

Fantastic!!!!!.... So fuckin' good!!!!!.. Whao.

[@aaronritter2511]

amazing story

[@rnnpinheeiro]

he represents so much everything i feel at youth.

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

How are you now?

[@natta.lewicki]

Lovely

[@sartainja]

Great song with interesting lyrics.

[@stevencross6189]

beautiful

[@shermanlowery6754]

Complications to the things left undone

[@mitchymitch3312]

Sherman Lowery *due to the things left undone

[@jolenemorin2367]

tellement bon

[@divalivingston1664]

Yes, seriously good. Oui, vraiment bien.

[@jidoc4877]

oh all those gorgeous stratocasters on the wall.. coudln't ask for a better backdrop!

[@Matrix848877]

tbh, keyboards guys looks like a carbon copy of Dallas

[@BdaB164]

Yes sir

[@beardedmassacretwitch9153]

Dallas Green is very talented, but my boy Dante Schwebel on the lead guitars and vocals, is the most underrated musician this day and age.

[@Luciaonlinee]

Is that sonny moore on the bass?

[@elvisthewalrus1]

WOW!!!

[@jefftipton3688]

ive heard 3 bands on guitar center sessions and they all sound better than the original cd city and color,lissie,and churches etc. if I cut an album I want guitar center sessions to produce it they are great . better than a recording studio

[@tinaconfer6818]

❤😊

[@user-iu5fi2qk6b]

💚💚💚

[@lucashenriquegarcia3037]

Is that Jack Lawrence on Bass guitar?

[@tracyandrews5477]

yes

[@IronFudge]

Mmmmm mmmm acoustic

[@CuthbertsonFilms]

Great track over powered by other instruments. I love the original way more.

[@southpaw578]

Anyone else think of Waco when you hear this?

[@ElijahMan001]

Whoa is that Jack Lawrence?

[@SirPrizeMF]

The lead guitarist has the coolest name of all time: Dante Schwebel.

[@jspqmcn]

He reminds me so much of Robin Pecknold it's crazy! :D

[@stephenplante2273]

is that robin pecknold from fleet foxes on guitar

[@CRASS2047]

Is that Fort Worth Green on the keys?

[@emanvz]

is that Skrillex on the bass? dude is talented.

[@bradleyh8389]

for U?!

[@thisiskris017]

Huge Dallas Green fan but I have no clue as to why he plays this song as often as he does

[@mrzachwright]

It's very special to him, as it is about his parents.

[@UnworthyFun]

Probably one of his most sincere and personal songs he's ever written. Besides, it's one of his best.

[@edgoldman756]

Probably because he enjoys playing it.

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

Both my parents were kinda pessimistic lol

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

Are you my brother

[@Billyboone]

Who the f**k would actually access the video and click "dislike"? Get a life!

[@jefftipton3688]

s

[@mhurl19]

The

[@briangriffin9842]

12 cripples didn't have a cane