Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform "Quiet Town"

Las Vegas-based band The Killers burst onto the music scene in 2004 and have since become one of the biggest bands in the world. Their new album "Pressure Machine" is No. 1 on Billboard's top rock and Americana charts, and it's their seventh straight album to hit No. 1 in the U.K. The Killers perform "Quiet Town" from "Pressure Machine."

[@drneal]

Even though Brandon Flowers is already well-known, I think his incredible talent is still so underrated.

[@mikegruber172]

I didn't know him until I saw this on TV

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

Absolutely.

[@smallmouthkayakingfishing2325]

Agree

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

@@mikegruber172 Do you live under a rock or something? The Killers are probably the latest great rock band in the US.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

In America rock is underrated overall. But The Killers go anywhere in Europe and they are revered.

[@m.c.oconnor]

Never known a band to take their Springsteen influences and turn them into anything as beautiful as this song. So well-done.

[@johnhoward1313]

John Mellencamp, too!

[@BassPlayerSusan]

I can hear the Springsteen influence too.

[@BassPlayerSusan]

@@johnhoward1313 It took me a moment to imagine the Mellencamp influence, but yes.

[@richardstark732]

Check out " Terrible Thing " off of this album. It sounds like it's straight off of Springsteens Nebraska album.

[@redpillforreal3053]

More John Cougar Mellencamp than it is Springsteen, which that’s not even Bruce’s real name. He made up Springsteen as a character he pretends to be a small town guy.

[@user-jt9yl2do6o]

Never really listened to The Killers till I heard this song. How beautiful and how so true, wish it got way more play on the radio. Great song, the more I listen, the better I like them.👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JohnDoe-zz7on]

They are the best!!!!

[@jamescarr5796]

Palestine was once quiet and free too…

[@11bravo1789]

Killers have Many Many Many great songs. Dustland Fairytale being one. Mrs. Atomic Bomb is another.

[@sandradow5656]

I am 78 and have never heard of Brandon Flowers til this beautiful haunting depiction.of the decay of.past industrial towns and the drug epidemic in place of jobs, until it popped up on KZbin. I sent it around and will listen to more of his music.

[@thegamingplumber3945]

The Band deserves more credit than they received but in this context I feel that Brandons voice getting stronger and stronger. It's a powerful development.

[@cnote2458]

This song just ripped out my heart and left me with a sinking feeling. But in the most beautiful way. The Killers are easily 1 of the top band if not the top we have had in the past 20 years.

[@fuimaygeetang]

That's precisely how I felt.

[@82syro]

Well said 👏

[@juliakurucova547]

Brandon has that „something“ in his voice that I can´t name, some essence of nostalgia or sadness, I feel like I grown in that place he sings about, I feet that sadness of death two young people I´ve never known, I feet that nostalgia of his beautiful childhood ...This song is so authentic....I desperatelly hope I´ll see these guys once at live show - I´m from the middle of Europe - Slovakia -so it would be a miracle for me 🙏

[@pho1773]

I’ll help name it for you! He has an against-all-odds hopefulness that anyone who’s seen trouble or tough times identifies with immediately. Even in the bleakest subject material there are rays of light the darkness can’t shut out. If there’s even an ounce of good hidden in a bad time, a killers song will help you find it.

[@chernak59]

Saudade

[@taddhawker7741]

@@pho1773 You sir are brilliant. That's exactly how I feel about Smile Like You Mean IT. My childhood wasn't the happiest or the worst but that song brings me to the good times and bad times. It's almost magical.

[@marynvos4028]

Know exactly what you're talking about - it feels the same for me - you described it so very well!

[@JorshWarshington1]

I hope you make it a show.

[@DUBS720]

The songwriting on this album is phenomenal. If you haven’t heard “A Dustland Fairytale” from the Killers, you should listen

[@MoahGentle]

That song is from Day & Age (2008).

[@DUBS720]

@@MoahGentle Yeah, sorry if I wasn’t clear. I just think most who like this album’s style would probably like that song as well

[@tonylai6702]

And The Way It Was as well

[@tuckerknight349]

Song makes me cry every time

[@christa526]

Thank you so much for the rec. Incredible song and vid

[@hobbitofisengard32]

The Killers should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@craigm2520]

After this album it’s now all but assured

[@d1p70]

Yeah, they'll finally get to join such Rock n Roll legends like Run DMC, Jay Z, 2Pac and NWA... can't wait!! /s

[@guilhermelanna2744]

Only after 2029

[@chefdjw]

They still have a few years to go before they’re eligible, but I sure hope so.

[@cO0N8l5VFapm1jkqrkSd1g]

I could be mistaken but this has to be the best live performance of a song in the last 20 years.

[@heikomuller8284]

No you are right

[@jamescarr5796]

prove it

[@alfix7]

I can say with full confidence, I've finally heard a great new song in 2021.

[@JorshWarshington1]

Like I Used To - Sharon Van Etten/Angel Olsen I have a few others on the list, but this one and Quiet Town are my favorites.

[@alfix7]

@@JorshWarshington1 thanks for the recommendation! I'll check it out now. :)

[@alfix7]

@@JorshWarshington1 oh my... I've heard "Like I Used To" more than 10 times in a row and I can't agree enough, it's a great song and I love it!. Thank you!!

[@freedomfan4272]

This is a great song but I like "blood on my hands" or "am I the only one"

[@tiffaneygermann3521]

I am so glad they released this album, it’s very quickly becoming my favorite. Each song is a masterpiece in its own right.

[@neoninfusion847]

The album is amazing. IMO the best since Sam’s Town. It has this quiet despair with every song brushed with a underlying sense of fear. While many artists are trying to write something for the times in which we live, it is the Killers who have quietly created the album of the moment.

[@FCvallstabyunited]

If you grow up in a quiet town its almost impossible to not get deeply hit by this song.

[@mkproductions4122]

I'm from a big town and got hit by this song. It's refreshing to hear such a brutally honest song.

[@FCvallstabyunited]

@@mkproductions4122 u damn right sir.

[@gordonremsey8055]

In one with only around 200 ish folk and completely agree.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

I love how Bradon and the Killers carved their own unique Springsteen-meets-New Order kind of sound. Super talented band with agreat catalogue of music.

[@BassPlayerSusan]

First time I heard this song, I could imagine Bruce Springsteen singing it.

[@BassPlayerSusan]

First time I heard this song, I could imagine Bruce Springsteen singing it.

[@gabers20]

Man, Bruce + New Order. That’s it.

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

After listening to it half a dozen times, I think Pressure Machine is now my third favorite Killers album behind only Hot Fuss and Sam's Town. It's ridiculously underrated and beautiful.

[@douglasknops7039]

I totally agree. Nothing will ever beat Sam's Town and that's alright. I was getting kind of disappointed by The Killers because I thought they were so, so much better than their last 2 albums. Pressure Machine seems like the perfect record at the perfect time...kind of like Hot Fuss and Sam's Town, no?

[@jakemalone9705]

For me it competes for the best with Imploding The Mirage (and god I love Sam's Town more than any of their stuff) but the flamboyant energy of ITM and the risk taking brilliance of Pressure Machine are just incredible to me

[@philatherton7415]

Number 1 for me

[@england6013]

Can't fail in my eyes. Brandon, your voice is so unique and this song is one of your best. Love it. Come back to the UK soon. You know we love you

[@jvsmtx9565]

This song is an instant classic. Any song that makes you smile and cry within 4 minutes gets to be called a classic. I grew up in a big city and raised my family in a small town. I love both. My kids could have written this song. It's speaks so loudly to the values I wanted to instill in them. Tight families, hard work, help your neighbor, forgive your loved ones. Even through the hardest of times. This song is beautiful.

[@jimmessina1882]

A beautiful tribute to home with a sweet tenderness that feels warm and comforting. What a blessing!

[@TheCJD89]

Such a brilliant, emotional but passionate tribute to young lives gone too soon! An excellent song!

[@usawrestling2842]

album is FUKNG phenomenal... GRAMMY When we first heard opioid stories They were always in whispering tones........

[@TheReginold]

Oh my... What a song. I'm weeping for those who've left this world, believing they were nothing special.

[@tombehnke9058]

This song….one of those ones that just cuts to the quick. You love it but it haunts you. Knowing parts of it could be any number of people that you actually know. You’re thankful that you got out. You know some just like you didn’t. There’s still a happiness in that quiet town, but so much sadness to be sure. What a tune…

[@JorshWarshington1]

I know, man. He did it on this one.

[@marynvos4028]

For sure, this song is something. And I keep coming back to this performance to let it haunt me again. It feels like reading a Keats poem or one of the Romantics, you know it's going to hurt, but it's beautiful and true and that in itself eases one's soul. This is art, this is life.

[@scottblum8165]

This is absolutely fantastic songwriting. Reminds me of Jason Isbell or John Moreland. Maybe with sprinkles of Dylan. It hits the sweet spot and evokes some serious emotions. Love it.

[@d1p70]

Did you forget Springsteen?!

[@r.bailey7343]

This song reminds of my best friend who overdosed taking combination cocain and heroine. We used to play on the train tracks together and see how close we could get to the train before jumping to avoid it. Rip Dustin Brockbank.

[@larryaylward9165]

Just brilliant ... in so many ways.

[@jeremyb7170]

God bless this band

[@prymak1]

The pace + peace this brings to the heart is welcomed during these uncertain times. Perfectly encapsulates a quiet, small town.

[@Annie-ez4ol]

Every time The Killers bring out a new album, I have to rearrange my favourite tracks. This is one of the best bands of all time.

[@colinmoore317]

What a fantastic song my favourite ❤

[@RickVanderPol]

I grew up in a "quiet town" in Iowa, just a few miles from where Dave Keuning grew up and I could relate to the words. This a beautiful song and it brought tears to my eyes. LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@Cac95]

I felt the exact same way. Reminded me of the area my mom grew up in in Pennsylvania. His lyrics describe the area well and how I felt when I would visit it.

[@ryansloan7634]

This is the most Springsteen song that I've ever heard (not done by Bruce). So simple and still so poetic. It's perfect.

[@GPBAMB]

I love love love this song. I just heard it on the radio from 92.5 the river, an independent station, in Boston yesterday. The song just resonates with me. Wow! Incredible. A song hasn’t hit me like that for quite some time.

[@ronmichaels9761]

Heart-wrenching

[@spacejunkphilly6861]

Heard this on the radio today and fell in love half way through. Great song!

[@leahkola8783]

Such Amazing writing. I really just discovered Brandon Flowers and the Killers. The writing is what touches me. I. Would loved to create with them one day

[@jjacoby1010]

Wow, just wow! Easily the best album of year.

[@ericturner3106]

Perfect! Love this version of an instant classic

[@paulj6756]

I like this version much better.

[@steverafferty4114]

What an amazing song, beautiful storytelling

[@emich28]

Great work guys.

[@ericilich]

This is one of my favorite youtube live performances ever. Really really well done Killers!

[@carolpomper4688]

Such heartfelt singing, and so much truth to every word. I am so grateful for your passion, and soulfulness. Great back up singers, harmonica playing. Thank you for sharing❤.

[@Theinsomniac826]

This is a wonderful surprise to stumble upon because I have been listening to Hot Fuss and Sam's Town all day. I am so happy to see this.

[@TheCardenas1998]

Just recently retired Army COL... this song/version has inspired me... my Family/and I have ALWAYS LOVED The KILLERS... but THIS version is 'Special' GOD Bless The Killers

[@kevingerm8642]

Thank you for your service, good sir.

[@haydndrew9218]

This is the first album in a longtime where i can turn it on and just night drive. See the red taillights in the distance and just fit in. Its about people. Its not about the rich, it not a personal tale its about people. Such beautiful storytelling

[@chadhammonds6176]

This is a perfect song

[@ja420716]

Song spreads positive vibes despite it's poignant subject...forget a "small" town, this is closer to reality...

[@simonjohnson9055]

Why does this song make me cry every time?

[@Theinsomniac826]

I love Brandon's voice

[@FCvallstabyunited]

+ 1

[@JohnDoe-zz7on]

I'm so excited to be seeing these guys for the first time this Sept....Can't wait

[@nessymanz728]

I love this song😍 finally it's live🎶

[@ingmariesolin2922]

Absolutely beautiful

[@jonathanmodrow9501]

Deserves a grammy. So... Many... Big feels... 😢

[@jeffv3052]

This band goes through different iterations and I enjoy each one. Not bad. They'll have a rock anthem album again on next one...lol

[@suprajet]

Absolutely amazed of how this performed live sounds EXACTLY like the original. He has an amazing voice and carries it well

[@colinmoore317]

Best version.

[@lauraboldt6550]

Such an awesome song! Best storytelling around 😊

[@juancalvo4149]

What a song Sad but " Beautiful"✌️☮️👍

[@yetialfredo]

Beautiful as always. Love this!!

[@brianroiger3665]

Keuning, Sablay, Blanton, and Flowers.

[@giovannisposito9846]

no doubt that Brandon Flowers is one of the best lyricists of the last 20 years !! Touching song

[@joyarchie152]

This song touches my heart deeply. It stays on my mind. Saturday Sessions rendition is just superb. I love it.

[@paulamos6554]

Wow! Beautiful, reminds me of growing up , song is beautifully written and sung , so real 🙏👍🏼👍🏾

[@MaximFoyerbach]

What a beautiful song.

[@tanstonbriant8344]

Hes a bloody handsome man.. Seems like a really good guy too from stories and interviews. And produces hit after hit

[@J.Veryovkin]

What a magic song!

[@PingPongPix]

Superb version of this song!! The backing vocals are amazing 🎶👍

[@fratittiprocacci1105]

.... E poi ti ritrovi ad ascoltare pezzi come questo 😳 da star male da quanto ti entra nelle vene ♥️ grazie.

[@caramason56]

So beautiful ❤️

[@Creativetoursflorida]

What great Song and writing welcome back the killers . Let's hear this on US radio stations! Such good music!

[@AlexFKegler]

The killers nunca decepciona! 👏👏

[@contigosiempremejor2251]

This son has an unbelievable SOUL!

[@nicolasanna3617]

Love this Song. This acoustic version Is very appropriate.

[@jfr1612_]

Brilliant....up to the standard of a song on Hot Fuss....wonderful. A song from the heart!!

[@toutpret]

Heart wrenching….

[@gabrielantal1]

Great and beautiful song.

[@carloscampos921]

Grandes ❤❤

[@fabricesaint-andre2890]

Perfect song ❤❤❤

[@lisaworrall7149]

Love .. beautiful brought tears to my eyes .. like this slowed down version exceptional ❤️

[@tylerjakes2680]

Hello, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!!

[@SteveGovern]

I feel it. Beautiful.

[@Ianherriot83]

This is so much better than the album version

[@missirisssie]

This is so good!! Best of new album❤

[@ErinDay2]

Beautiful

[@pablobulacios7312]

Country music sound in our hearths. Love it.

[@oliverspencer9983]

This is the best song I've ever heard. Ever. Better than the beatles

[@thomasbabcock5174]

Man thats just good stuff all the way around.😁

[@prg1309]

Wonderful lyrics , wonderful singer and band

[@Annie-ez4ol]

This song gives me goose bumps.

[@spencerpizarro8328]

Beautiful!

[@lorenserritella2862]

They are all just so talented

[@madeinusa9265]

Seems like so long since Hot Fuss was released; I loved The Killers back then and still love them now!

[@luismanrique5859]

A beautiful song.

[@lady_pt]

The first cords Made me remember of my favorite music from the Corrs. So good to hear them on acoustic more often.

[@fabiors10]

Yes! Radio

[@grantdavidson1926]

So Good, So Great!

[@Viddarius]

Stunning backup vocals

[@rogereyles466]

love this version, great talents

[@np7406]

good to see you Dave, your own music and The killers always inspring me

[@selinasmith6205]

Remember hearing this for first time in 1974. Never forgotten

[@ulrichkoch130]

Here they are ! Perfect!

[@mikeh6482]

Beautiful song.