City and Colour - "Grand Optimist" (Live at WFUV)

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City and Colour performs "Grand Optimist" live in Studio A. Recorded 7/13/11.
Host: Alisa Ali
Engineer: Erin Wilson
Cameras: Andrew Arne and Claire Donovan
Editor: Claire Donovan

[@KATANAG0D]

one of the few artists that actually sounds better live than on the record

[@j.r.9104]

Amen!

[@ayeapprove]

he's best doing his thing with his guitar and voice alone!

[@dylannn42]

Confirmed

[@jehoashwilkinson-gee8546]

Wet Bandits is another

[@smbmxdirt3427]

He is amazed

[@ChrisChoiniere1]

the first time I ever heard a City and Colour song I thought "So this is the kind of music that musicians listen to"

[@JamesS777]

Very good, grasshopper. you have become a wise and deadly hornet with a hard shell

[@allegrot438]

His voice is just perfect to me and I don't know why.

[@j.r.9104]

It makes me smile and feel good. I would turn into a blubbering idiot if someone sang like that to me...

[@alexanderhunt5740]

because it's perfect

[@BrandonHolsey]

It's hard to call yourself a grown man when this song forces a tear. I own every album released. I almost feel like I would've offed myself without artists like this. Battling depression is no bullshit ladies and gentlemen. It can crush an individual. Songs like this help people to better understand that they are not alone. Dislike because I could f*ckin care less. THANK YOU DALLAS GREEN for helping me better understand what I am going through. That's all. Thanks for posting this video WFUVRADIO

[@zachfriesen7567]

@Travis LM you ain’t alone

[@daniellong9263]

grown men are allowed to cry man

[@Ben-ch5vs]

grown men shed tears. We are human man, shed your tears. Love you

[@abbylomas4975]

Kia kaha bro. Stay strong x

[@hobear637]

Hang in there brutha, we all out here living life one day at a time

[@jakeithmusic]

It's funny to think that he was the singer of a hardcore metal band and he can still sing like and angel

[@jimbobaggins7553]

Yeah, but he still sings like this in alexisonfire , george does the screaming

[@ataugusta]

So many years have passed… still makes an impact. Thank you Dallas. Peace to all of you that commented now decades ago. ❤

[@Oakyplays]

Dallas Green pours so much emotion into his songs. Makes me tear up every time I hear one of his songs hearing the power and emotion woven throughout the whole song

[@artcoreplayer]

This song crumbles me everytime I hear it.

[@gam2b4lk3z3s]

I will do my very best to make my child take after me in finding such artists and experience such joy and amazement time and time again. Outstanding. Perhaps I will show him/her this.

[@fitnesgrammpacer25]

gam2b4lk3z3s wish you the he best! I don’t know you, but I can’t help but feel joy on your journey on raising such a wonderful child.

[@justinmillett101]

This song brings tears to my eyes for the past 10 years. When this man say wooooo I guess I take after my mother I break. Thanks for such a great song.

[@8686brendan]

21 people have issues with their musical tastes, this is amazing

[@campbellknight8441]

One of the greatest artists around. Dallas Green is the Prime Minister of Folk

[@EPHRAIMrising]

Still an underrated comment, years later! 😂

[@BiGBALLiN225]

My friend Josh brought me here... #RIPtheProphetJosh 😔😔😔😔 thank u for showing me this awesome song.

[@ChaosTheory693]

Dallas deserves more than he gets. People don't know real music anymore, the only music that succeeds in todays day and age is songs that have some repetitive beat or autotune. This guy can sing, play the banjo, the harmonica, the piano, the drums, percussion and all different types of guitars, he is talent and pure genius.

[@aaronmannofficial]

Most incredible voice. Still my favorite Folk Acoustic Artist of all time. Most of my music is inspired by this man.

[@HeavyAMOfficial]

This is just too good, I always have to come back and give it a listen

[@AzziSenpai]

this has literally always been one of my favourite city and colour songs and for some reason I've never listened to an acoustic version until now. It never really occurred to me, this is brilliant.

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

⚠️LYRICS⚠️ I fear I'm dying of complications Complications due to things I've left undone That all my debts will be left unpaid Feel like a cripple without a cane I'm like a jack of all trades Who's a master of none Then there's my father He's always looking on the bright side Saying things like "Son, life just ain't that hard" He is the grand optimist I am the world's poor pessimist You give him burdensome times And he will escape unscarred I guess I take after my mother I guess I take after my mother I used to be quite resilient Gain no strength from counting the beads on a rosary And now the wound has begun to turn Another lesson that has gone unlearned But this is not a cry for pity or for sympathy I guess I take after my mother I guess I take after my mother I guess I take after my mother I guess I take after my mother

[@kirbystevens4885]

Dallas Green has such a beautiful voice and talent, everyone should love this, its truly amazing.

[@mikehlavaty5041]

There is no difference when true talent is involved, yet Dallas is above that. His live performances are not only as good as his studio recordings, but much much better. Pure Beauty.

[@Richard_Lush]

When he branched off on his own it really impressed me. He’s an excellent musician and great writer.

[@lukeism2]

There's a kid who plays this in my street along with other Dallas green songs, been doing it since last year. He sounds exactly like him. So I guess I kinda know what it's like to stand in front of Dallas green and listen to him live for a few songs.

[@iceburg.3143]

Luke Petersen we need a video of this guy!

[@StephenDopp]

Luke Petersen where do you live???

[@DimensionBoyTV]

Luke Petersen '

[@ayeapprove]

Dude record him. Having a similar voice to dallas is a guaranteed winner

[@strawsparky33]

i have my father martin acoustic after he passed. beautiful instrument like the one dallas plays here

[@geraldkong7005]

my heart is full, thank you God for creating a man like Dallas :')

[@josec8331]

He had the look before the look was a look

[@Omamily]

So beautiful! And that Martin guitar omg.. best guitar eveeeeer

[@TheRebelAndTheGirl]

I saw him in North Bay my hometown last year a few hours from Toronto. You are very true to say Canada recognizes and loves him more here. But i personally believe from personal experience and ive heard from other people that we appreciate our Canadian musicians and those who visit alot more then most places.

[@xavlandry4487]

I don’t know what but I feel something inside when I listen to that song. Like a sadness or nostalgie I really don’t know

[@jlynis4u2nv]

Being as beautiful as Dallas Green along with his amazing voice should be illegal!!

[@RawwwrU]

I could listen to him every second of every day. His voice is just as beautiful as he is.

[@j.r.9104]

That voice just melts me into the sofa.

[@AxCYeR]

i wish i was him.. good life, good looks, great singer, great guitarist... perfect

[@TheJenniferOlive]

The best concert I have ever been too. His voice is painfully beautiful.

[@ashleyvaughan1047]

A voice this talented singing meaningful lyrics in this time is hard to find, this is beautiful.

[@HaiItsLizzie]

How can you not like this song ?

[@celtickev1230]

I'm a U.S. citizen. Dallas Green is amazing and so is Canada!

[@hishouha]

I FINALLY FOUND THE SONG It keeps playing at work and I love it ❤️ I think it’s just beautiful

[@AZDessertRat]

My daughter sent me the link to this song... The lyrics brought tears to my eyes as my heart swelled...

[@B1INK]

Ok it’s 2022 and this guy is playing in St. Catharines this weekend with his old band a.o.f I can hear them from my building I’m soo jealous there’s nothing like this guy he is music

[@Foremansart]

How does this video not have over a million views???????????????

[@ConnorEveritt]

If you close your eyes, you wouldn't believe it was live. Fantastic!

[@amandamccormck1825]

this man is pure talent his voice is heaven! love him and every piece of music he creates

[@annabee148]

He's amazing

[@Biddlesworth1]

What a beautiful voice - everything Dallas Green sings turns to gold! Love him!!

[@lovestruck005]

His voice is mesmerizing,so electic and brilliant in every tone

[@Rb0746]

it doesn't make sense to me how anyone could dislike this

[@Bennucks]

Will his amazing song writing continue to get better and better.................Like Elton John and the greats, every new song from him blows us away.

[@ErisedDawn]

His voice is just, perfect.

[@luismartin2545]

maaaaan, your voice and lyrics=perfection

[@Marilynpcabrera]

Love.

[@layla8181]

This one of my favourite songs of his!!! Amazing as always

[@Kovari3]

... this man is changing my life

[@PokemonGeezer]

This song has my family dynamic down so hard it feels like a direct attack! DG luv u bro, see u back at Saltys!

[@Stretchzz]

Best live version of this great song

[@SegnoongeS]

i would love to see him life. i hope that dream is going to happen in my life. Regards from Londom

[@MetalMark9]

I wish that the record recordings were as bare as this. His live performance is so much better.

[@23Rones]

Cannot wait to see him live!

[@beholdthestorm5038]

Amazing. Simply amazing

[@examples1213]

His live's are amazing! No difference when true talent is involved.

[@sullyfour4444]

Perfection, from first note to last.

[@amandabergeron6082]

Im due in 2 months with my first son, Dallas is in my top choices for names because of him 👍

[@thebesttriointhegame7649]

Amanda Bergeron what'd you name him?

[@barrionuevoanara]

I'd also like to know. My dog's name is Dallas because of him, hahaha

[@sylartick88]

Its a masterpiece song and great artist. So underrated.

[@iambuto2418]

An angel. I try to harness/know my voice as well as he does.

[@fishy3293]

This man is awesome, not the awesome we use today like "man this burrito is awesome" but truly awesome in the traditional sense of the word, a word that should be reserved for things that leave us going fuuuuuccckkk. Thank you Dallas

[@keansy123]

amazing live would see him again in a heartbeat! fantastic artist!!! anyone would wanna come lisitin to his stories.

[@hrynkiee]

just saw him in concert. it was perfect and beautiful and amazing and I love hiimm

[@oOTheDonMeisterOo]

It is NEVER sad to stumble across life changing music! I envy the fact that you have 3 completely new albums to fall in love with! :)

[@sierrawroe908]

Catalpa is coming up and I cannot wait !!!! He is truly an amazing artist .

[@foresters801]

So good to listen to a new artist that is actually talented. Can't say the same for the majority of the crap out there. His music is brilliant

[@amberleybeatty]

Love this song

[@nicodemo3246]

Luv this

[@SirNealio]

how could anyone not like this song?

[@grimzors]

his life mustve not been that good at one point, all his songs are depressing as fuck, but at the same time they pick you up when youre depressed. his music is truly a life saver

[@Jeemdeecreations]

This is as good as it gets. Such a badass looking lovely softie. I can only dream my covers will be good as the original one day

[@JoSmoBN]

I was hoping his voice wouldn't be as good live. This proves to me...he's not human.

[@user-iu5fi2qk6b]

Soooo good

[@arieftoeng]

the voice of yours, amazingly peaceful!!

[@mashnbangers22]

Wow what a voice! beautiful

[@janetmartin5900]

Heard this on a T.V. show as background. Love iit!

[@itsDJChewii]

jesus christ i love this man

[@valeriecarvajal99]

Now I can't unsee it... O.o

[@UncleBuZ]

Dallas was a Hipster before Hipster was a thing.

[@Arvivez]

Such a great song , truly amazing

[@Gracehasnolife]

seeing him in concert in september! im pretty much in love with him.

[@Kstylie420]

Dallas is a Musician. He was a punk back in the day and liked the heavy stuff; didn't we all? Point is he pumps out great songs and I expect he will keep doing so for a long time to come.

[@kevinherington2214]

This is real talent

[@karlaga9309]

❤️‍🔥 2024 ❤️‍🔥

[@murilof1994]

brilliant. just... brilliant.

[@kevinherington2214]

Canada kicks out some good music

[@jijiggybounce]

greatest acoustic performance it sounds perfect!

[@frankievelasco1738]

A Waco Texas youtube video brought me here. '93

[@69seph]

Dallas, you make my life a better place!!!

[@bathingatbaxters]

this is just perfect

[@jefflawrence3894]

this hits way harder than the LP recording - awesome!!!!!

[@Arcadiuman527]

Hey yeah. the song is about his father, being a Grand Optimist, meaning that nothing would bring his dad down in terms of situations or bad circumstances. When he says "I guess I take after my mother." Hes saing that he isnt as optimistic as his dad.

[@Brunooevaan]

2022 ♥️🇧🇷

[@chriscorvin5077]

Do people just thumbs down videos for no reason? Dallas green is the best, you gotta love him! :)

[@dunxalot]

we love him in Australia!

[@MrHorg21]

SO GOOD

[@claudia88088]

AMAZING!!!!