Dawes - That Western Skyline (Live in HD)

[@sethhajian7816]

This song was written for every person in a dying relationship, but holding out hope that something will save it, all the while seeing the signs of it ending. The sadness of knowing it's only a matter of time. And how in love you once were....it's over.

[@iwearprada06]

Honestly probably the most under-appreciated band out there

[@jsauce311]

Still

[@LuisEduardoSampaio]

​@@jsauce311 Still!

[@charlieharris366]

Seen Dawes probably fifteen years ago after playing a gig down the street….These guys were (and are still), in a class of their own…. Seriously one of the best f’n bands on the planet…the songwriting, musicianship, vocals…. Incredible….

[@AndySalinger33]

Rips my heart out every single time. Fuck.

[@Kklvr86]

Andy Trullinger yep

[@smikesmum]

I’m with you.

[@johnchapman9972]

What masters of dynamics and group playing these guys are. The swells and falls are just impeccable, and reflect each lyric. Pay attention, this is an incredible band of this era.

[@patburroughs1411]

PERFECTLY stated.

[@paulrobertsun]

John Chapman Absolutely True !

[@billthebutcher1481]

and they're still killing shit in 2017

[@atreides6]

Bill the Butcher and 2020!

[@heathermitchell4244]

Well put

[@jackwilkie1470]

Imagine being a band where the first song of your first album is better than anything that 99% of bands will ever put out.

[@Articulatedcopy]

Taylor and company will never know how deeply they touched my soul and how much they've helped me survive. These guys are musical heroes.

[@fireatwill7707]

I feel like on this particular night they were exceptional. I’m almost embarrassed to say how good I think they are here. Unparalleled

[@meganspencer805]

They genuinely brought their A game to Clearwater Fl in 2019 also. I’ve never heard anything like it. 🥰

[@jaydilts]

Very underrated lyrics. I got this album since the lead singer from my favorite band, Deer Tick, says this is his favorite band. Thank God. I bought extra copies for everyone I know with good taste, and they love it too now. I caught them live at Lollapalooza. I haven't seen anyone so into a performance since Ben Harper live years ago. Great talent. This band is going to be huge. Get the album, you'll love them.

[@flyingcanadian13]

Folk rock... I'm a huge folk music fan... but its rare to actually find a true folk rock band that is actually folk... cuz they're usually countrylike.. I LOVE THESE GUYS

[@LuisEduardoSampaio]

This song is so beautiful. Sounds like a farewell to life and dear friends, at least for me. Sad af

[@changitoman]

His face at that last note pretty much sums up the entire thing. Good music that even gives the lead singer a smile.

[@meganspencer805]

@2:30 gets me every time. The heartbreaking honesty. I’m glad Taylor is happy now but omg.

[@ultikintil]

It's so great when musicians put their emotions to their song. I really love this particular video, 'cause you can't see or hear those emotions in the recorded version.

[@jillc4272]

Chills.

[@008overrated]

This is what every starting band should aspire to......really good

[@MrDanielHewitt]

Saw them open for Dylan in Akron and they just blew the roof off! The crowd loved 'em! GREAT live! The Band reincarnated.

[@nickrigdon8883]

3:16 that Levon Helm fill

[@richkroberts]

I could hear Rick Danko singing lead on this tune circa 1970 with The Band. Great song!

[@bostonmassappeal]

It's like watching "the last waltz" And yes the video production is that good. But the band...I'm so excited to have stumbled upon this band. Can't wait wait to see them live. The Band(Rick Danko) N. young (Guitar playing so Springsteen it's awesome) -and the lyrics and song writing... every song powerfully, refreshingly, new but familiar and empowering way. This band will inevitably grow to help define quality American music that's been composed this decade, so far.

[@jmichaelmunger]

There's a place called Lou's Pub & Package in Birmingham, AL. Add all the other references to Alabama and I just wonder what girl from Dixie broke his heart.

[@matthewberry2744]

I still enjoy the drumming on this one.

[@MJSJenkins]

I don`t think the lead singer know how powerful his voice really is.

[@bryanyoung8372]

I hope the bank reads these comments and know they have touch, all least one person, in ways nobody knows. It's rare a song can capture so much emotions. Their ong is my story. Thanks....

[@tomh124]

Taylor's voice is a thing of pure, total beauty. As much as I love these guys being my obscure, unknown pleasure, they really deserve to be bigger.

[@Steve_and_Kelly]

Who says there is no new good music. I know this is from 2010 but what amazing lyrics and the performance is chilling. I literally get goosebumps every time I watch/listen to this. Top 40 music is garbage. This is a masterpiece.

[@JCWayne69]

Just discovered these guys today via The Counting Crows Facebook page. Sweetness. Good Day.

[@jeffcurry7270]

This song/performance is incredible.. one of my all time favorites from any band.. any genre.. from any time period.

[@jbljedi]

dawes did this song frontin for dylan in champaign, IL on 4/25/13. prolly the single best live performance that i have ever seen in my life and i saw many of the original band concerts.

[@dustdevl3404]

This was the first thing I heard one morning on the radio when I woke up. I lay there thinking, Oh my God, what a song.

[@pilkingtongue]

DustDevl340 dope radio station

[@krinkbindlemeyer]

I saw them last night opening for Alison Krauss in Boston. This song was among highlights of the whole night. Thanks for posting.

[@BlakeSweney]

I can't listen to the studio version after the live one. Wish this would get more airtime then time spent in LA too. Great dynamics with these guys.

[@grosebud4554]

What dawes has is timeless songs like all the great songwriters, the grateful dead amd robert hunter being an example. Real stories and not just the same overused love metaphors but ones that paint a real deep picture. So glad I found Blake Mills and in turn these guys!

[@guitaralph]

Saw these guys open up for Alison Krauss & Union Station last week at the Beacon Theater in NYC. What a pleasant surprise! Great singing, playing and songwriting. It's refreshing to hear a contemporary band with some maturity and substance - and vocal harmonies. This song in particular definitely sounds very influenced by The Band (a good thing in my opinion) with a little something extra all their own. I will definitely go and see these guys again.

[@timothylewis2450]

I definitely hear The Band’s influence.

[@patburroughs1411]

Can never get enough of this brilliance. Just surpassing ...

[@jbljedi]

Prolly still their best live song............spellbinding to say the least.

[@georgiawade7712]

They are really amazing! If you are able to catch them live, you will be amazed

[@meganspencer805]

Georgia Wade I saw them live two weeks ago and still can’t stop thinking about it. They put on an absolutely incredible show.

[@robertwalls5794]

The perfection of this performance really demonstrates the chemistry this band has. Excellent!

[@agnesw719]

His voice is so beautiful. There are so many songs about the West coast, but this is definitely my favorite!

[@giventofly36]

Dawesome

[@paulrobertsun]

I can't stop listenning to them ! So Great.

[@millicentbistander]

Tele love. Great tune.

[@edwinwise4299]

They would have fit in perfectly in the '70s. they're keeping that era alive

[@richkroberts]

Very, very talented band.

[@joe3710]

Can't wait to see these guys in November in TO.

[@LuisEduardoSampaio]

How was It? 😂

[@joecee5982]

This song is a work of art! Love it

[@rlbrett]

Such a beautifully sad, melancholy story in the song. A soulful lament that begins and ends with Lou.

[@thegreatsalaam]

no my dreams did not come true, they only came apart... thank God for that.

[@NickAngermeier]

Just saw these dudes over here in Australia ... I'm an instant fan. Keep on rockin!

[@AnotherLifeMaybe]

I haven't been able to stop listening to their album since I got it... two weeks ago.

[@christhee68]

These guys made a guest appearance on the NBC TV show, "Parenthood." I had never heard of them until then. Nice song.

[@canilive0102]

They deserve success

[@jesdebest]

Just beautiful, reminds me of "the Band"..: a R.Manual song with even the same kinda voice Richard had.

[@nikokorhonen4595]

Just... wow. Amazing performance to a beautiful song.

[@StevieGSeriously]

i saw this band last nite in houston, tx. AMAZING!

[@JeremiahJames]

It really doesn't get much better than this. Fucking love this band.

[@dkellums1]

The beginning of something great right there

[@joecee5982]

Love this song, great harmonies, reminds me of the band, these guys are definitely one of the best out there now

[@moviechic07]

God, I would love to see this live. :)

[@SCROTUMvalueMEAL]

this performance blows the album version out of the water. please re-record it!

[@artmaven]

I believe! Hallelujah! Devistating performance.

[@LiberTBo]

@jaydilts - Truer words have never been written. Dawes is indeed the spirit of many different folks like Jackson Browne, Gram Parsons, JD Souther, and a whole bunch more folks who helped create country-rock, alt-rock., whatever tag, it's just flat out great music,we can help by spreading the word, I'm buying MP3 gifts for a few friends of Dawes June 6, 2011 release "Nothing is Wrong" I'm really liking these guys....

[@coreylorenz9162]

if your a fan of music and you don't enjoy this you can get the hell out

[@ryeguy5407]

good, soul-touching music lives

[@boontwarbly]

dynamics to die for

[@lngskater4life]

Music is reverting back to its roots. The Avett brothers, Mumford and sons, Dawes, I love this and All I want is more. I hope to see these guys live very soon. where can I find tour dates?!

[@jameskipp1657]

I also had a conversation with Lou the last time I was in Birmingham.

[@edwinwise4299]

This sounds like it could be The Band, and I mean that as a sincere compliment.

[@MrKeithStone]

Very good! Good musicians and well rehearsed.

[@ChristJesusYouReign77]

@mrbill224 absolutely!!! and they flippin played letterman last nite with Robbie Robertson!! and although the BAND is one of my all time favs, i wish dave woulda let dawes play one song. they are phenominal and they bring back that sound that hasnt been around since the days of the BAND and ccr and bread and csn and on and on...... I am soo inlove with DAWES!!!! R.I.P. RICHARD MANUEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMnpete]

Jackson Browne with soul, Simon and Garfunkel with balls, The Eagles without being pretentious, Neil Young with great vocals… or just Dawes cause one day that is all you will have to say.

[@patbur395]

Greatness

[@GuitarsForTrade]

Griffin Goldsmith is one on the best drummers alive. No question.

[@switepine]

Amazing work guys!

[@KurtKnutsen]

thanks !

[@themeekwins]

@jaydilts We saw them last night in Atlanta. You're right, they are pretty great. We bought their CD and love, love, love it.

[@funtimehappytime9263]

Frontmen of Deer Tick + Delta Spirit + Dawes = Middle Brother!!! Look 'em up! :)

[@yanteles5592]

Oh Lou, I'd like to let you know that I do not feel welcome All the birds, the trees, the falling snow; No, they were not made for me And though this is where her heart resides, we met in California She saw a city's promise reaching through my eyes And she turned her self away Well how I curse that western skyline And yet I thanked it for my start Oh Lou, no my dreams did not come true No, they only came apart So I followed her here to Birmingham, where the soil is so much richer And though my aching pride might guide my hand, she did not ask for me to come So I wait for her all through the day, as if I wait for her surrender And every time I get her to look my way, she says I'm not where I belong But I watch her father preach on Sundays I know the hymnals all by heart But oh Lou, no my dreams did not come true No, they only came apart Ohhhh, oh oh oh oh Ohhhh, oh oh oh oh Ohhhh, oh oh oh oh Ohhhh, oh oh oh oh All the snow fall this time of year, it's not what Birmingham is used to I get the feeling that I brought it here, and now I'm taking it away But let's share one more drink together, before I go reload my car And oh Lou, no my dreams did not come true No they only came apart

[@jbljedi]

yup, they're good. don't really remind me of anyone but them, very unique vibe. prolly much better than what you folks think they sound like.

[@jameskipp1657]

been there

[@Yonderbeef]

Agreed.

[@joe3710]

Can't believe they didn't play this in TO last time they were here. They let this guy Corndawg take over half their set.

[@jimmaloney9562]

The Eagles of this generation!!! Awesome!

[@nickrigdon8883]

Jim Maloney No, The Band of this generation

[@keenanquinnoreilly]

Its like The Band, Jackson Browne, and CSNY had a baby. My God they are good...

[@ryattt]

@lngskater4life check out worlds tallest man, horse feather, great lake swimmers, band of horses, and if you havent yet ray lamontagnes "trouble" album

[@unktupelo]

No, my dreams did not come true, they only came apart...a great line for a bad life.

[@patbur395]

Damn. Had to comment again. Fucking brilliant, guys. Come to Boise please.

[@Falcons8455]

from 0:00 on is just amazing.. :)

[@darrinsiberia]

saw these guys at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael (a venue that was founded by members of the Grateful Dead). Here's my review. They looked a little tired... they had just played a show in Quincy, CA. the night before... so it considering it was a back to back... they actually did awesome. The venue was small and the sound guy had Taylor's guitar up wayyy too f'ing loud... This group hovers between being a folk band / a jam rock band / and an up tempo pop rock band like late Tom Petty / for this reason... it's hard to know what kind of venue they truly belong in... Their new pianist is amazing... he played an incredible rendition of "A Little Bit of Everything." In many ways... they music that night was BETTER than the recordings... however just couldn't help but feel for the dudes they looked truly drained out...

[@gfreeman247]

they remind me of the band mixed with wilco

[@nubnubs27]

@bowiehs agreed

[@muzicsalesman]

@alexkane1 Are you even listening to the lyrics? Has this sound been created before? sure. But those lyrics are anything but smug.

[@furiousgtz]

Pop brought me here

[@maxman4608]

Looked away, Thought I was listening to The Band

[@SarahPalinQuit]

@jaydilts wait, you bought actual physical media?

[@scarecrow3666]

if were gettin into it like that, they aint canucks either

[@tycer18]

@mrbill224 Yeah I think the comparisons these guys get to Bruce Springsteen are rediculous. They're much more like The Band!

[@mculver7]

@steamshuttle Definitely more like Danko.

[@steamshuttle]

i think he sounds more like Danko than manuel

[@SorenHume]

Bob Segar and CCR collide to make something watered down, but enjoyable.

[@alexkane1]

I cant understand the appeal of "DAWES." Good lord this music has been done soooo many times before. And as far as the Zevon parallel... where the hell is the satire and humor. These guys are too smug and conceited to even be compared to Zevon. Man they look good though, it is clear that all their time and effort spent to appear "authentically vintage" has worked.