Cold War Kids - “First (Live at Pandora NYC)”

Cold War Kids dropped by Pandora’s NYC office for an intimate private show, and we recorded it just for you. Check out exclusive tracks and videos from the Cold War Kids Session, plus a band-made mixtape of their favorite summer songs now: pdora.co/coldwarkidssession

[@tennistank7606]

second vocalist is superb

[@focus.construction]

Seen them live many a time, they work well together for sure.

[@Killovision1]

agreed.... so is the first.

[@alligatorshade8110]

That was my take away too

[@Leedzboyz]

@@Killovision1 boom boom

[@Starf1yer]

I love that performances like this exist. So beautiful.

[@annaroscoe9708]

Sounds really nice. The 2nd vocals really add to the song. You can't really hear them on the album version.

[@jackrebholz8711]

@@Kevin-sm8pn Dawg, what? 😂

[@hildayellow8945]

I can, had to see if it came from the same person. Now I know.

[@Zaga_Zow]

"Sometimes less is more". Just look at what three simple chords did.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

agreed, they wrote a masterpiece.

[@JJUUMMAASS]

I personally think that this song is missing the best part in this performance: THE DRUMS! I like this song mainly for the drum play

[@douglascorcoran3173]

The backup singer is Matthew Schwartz and he was the lead singer of “Chasing Kings”. They have several videos on KZbin. Sounds pretty good!

[@danielkelly5151]

I really like the keyboard player's voice.

[@davidlevy2725]

I don’t know how I just heard this song a few weeks ago but this live version is incredible. Most modern artists do not sound good live.

[@jdalderson4433]

i thought this live version was shyt but to each their own :) definitely prefer the studio version

[@Mrzoux1]

Man I know everyone in this comment section is praising the support vocalist, but my God is he good or what?!

[@croteauchris1]

Lyrics drive me right to tears of elation and sorrow. Bravo!

[@TheSimontubeyou]

Ha, that's brave starting this way with vocals all in. I am totally impressed. Performing a song so great as they just did live is incredible. I cannot find words for these musicians. Awesome work. This is real and pure art. Thank you!

[@jdalderson4433]

lol

[@ImpishBratt]

Second vocals makes it a level up

[@Fizzgg]

I listened to this track almost 20 times, but it never made me cry, until I watched this live version. Wow, this song is powerful! I want to see you live!

[@evilistjoe]

Yes!

[@johnski2645]

Hey spectators wake up! Great performance.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

wow! that was a powerful performance of an already awesome song, BIG like!

[@fredericcooper5114]

great song. love it can't get it out of my head.

[@hw_plainview1179]

This audience is so docile, I cannot help but move when I hear this song.

[@elozern9057]

just rewatching this video for the xxxth time and maybe but only now that I was realizing just that :D. Was almost cringing about how calm, not to say unaffected the audience appears to be.

[@froggyluv]

@@elozern9057 Painful audience. I once saw the Buena Vista Social Club live and the audience just sat there for that musical bonanza. Love the backup singer here- great song

[@holdemNE1]

I smiled through this entire video.

[@evilistjoe]

I’ve listened to this exact recording ~100 times. Love it, solid performance. Way to bring it gents. Performing at some corporate event at the steps/stadium setup no less but making the music feel real and not some tired act. Agreed backup vocals really shined but whole band showed integrity. Love these guys. Love this song. Love this performance.

[@nightskye1348]

One of the best live bands I've ever seen!

[@eldo6523]

This is so great. My ears appreciate.

[@cherimiller324]

absolutely l❤ve this song!

[@Starf1yer]

Perfect arrangement and execution.

[@austindixon8600]

this is my favorite type of performance. you can hear the vocals and the acoustics aren't overwhelming

[@marysteinhoff917]

love this song! Acoustic version so intimate .

[@cleofayesusa9002]

This is beautiful.

[@happycanuck5080]

Just heard this on Sirius.....great song....great words....great voices.

[@TheMaeq1der]

This song is so genius. Well done. 👍🎶

[@scottbaradell5481]

So talented

[@wadecoleman20]

That's way better than the official video.

[@MarkSHogan]

Well done men.

[@MemberBerry-cu9qi]

well done, men. unless you're cooking men, then yes, I also enjoy well done men.

[@katherinebennett6952]

Such a beautiful song.

[@pinkglitter4258]

love this song!!

[@proo560]

Love this band & how good is the singing: serious talent!

[@brendancottle31]

Love It , What a Great Performance

[@tragictheory]

Great set.

[@stringedaz]

Just.... wow....

[@TitoCastroo]

So much emotion.

[@JonHolz]

Great tune!!

[@karinedrouin4965]

Great song well done.

[@clintjohnstone1062]

back up dude unreal!!

[@austindixon8600]

In love with this version man... amazing

[@justinbordwell4654]

So freaking good

[@spookster15]

So simple, so beautiful.

[@ricbetan]

Wow!!!!! And just half a million views??????? Greetings from Venezuela

[@mymoonams]

I always liked this song, and finally I found it.

[@thecanadian5428]

Love this version

[@tisaspiecespottery1972]

2nd vocalist sounds exactly like Peter Gabriel.

[@ElsiaStar]

The lead singer is not AT ALL how I imagined he would look, WOW. (not saying that's a bad thing)

[@k.g.847]

Agreed!

[@mattyice8627]

ElsiaStar thought the same thing

[@MobstersMs]

ElsiaStar voices can be so misleading lol. I pictured them both very differently!

[@yamuda]

Kinda looks like they took DNA from Matthew Perry and Chris O'Donnell and made another person.

[@justinrussomusic661]

Michael Downer that’s a good description! Haha

[@GameOver-ei8ui]

Great song, great lead, great back up vocals!

[@dpf2122]

One of the rare bands that sounds better live than recorded.

[@ericb8229]

Best version by far

[@bender_rodz]

I am just in love with this song lol

[@acedup00]

This is awesome, idk how people can hate it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@pinkglitter4258]

amazing! 👍

[@lucas.murilo12]

Perfect

[@kadeewhipple5075]

❤️ epic song

[@xchump]

awesome!

[@TragicOw]

I would be scared to play for that audience they have no reaction :0

[@neumei626]

Eclipse dude its a live recording with ppl 10 feet from the mics, they told them to be quiet. But ya it does look weird, prob betger without them

[@egaming2023]

amazing video here

[@stringedaz]

'Flying like a cannonball, falling to the earth, lighter than a feather when you hit the earth' What does that mean? It's beautiful.

[@HoboDave12]

My take on that lyric (have no clue if this is accurate) - the combustible and tumultuous relationship was "the cannonball," crashing to the Earth as it ended. But the ending for her was not painful and was "light as a feather" since she already emotionally moved on to another lover - referencing back to the cheating and lying in the opening line.

[@mattseaton5832]

this is the best version.

[@andreww_lopez07]

The man playing the piano is my teachers son🤘🤘💦

[@andreww_lopez07]

Love this song❤️❤️❤️

[@dickflinghammer58]

Great song

[@thisguyy]

Nice!

[@rustybronco85]

Should do this with an orchestra backing them up, would be epic.

[@takkyutube]

Never thought an accoustic version of this would work. but it does

[@relytj321]

Really cool version of a really cool song. They must have told everyone in the audience to be quiet because it would be hard sitting there not singing along at the top of your voice.

[@waningmooncancer9628]

Had me at 'Hello'.

[@focus.construction]

I’m going to subscribe to Pandora because of CWK and this video ✌🏼

[@crush42mash6]

Keyboard guy makes it better 😊

[@36424567254]

This is their best vocal performance I've heard for this song yet, although not as good without all the instruments compared to album.

[@Arsenjohn]

Thanks

[@brittanysponaugle6994]

I Like this. This is nice

[@wernerpoeschl0510]

What did this audience get as a snack? Xanax or Ativan? I wouldn't be able to sit so still and not even whipping my foot to the rhythm when this song was played.

[@damonvincci1372]

Awsome

[@jonlate4581]

This is fuckin' great!

[@parisijess]

ansiosa já pro lolla 2016 *o*

[@nickanswulf]

It’s Mal and Wash from Firefly!!

[@the_arizona_ranger0213]

My older sister just passed at 29 yrs old due to cancer. She got to Heaven First before 8 other siblings.

[@kernelpanic7326]

I'm very sorry for your loss

[@erock5010]

Stay strong brother. They're needed upstairs more than we are

[@GriffinPearson]

Is it me or is that the same elevator hallway as the one from Pearson Spector in Suits? In this video it says Pandora

[@rayvanasten4461]

Easiest Bass Gig in the world!

[@brianash7143]

Wow.

[@TonyVitaleTVOD]

This is just tremendous ... TVOD ...

[@Mitch-iy2nu]

Lead singer reminds me of Stipe Miocic

[@azgh11]

You can't just mad at something you don't understand.

[@diabolicaleagle9402]

Well they get mad because they dont understand

[@andrewgomes5674]

Wow

[@ashman0071]

these guys are fantastic.............remind me of The Waterboys somewhat..........and that's more than OK : )

[@TheBronzeTurkey]

Don't know why, but the vocalist playing the piano reminds me of Phil Collins...maybe it's just me...

[@lilymarie6214]

💞💞💞💞

[@chrisholte1488]

When I was listening for the first time to "Can't Help Me Now" by Rob Thomas, I had the feeling like I had heard the song before. It did not take me long to figure out WHY the song sounded so familiar. I had no idea that "Can't Help Me Now" by Rob Thomas was on his newest Album "Chipped Tooth Smile" which was released in August 2029. For all I new the song could have been from early 2000's. I realised The song I was thinking of was "First", by Cold War Kids. I was real quick to jump on Cold War Kids for ripping off Rob Thomas. Even though I heard the song "First" a few years ago) a

[@chrisholte1488]

Come to find out Cold War Kids released "First" back in 2014. It was 5 years later that Rob Thomas released his Album "Chipped tooth Smile" in 2019. That means that Rob Thomas must had got his "INSPIRATION" for "Can't Help Me Now" from Cold War Kids song titled "first"🤫 Let me know what you when you give Rob's version of "first" a listen

[@ComedyDownpour]

What's with all the dislikes?

[@mikem1895]

+James Collins He isn't black or PC enough...White people are taking over everything. The lead singer should be a Muslim Jew...Let's hope he repents his white skins

[@stevedoyle8092]

+Ricky Rudy whats your problem dude

[@75Prelives]

+John Hawley Hahaha

[@dubz1020]

finger slipped

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

people who dislike this are not very good listeners

[@cabdoingtheunstucklachenille]

Le plus grand groupe de tous les temps je vous aimes vous me transporter vous me faites vivre je vous aimes du plus profond de moi

[@nikkijohnson3188]

Its the stay-at-home dad Club

[@xrpadoption3293]

Ended to soon...need a huge orchestra at the end to slam it big. Drop it and pound those words again.

[@GorramT]

Singer looks like a mix between Chris O'donnel and Will Forte

[@kraziezombie]

Lmao! Good analogy..

[@mikebabb2537]

Great song, that keyboard riff sounds an awful lot like the Band of Horses 'The Funeral' guitar riff.

[@HikerToo]

cool

[@cabdoingtheunstucklachenille]

Kiss from Normandie Venez à la maison quand vous voulez

[@clintjohnstone1062]

How aren't the people around having fun??

[@riteshrishi4594]

Suits :)

[@gabe8872]

Greetings from a pandemic world

[@sharoncybulski4536]

Great song. Great musicians. Should have been more appreciated!