The Shins - Gone for Good (Acoustic) Live 2003

[@TheHouseOffice]

"You wanna jump and dance but you sat on your hands and lost your only chance" Sums up my entire life.

[@clamum9648]

Yeah pretty much fml

[@sisvy]

That "échale!!" makes me smile EVERYTIME!!!

[@birdienamnams]

"I find a fatal flaw in the logic of love", one of the greatest lines in music´s history.

[@skylertorres7659]

The shins are such an underrated band

[@michaelgonzalez9964]

Seriously

[@Pu55Yi8]

word

[@sasushi]

True!

[@chaoticoli09]

James Mercer is a legend. His voice is so pure... One of my life goals is to shake this man's hand.

[@Guyote_]

I've been watching this video every year for the past 14 years lol...

[@sasushi]

No wonder, such a great song!

[@Guyote_]

@@sasushi It really is. I remember watching this in sixth grade in 2006/2007 in my old childhood room, thinking that it was so cool to see them record on what looked like a webcam. Its so nostalgic to keep coming back to it.

[@sasushi]

@@Guyote_ Wow .. nice. I got also nostalgic feelings. I remember finding this video in a forum just before the high school exams and posting it on youtube with some crappy video converter. The converter and the PC are long gone. But the video is still there. Best decision!

[@Guyote_]

@@sasushi Who would have thought that such a little thing would have such a big impact on some people.

[@moansson]

I loove his voice.

[@artistchick4724]

I could seriously listen to this song on repeat for the rest of my life.

[@nickbryantfyi]

Shins will always be one of my top indie bands. I agree that it is timeless music. Their chord progressions are generally genius, they use a lot of key changes in their songs. ANd mercer’s voice is beautiful. Pretty much everything about shins - breadth of music, lyrical style, vocal style, chord changes, even the lead dubs are great. Good band. More peeps need to dive deep into Shins catalog. They have so many good songs.

[@RobinNorris-i8y]

the people that understand their genius will understand, the rest can go to hell :)) nah jk, but ive tried getting people into the shins and trying to get them to understand but some people just dont get it

[@cjcampbell09]

I almost forgot to watch this today.

[@kittenfuud]

I swear I've been listening to these guys forever and just noticed they remind me of The Kinks. SMDH Love both!

[@no_reason2755]

This is the original audio for the "alternate version" of this song i love it!

[@jeffbrindle3196]

anyone else watching guitar right hand and drummer right hand and the shadow in the back go up and down perfect to the beat... beauty.

[@mauicka13]

they are highly missed and this song makes me smile..........

[@Jman-bq8ov]

These are some of the most profound and genius lyrics ever..... Give it some time to sink in. Man awesome. Wow, now this is my double rainbow! It took me all of a year To put the poison pill to your ear But now I stand on honest ground, on honest ground You want to fight for this love But honey you cannot wrestle a dove So baby it's clear

[@Akira-jk1lq]

@Ian Welchel lucky 3 is the best thing that’s happened to humanity

[@melsmails]

I am in awe and want to say something but don't know what. As amadrienia said "Pure talent". I don't know how better to say it. I was just introduced to the Shins about 30 minutes ago and I CANNOT get enough. (I know, late bloomer ;-))

[@topgun39]

My favourite Shins song.

[@jac8137]

found this song, this exact audio, from my cheap android's radio station. thanks 80 dollar phone, now i have a new favorite song.

[@pez4874]

in love with the rasp in his voice in this version!!

[@jflash214]

love this song, love the twangy country song in the beginning of the album version. these guys have the coolest lyrics of any band in a long long time. anyone ever notice they use "fatal flaw" in a bunch of their songs?

[@kristaleaxo]

this is the best version of this song I have ever heard. shins... you are melting me in a puddle

[@invisivale]

I was introduced to The Shins about a week ago and am wondering what took me so long. Maybe I'm just too old (39) to stay up-to-date with what's going on in music. But damn! I should have been paying attention to this. Within a couple of days of first hearing them, I bought all their CDs. Trying to catch up! Who else am I missing out on!!?

[@Sigdriffa]

Such a simple song, and yet it's completely awesome.

[@digitalsalsas]

I love The Shins.. I love The Weakerthans = I couldn't possibly choose favorites

[@eikogo]

I agree, their acoustic version(s) of this song are always sweet its also a favorite of ours to warm up to in da band lol

[@jonphillips416]

For sure the best version. What a voice that guy has.

[@lovesmusik1]

I love them so much. Truly a timeless band.

[@sisvy]

I love the white boy saying "échale!"!!! Priceless!!!

[@PopeReal]

this is a cool version, been listening to it once a day

[@SantanuMallik]

Oh how much I love this one 😍

[@FireEmblemForceman81]

Ah, the wonderfulness of the Shins~ I love them~

[@ciciwells]

Just a great, great song…

[@YouSmellTerrific]

This version of this song is probably my favorite Shins song ever since I bought the So Says I single.

[@stickyricegirl]

the shins keep me alive

[@BobbyCharlz]

Still an excellent song; oh the writing and sentiment!

[@MrO10000]

I just keep coming back. My Nr. 1.

[@Defdave87]

my absolute favorite.

[@napdynmite]

Great song. Wish there were more versions of it on KZbin.

[@PolyphonicSigma]

Love this song! Like a 70s Stones country rocker mixed with Iron and Wine...

[@slimharpoo3213]

i love, love , love this band...waaayyy underrated......

[@kenneld]

So much better than the album version.

[@Hoppersongs]

Love it. Love it lots...

[@moansson]

I must see them live at least one time before I die.

[@B0neyKingofN0where]

Everytime I listen to this song, it gets better and better, thus my head-bobbing gets stronger and stronger. Wierd, how that goes.

[@halkcabheelman]

this mihgt be my favorite song by the shins

[@dianamandujano4994]

What a good band! And the lead singer sound a lot like Brandon Flowers

[@checkthapain]

freakin awesome! listening to the decemberists on pandora and this came up. absolutely love it

[@johhny3rubs]

the shins are the bomb in phantoms

[@blondeeagles]

This is version is so much better than the album version it's crazy

[@degarooni]

I love the Shins

[@kidpink]

great lyricist

[@lemonG2050]

It's from their album Chutes Too Narrow. The songs aka "A Call To Apathy", which might be why you can't find it. You should buy that album though, it's majorly awesome.

[@jondanielsen]

Very good song.

[@1Muzition1]

the "twangy" sound on album you are referring to would be slide guitar and yes i agree it sounds awesome.

[@caraszmatic]

mmmm beautiful stuff

[@adge505]

i heardd this song on pandora radio but i cant fins it anywhere to download.

[@TheIcedGreenT]

I realize your comment is 3 months old. But just letting you know, this is the "alternate version", off the "So Says I" EP, which I am pleasantly surprised to find as video footage here.

[@dooooodeses]

i like this version best

[@foodforcrows]

I wish I could sing like that

[@chjohnst]

Great song and live version

[@ascotia]

it's not a matter of skill really, it's a matter of style and the sound that you want to achieve. there is some great country music out there, but not the type of stuff you'd frequently hear on the radio

[@olivejuice999]

amazing live, amazing

[@Bammonb]

Pure talent. Love it

[@scottman182]

I like how he says "fucking around" instead of floating around. I heard ben gibbard say that too when he covered it. can anyone make out what he says at the end?

[@ecstaticdesign]

Reminds me of the old Shins/Flake Music HQ in Albuquerque.

[@Nyankocafe]

People should be happy if indie bands get popular! That means more people are actually listening to good music, not all the crap that most people listen to right now. It's a GOOD thing:) Does music have to be exclusive to be good? Don't be so prideful in claiming that you knew a band before everyone else, does it matter?

[@JimZ885]

Cool friggin' band. I like the combo of the drum and the accoustic guitar, and sounds as if some actual lyrics, not just dummy choruses. Good to go, Shins! Interesting name for the band, too.

[@rockstarofredondo]

Beautiful :)

[@structurepurist6777]

You don’t know nothing about music if don’t hear the sadness in this easy tune

[@MrKleenexDude]

I've listened to the line many times and I'm almost certain he's saying "and stop barking around" but I could be wrong. Not really one for profanity in my music but if that's what Mercer sounds like when he says fuck then he must truly be an angel.

[@JohnnysMusicGarage59]

These guys rule!

[@nikkis0]

This is brilliant. You're voice is so refreshing. love it love it love xoxoxoxo

[@brigittebais9727]

his voice is different in this video but i love it !

[@astrovan14]

you can BUY it on itunes

[@xray606]

That country key change.

[@13DollarMic]

What does he say at the end?

[@TheBrokenFrog]

yeah that are the such great bands! I'm gonna see radiohead and sigur ros soon:D

[@sierraaawrr]

The Shins are the most underrated band there is

[@aom0507morris]

Janis Joplin vibes on that song. Stumbled across them and really like it!

[@AnisaA]

The album version is "And stop floating around" But it seems whenever they do it live, James says "And stop fucking around"?

[@Danny__Noble]

Yep

[@JamesStonley]

awesome

[@yush69]

"Echale!!!!!"

[@TheMsAliciaD]

The first copy I got of this track was burned from a friend's and her original had this version, I played the burned CD so many times it broke in half, I then bought the album and it had the wonky western version on it. I was highly disappointed since it's my favorite on the CD. Did only so many copies of the album have this version?

[@dangshnizzle6929]

I believe it's the Alt version found on So Says I the mini album. You can find it on spotify:)

[@goldenBROwndelicious]

half-step down ftw!

[@moneyfromthesand]

just good music

[@carolinelink5937]

hi dad!!! (if u see this) :)))

[@jamiegustkey2573]

Something endearing about seeing Jesse… that original lineup of sorts with Marty and Dave…. That’s the shins. Kids from Albuquerque. I know James is the poet but…

[@doctormartian6222]

shout out to Jesse, THE original and quintessential Shins drummer

[@marthaowens5676]

AMEN

[@cybererik1]

Neil deGrasse Tyson doing quite well on the drum set.

[@JKoolina]

Funniest comment I've read in a while.

[@ash0ppingcart]

2:28 - "and stop f**king around". that's what it sounds like, it's cute.

[@thigkkradeht]

Of course they are.

[@HotbunsLalla]

Someone figure out what he says right at the end please! It really hinders my ability to sing along to this song.

[@luqmanpilu]

the sun isnt too clear?

[@goebblemeister]

@dntwryaboutthegov you got that right

[@dakkehdak]

I disagree, I kind of like the fact that they are underrated. Then I get to show all my friends and amaze them on what they are missing out on :D

[@stupreme]

Covering this song is easy! On guitar, but hitting those notes with my voice is gonna b rough man.

[@jonathanlee5314]

Definitely. For most men, those notes are going to be right in the passagio (area of vocal range where you will crack).

[@Danny__Noble]

It used to be easy for me but I was just struggling lol. Too many cigarettes and whiskey drinks I guess

[@martintuma9974]

Do you know that a 1959 song is reffered here?

[@halkcabheelman]

yea

[@0hOzkar]

1:30 Echalé!! XD

[@Stanislav2588]

and what does that mean?

[@0hOzkar]

That's it! 

[@alecwomack6718]

I've always heard "DISNEYLAND!!!" :) and it's so cute how excited he is.

[@slimharpoo3213]

C'mon!!....@@Stanislav2588