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

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @KATANAG0D
    @KATANAG0D 9 років тому +190

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

  • @ataugusta
    @ataugusta 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @ChrisChoiniere1
    @ChrisChoiniere1 13 років тому +68

    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
      @JamesS777 Рік тому +4

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

  • @allegrot438
    @allegrot438 9 років тому +94

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

    • @j.r.9104
      @j.r.9104 5 років тому +1

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

    • @alexanderhunt5740
      @alexanderhunt5740 4 роки тому +3

      because it's perfect

  • @BrandonHolsey
    @BrandonHolsey 12 років тому +81

    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
      @zachfriesen7567 3 роки тому +4

      @Travis LM you ain’t alone

    • @daniellong9263
      @daniellong9263 3 роки тому +15

      grown men are allowed to cry man

    • @Ben-ch5vs
      @Ben-ch5vs 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @abbylomas4975
      @abbylomas4975 3 роки тому +1

      Kia kaha bro. Stay strong x

    • @YumboYack2521
      @YumboYack2521 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @artcoreplayer
    @artcoreplayer 3 роки тому +4

    This song crumbles me everytime I hear it.

  • @Bacon__SteezBurger
    @Bacon__SteezBurger 2 роки тому +18

    ⚠️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

  • @AzziSenpai
    @AzziSenpai Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @forrestplumber1979
    @forrestplumber1979 Місяць тому

    I seen them with my son at red rocks amphitheater, amazing show , beautiful venue , unforgettable memories

  • @HeavyAMOfficial
    @HeavyAMOfficial 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @jakeithmusic
    @jakeithmusic 4 роки тому +51

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

    • @jimbobaggins7553
      @jimbobaggins7553 2 роки тому +13

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

    • @Rat_Intelligence
      @Rat_Intelligence 2 місяці тому

      *Post hardcore*, not hardcore metal

  • @ChaosTheory693
    @ChaosTheory693 12 років тому +5

    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.

  • @justinmillett101
    @justinmillett101 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @gam2b4lk3z3s
    @gam2b4lk3z3s 10 років тому +28

    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
      @fitnesgrammpacer25 5 років тому

      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.

  • @Oakyplays
    @Oakyplays 12 років тому +5

    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

  • @BiGBALLiN225
    @BiGBALLiN225 9 років тому +2

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

  • @8686brendan
    @8686brendan 9 років тому +33

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

  • @aaronmannofficial
    @aaronmannofficial Рік тому +1

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

  • @mikehlavaty5041
    @mikehlavaty5041 11 років тому +1

    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
    @Richard_Lush Рік тому +1

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

  • @kirbystevens4885
    @kirbystevens4885 12 років тому +3

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

  • @TheRebelAndTheGirl
    @TheRebelAndTheGirl 12 років тому

    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.

  • @geraldkong7005
    @geraldkong7005 6 років тому +1

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

  • @campbellknight8441
    @campbellknight8441 10 років тому +7

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

    • @EPHRAIMrising
      @EPHRAIMrising 3 роки тому

      Still an underrated comment, years later! 😂

  • @AZDessertRat
    @AZDessertRat 12 років тому

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

  • @AcheeBachee
    @AcheeBachee 12 років тому

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

  • @lukeism2
    @lukeism2 8 років тому +16

    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
      @iceburg.3143 8 років тому +4

      Luke Petersen we need a video of this guy!

    • @StephenDopp
      @StephenDopp 8 років тому +1

      Luke Petersen where do you live???

    • @DimensionBoyTV
      @DimensionBoyTV 7 років тому +1

      Luke Petersen '

    • @ayeapprove
      @ayeapprove 4 роки тому

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

  • @josec8331
    @josec8331 9 років тому +30

    He had the look before the look was a look

  • @Omamily
    @Omamily 9 років тому +5

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

  • @ashleyvaughan1047
    @ashleyvaughan1047 11 років тому

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

  • @B1INK
    @B1INK 2 роки тому

    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

  • @strawsparky33
    @strawsparky33 8 років тому +16

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

  • @celtickev1230
    @celtickev1230 12 років тому

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

  • @Rb0746
    @Rb0746 12 років тому +1

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

  • @TheJenniferOlive
    @TheJenniferOlive 12 років тому

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

  • @j.r.9104
    @j.r.9104 4 роки тому

    That voice just melts me into the sofa.

  • @AxCYeR
    @AxCYeR 12 років тому

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

  • @xavlandry4487
    @xavlandry4487 6 років тому +1

    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
    @jlynis4u2nv 12 років тому

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

  • @ConnorEveritt
    @ConnorEveritt 12 років тому

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

  • @annabee148
    @annabee148 2 роки тому

    He's amazing

  • @janetmartin5900
    @janetmartin5900 2 роки тому

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

  • @amandamccormck1825
    @amandamccormck1825 12 років тому

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

  • @Biddlesworth1
    @Biddlesworth1 12 років тому

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

  • @MetalMark9
    @MetalMark9 7 років тому

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

  • @HaiItsLizzie
    @HaiItsLizzie 11 років тому +2

    How can you not like this song ?

  • @sierrawroe908
    @sierrawroe908 12 років тому

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

  • @lovestruck005
    @lovestruck005 7 років тому

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

  • @Bennucks
    @Bennucks 12 років тому

    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.

  • @23Rones
    @23Rones 13 років тому

    Cannot wait to see him live!

  • @grimzors
    @grimzors 12 років тому

    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

  • @beholdthestorm5038
    @beholdthestorm5038 11 років тому +1

    Amazing. Simply amazing

  • @Kovari3
    @Kovari3 13 років тому

    ... this man is changing my life

  • @layla8181
    @layla8181 12 років тому +1

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

  • @ErisedDawn
    @ErisedDawn 13 років тому

    His voice is just, perfect.

  • @Foremansart
    @Foremansart 10 років тому +2

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

  • @sullyfour4444
    @sullyfour4444 10 років тому

    Perfection, from first note to last.

  • @hishouha
    @hishouha 2 роки тому

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

  • @Stretchzz
    @Stretchzz 10 років тому

    Best live version of this great song

  • @luismartin2545
    @luismartin2545 4 роки тому +1

    maaaaan, your voice and lyrics=perfection

  • @fishy3293
    @fishy3293 12 років тому

    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

  • @hrynkiee
    @hrynkiee 12 років тому

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

  • @keansy123
    @keansy123 13 років тому

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

  • @oOTheDonMeisterOo
    @oOTheDonMeisterOo 12 років тому

    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! :)

  • @user-iu5fi2qk6b
    @user-iu5fi2qk6b 4 роки тому

    Soooo good

  • @sylartick88
    @sylartick88 5 років тому

    Its a masterpiece song and great artist. So underrated.

  • @arieftoeng
    @arieftoeng 10 років тому

    the voice of yours, amazingly peaceful!!

  • @examples1213
    @examples1213 12 років тому

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

  • @trueformchewii
    @trueformchewii 11 років тому

    jesus christ i love this man

  • @mashnbangers22
    @mashnbangers22 12 років тому

    Wow what a voice! beautiful

  • @nicodemo3246
    @nicodemo3246 Рік тому

    Luv this

  • @Kstylie420
    @Kstylie420 12 років тому

    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.

  • @69seph
    @69seph 13 років тому

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

  • @hetverhaalvandewasbeer
    @hetverhaalvandewasbeer 12 років тому

    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

  • @iambuto2418
    @iambuto2418 9 років тому

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

  • @murilof1994
    @murilof1994 12 років тому

    brilliant. just... brilliant.

  • @PokemonGuy666
    @PokemonGuy666 Рік тому

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

  • @Gracehasnolife
    @Gracehasnolife 12 років тому

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

  • @amandabergeron6082
    @amandabergeron6082 8 років тому +2

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

  • @foresters801
    @foresters801 12 років тому

    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

  • @valeriecarvajal99
    @valeriecarvajal99 11 років тому

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

  • @jefflawrence3894
    @jefflawrence3894 10 років тому

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

  • @amberleybeatty
    @amberleybeatty 9 років тому

    Love this song

  • @jijiggybounce
    @jijiggybounce 13 років тому

    greatest acoustic performance
    it sounds perfect!

  • @srichmon
    @srichmon 13 років тому

    Great video, thanks.

  • @kevinherington2214
    @kevinherington2214 Рік тому

    This is real talent

  • @chriscorvin5077
    @chriscorvin5077 11 років тому

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

  • @Arvivez
    @Arvivez 12 років тому

    Such a great song , truly amazing

  • @Smeshthisguymma
    @Smeshthisguymma 13 років тому

    this is beautiful

  • @mertDiesel
    @mertDiesel Рік тому

    I feel like I’m in an astronaut’s suit and it slowly filling with water. Well done

  • @smbmxdirt3427
    @smbmxdirt3427 3 роки тому

    This song hits me hard every time.

  • @SegnoongeS
    @SegnoongeS 12 років тому +1

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

  • @nerdalert12345
    @nerdalert12345 12 років тому

    hard to imagine theres so much hate on a video so beautiful :( sad sad world...

  • @SirNealio
    @SirNealio 13 років тому

    how could anyone not like this song?

  • @dunxalot
    @dunxalot 12 років тому

    we love him in Australia!

  • @shotgunsherriffs
    @shotgunsherriffs 12 років тому

    effing amazing

  • @MrHorg21
    @MrHorg21 11 років тому

    SO GOOD

  • @Dunning.Kruger
    @Dunning.Kruger 12 років тому

    What a performance! *Share to Facebook*

  • @Marilynpcabrera
    @Marilynpcabrera 3 роки тому

    Love.

  • @lemiliolopez
    @lemiliolopez 9 років тому

    that is an incredible instrument