Dawes - "Crack The Case" (Live at WFUV)

[@danielfros]

This is some Jedi level songwriting. Dawes is especially great at thematically linking verses, from the personal level (first) to the compassionate level (second) to the spiritual level (third). The instrumental fills compliment and accentuate everything. It's quite genius.

[@jerrylynch3296]

Back again. This song inspired me to make amends with my old high school bully, and write my ex a letter wishing her well. Even though she hurt me so terribly. “This is for you to overcome, but I will always love you” was my mantra when healing from losing her. Thank you Dawes for the beautiful music

[@durmdave3673]

I love the ease with which musicians of this caliber perform a song. This is just perfect.

[@junejinya4763]

This song is good enough to stand the test of time along with the rest of the timeless classics. Simply timeless. Thank you for taking me out of these four walls for 6:47. even the briefest of fleeting moments matter.

[@clairecouplandmusic]

it's amazing how such a long song flies by, and leaves me actually sad that it's over...so so good.

[@susannemcarlisle]

Keep the faith, June.

[@sampokantele]

Best song I've heard in 2018!

[@michaelphipps4921]

They are so locked in together. This is the perfect example of a band playing to compliment each other rather than each musician looking to steal the show.

[@derekjones2204]

IMO one of the best bands on this planer

[@JitsenBandit]

There are not many songs that make you smile and cry at the same time. Just wow!

[@jerrylynch3296]

Unbelievable performance. I cried!

[@paulamirault3376]

Great sound and awesome band as good as anything from my days in the 70's. Awesome songwriting and musicians. My days of listening to great Jackson Brown music:)!

[@twjclarke1]

that drummer felt every single note. fantastic player.

[@COMICBOOKSandBEYOND]

This band keeps getting better and the song writing is perfect. Thanks Dawes for making me cry with this one!

[@taos19]

I can´t believe it. Only ten comments for this awesome performance. It´s the only proof that we are literally few with a good taste of music

[@michaelroe3975]

DAWES is a very refreshing band w/ real musical substance and song writing that tells a story w/ harmonies and positive vibe .... Thanks you guyz this is the shit, in a good way ......

[@JitsenBandit]

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

[@johnpalgrave6998]

One of the very best teams out there. Lovely . . ...

[@lavitaebella27]

They are all so into it, it's amazing. Love this song.

[@JesseBigelow]

this is the second time I've cried listening to this song today. full of healing energy.

[@joelguerrero4997]

True professionalism, love these guys.

[@billbrooklyn6410]

the lyrics I find emotional

[@LydiaTaverne]

Wow this makes me feel some type of way...

[@gdog3finally]

Such a deeply beautiful song.

[@chrislok7477]

this song is amazing in so many ways. it breaks all the rules and is perfect. i love it.

[@Miggymel1]

Love this tune. Def a fan of the KMS 105 and those floor toms sound amazing!!!!

[@stealingroses]

this is literally perfect.

[@jaredm730]

God frekn daaamn!!!! Music, sweet music.

[@barclayjerrard5314]

Absolutely incredible song, simply perfect in every way. The lyrics really resonate

[@RUIBRITO82]

So deep and relax

[@Okido24]

So Mandy Moore got me here, this is US music you will never hear in Europe and that's really too bad. I will share this with friends! All the best from the Netherlands.

[@williaml1570]

great performance, reminds me of late for the sky in feel

[@lancerachels6825]

I wanna sit with my enemies and say we should have done this sooner while I look them in the face...

[@aleksander8497]

Who are his "enemies"?

[@claudiocabrera5909]

Great

[@TonyOneto]

Very good!

[@alexhydron]

I will do your interview Try to explain what I'm going through Give you something to read into In a million different ways A sick version of telephone starts at the clip of the microphone A game we thought we had all outgrown, but still everybody plays Ignoring all of the remedies, believing all of the rumors With their endless database I wanna sit with my enemies and say We should have done this sooner While I look them in the face Maybe that would crack the case I got a friend who's been thinking About finally kicking her husband out His second life as a talent scout, finally got him caught While she was throwing out all his clothes She heard a voice from beyond the throes Punish him for the life he chose But forgive the past that he did not! It's really hard to hate anyone When you know what they've lived through And once they've given you a taste She said This is for you to overcome But I will always love you In her perfect state of grace Maybe that would crack the case Now that we're through with formalities What is it you wanna ask of me? I'll answer open and honestly Whatever that means Findin' out that we occupy Somebody else's opposin' side On the banks of some great divide Two versions of a dream Countless revisions of history Tryin' to tell us the future Between each commercial break I wanna call off the cavalry Declare no winners or losers And forgive our shared mistakes You can pick the time and place Maybe that would crack the case

[@terrellmabrito]

One of my all time favorites. Anyone know what kind of bass he's using?

[@adamcoe]

if you like this song, first of all, you're awesome, and also listen to paul simon's One Trick Pony record. often overlooked and it sort of has the same vibe a little bit.

[@jeffskosich3317]

Another person that loves this band suggested this song is relevant to our society’s race relations these days. Sounds like a love song to me. Am I just dumb?

[@Jim_me]

A poignant song as 2019 ends.Dawesome.

[@aleksander8497]

Who are his enemies?

[@calebemory2134]

Anyone here in 2021

[@Paulpoission]

This guy is like Bruce Hornsby for millennials

[@gabrialjames]

This song's about Ryan Adams and his so called demise. While y'all got married. I love you, Dawes. But I love Ryan. So he's an asshole. Shocker. Let's stop canceling. I love you all.