City And Colour - Cowgirl In The Sand (Neil Young Cover)

[whetevernecessary]

how is his guitar tuned? cause it ain't the regular tune. Great song :D

[brimley219]

This is pathetic. A terrible cover, this guy sings like a pussy, it doesn't have that Neil young feel to it, therefore this goon basically cut the guts outa this song.

[CropDuster33]

@brimley219 thanks for spewing your insightful opinion.

[kyle2494]

@brimley219 It doesn't have that Neil Young feel to it because it's not Neil Young you idiot.

[brimley219]

@kyle2494 good one, this guy ruined this song, its terrible. EVERY good cover song has the true feel of the origional. Like hendrix did all along the watchtower, or how van halen did pretty woman. they had the same feel. so get your shit right kid.

[MrSanko20]

listen to the 4th street album version of this song by neil young, thats what dallas is covering

[boivin96]

I had grown with that song...it makes a couple of years I don't listen to that... I'm glad that it's sound as good as when I was younger :)

Dallas forever :D!!!!! Hope i'll see you in february in Mtl!

[Daveeybanana]

Does anyone know where I would be able to download this? I cant find it on itunes or amazon.

[cohoxjoe]

I don't even like the neil young version of this song. I think this cover is a million times better.

[jojo1791]

@cohoxjoe Neil Young version? You mean the original.

[cohoxjoe]

@jojo1791 yes, i'm aware that it is the original. and it's horrible compared to this.

[SubDMBlime]

@cohoxjoe The original's friggin' fantastic. This is... bull shit.

[RANAE30]

@cohoxjoe are you freaking serious? The Neil Young version is nothing but amazing, way better than this!!!!!! And I'm actually a pretty big fan of City and Colour.

[aemerson0425]

@RANAE30...they're both awesome in their own ways!

[willypdyer]

Without a doubt: He IS fantastic !'

[RusswellMendez]

Let's hope my whole road enjoys this song. :)

[Asan3ify]

alie layus i love you :3

[chaserr2]

if he did cover of any song that song just went up step

[willypdyer]

Six months ago I had no idea who Dallas Green was: and in July I'll be taking my 15 yr old son to see his idol ..twice

Calgary July 21st

North Bay July 29th

So that should be fun..

[willypdyer]

@willypdyer

The experience was beyond unbelievable: Real Music lives !! I've seen Neil Young four (4) times - the first time was in 1972: and I'm so glad that I've made it to see Dallas with City & Colour : saw Dallas perform three (3) times in 8 days: sat front row @ Calgary (see my son's youtube clips @ EndoftheForest ) and met the band after the show in North Bay: Beautiful music & beautiful people :) Thank You God :)

[luci558]

hello MAN of my dreams! *-*

[willypdyer]

@KingsHwy: Neil Young could write some songs for Dallas: Oh - He did already .

[KingsHWY]

Dallas needs others to write his songs. Or basically anyone but alexisonfire!

[gremlinred]

@KingsHWY This statement is wrong. Do your research.

[BenedictCJW]

dallas green , get in my bed now ! no, im not a girl ...

[stuartflyer]

The underlying neil young influence has always been there. The bravo version of "sometimes", is straight crazy horse

[MichaelBallack91]

Like it or not, you can't deny it's not Dallas Green lol. He puts his spin on every song he sings. He's unique, I don't mind it, of course I like the original better but that's because it's a different tempo. Dallas' songs are a lot more laid back/chill, which is cool, but sometimes you just wanna hear those sick riffs/trademark palm mutes by neil

[pmfwill]

@TruroCityBoy Did you just imply that Dallas Green lacks emotion? You sir, need to get your head checked.

[AdventChild93]

@TruroCityBoy Wrong. Others have entailed why.

[JamieJohnFitzgerald]

Im seeing Dallas in Sydney in 3 weeks and cant wait. the guy is an inspiration

[marcstewart23]

Not a huge fan of Dallas Greens but this is fucking amazing!

[Tcklar]

I actually like this better than the original. Neil Young is good, don't get me wrong, I just like the vocal style and overall performance of this better. Also, I'm gonna be honest, I think Dallas has a better voice than Neil in skill and tone. Sorry all you die-hard Neil Young peeps on here. Not trying to troll or anything.

[TruroCityBoy]

@Tcklar you must have wax in your ears..his is a SHIT cover....where is the groove!.., his voice sounds weak and has no emotion...this song is about a dream that NY had about girls on the beach in Spain...this is BULLSHIT a crap weak cover.

[Tcklar]

@TruroCityBoy Hahahah. I'm sorry, were you serious? Dallas has insane emotion and his voice is actually incredibly powerful, he just knows when to use it and when to hold back. Watch some of his live stuff man. He has an truly amazing voice, but hey if you don't like him, that's cool. I would just not talk shit on a video devoted to him next time..

[drockcf4185]

Who's going to see City and Colour in LA in march!!!!! This guy! Can not wait!

[MessOfCurlyHair]

@drockcf4185 I`m in! :)

[willypdyer]

Thanks to all of you: I do appreciate your input and will definitely do my research as you've suggested: I can tell you young people know what you're talking about: I'm thrilled to see the passion and happy to see that just maybe there's music being written today that means something. Thanks again.

[joemdkarda]

dude first of all i am a female. look up Kara Donofrio on facebook. and also i NEVER said that dallas was better than neil. i really dont think you have any idea of how much i love neil. i litterally cried when i saw him do a duet with joni mitchell (she is the reason i started playing guitar). i have litterally blarred some neil on my dads old stereo and just listened to to his entire

[joemdkarda]

oh of course, neil is the man. "down by the river" is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. those guitar solos are amazing. dallas wasnt around in '77...but ya he has alot of his own going one right now with city and colour, check out his album, "bring me your love".

[willypdyer]

..just kidding.

.whatever makes you happy..

it's 'growing' on me I think: but there's only one Neil Young:

does Dallas have any of his own material ??

The only other song I was introduced to that he did was:

'Love don't live here anymore' which was Dallas doing a Madonna cover of a song from the disco era that was originally done by Rose Royce..

and I think she did it best ..that was 1977..

so fill me in man: I'm tryin'

and where was Dallas at the Grammys when Neil was gettin' his award?

[willypdyer]

pussy..

[joemdkarda]

neil has the words and dallas has the voice. i have loved neil young since i was young and then when i found dallas i fell in love. I have to say i am obsessed with both of them and to see this makes me melt.

[onewest55]

@joemdkarda are you saying Neil Young doesn't have the voice?...

[willypdyer]

Drockcf4185: thank you: I'm from the 'classic rock' generation: and I'm just trying to understand Dallas like you guys seem to: so I do sincerely thank you for your feedback: Now I'm going to check out Alexisonfire : thanks again: and keep on rockin' the free world

[drockcf4185]

You have to understand his voice before you can really appreciate it. His voice is the best i've ever heard and will probably ever hear. How can someone rock shit like he does in Alexisonfire and then come back with something completely different and intimate like City and Colour. Im going to see him in LA in march and I can't explain how excited I am.

[willypdyer]

so you guys actually think this guy's good: that's cool: whatever turns you on makes you happy: I'm still waiting for it to kick in..went to a concert like this once: Bruce Cockburn: fell asleep: but that's just me so have fun & I'll go watch Neil do it right: Dallas needs to pick it up just a litlle: C'mon man !!

and play that friggin' thing: don't pussy it..

[onewest55]

@willypdyer There's two versions.. Acoustic and Electric.. Acoustic is a lot more beautiful if you ask me

[alderete74]

nice

[makesmewannaskate]

11 people aren't old enough to change their names.

[Speeser]

i love neil, i love dallas. this cover makes me cry indeed. so beatiful.

[blinkme478]

i love you dallas green. girls of youtube, band with me and together we will destroy leah miller.

[BassistsDoItBetterr]

@blinkme478

cool story bro, got another? just kidding it wasn't actually a cool story and you're not a bro, you're a bitch. now get off youtube and get in the kitchen.

[blinkme478]

@BassistsDoItBetterr wow. original. just kidding, it wasn't actually original. your comment is pretty fuckin stupid. if you're going to insult someone, at least make yourself sound some what intelligent. get off youtube and grow some gnads.

[MrCjgan]

@blinkme478 someone is a it jelly. now get back in the kitchen.

[blinkme478]

@MrCjgan omg that hurt me so much :'(

[ProgAndre]

@blinkme478 does nads really have a g? lol THATS AWESOME!!

[blinkme478]

@ProgAndre learn something new everyday, don't ya? -_-

[TheGreatAidanwar]

So goooood <3

[wideopen114]

Dallas Green can make any song a million times better!!!



[zausS4L]

dallas did this song as a tribute to neil so stop crying. Amazing cover :)

[SabrinaICEbreakerx]

Amazing, Dallas Green fucking saved my life. ♥

[ipodvidoe]

All respect to Neil, but this cover is just soooo much better than the original. :3

[20dasdave07]

love love love it!!!!!

[ZOMBIELANDakaUSA]

Neil is immortal...but Dallas is certainly on his way.

[entershikari95]

no homo but hes sexy

[marksjh]

Like this if youve met dallas green backstage at city and colour, and have a vip ticket to alexisonfire. Or is that just me :D!

[OpatheOne]

If i would be infertile, i would ask Dallas to get my Wife pregnant...with his rapist Glasses on!

[BrettRibble]

Dallas shits gold bricks all over music. Any song he touches turns to absolute gold. Proud to be canadian.

[MrCiaran31]

I remember seeing these guys do support at a gig in Belfast and they got such an AWFUL reception...the crowd were woeful towards them :-(

[canadahockey21]

city and colour > neil young

[ClaireTheBassist]

@canadahockey21 Neil young is amazing, same for Dallas Green...

Dallas didn't come up with the lyrics Young did. But you've probably already been told off.. so i'll lay off

[canadahockey21]

@ClaireTheBassist no your the first thanks

[ClaireTheBassist]

@canadahockey21 thanks?

[canadahockey21]

@ClaireTheBassist no problem

[stratshredder529]

AAHHHHMAZING COVER!

[stuccoboy]

Nothing ever compares to the origional version of anything. But i'll take this for what it is, a fucking amazing cover of a timeless artist. Thank you Dallas.

[Bofteam]

such a great voice

[digitalwhiplash7]

Dallas breaths new life to this song. i love Neil. i love Dallas too.

[michaeliscool33]

horrible, should have never covered, neil young is a million times better

[bummeister]

u wank

[rkelly6946]

having seen him live, i can say i would still love his music even if he were just a cover artist... he has a way of making originally fantastic songs into masterpieces... and less than fantastic songs (like love don't live here anymore) in something indescribable...

[drumfoo]

Thank you to Whomever uploaded this. Thank you.

[brucejuice52]

This version is almost as good as Neil's... which is crazy

[curiousgeorge555]

@brucejuice52 I think it is a killer cover. Doesn't touch Neil though. Killer and unique ...just not on Neil's level. Not to mention Mr. Young wrote it. Please respect my opinion. I respect the fact that some diasagree. That's quite cool with me.

[RoadOfDarkness]

This is beautiful.

[entwined370]

This is a great song

[khtak6]

Nice. Loved the guitar.

[HayleyFW]

love this :)

[en09]

whooowiiieeee this is a nice cover

[BNtin0ola]

man I love this guy....^^

[fritzy81]

honestly..

beautiful,

i have no other words to describe it.

just beautiful.

[kyton1234]

Dallas i love you... even tho im a guy -_-

...

[hockeyrulez93]

its okay, every guy is entitled to atleast 1 man crush lollll

[shizzle31]

no... thats the gayest thing i have ever heard.

[PrinceofHoods]

agreed, that makes you a fag

[shizzle31]

yeah, enjoying music and being a gaywad are two totally different things, what a queen haha

[lasicnotemo]

I agree ;)

[ShadesAndRed]

@hockeyrulez93 Although everyone calls you gay for this...I'd have to agree with you when it comes to Dallas Green lol

[hockeyrulez93]

@ShadesAndRed

[EvangelineEvangeline]

Excellent, very nice, one of the best I've heard on youtube.

[Powderfinger07]

this is 1 & 1/2 steps down from standard

[Kseale1]

Neil Young has been my hero since 1969 and Dallas Green's version of this song just blows me totally away! I'm very set in my ways but still...! OMG!

[berad51]

where can i download this version!!!???

[berad51]

@mikecvet anywhere where i dont have to buy it? haha

[Dinosaaur]

He is so amazingly talented

[EratosRoses]

I will ALWAYS think of you, when I hear this voice <3

[PunkRockJock00]

Can someone PLEASE send me the mp3, or tell me where to get it?

I've been searching for it for I don't know how long.

Thanks much!

[iiSL4Y3R]

you got it yet?

[LimelightDrummer]

how do i convert it

[jhonplok]

it's just like tuning the E to the G at the 5th fret. but instead of the 5th fret, you do it at the 7th fret.

[mbners]

Tuning is actually, dropped D meaning everything one step down; DGCFAD .

[liamgardinerrs]

drop d is when u drp the e string to a d

your talking about a step down

[yrureadingthisname]

thats not dropped d thats d standard...

[cieb]

no such thing as d standard.... drop d is drop d

[yrureadingthisname]

lol no such thing as d standard? DGCFAD. Drop d and d standard are two different tunings.

[zeppelinnut]

so d standard is just one whole step down?

[yrureadingthisname]

yes just one whole step.

[kylieBBQ]

@zeppelinnut yes

[burntpuppy]

no such thing as d standard? hahahahaha

[Chris13wat]

e standard tuned down 1 and half is d standard

[burntpuppy]

i was replying to someone who said that there was no such thing as d standard. and actually d standard is e standard tuned down 1 step.

[LimelightDrummer]

were can i download this?

[LozLivesOn]

do the youtube converter thing if u havent already :)

Gotta love this man!

[drivestarr]

Amazing!!!! Dallas, u rock!!!

[Rflyon]

Wow does anybody actually PLAY guitar that's commenting on the tuning?

It's tuned one and a half steps down. That's C# G# B E G# C#. The first note he plays isn't a D from dropped D; it's the open G#.

I know; I've tabbed out Neil Young's acoustic version from Live in Massey Hall. It's tuned a full step down. This one's half a step further.

[Rezinevil]

where can i find your tab for neil youngs version?

[moeschwalk]

I think it's Double drop d

DADGBD that's the way Neil tuned it

so I would imaging Dallas learnt it like that as well

[OrangeHotRocks]

Actually, Cowgirl in the Sand is in standard tuning. But yeah, Neil did use the d modal tuning fairly often.

[Dinosaaur]

he is amazing.

i love him

[andrew2372]

thanks for posting man

[dvdalgrim]

This can't be in standard tuning. He is hitting a D on the 6th string in the beginning.

[chilidog1001]

i think its D A D G B A

[Tiesto357]

does anyone have this as a ringtone

[saosurvive126]

go check myxer...you can probably find it there

[Ibanez160]

what's this song tuned to?

[BikeRidersCo]

its in standard tuning and with the capo on the 2nd frets....

[aubreeraine]

AWESOME..... two Great Canadians - Neil Young and Dallas Green

[marcusfenixcoolio]

@aubreeraine dont forget dan mangan :) that trio makes up the soul of canada

[cbeall25]

would anybody be willing to send me an mp3 of this

[stantonnotnats]

Yes, Neil Young rocks, but Dallas Green is awesome too. :)

[Fretshredder10]

Neil Young is 100,000,000,000,000,000,000,00­0,000,000,000,000 times better

[autigers115]

i think it's a bonus song for bring me your love.

[wintah77]

Saw him play this live at Massey Hall on the 25th, AMAZING

[GeetarNovice619]

Does anyone have the MP3 of this exact version?!? I can't find it anywhere.

[wintah77]

I am downloading it right now, the person im getting it from has a slow connection so it will take about an hour. msg me, ill give you my msn and send it to you

[edvonkeefe]

everything thing this guy touches turns to musical gold!!!

[fretlessbass]

i have that shirt

[soob1961]

re: gregaleg et al: its an excellent cover...true to the original spirit...some covers actually are better than the original song....but...as much as i like dallas...this doesnt exceed the original...not to punk dg, but this isnt one of his stronger songs....

[ihalifaxx]

wierd, i tihnk this is one of dallas's strongest covers hands down.

but i agree you cant say it excedes the original,

neil young is neil young

[julie56]

how do i put this song on repeat!! btw if anyone has the mp3.. :)

[guitarplayersam]

i have the mp3 of it :)

[julie56]

0: can iask youa big favour and send me it pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeease =(

[elaineDismissed]

Dallas Green I think I love you

[thetoddbertuzzi]

dude...im a HUGE alexisonfire fan and even bigger fan of city and colour but you cant say that neil young is a has-been. he still makes great songs today. i doubt dallas green would be as big as he is without the inspiration of young. your a fucking idiot is what im trying to say. maybe u should stick to fallout boy there bud

[martian18]

fucken right man! dallas is way better than the dude from fallout boy. his voice is friggin awsome and his style as well.

[Kin3t1cs]

You should go hang your self.

[xBaitMyScenex]

I am in love with Harvest, one of the best albums i've heard. Both versions are completely different, as long as music is genuine, there is no such thing as better or worse interpretations, just different ones.

[Gregaleg]

this is a good version, probably better than young's

[manda037]

Definatly agree.

[destructicon500]

If this is on a tribute album, how is it "very rare?" Good song anyway - much better live

[moncononight]

conman160 licks dick

[conman160]

its a joke in comparison to Neil

[fredcoples8]

your a joke. neil is bush league. dallas green turned it into a masterpiece

[conman160]

cock boy

[soulcityrebel5]

definetely agree with conman160 what a cock boy

[oblivious1337]

naw guy dallas ftw..ur a cock boy w/e that is

[Beanfold]

amazing

[JeimusuJones]

This guy is fucking amazing

[Dav1dwuzhere]

maybe people just shouldnt compare a legend like neil diamond to others of course hes beast

Dallas Green is amazing as well and def. on of my favorite lyric writers

[jeanforthewin]

whats neil diamond got to do with it?

if youre thinking of neil young, then i adore both versions

[Dav1dwuzhere]

whoops i meant neil young i didnt even notice that lol

[ghettobmx]

dallas has a great voice, but no one can make neil young music better than neil young!!!

[kryptonickraze]

As much as i love dallas, neil young is untouchable. Period.