Dawes - Somewhere Along the Way (Live from the Rooftop)

This was our first time we played together since the world had shut down. So playing together felt radioactive. I remember this song in particular felt ecstatic to me. Hopefully you can still hear it in there.
The live album 'Live from the Rooftop' arrives April 22nd! Pre-save at found.ee/DawesRooftopLive
Dawes is:
Taylor Goldsmith - guitar, primary vocal
Wylie Gelber - handmade bass
Griffin Goldsmith - drums, percussion, vocals
Lee Pardini - piano, organ, guitar, vocals
Trevor Menear - guitar
Audio by John Hagler
Edited by Jonathan Chu
Directed by Richard Downie
Production Design - James Toth
Camera - Charlie Saroff
AC - Sevag Chahinian
DP/ Steadicam - Brian Sergott
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[@JohnProut88]

unreal. the energy in this (very sad) song must've been so hard to develop. the things said just don't lend themselves to an arrangement like this. this is truly an incredible song and version of the song.

[@vigilantpropertycaretaking5348]

Incredible transition from the Martin to the Les Paul. The sound engineers must also be recognized….Flawless, as you can hear every individual instrument.

[@arveecee]

Not just hear but FEEL! the stroke, peal and wavering of every note is like a physical sensation - quite magnificent and rare to capture and transfer that throughout an entire performance. The song itself is so full and melodious - the rhythm, tones and pacing musically and vocally are perfectly "in-pocket". THIS is an honest-to-goodness, definitive SONG - if anyone ever needed to understand what one truly is. Brilliance.

[@Zeroimpulse]

Performances like this one is exactly why I so badly want to see this band live. They always sound so good.

[@guyfawkesistaken]

It's a shame they require proof of vaccination.

[@amartinez1285]

@@guyfawkesistaken On the contrary. It's a badge of respect on their part, and deeply appreciated by my large and growing family of Dawes fans.

[@00_JK_00]

Make it happen - I found them by accident, live, in 2011, and I've caught them about 8 times since then. They're insane live.

[@joeyferguson2625]

Saw them at Hangout Fest for the first time in 2014. Seen them 4 more times live since then. Sound great live and I always find myself listening to them even when I think I've found a new band to listen to. Incredible group

[@davidsubat2528]

@@guyfawkesistaken Perhaps that's because there's nothing sadder than a streetlight shining on an empty stretch of sidewalk. Better vaccinated that it being too late now.

[@WillWorth]

What a wonderful thing to be creating and putting art like this into the world. THANK YOU ALL.

[@alisonhiester862]

Perfectly said!!!! This is incredible…

[@cjrepholz]

Lyrically perfect

[@Dabednego]

Taylor is one of those delightful guitarists who will play an absolutely sick solo while making faces like he himself is shocked by what is coming out of his instrument

[@luisfelipegonzalez6457]

you had me at the first chord

[@LongDukDong1]

Kickass band. I’m impressed

[@alsopaul]

Love the guitar interplay!

[@zullol6001]

Excited about the 'Live from the Rooftop' album!

[@dmh92577]

If there was a perfectly played song this is it...amazing

[@dakotarodgers9988]

Hell yes guys! Hell yes.

[@fabkebab]

Such superb lyrics - well done!

[@kjjohnson24]

Beautifully written and beautifully played. Bravo, Boys!

[@FromTheRightAngle]

That solo..... wow epic.

[@jessekonrad4635]

These lyrics are so gut wrenching and gorgeous at the same time just a clinic in songwriting 🙌

[@zoeysunshine504]

There lyrics always seem to be.

[@jillc4272]

My favorite part of every performance is watching Taylor love the music.

[@TomMeny]

Taylor is one of my favorite songwriters.

[@rivalearth330]

One of my favorite songs. Great version!

[@sonampalmo3578]

Taylor Goldsmith is a national treasure.

[@bybarra4646]

I love dawes!

[@petebausbacher6194]

This is as good as it gets. Just fantastic!

[@aletorriggino]

Been following them since North Hills. So proud to be a fan, pure quality.

[@01gtlimited]

This is just stunning

[@SilverBee]

I learned to love this guy when I first heard "My Way Back Home." I didn't understand where he came from or where he fit into the "contemporary" rock-type music, which I had long ago rejected as beyond comprehension. It seemed musicians and singers had abandoned music for noise and screech and extravaganza. Now I hear "Somewhere Along the Way" and realize I didn't have to abandon all similar music that managed to still be music and have meaning with all the hype and hoopla. Thank you guys for my rebirth! You have touched this old lady's inner emotions.

[@MS-rc8vr]

What a knock out performance of my favorite Dawes song. The extra improvisations are killer.

[@colejenkinsmusic]

This show was top-notch!

[@bizfix11]

Huge fan!! Taylor's voice is starting to get just a slight bit of age/soul in it that I really enjoy. Meant as a compliment...have always had it from the get go

[@markushalfmad]

Marvelous!

[@CarloCalcaterra92]

Oh those boys are one of my favourites acts since I first listened to them

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Amazing playing and THE BEST voices ever ☺️ Thanks so much 🎶❤️👍

[@jannhendry7513]

One fine LIVE recording! BRAVO!

[@chrisaddison274]

My. Goodness. 😱👏👏👏 That is all.

[@alanmilne9359]

Absolute magic !!!! Great live sound and a really well balanced mix . Loved every second . Bravo

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Wow. After all theses years y'all still sound GREAT! Loved the guitar duet at the end. Bravo!

[@ultratone]

That breakdown and build back up... it gets me overtime.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Gets me every time, too. And I’ve listened to this a lot, plus shared it a lot.

[@kiaiunchew7876]

Epic performance !!

[@ajscheer]

The sounds of the pedal click at 6:31 is the realest sound. 💆‍♂️

[@jhotchkin7124]

Taylor, these are some of the most accurate and honest complex words ever smithed. Never have I heard such a perfect description with combined melody. But its the words that are unapologetically accurate and in most cases sympathetic to a lot of people, especially me. This song helped me push through brother...... I would love to hear the story behind this song. The depth to it can not be measured.

[@Time.Space.Heal.]

Great production! Stunning video

[@saxonde68]

I mean this as a compliment, because Dawes are always top tier just in general, but something about your vocals here seems to be channeling our late great Chris Cornell. I’m always blown away by you boys, and the solo is *Chef’s kiss *

[@zoeysunshine504]

underrated comment.

[@LongDukDong1]

Taylor we need to see you on tour somewhere sir🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@maximdemko]

Such a good sounding and awesome band

[@jkm9332]

Griffin is the best band drummer on the planet.

[@thecharlesfoley]

I was so bummed when I saw where my seats were when I saw you guys at the Ryman earlier this year...couldn't see Griffin at all from my seats. One of my favorite drummers. Such a great band, and that was an AWESOME show though.

[@edwardl1622]

Love this song - see you in Boston 3/17/23

[@martingrahan1437]

Nostalgic and beautiful.

[@Ariethecatbro]

Well hot damn 🔥🔥🔥👏

[@ErikTeichmann]

Damn, Lee is just crushing it, and then Taylor puts on the LP and forGET IT.

[@arveecee]

It's like a practical, sonic explanation of just why that's such a singular and seminal Instrument in contemporary Music, for all the "advances" and gimmicks and gadgets since its emergence. Its conversational and character qualities are just vital and in the right hands Magical.

[@OneFlockOneShepherd]

Powerful

[@clarkwatts9349]

dammmmmm that is great !!!!!!!

[@dorishobdy9982]

Love this song it speaks to me

[@artcherryme]

one of me favorites - perfect rendering guys

[@trulsverlo]

ahhhh. Lovely

[@EricVGLopes]

Greatest song of my favourite band! You rock, guys! Please come to Brazil!

[@sero2k2]

Sounds very good

[@peterforster8584]

Immer wieder ein Hochgenuss!!!

[@Jim_me]

This mix sounds better than the original.

[@Sabouma28]

have to disagree with that... the sound was off with this version.... Taylor's voice was drowned out by the music

[@harryconner1030]

To my ears there is a lot more high end across the board in this mix compared to the original. I agree that it's an improvement for almost every element with the exception of the acoustic and Taylor's lead after he turns on whatever boost he's using. I really prefer this drum sound over the original.

[@sharonshields7483]

Clear and crisp as always. Voice...then the rest. Thanks

[@bradellebrecht5507]

Sounds awesome! Good to hear a fellow keys player, good stuff!

[@sworgan1]

Brilliant as always my favourite Dawes Track but still sounds better with your Telecaster Taylor LOL

[@paulenglish4599]

Fabulous - when are you coming to Australia?

[@DobDog151]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Videocursuri]

Come to Europe pls!

[@joeoder4309]

thank you.

[@7heavenlyvirtues]

❤️

[@mattrichardson8885]

Good Morning You tube world, WTF?!? This band is amazing and maybe the best band from the 70s that started playing in the 2000s....can we get some more views here?!? Thanks and have a great day.

[@mountainlife2411]

Fuji rock. Looking forward

[@awdcreatives]

Can you buy the full video of this concert anywhere? If not, can you please make it a possibility?

[@ChrisFP2]

They sound so Good. I love the lack Of over-production. I wonder how much, if any, impact playing with Phil Leah had on their playing.

[@tonyspoetry]

Wish Jackson Browne would do a 8 song album with you guys as his band with some cool painting as the artwork just like it was 1974 again.ha. Love this version of the song. Killer solo bro.

[@tbaldersheim6508]

🙂👍

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

Where can we watch the entire concert? DVD?

[@jbarnard1766]

Thank you @Iggy94 💜

[@insanegammer109]

Curious when this was recorded. How long were you not able to play together?

[@timflanagan1919]

What is the electric that Taylor plays in this?

[@danielkeele_]

Griffin looks legit crazy at 3:50

[@Birchblaze]

Giving the Beatles' rooftop a run for their money...

[@haskellmusic]

My favorite thing about Taylor is that he looks like he could do my taxes but then rip a face melting solo after he's done with that.

[@The2ndFirst]

A cautionary tale about those girls.

[@TomMeny]

First :)

[@babynieve9612]

Mandy has a type lol

[@LongDukDong1]

One lucky dude pulling a woman like her😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LongDukDong1]

Isn’t this Mandy Moore hubby tho lol