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

[@R4Y2k]

This was my introduction to Dallas Green when I was zapping through the tv one evening. Probably my favorite musician of all times.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jayjaynezmerize6774]

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

[@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.

[@LectimLyrad-g1u]

Always coming back to this version year after year 🎶

[@JohnScott-fy1bc]

My absolute favorite version of my favorite Dallas song

[@clinchmtnmojo]

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

[@risdanja]

Seriously gave me chills. This man does no wrong!

[@401jeffrey]

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

[@ericlutz7939]

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

[@urusoimi]

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

[@arhansen85]

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

[@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!

[@iAmhATTER]

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

[@godfreedomandfamily7742]

This song is awesome

[@carlos_caceres]

Great songwriter. Very good music for my ears

[@briantelik12]

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

[@emiliadame5444]

This is one of my favorite tracks.

[@leeevans274]

Every version of this song is awesome!

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

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

[@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.

[@AnchovyRun]

I REALLY like this version!

[@Northrendish]

These performances are absolutely fucking perfect, thank you.

[@Kryonus]

Dallas Greene! AHHHHH! YES!

[@aaronritter2511]

amazing story

[@billysmith5091]

love this song

[@rnnpinheeiro]

he represents so much everything i feel at youth.

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

How are you now?

[@natta.lewicki]

Lovely

[@stevencross6189]

beautiful

[@sartainja]

Great song with interesting lyrics.

[@ajjs02]

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

[@BdaB164]

Yes sir

[@jolenemorin2367]

tellement bon

[@divalivingston1664]

Yes, seriously good. Oui, vraiment bien.

[@elvisthewalrus1]

WOW!!!

[@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.

[@Gabs1990]

💚💚💚

[@shermanlowery6754]

Complications to the things left undone

[@mitchymitch3312]

Sherman Lowery *due to the things left undone

[@jidoc4877]

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

[@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]

❤😊

[@IronFudge]

Mmmmm mmmm acoustic

[@Luciaonlinee]

Is that sonny moore on the bass?

[@lucashenriquegarcia3037]

Is that Jack Lawrence on Bass guitar?

[@tracyandrews5477]

yes

[@CRASS2047]

Is that Fort Worth Green on the keys?

[@Matrix848877]

tbh, keyboards guys looks like a carbon copy of Dallas

[@ElijahMan001]

Whoa is that Jack Lawrence?

[@stephenplante2273]

is that robin pecknold from fleet foxes on guitar

[@CuthbertsonFilms]

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

[@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

[@emanvz]

is that Skrillex on the bass? dude is talented.

[@bradleyh8389]

for U?!

[@southpaw578]

Anyone else think of Waco when you hear this?

[@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.

[@Billyboone]

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

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

Both my parents were kinda pessimistic lol

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

Are you my brother

[@jefftipton3688]

s

[@mhurl19]

The

[@briangriffin9842]

12 cripples didn't have a cane