The Dear Hunter 07 Red Hands (Live at The House of Blues, Anaheim 12-2-17)

[@choogiesaur]

He actually played it the absolute madlad

[@nottroy4500]

Why doesn’t he play it anymore? Is it like a Radiohead - Creep situation? In both cases, still love the songs so much lol

[@softmodality]

@@nottroy4500 As I recall, he wrote it not only about a person that is no longer in his life, but also from a place of admittedly immature bitterness that he has both outgrown and likely disdains. He probably doesn't enjoy dredging the person he used to be a decade ago up any or every time he performs. And the accompanying feeling that people seem to care an inordinate amount for a song you absolutely loathe probably doesn't help his perception of it, either

[@JoRock-kj7qh]

@@softmodality same reason “the who” doesn’t play “Athena” anymore. It was based on a real lady named Teresa and Pete doesn’t like reliving the situation.

[@nuggie2993]

@@softmodalitythe song probably destroys his throat too lol

[@Oh_its_Mike]

@@softmodality He should get over himself. People love it because we can relate to it. And even if he doesnt identify with the feelings he wrote the song with anymore, it still fits right in with the story of Act 2.

[@nickrandles1102]

What a lucky crowd

[@Stevedeniese]

Absolute chills. Can’t wait to finally see these guys live for the first time in aus this year. Been waiting to see these guys live for way too long

[@dooper15]

Here's top hoping I get to hear this live one day :)