James Mercer of The Shins - Simple Song (Bing Lounge)

[@fondfarewell2]

he has gotten better and better vocally over the past few years, he is on pitch every damn note, and the tone of his voice is sooo good

[@ashiqurrohman7731]

This song is the Everyday song. Like everyday is filled with a plethora of emotions, so is this song. What a Gem !

[@gfals2130]

This actually might be my favorite song of all time.. I just absolutely love this song

[@kellengreen1487]

Crying to this song on my way back home picking up things for the new baby. Emotionally in heaven.

[@xRA1D32x]

This was recorded on my birthday! James Mercer is a bit of a genius isn't he?

[@jasdub765]

James Mercer hit it out of the absolute metaphorical park with this performance. Kudos to whoever setup the audio on this as it's balanced and Japanese sushi knife clean on the vocals. The Shins (and my dog) brought me through my lonely years of 2005-2008 in my 20's while learning my place in the world. Listening to these GR research (that I DIY put together) NX Studios speakers with a Yamaha S-801 stereo amp. At $2500ish OTF, best pair and audio music listening devices one can ever procure. No need to waste additional $. Anything else is uncivilized

[@MagicPants647]

very unique voice. i wish i had it.

[@jordanlonigro]

Going to see The Shins tomorrow in Philly. So excited!

[@joshconnorr]

was it fun?

[@jordanlonigro]

@@joshconnorr Well, it was 9 years ago but yeah. Haha

[@Efexpe]

Mercer is the best man. I hope you had as good a time as i did when I saw Broken Bells

[@davie1981doc]

james mercer ~ LEGEND!!!!!

[@TheSeasides]

love this new song... cant get it out of my head...

[@joangordoneieio]

ohhhhh sweet! My new favorite singers!

[@changeizzmthedeviant8836]

"The shins will change your life"- Garden state

[@martincapek96]

yeah, I swear

[@grimblegrumble]

amen

[@MrBlewett]

How wonderful.

[@Rehearsalrooms]

Cool simple love it!!

[@zZRiseAgainst]

Excellent live

[@eggmaaan]

That voice.....!

[@noahmcdx1]

good lord how nice it would be to have a voice like that.

[@bobotea1234]

beautiful song

[@adamcohen25101987]

perfect!!

[@MrTriangleman]

Genius!

[@marshallsolomon9488]

i just want a camera to lock onto his fretting hand. thing of beauty.

[@grantgravity_plus]

Genius.

[@thombombb]

While not as vocally stunning, I really think this version of the chorus just meshes better with the rest of the song, thematically I mean. It just sounds more emotionally organic.

[@RABTHM]

1 person didnt get to go to cochella this year.... so sad:[

[@robertterry9359]

Hello friend how are you doing today

[@talktech1]

Always awesome, but missing the high note.

[@fredagul]

When I was little I thought it was "lack toast and tolerant"

[@ih8ppunk]

Anyone know the first two chords in the chorus?

[@yellowflametree4238]

Bm D G

[@cheeseburgur817]

Yeah I ain't gonna take it to heart... its only correcting where someone went wrong. :D

[@Rich88James]

@xRA1D32x A bit?

[@negermagi37]

It goes B mol then D then G

[@joejohnson2223]

I got the whole song perfected on guitar, now if only my voice were a bit better.....

[@itchyego]

would love to hear your version! - Ken in Hawaii

[@xxyanlixx]

He does look like kevin spacey. So sicK how his talking voice and singing voice is completely different. If i didnt know the shins and hes singing this song i would think hes at early 20s

[@cheeseburgur817]

Hahaha. As they say: "Learn from your mistakes". :)

[@cheeseburgur817]

LOL!!! damn my bad spelling! haha

[@sportsportsport]

Kevin Spacey

[@MyrSTHLM]

hahahaha

[@79lion79]

"lactose and tolerante" errrm OK, if you say so O_o

[@marcmelander1815]

spellbinding

[@cheeseburgur817]

Hahah... Well what can I do now?.. Just gotta take the abuse. :P :')

[@tananut1]

Himym, This was Legen Waitforit Dary!

[@lordofthefly]

I came

[@edudish8994]

It's bee I'm 6 now ps4

[@didoma73]

Nope, nothing came up with your misspelling

[@Ballsy94]

i think you mean kevin spacey ;)

[@serbdetritus182]

Is it me or he REALLY looks like Kevin Spacey?

[@kingsecho3351]

I like when he goes high on the chorus. Just doesn't sound right in the lower register. Takes away from the dynamics of it.

[@WindFall259]

Well, shit, isn't this a coincidence.

[@masonhymas]

lol. yes he's probably a better fit

[@masonhymas]

skinny hugh jackman

[@beninstrawberryjam]

Or learn from this experience and grow. Ain't nothin more important than internet criticism from strangers with ridiculous usernames.

[@edudish8994]

No I'm 9 gross

[@SweDante]

You should eat frozen poo because of "lactose and tolerante" and HIMYM is a terrible show that appeals to the big masses.