Lake Street Dive - Better Than (FolkAlley.com)

Recorded backstage at Green River Festival, 2012
Produced by Linda Fahey & Beehive Productions for FolkAlley.com
Cameras: Linda Fahey, Susan Bibeau
Audio recording & mixing: Jeff Oehler
Video editing: Susan Bibeau

[@pollorojo]

I swear I've watched/listened to this probably 40 times this week.

[@Coveskipper]

One snare, one cymbal, Bridget, McDuck's horn and Rachael. So full and whole. They sound as one with just that instrumentation. This is such a beautiful tune.

[@joatlanta001]

Agreed. So beautiful.

[@PKWeaver74]

Whatever the word is to describe this, this song is the most that word ever

[@joatlanta001]

Such a beautiful song and wonderful instrumentation. Oh, and backing vocals are so sweet too...and the bass line is awesome. Love LSD!

[@edwardsmith-rowland2852]

I have to admit I'm playing this on a loop because of the bass line. Love them all though.

[@randyfemrite7525]

How much talent can you put in one room?

[@LeoNobles]

I'm becoming addicted to this group. The more I listen, the more I want.

[@eccolibri]

+Leo Nobles There is no cure for this addiction. And who would want one? You just have to give into it.

[@psychopathicmajikninja6885]

eccolibri The only time that it's okay to give into addiction, is if it's LSD, (the band). PHENOMINAL

[@borealman]

My first listen to this group. Awesome voice. Thanks for the introduction.

[@SteveWilliamsD]

Pretty much in love with that rendition and voice. Makes me feel something real. Can't think of a better complement. Sending love.

[@bwdrums1]

Simply put, for me, this performance is sublime. Love how they all smile right at the end, knowing that they just nailed it.........

[@SonicEpiphonic]

It doesn't get better than this.

[@randyfemrite7525]

Right-click, loop, ready for the day.

[@johnfeden]

Love that little dip into scattin' at the end of this version... !

[@ParisCEO]

Rachael needs to scat more. I’ve been saying this since the Fun Machine EP.

[@Buelligan88]

Back again... still amazed.

[@clevoguer]

Gorgeous performance in every sense....

[@SkinsBoYee]

You guys just keep topping the sounds in my ears from song to song.

[@LiLi-xn6up]

wow..love her voice!..nice easy listening music.

[@rbs2rt]

Loved you guys at Harlows' on the 29th. Sorry we didn't hear this one, though - you should add it to your set. It was real nice talking with you, Bridget (I love this song, as I told you). Have a great time in Europe.

[@joshbray7183]

They really shine with this style of material :)

[@mycloclo1958]

C'est vraiment bien ce que vous faîtes !! Super bien arrangé avec un son ,une cohésion.... Mention spéciale pour la bassiste qui joue vraiment comme j'aime et qui me rappelle étrangement une connaissance .. Franchement ? J'aime beaucoup !.

[@SkinnyThomas47]

I suspect that if you look up musicianship in Webster's you could find a picture LSD. They really are the GOODS! Straight ahead music so very well done. What's not to love.

[@rbs2rt]

Missed this at Cafe Du Nord in SF this month. You guys should add it to your set list. Beautiful song! Great show!

[@jimmyzdad]

Absolutely AMAZING....blew me away!

[@falgorn254]

Rachel's voice is just heaven

[@goinbzurk]

You Guys Blow me Away! Love Yah.! Please come to Syracuse.

[@abates49ers]

omg!!!!!!!!!!! i love yall !!!

[@BK64now]

Love this!!

[@ChairmanGao90]

i think i'm in love.

[@jhwk1970]

The timing on this has long been a mystery to me. Today LSD tweeted in answer to a question about what time signature Better Than is: "...those little hiccups are modular. No specific time in mind!" Not that that makes any more sense than my inability to count it, but I guess what the hell...just enjoy the coolest loping rhythm I have ever heard. As long as they can play it!

[@rbs2rt]

My favorite of your songs. Thought you'd play it at the Great American Music Hall in SF, since it's on the new CD. Sorry to miss it a third time. Please add it to your set list.

[@bonham2]

Just saw them last night. I was so happy that they played it.

[@rbs2rt]

bonham2 You're killin' me. I'll see them again at The Fillmore on the 7th. Hoping again they play this.

[@tomdenny2599]

Is there any band out there BETTER THAN? I've yet to hear then.

[@lonefeather7732]

Am just fantasizing about Rachel doing this song accompanied by a top-quality 40-piece orchestra. Believe it will happen... sooner rather than later.

[@AndersOchRobinsLand]

DUUUUDE! What the fuck is this, i cant believe my ears! 700 views, I´ll make sure everyone hears this, this is just astonishing!

[@williamworden181]

so tight

[@KaraCamilleDelonas]

Lake Street Dive is still my favorite band ever. Better Than is such an amazing song and Bridget inspires me. Also, I just wanted to say that I’m a new artist and I love sharing my music. I’d be more than honored for everyone to check it out. Thanks guys, and give a thumbs up for Lake Street Dive.

[@Coveskipper]

I think Rachael wrote this one. They are all such great musicians and composers. They all have tunes in the mix.

[@jhwk1970]

+Coveskipper Bridgett Kearney is listed as the composer on the Bad Self Portrait recording lyric notes.

[@bobstewart1425]

ZLikethis a lot. At 90, no less

[@dredhed1989]

it isn't on an album yet. "Better Than" is the name

[@petepocklington1843]

juice newton is Rachel price. Now can you guess her birth name?

[@lonefeather7732]

In some ways - voice,delivery and even looks....Rachel kinda reminds me of a young Carly Simon.

[@clarkmiller9794]

sounds like Bonnie Raitt on this just a little. Or maybe Susan Tedeschi

[@EarOntheTracks]

I've been in love with Rachael for about 2 months now, and have been cheating on my wife. I've been seeing Rachael behind my wife's back, whenever I get the chance. Plus, I can't sleep without hearing her voice at night. I've got it bad.

[@1776freak]

Great, but she looked better before she lost weight.

[@OnTheOnlyShipButHalfWannaSink]

Love the new LSD, but this takes the cake.