The Lumineers - Charlie Boy (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents The Lumineers performing "Charlie Boy" live for KEXP at Columbia City Theater. Recorded April 1, 2016.
Host: John Richards
Audio Engineers: Jackson Long, Josh Osmond & Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Janelle Delia, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Scott Holpainen
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thelumineers.com

[@xwhys]

Early today my brother texted me that his friend died last night. My brother, 24yo, is serving in my country's military on the Saudi-Yemen border, along with his deceased friend. His friend was killed with three others, all were as young as my brother. I used to love this song, and how it is very touching but not after Abdul (my brother's name) joined the troops two years ago. Since then, listening to it, I can't resist hearing the story of Abdul not Charlie in the song. I hope the war(s) ends, I want my brother back, I want this song back!

[@dianerose9378]

I pray for his safety..

[@rughani132]

how is Abdul doing?

[@Chris0608]

Hope your brother is doing good and is safe 🙏🏾

[@danieltoronto8250]

Bring all troops home!

[@xwhys]

My bother is fine. The war is still ongoing & he among many others are still serving on the border. Hopefully it will end soon and have our beloved ones back safe and sound. Thank you all

[@RianLyons]

Why is every Lumineers song SO. FRIGGIN’. GOOD?! Is it even possible for them to write a bad one? This one, especially, is splendid and haunting, especially live. They’re my favorite band, by a long shot.

[@stevenhaines9489]

I hear ya!!! Every damn song is just amazing!!! I’m just finding this version. It’s just fricken amazing!!!

[@andrewbarone8605]

Phenomenal live performances. Saw them 2wice in the same weekend. And it was worth every penny i spent

[@nevermind577]

Omg, you are bang on it!! 🙏🏻

[@davidhindle970]

To be young in 60's US. The eternal optimism and invincibility of a young man.

[@Larafernandes19]

I live for folk music❤️

[@funkprodigy]

Same here Lara, plus nothing like witnessing a Live Gig 🎸🎷🎺🎹🎤

[@sgbcea]

Each of their songs puts you right there in the story they’re telling. Very well done.

[@xx___x]

This is by far one of the sweetest and more melancholic songs I've ever heard, I absolutely love it.

[@mirandaleybourne]

He sings with such heart, and they play with such soul. Goosebumps.

[@petterronnqvist9321]

Im crying every time i hear this

[@hollychinana9934]

My brother is serving for our country, and has been since right after college and is currently still active, he's my parents first born. My grandmother is named Lillian, "Lillian, don't hang your head, love should make you feel good, in uniform you raised a man". Everything about this song hits home, brings tears to my eyes.

[@ValledoCinema]

Charlie boy, don't go to war, First born in '44 Kennedy made him believe We could do much more Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh And Lillian, don't hang your head, Love should make you feel good In uniform you raised a man, Who volunteered to stand Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Play the bugle, play the taps Make your mothers proud Raise your rifles to the sky, boys Fire that volley loud News was bad on Upland Ave., Metuchen mourn our loss Sons rebelled, while fathers yelled, And mothers clutched the cross Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Play the bugle, play the taps Make your fathers proud Raise your rifles to the sky, boys Fire that volley loud

[@tylerjones2678]

Alessandra Valle thank you

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Thank you from me, too!

[@alfredonajeraortiz3718]

Thanks...

[@lilys2443]

Reign!

[@iulia-mihaelafilip6897]

Reign❤

[@user-dl5xo5qg5u]

you have no idea how close this song is in our time. I'm from Russia!!! you are the best musical group for me!

[@Terege16]

Beautiful beautiful song! They play such beautiful music for the soul ❤

[@jemartiaga7601]

Who else wants to go back a hundred or fifty years from today?

[@stevenhaines9489]

Living in the Keys … a lot of music I miss out on. We have our Pirate Radio station which is really good. But besides that. I find my music on line. So I’m always excited to find these gems!!

[@SPARKY4944]

Just seen em w U2 at Soldier field, unbelievably unforgettable .

[@fondeur]

Saw them at MetLife. Awesome people, love this song. Opened Joshua tree tour.

[@sammyloffredo6414]

This is by far my favorite group.!

[@stevenhaines9489]

Another amazing live song!!! No words!!

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Perfect!!!! As always! Thanks, Wesley! Love you all! ❤️❤️❤️

[@labani7246]

Oh my God! This is so beautiful. This is real art ♥

[@JFalls29]

Beautiful. I love the strength behind his voice ❤

[@mohamedleonidas4891]

Top dos top!!!Ainda irei no show se Deus quizer!!!

[@shubhamk7729]

Here after reign

[@akashshrivastava9784]

Oh dear lord! this is beautiful :')

[@talkativetilly479]

Beautiful!

[@hamzahmurshed7924]

i dont know why but this song gave me tears they are just amazing

[@JackyWacky1]

One of my favorite songs from them! If i ever lucky to hear it live - I’ll probably cry lol

[@diamondmendoza3505]

Heard 3 songs of theirs including this one on the show Reign n fell in love wif them since..great band

[@IsaacEstrada12]

so so so good

[@ferjac1]

Merci pour vos mélodies, j'adore

[@andrewbarone8605]

Saw them live at CMAC..gave a synopsis of this song…started playing it. Anyone whos had a relative, lost a relative in a foreign war. This sh*t just hit different after.

[@Knirome]

Se me eriza la piel♥️😍

[@lillianbr0wn]

I first heard this song about two and a half years ago and when I heard it I was weirdly drawn to it. I didn’t have a reason to love it as much as I did but it was a special connection. I forgot about the song for a year and a half because I moved on, I forgot how to be sad. Until, I was in math class and it played in my head. I instantaneously had the same connection. In august 2020 I heard the song again and sobbed. I was in such a bad state of mind. I wanted to k!ll myself. My name is Lillian and when it said,”Lillian don’t hang your head, love should make you feel good.” I knew I had to keep moving. It kept me going for awhile. But basically what I’m trying to say is that this song truly did save me. I just need to be saved again. Because that line doesn’t work anymore.

[@bradastra6111]

so.. how have you been doing lillian?

[@cloudtroopers7468]

I'm a civil war reenactor, and this song makes me feel something...

[@marcushinojosa6650]

It almost sounds like a battle song! Love it.

[@imthepopcornman]

She is crucial. absolutely killed it ma'am!

[@kalebmcnally841]

The things I would do to see this live🙏❣️

[@yarnoboskkkk]

Amazing

[@tjacobconley1]

♥ and I Love Seattle so much

[@matthix7403]

This song gives me a hint at hope

[@Diogostationable]

Uaaaaaaal incrível

[@hamzahmurshed7924]

they play instruments that sound amazing i never heard of

[@mohamedleonidas4891]

Perfeito!

[@zpoffex0]

goosebumps

[@cindy10989]

Live ❤

[@SimplisticVlog]

That violinist was on another level 🤧

[@jenniferlucio8603]

Love should make you feel good

[@mariaalice9079]

musica pra chorar

[@fatimanogueira3077]

Linda e triste, mesmo com a emoção que passa

[@SimplisticVlog]

Such a taste👍

[@SPARKY4944]

I live for my son Charlie.

[@bammorales182]

I would kill to hear a Mumford and Son's version of this song.

[@dzac12]

yes!

[@brendommarquini1077]

But if die you can't hear the version

[@mgerecke]

What do you think would be different about it?

[@RianLyons]

I love Mumford and gang, but no thanks. IMHO this is one of those perfect songs you just can’t possibly improve upon. Again, just my opinion, but as a diehard Lumineers fan, I’m a bit biased. LOL

[@iaikitbokkshiar2167]

Damn!!! I feel like I'm standing between a war where anxiety strike us and it's give me hope to win this battle😌💙

[@iaikitbokkshiar2167]

This song is a beautiful moment. 💙☘️

[@beatriznunes6549]

Reign

[@vetek1266]

moooc nadherné,vzominky na život

[@noahdb100]

The story behind this song is so sad. I found uncle Charlie on the wall. He was well loved.

[@reemabdulhamid1876]

❤❤

[@beatrizmaria2828]

❤

[@reginaestrada2772]

October 2018

[@paulpaulmg]

Linda e triste

[@Pboy7272]

I think 2 people "fat fingered" the thumbs down =) All I can say is thank God for musicians and the creative spirit!

[@claudiovaldez2803]

Cóndor pasa sound?

[@ananyaroy4412]

I came to know about this song from Niall so thanks niall❤️❤️❤️

[@luciferrr8515]

how?

[@ananyaroy4412]

Luciferrr Gaming he recommended this song on his insta live

[@Candycreations146]

My daughter was born to this song....

[@dariuszszymczyk6118]

Cudo.

[@TSlick1]

A girl can play.

[@jaquelineodutra1606]

Muito bom as músicas dele sou do Brasil

[@januariosanto]

Dois BR que são viciadíssimos neles Hahah 🙌🏼

[@PLASTICPOPCORN4]

damn even though she doesn't really have lines had to look her up. Her timing/ voice was great. Neyla pekarek!

[@maca1ronnie]

why can’t i hear the mandolin!!!

[@AngelDumi7]

Why would you wear a belt and suspenders at the same time ? Don`t they serve the same purpouse?

[@oldrug]

Angel Dumitru It’s for style

[@ISTHATTERRY]

what instruments are these

[@somaiyamansi]

Cello, guitar, mandolin

[@meicringei157]

The guy playing the banjo looks exactly like Woody Harrelson🤣

[@valeriamj159]

No me sé el contexto de la canción, pero me da tristeza :(

[@pedrobcarrillo]

;)

[@danielcettour]

this sounds like The Head and The Heart - "Rivers & Roads"

[@luciferrr8515]

the cello made it better

[@timsmoker6697]

the cello is run through a synthasizer, you make it sound as if or an expert........sorry but u don't know much! that cello makes the song. the mandolin was adjusted after the clapping began. live shows are difficult, n need adjustments.you will notice that when the mandolin was adjusted the camera panned the audience touched up after the video. you have a lot to learn!!!!!!!

[@joypaine514]

Just enjoy

[@mudejoe4323]

You have a lot to learn about attitude Sir... Just like Joy Hastings said. Just enjoy man...

[@souravdixit902]

Tim smoker You fucking idiot learn to behave As mude jojo said

[@timothyalvaradozzz]

I love this song but the Cello it's sounding sooo loud and it's not a good Cello either, it's not tune well... I'm a cellist and violinist I know what I'm talking about, and the mandolin by the other hand sounds so softly, it's hard to listen!! But I still love the song

[@SPARKY4944]

Its a live recording, what do you expect?

[@therandomboi0]

sparkdog 494 Yeah

[@traffetto1]

agreed

[@cdusdrei856]

I have to agree with Harry Young here, Sir, the cello actually helps the song represent the heaviness of the meaning of the lyrics itself.

[@SimplisticVlog]

You got a bad taste in Music 🤷

[@PerryOrso-nm4ox]

This song could have definitely done well enough on its own. The clapping was very annoying and took away from this beautiful song

[@valkyrie273]

either turn the Mando up or pick a little more aggressively...

[@lukecollins7524]

Reign