I love Conor very much,but I also think the woman sounds VERY good in the song with him.That doesn't mean he sounds better with a girl in all of his songs,it means that he just wanted to put a girl in ONE of his songs.What is so wrong with that? o.O
Whether the woman is Emmy Lou Harris, or Miley Cyrus or fucking Eva Braun - it's fine to have the opinion that she's not needed on the song. I ADORE this song, and while I am actually a fan of Harris, I really don't think her voice compliments the song at all. I can't listen to the original because of that, so I prefer this version. Fuck you if you have a problem with that, anyone.
I prefer this version, not because Emmy lou isnt in it, Because Its more conor, He changes the lyrics from "and you may be afraid" to "I know I was afriad" it feels more personal and raw, and that just seems better to me
@ironnica The lyrics weren't written for 2 people to sing? Then why did Conor get Emmy Lou to sing on it? And she's not singing the exact same thing. Its a harmony.
this is a great version but i disagree that the girl singing it on the album "messes" it up...in fact i wish she was in this version, they sound really good together
@ironnica ... You're talking about Emmylou Harris who used to sing with Bob Dylan and Neil Young. She's a great singer, and I'm glad she worked on I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning.
@ndodsonbe its my opinion. i just think that the song loses much personality with EH singing the exact same thing exact same time. The lyrics aren't written for 2 to sing
@kmd843 oh, of course i have to be kidding dont i? god forbid i am allowed to express a contrasting opinion (not like that didnt create a genre or 2 of music). lol. what i meant by that comment, was i feel that it REALLY doesnt suit the song in my opinion. seems very primitive to just sing the exact same thing in the same tone, when it really makes no sense especially to have a guy and girl (regardless of who they are) singing these lyrics
@ironnica That woman who 'messes' up the studio version is emmy lou harris. She was singing and making records before you were even posting stupid comments on youtube from your middle school's computer lab. I could care less that conneur o'bearst understands your fucking 'my life as liz' MTV sadness. but nobody cares about your opinions except your parents. so why don't you go and play monopoly with them you little snot.
@123ElijahGoesPee get people to dislike my comment so i dont have retards like you clogging my inbox up. if you had stayed in school you may have been able to spell. Conor Oberst, for the record. christ, thank god i dont spend my life trolling. get a life bitch, start with education and work from there. maybe a job, may help you to understand letting opinions slide. btw in case you hadnt noticed, i couldnt give a crap when she was making records, as i do not like her
@ironnica if you're gonna bitch about a musician, at least learn who the fuck you're bitching about... This song is beautiful regardless of who is singing on it.... i find emmylou harris' voice adds to the song, and even if you dont like it, dont make an ass of yourself on youtube about it for Christ sake.
@kieranlabbe97 sorry for having an opinion that wasn't mainstream. I'm sure you've never said anything about someone you know little about. You really deserve such a pat on the back for being such a saint. Not at all self-righteous of you.
@ironnica Im not pissed because you have an opinion im pissed about you're stating it, emmylou harris has accomplished so much so maybe you should keep that in mind when making critical statements about her.
@123ElijahGoesPee Agree. 100%. Her voice is beautiful. And she was probably singing and making records before that little brat was accidentally conceived.
@bridgetwallace Once again. sorry for having an opinion. Im sure Conor Oberst hates it when people are allowed to have an opinion. Get over yourselves, you ignorant fucks
@123ElijahGoesPee he's entitled to his opinion haha, doesn't mean he's a middle schooler, and saying its emmylou harris doesn't make it any better it could be the pope for all care if it sucks it sucks. Not saying it does, i rather enjoy her
@123ElijahGoesPee Yes, utterly sorry that this world cannot accept an opinion that isn't mainstream. You and "KieranLabbe97" are both retards. I do not care that you disagree whatsoever. What I care about is the fact that most little shits cannot accept that anyone else is allowed an opinion. It is completely irrelevant, but just to say this. You will find that if you ever get a University degree (doubtfully, as you seem to be a bit illiterate, certainly incoherent), people respect and listen
I love Conor very much,but I also think the woman sounds VERY good in the song with him.That doesn't mean he sounds better with a girl in all of his songs,it means that he just wanted to put a girl in ONE of his songs.What is so wrong with that? o.O
bearinyourbedroom 3 months ago
@123ElijahGoesPee I love the chick in the track. I think she makes the song.
jtzab 7 months ago
THIS SONG <33333333
Scrumdiddlyumptions1 7 months ago
Whether the woman is Emmy Lou Harris, or Miley Cyrus or fucking Eva Braun - it's fine to have the opinion that she's not needed on the song. I ADORE this song, and while I am actually a fan of Harris, I really don't think her voice compliments the song at all. I can't listen to the original because of that, so I prefer this version. Fuck you if you have a problem with that, anyone.
ixigray 7 months ago in playlist bright eyesish
@ixigray The "original" version of this song is One Foot In Front of the Other and was on Saddle Creek 50. Same tune, different instrumentation.
hiddencat8 3 months ago
Conor played this in Manchester tonight and it changed my life.
Tembath29 7 months ago
@Tembath29 I went to that and I completely agree. <3 He was epic.
SubtleExposure 7 months ago
@Tembath29 Ditto!
Joeceppi1 7 months ago
I prefer this version, not because Emmy lou isnt in it, Because Its more conor, He changes the lyrics from "and you may be afraid" to "I know I was afriad" it feels more personal and raw, and that just seems better to me
AllohaItsScott 8 months ago 2
ok this is the version! like it
dudabraga 9 months ago
holy fucking shit. calm the fuck down.
it doesn't matter how successful or how talented or how old or whatever Emmy Harris is.
some people's opinions is that this song sounds better with her out out of it. I share that opinion.
let people have their goddamn opnions
SilverAbsinthe 1 year ago 4
this song makes me feel so much.
conor understands.
Hurleygirl1007 1 year ago
I didn't like the version with the girl singing either. I just think her voice sounds kind of twangy or country or something.
cricketrox4ever 1 year ago
who cares its music
paradigmadozen 1 year ago
@ironnica The lyrics weren't written for 2 people to sing? Then why did Conor get Emmy Lou to sing on it? And she's not singing the exact same thing. Its a harmony.
LilBrainiac 1 year ago
this is a great version but i disagree that the girl singing it on the album "messes" it up...in fact i wish she was in this version, they sound really good together
rjkilla84 1 year ago 15
where can i download this live album from
cocband 1 year ago
@cocband iTunes
xtelevisionset 1 year ago
Shit this is amazing.
wonkyclips 1 year ago
hahaha... in the radio version he says 22 years but in this one he says 25.
panic1407 1 year ago 4
@panic1407 Because that's how old he is during this performance :]
HelloIamJyle 1 year ago
he sings like he's going to cry any moment. makes me cry. that man is a poet and a genius.
iamagirllikedoh 1 year ago 2
@bvsarmg5 I agree! I love hearing the parts when she comes into the song.
hajisghi 1 year ago
@hajisghi lol, definately a matter of opinion. cant listen to the original version
ironnica 1 year ago 2
the woman singin this with him on the studio version really messes it up. this sounds so much better
ironnica 1 year ago
@ironnica hahahahaha that woman is emmy lou harris, i really like her voice.
Carlvskansas 1 year ago
@ironnica ... You're talking about Emmylou Harris who used to sing with Bob Dylan and Neil Young. She's a great singer, and I'm glad she worked on I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning.
ndodsonbe 1 year ago
@ndodsonbe its my opinion. i just think that the song loses much personality with EH singing the exact same thing exact same time. The lyrics aren't written for 2 to sing
ironnica 1 year ago
@ironnica I couldn't disagree with you more; I like the back and forth and unison in their voices - is this version good? yes but is it better? no.
Von2good 1 year ago
@ironnica Emmylou Harris? She's amazing, I hope you're kidding
kmd843 1 year ago
@kmd843 oh, of course i have to be kidding dont i? god forbid i am allowed to express a contrasting opinion (not like that didnt create a genre or 2 of music). lol. what i meant by that comment, was i feel that it REALLY doesnt suit the song in my opinion. seems very primitive to just sing the exact same thing in the same tone, when it really makes no sense especially to have a guy and girl (regardless of who they are) singing these lyrics
ironnica 1 year ago
@ironnica That woman who 'messes' up the studio version is emmy lou harris. She was singing and making records before you were even posting stupid comments on youtube from your middle school's computer lab. I could care less that conneur o'bearst understands your fucking 'my life as liz' MTV sadness. but nobody cares about your opinions except your parents. so why don't you go and play monopoly with them you little snot.
123ElijahGoesPee 1 year ago 24
@123ElijahGoesPee get people to dislike my comment so i dont have retards like you clogging my inbox up. if you had stayed in school you may have been able to spell. Conor Oberst, for the record. christ, thank god i dont spend my life trolling. get a life bitch, start with education and work from there. maybe a job, may help you to understand letting opinions slide. btw in case you hadnt noticed, i couldnt give a crap when she was making records, as i do not like her
ironnica 1 year ago
@ironnica if you're gonna bitch about a musician, at least learn who the fuck you're bitching about... This song is beautiful regardless of who is singing on it.... i find emmylou harris' voice adds to the song, and even if you dont like it, dont make an ass of yourself on youtube about it for Christ sake.
kieranlabbe97 1 year ago
@kieranlabbe97 sorry for having an opinion that wasn't mainstream. I'm sure you've never said anything about someone you know little about. You really deserve such a pat on the back for being such a saint. Not at all self-righteous of you.
ironnica 1 year ago
@ironnica Im not pissed because you have an opinion im pissed about you're stating it, emmylou harris has accomplished so much so maybe you should keep that in mind when making critical statements about her.
kieranlabbe97 1 year ago
@123ElijahGoesPee Agree. 100%. Her voice is beautiful. And she was probably singing and making records before that little brat was accidentally conceived.
bridgetwallace 1 year ago
@bridgetwallace Once again. sorry for having an opinion. Im sure Conor Oberst hates it when people are allowed to have an opinion. Get over yourselves, you ignorant fucks
ironnica 1 year ago
@123ElijahGoesPee wow, for such peaceful music these are such angry comments......
guest7952 1 year ago
@123ElijahGoesPee he's entitled to his opinion haha, doesn't mean he's a middle schooler, and saying its emmylou harris doesn't make it any better it could be the pope for all care if it sucks it sucks. Not saying it does, i rather enjoy her
rodekill27 1 year ago
@123ElijahGoesPee Yes, utterly sorry that this world cannot accept an opinion that isn't mainstream. You and "KieranLabbe97" are both retards. I do not care that you disagree whatsoever. What I care about is the fact that most little shits cannot accept that anyone else is allowed an opinion. It is completely irrelevant, but just to say this. You will find that if you ever get a University degree (doubtfully, as you seem to be a bit illiterate, certainly incoherent), people respect and listen
ironnica 1 year ago
@123ElijahGoesPee Stop picking on stupid people. That makes you a bully, and bullying is not okay. Btw, i have a penis.
Soraplushie 4 weeks ago
@ironnica I do not agree
freelucid 1 year ago
I have this album(live) on my zune. Fucking incredible. Love how his voice is !
Musicmaster182 1 year ago
I find it funny because he sounds so different here
AlexAirwave182 2 years ago
Damn it is gooooood! :D
HiExpod 2 years ago