I thank God for the day I found out about the Decemberists, the world really needs 'great' new bands like these who are fresh, exciting and original. I m hooked and I love it.
This is INCREDIBLE. The Decemberists are so unpredictable with their live performances, either it's just sorta meh, or it blows the studio version completely away. This is definitely the latter. <3
@Midwestern72...it's not just the guitar playing by Buck. Colin specifically wrote several songs to in tribute to REM, including this one and Calamity Song. He was listening to REM's Reckoning an awful lot and decided to try his hand writing "faux REM songs." He liked the results so much he invited Buck to appear on the album, and Buck agreed. It's not just guitar playing that makes it sound like REM...it's the entire song structure.
Great band, saw them at Bonaroo and they were even better. I don't think there are many better bands live then them, no one puts in the same effort and class
That riff during the verses is pure old school 80's REM. As an REM fan I recognized that right away. After looking into the making of the album I found out that Peter Buck played on three tracks, so it was amazing to me just how recognizable Buck's guitar style is. It really stands apart, especially today.
Good song- but it's sort of alarming that people are saying Gillian Welch looks hot. She obviously doesn't spend nearly as much time on style as she does on singing. Not saying that's a bad thing... but that straight frizzy hair over a leather jacket and dress is just kinda... bleh.
@YesYouAreIgnorant that IS alarming. thank you for pointing that out. i definitely watch videos of musical performances to find out what other viewers think of the of the hair styles and clothing worn by the band, and whether people think that they are 'hot' or 'bleh'. nobody gives a shit what she wears, she isn't in a fashion show.
@YesYouAreIgnorant I accidentally thumbed up your statement when trying to thumb it down. You are everything that is wrong with music. Go watch MTV reality shows.
@CairnsMC3 You are everything that is wrong with reading. I was responding to people saying how hot she was and simply pointing out that she really isn't very attractive in this video. I didn't make the comment out of the blue. What's funny is that in your fit of rage you clicked the wrong button. QQ
@chromacopy365 theres a reason for the similarities, REM's own peter buck was the gituarist on this track, also amy of the songs on the album are REM-esque. but trust me, the decemberists have their own sound, there is a difference between similar to, and sound like a copy of.
@iopweck : Sort of? It's basically "The One I Love"! Instead of singing "The season rubs me wrong, The summer swells anon" just substitute "Fire!!! Fire!!!"
I think this was a superior version. I loved the harmonies and don't believe she over sang them at all. I liked the duo even better than the original recorded version. This is part of why I like the song so much the inter play of voices. Simply Lovely!
@Ecodega yep u can think of a more moronic name ecodog :D.i will live where i want to who the hell are u to tell me that ecodog :P. i may be a loser but i still will defeat u in every field that exists on the planet xD.
@wokkawicklo Gillian Welch is the lady at the front singing harmony.. you may know her from the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack.. She's not a member of the band, just a guest vocalist.
good song and great too see Gillian and David Rawling getting some exposure. Anyone who likes the Decemberists, or music for that matter, should listen to Welch
I listen to this and my heart warms and think there is still hope out there that people want to listen to real music, none of that fabricated marketed junk. This guys are F@$#@ awesome, talented, play their own instrument. It gives me chills!! As a matter of fact I think the leadsinger is kind of sexy.
I remember watching this on Conan. Yes. Yes yes. This album displays Colin's strongest lyric-writing and just, everything meshes so well on this album. Since I've bought the album I've been geared up for summer and hopefully a roadtrip. The whole album makes you want to explore and discover back-country roads and camp and... take advantage of all the opportunities that the hot-days and sultry-grass-smell nights have to offer. It's summer and spring all in an album.
They're just a bit too happy for my liking. I have little time for 'fun' folk and country. It should be dark, serious and have gravitas. Gillian Welch is AMAZING.
@deemoid Seriously, go listen to earlier albums by them. I think they deserve to have a happier album. The Hazards of Love and the Crane Wife were depressing and dark as hell.
I just saw them live in Bristol and wasn't massively impressed. I would have been REALLY exited if I'd known they'd ever played with GW. She's a total legend.
i saw them when they came to milwaukee this tour...the only thing that describes how amazing they were is i started crying tears of joy when i was leaving the theatre...im a guy
Really great sound and do not agree w/ treyrawles that drums need turning down. Quite reminiscent of R.E.M. which is a very good thing in my view. First I've really known of them and my radar's out for them now in Central Florida and elsewhere.
Most underrated band of the past decade. Seriously, these guys are super talented. The Decemberists are def in the top 5 of my favorite bands.
Bloodcaine 2 days ago
Way to represent PDX! Rock on!
mikethornbrue 3 days ago
Helena (Montana) homeboy makes the big time! (Good job, Colin.)
rottenscotty2 3 days ago
ahhhhhhh i <3 them i really do
ellashambo 4 days ago
Did Gillian or Decemberists ever release this as a single?
lighthammermeta 1 week ago
good song, i wish there was more new folk/rock around.
bobby1971ish 2 weeks ago
the version on WFUV sounds better
IROT1334 2 weeks ago
So what if it sounds like REM thats really not a bad thing.
cleancutamerican 3 weeks ago
I thought I was listening to "The River" when it first started.
thecobra39 3 weeks ago
Its sounds like REM because Peter Buck produced the record and played guitar on it
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Gillian welch ruins it. Otherwise the decemberists should have a grammy in about a month
iamz00bs 1 month ago
This is just full of super HOT stuff!!!
Violetsmilexo 1 month ago
No shame to sound like mid-late 80's R.E.M......
JLDB1987 1 month ago
Is it just me, or does the drummer look like Adam Savage?
chrissme555 2 months ago 17
@chrissme555 I think that's a myth.
nijimasu1 6 days ago
"This one goes out to the one I love..." - Sounds familiar?
pentrac 2 months ago 6
@pentrac it really has that R.E.M. sound.
weezel21 1 month ago
This is Americana. No doubt about it
AdventOctober 2 months ago
I thank God for the day I found out about the Decemberists, the world really needs 'great' new bands like these who are fresh, exciting and original. I m hooked and I love it.
arfurlife 2 months ago
I have grown to hate this song.hearing it at least once every day will do that to you.
klongyaw7 2 months ago
Once again, I'm the odd man out who've never heard these guys (though I've heard of them). Love their sound, gotta check out the rest of the CD!
rantinronrevue 2 months ago 2
This song gives me chills... Amazing
letrasdebatom 2 months ago
Am I the only one who thought this was Golden Smog the first time I heard it?
countrydisappeared 2 months ago
This is INCREDIBLE. The Decemberists are so unpredictable with their live performances, either it's just sorta meh, or it blows the studio version completely away. This is definitely the latter. <3
SillyLitleGirl 2 months ago
Adam Savage sounds great on the drums!
cowbellthunder 2 months ago 2
Does anyone know what key harmonica he's playing?
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StimpsonJKat 2 months ago
@Midwestern72...it's not just the guitar playing by Buck. Colin specifically wrote several songs to in tribute to REM, including this one and Calamity Song. He was listening to REM's Reckoning an awful lot and decided to try his hand writing "faux REM songs." He liked the results so much he invited Buck to appear on the album, and Buck agreed. It's not just guitar playing that makes it sound like REM...it's the entire song structure.
TheSpygrrl 3 months ago
I love this video!
rpashoukos 3 months ago
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I think Welch stumbled a bit on the lyrics around 1:43. She forgot queen and before a touch.
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jdmusic07 3 months ago
It would be so cool to jam with these guys!
J0ELSTJ0HN 3 months ago
Jillian Welch under sang a lil but Jenny, the drummer and everyone was pretty much on their A game!
astrosfan339 3 months ago
Great band, saw them at Bonaroo and they were even better. I don't think there are many better bands live then them, no one puts in the same effort and class
Highguy372 4 months ago
The bridge of Colin Meloy's guitar looks like it's a mustache :]
The2littletoolate 4 months ago
That riff during the verses is pure old school 80's REM. As an REM fan I recognized that right away. After looking into the making of the album I found out that Peter Buck played on three tracks, so it was amazing to me just how recognizable Buck's guitar style is. It really stands apart, especially today.
Midwestern72 5 months ago 3
@Midwestern72 it really reminds me of "the one i love", I keep thinking he's gonna go "Fire!!!".
I mean that purely in a good way by the way.
hmmyer 5 months ago
@Midwestern72 definitely has REM all over it, probably why I like it so much.
rpashoukos 3 months ago
My kind of jam ~ Very Nice
RonRabbit69 5 months ago
Good song- but it's sort of alarming that people are saying Gillian Welch looks hot. She obviously doesn't spend nearly as much time on style as she does on singing. Not saying that's a bad thing... but that straight frizzy hair over a leather jacket and dress is just kinda... bleh.
YesYouAreIgnorant 5 months ago
@YesYouAreIgnorant that IS alarming. thank you for pointing that out. i definitely watch videos of musical performances to find out what other viewers think of the of the hair styles and clothing worn by the band, and whether people think that they are 'hot' or 'bleh'. nobody gives a shit what she wears, she isn't in a fashion show.
papasmurf31 5 months ago 3
@papasmurf31 I'm sorry I made you cry =(
hug it out?
YesYouAreIgnorant 5 months ago
@YesYouAreIgnorant I accidentally thumbed up your statement when trying to thumb it down. You are everything that is wrong with music. Go watch MTV reality shows.
CairnsMC3 5 months ago
@CairnsMC3 You are everything that is wrong with reading. I was responding to people saying how hot she was and simply pointing out that she really isn't very attractive in this video. I didn't make the comment out of the blue. What's funny is that in your fit of rage you clicked the wrong button. QQ
YesYouAreIgnorant 5 months ago
some people hate this song because some view it as an rem ripoff. i love it especially the harmonica solos
jmaster38 5 months ago
man, they were on point
cartman726 6 months ago
They were clearly on their A Game that night!!
astromike1000 6 months ago
look at the drummer.... hes jamming! I love Jenny too! :)
astromike1000 6 months ago
a lot of singers sound like shit live, but colin meloy sounds godlike. i much prefer him this way!
iaminvisibletoo 6 months ago 2
shoulda had this song in Alan Wake
skmetalhead16 6 months ago
My two favorites! <3 Gillian Welch <3 The Decemberists!
racewalkking13 6 months ago 2
@racewalkking13 gillian welch is fine too :)
astromike1000 6 months ago
@chromacopy365 theres a reason for the similarities, REM's own peter buck was the gituarist on this track, also amy of the songs on the album are REM-esque. but trust me, the decemberists have their own sound, there is a difference between similar to, and sound like a copy of.
tl;dr yeah, but listen to their other stuff
unseen370 6 months ago
Team Jenny! <3
TheEnyOfDoom 6 months ago
gillian new album is great !
TheEliproductions 6 months ago
rem
TheEliproductions 6 months ago 2
sounds like a Neil Young song to me
blackraider777 6 months ago 2
They made a great move by letting the best guitarist ever, Peter Buck, record this song w/ them.
GAdawgsfan93 6 months ago
最高!!!
folkrockways 7 months ago
The harmonies sound like the Jayhawks.
irishace11 7 months ago
I love it <3
moorelvr7 7 months ago
jenny <3
1b42thenskipabeat 7 months ago
sort of has an R.E.M sound to it!
iopweck 7 months ago
@iopweck : Sort of? It's basically "The One I Love"! Instead of singing "The season rubs me wrong, The summer swells anon" just substitute "Fire!!! Fire!!!"
teenchy 7 months ago
my thoughts exactly....sounds like something right off Life's Rich Pageant...25 years ago...having said that Gillian Welch is great@iopweck
peacemonger1967 7 months ago
The commentary here is some of the most inane I've ever seen. I think my IQ dropped a few points just trying to read the posts.
unclebobunclebob 7 months ago
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I wish Gillian wouldn't waste her time with these tools.......
DWTish 7 months ago
@DWTish These tools? I've heard a lot of poor opinions in my day but this one wins some kind of "Complete Lack of Reasonable Taste" award.
Porticon 7 months ago 10
Muuuuuuuito bom!!!!!!!!!
robo697 7 months ago
when did James hetfield start playing drums for Decemberists? lmao
dfontaine38 8 months ago
@dfontaine38 Nice! Ha!
DWTish 7 months ago
I absolutely love Mediaoutletonline for getting fffreeee tuunes like this one... Yall can find it using Bing.
StormyeHass 8 months ago
Sweet. Gillian really put the icing on the cake.
MandolinHymns 8 months ago
Wow....Gillian Welch looks GOOD! Good voice too.... love this song!
astromike1000 8 months ago
Coolest bass run I've seen in ages
DustyStew 8 months ago
They still sound amazing live :) That's true talent!
greeneyeturtle 8 months ago
I like this version, but I love Peter Buck's style of guitar playing way better. Plus, Buck used his Rickenbacker on the studio version.
GAdawgsfan93 8 months ago
I think this was a superior version. I loved the harmonies and don't believe she over sang them at all. I liked the duo even better than the original recorded version. This is part of why I like the song so much the inter play of voices. Simply Lovely!
fiestea 8 months ago 23
What? she's totally off, completely ruined it.
WoolyBuggerPicker 9 months ago 2
I still think Gillian Welch oversang the harmonies a bit
WingyWonky00 9 months ago
@WingyWonky00 That was the mixing engineer who did it
DustyStew 8 months ago
lovely voice wow
sandycurrie108 9 months ago
Dcemberists FTW!
FrogBoy1000 9 months ago
its like a band made of ppl from tv shows that 70 show mythbuster and the office
nativebroandhatter 9 months ago
I can't tell if thats Dwight Schrute or Peter Griffin lolz. Cool guys
looboff 9 months ago
Fuck yeah accordians
WingyWonky00 9 months ago 3
we r in 2011 not 1960 :P.tooo old for me
soulreaperichig0 9 months ago
@soulreaperichig0 Loser.
Ecodega 9 months ago
@Ecodega ur middle name
soulreaperichig0 9 months ago
@soulreaperichig0 How creative. you're still a loser. now go move out of your mom's house. "soulreaper". could anyone thing of a more moronic name?
Ecodega 9 months ago
@Ecodega yep u can think of a more moronic name ecodog :D.i will live where i want to who the hell are u to tell me that ecodog :P. i may be a loser but i still will defeat u in every field that exists on the planet xD.
soulreaperichig0 9 months ago
@Ecodega i think that his name is from the show bleach
nativebroandhatter 9 months ago
when the music reaches a perfect harmony becomes in a coral reef... : -)
Screamout87 9 months ago
reminds me of REM
reductobeam 9 months ago
@reductobeam Peter Buck of REM plays guitar in this song on the album
Cnat123 8 months ago
@Cnat123 No way! This has always sounded like an REM song to me, now I know why...duh.
owenmatt 8 months ago
@owenmatt Yep, I def hear "The One I Love" when I hear this song.. both amazing!
Cnat123 8 months ago
He looks like Clark Kent...LOL
rem193 9 months ago 3
superb
raahead 9 months ago
This is sublimely awesome music :D I am in awe of this song
Kznarf 9 months ago
YEP, this is a perfect song.. perfect instruments, melody, harmony and vocals!!! So glad Conan has them as guests!
Cnat123 9 months ago
You know what's wrong with this song? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! From the first tap of the drum to thevery end, it's friggin' amazing!
sfbayguysf 9 months ago
@sfbayguysf I agree, totally! :)
Cnat123 9 months ago
Gillian Welch makes a great song even greater!
danu3247 10 months ago
good song and great too see Gillian getting some exposure. Anyone who likes the Decemberists, or music for that matter, should listen to Welch
guitashamilele 10 months ago 2
@guitashamilele
Welch, are they/he/she on Tube?
wokkawicklo 10 months ago
@wokkawicklo Gillian Welch is the lady at the front singing harmony.. you may know her from the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack.. She's not a member of the band, just a guest vocalist.
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@guitashamilele
Welch, are they/he/she on Tube?
wokkawicklo 10 months ago
good song and great too see Gillian and David Rawling getting some exposure. Anyone who likes the Decemberists, or music for that matter, should listen to Welch
guitashamilele 10 months ago
FIIIRREEE!
millertime15211 10 months ago
I listen to this and my heart warms and think there is still hope out there that people want to listen to real music, none of that fabricated marketed junk. This guys are F@$#@ awesome, talented, play their own instrument. It gives me chills!! As a matter of fact I think the leadsinger is kind of sexy.
neukertification 10 months ago 3
"folk music" rears it's shameless head , yet again...
exley33 10 months ago
when did Dwight Schrute start up a new band?...I kid. Good song!
ToadXibit 10 months ago 22
@ToadXibit If dwight schrute started a band, the lead singer would be a bear.
thecosmicpope616 7 months ago
@ToadXibit when did Ben Gibbard start up a new band!? ;)
jazzplayer2 7 months ago
I remember watching this on Conan. Yes. Yes yes. This album displays Colin's strongest lyric-writing and just, everything meshes so well on this album. Since I've bought the album I've been geared up for summer and hopefully a roadtrip. The whole album makes you want to explore and discover back-country roads and camp and... take advantage of all the opportunities that the hot-days and sultry-grass-smell nights have to offer. It's summer and spring all in an album.
Lizbth01 10 months ago
I just saw them like two hours ago, best live performance ever. They're absolutely amazing.
tnvols07 10 months ago
oh Jenny...Marry me
eduardobrovine 11 months ago
Love this song and this band...they ROCK!!!
ncbrilliant 11 months ago
This is a great song....this is music!
dathrilla07 11 months ago
great band
jomocolo 11 months ago
MERAVIGLIOSI!
massimmaxpau 11 months ago
Gr8 Track of a gr8 band. Any chance to see them live in Austria?
freakyAustrian 11 months ago
Gr8 Track of a gr8 band. Any chance to see them live in Austria?
freakyAustrian 11 months ago
2 people need to be taken Down By The Water and thrown in.
Shipreich 11 months ago 4
They're just a bit too happy for my liking. I have little time for 'fun' folk and country. It should be dark, serious and have gravitas. Gillian Welch is AMAZING.
deemoid 11 months ago
@deemoid Give the crane wife album a listen. Not happy. I don't think there's a single happy song on the album. How do you mean fun, anyway?
TheKimJoel 11 months ago
@deemoid Seriously, go listen to earlier albums by them. I think they deserve to have a happier album. The Hazards of Love and the Crane Wife were depressing and dark as hell.
bldki 10 months ago
he drowns out gillian--how bout sharing
iceaxe56 11 months ago
@iceaxe56 lol sharing
iomithelegend 11 months ago
I have never seen a live performance that sounded so exactly like the track on the record. Wow.
SilverQueen 11 months ago
I just saw them live in Bristol and wasn't massively impressed. I would have been REALLY exited if I'd known they'd ever played with GW. She's a total legend.
deemoid 11 months ago
@deemoid
Yeah, saw them in Manchester last Thursday, and it wasn't great.
Mortikaye 11 months ago
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just discovered them lately, got to agree with JackChalmers, they rock!
tonyhyde6891 11 months ago
Now THIS is music. This band rocks.
JackChalmers 11 months ago
Gillian Welch, rock chick, i love this!
Singer0131 1 year ago
I saw REM back when they were raw and this group has their old fire. Rock lives on... I am now Decemberista!
slutwhisperer 1 year ago
Accordion Solo!!! You don't see that every often. Kick Ass
TheCalculusEntropy 1 year ago
503 area code represent!
SEMAT56 1 year ago
reminds me of a good version of r.e.m
lemans24fan 1 year ago
Just printed off the tickets 30 minutes ago, gonna see them april 25th in Grand Rapids.
LineProfiler 1 year ago
Awesome!
elburns64 1 year ago
the bys are fuckin mint.
michael1234144 1 year ago
Ha ! I'm going to that gig on the 4th in Vicar St !
MythicShot 1 year ago
does mythbusters know adam savage is a drummer now?
law128 1 year ago 49
@law128 since when is he blonde 0__o
but he does look a lot like him, i agree
TheScoutingSniper 9 months ago
@law128 loL!
jdugena 6 months ago
why is c. funk hidden?
mylagoldberg 1 year ago
Sparkle Poney finally played the Festival...
FudgeUnderCoverKing 1 year ago
i saw them when they came to milwaukee this tour...the only thing that describes how amazing they were is i started crying tears of joy when i was leaving the theatre...im a guy
badgerfan312 1 year ago
Oops. They're Communists!
mrbippy 1 year ago
@mrbippy I thought they were Decemberists.You're confusing Lenin with Lennon.
oleole52 1 year ago
Like their music and Gill is the best of course. Too bad their Communists.
mrbippy 1 year ago
@mrbippy Too bad you're grammatically challenged ;)
MicheCapeesh 1 year ago
God! I just luv this song.
kermankalle 1 year ago
REM called.......they'd like "The One I Love" back.
Adrenailine 1 year ago 2
@Adrenailine Yeah, Buck played guitar on this record too.
ZRN959 1 year ago
@Adrenailine
I saw The Decemberists in Athens, Georgia in 2009. Meloy knows where he got the melody from. He'd be thrilled if R.E.M. DID call.
Boclive1 1 year ago
@Boclive1 Peter Buck called at least - he played guitar on 3 songs on the album. BAM! We showed that guy.
MichaelValentine41 1 year ago
really enjoyed this ... reminds me a lil of springsteen, the early years..esp the harmonica licks
kingofblogging 1 year ago
WONDERFUL!!! Made me smiiiiiiillllleee
frog442 1 year ago
An instant classic.
spd13062 1 year ago
This is real music!
macvspc1020 1 year ago
Saw them in Montreal a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic show!
sqman1024 1 year ago
this one goes out to the one i love...
jphishb04 1 year ago
@jphishb04 I hear it to!
BartMathilde28 1 year ago
@jphishb04 I hear it too!
BartMathilde28 1 year ago
@jphishb04
BartMathilde28 1 year ago
Holy shit this is awesome! I love Gillian Welch!
buddybopper 1 year ago
Really great sound and do not agree w/ treyrawles that drums need turning down. Quite reminiscent of R.E.M. which is a very good thing in my view. First I've really known of them and my radar's out for them now in Central Florida and elsewhere.
cherimelodie 1 year ago
AWESOME...Thank god for alternative music!!!
neukertification 1 year ago
The drums are too much and too loud. Love the song but TURN DOWN THE DRUMS.
treyrawles 1 year ago
great song
manliocazzato 1 year ago