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  • great song!

  • Dave, my wife and I are celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary and I dedicate this song to her. I thank you so much for performing such an amazing song!

    Always a fan!

    Dave

  • love this song too,like all the songs on "Perfect Blue " top class

  • Awesome song Dave.

  • Hey, Dave, I´m from Brazil, we loved your song: United Breaks Guitars.

    My dad, Hamilton Pires, a radio DJ, and musician, loves your songs!

    We hope you´re fine.

    Beatriz.

  • 10 people are not normal

  • Wish I had the chords to this song :(

  • I cannot stop listening to this song...touching lyrics, and, Dave, your voice is amazing... <3

  • Good guy, great talent, wonderful song...

  • 8people are tone death?

  • Sublime. I'm buying the CD.

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  • im in love ♥

  • wooooow , THIS is a real musician , he seems like a true gentleman.

    I hate this new pop /rap/r&b / sex driven culture and their stupid videos which are ether about killing,fucking or beign rich etc.

    Too bad people like Dave don't get recognised as much as they should , the media is driven by stupid 17 year olds -___-

  • Love the lyrical quality as well as his voice. Thank heaven for United,

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  • the guy that threw that guitar, threw Dave Carrol into our lives lol

  • UBG was funny, but this is awesome! Reminds me a bit of Dan Fogelberg with hints of ... Pink Floyd maybe? Good instrumentals anyway, original and yet familiar and comfortable.

  • big big fan

    sorry dave in a sad way i am glad your guitar got broke, your lose my gain

  • Wow.

    This really touched me.

    I think music videos are the worst thing that over happened to music, other than corporate greed.  Before videos, music was enriched by ones imagination and not put in a video context that locked it into a box.

    However, I just love this video.

    Good Job.

    Bill

  • A perfect song for new grooms to dedicate to their new wives! : )

  • Nice song, beautiful voice, keep on singing........

  • great message to this song

  • what kind of guitar was he using?

  • @my9thaccount I'm pretty sure it was a Taylor.

  • great song.

  • This is such a beautiful song! Which woman would not love to hear something like this from her hubby...?

  • Very beautiful words, music and voice. You are very talents. Thank you for this beautiful song.

  • buble/ mayer/ orbison

  • Wow incredible! Nice to see there are still musician's around not all this fake, over produced, all image, no substance crap. Please continue making beautiful songs like this.

  • Smiles and tears. Beautiful songs do that to me.

  • I had my eyes closed listening to this for the hundreth time when i realized how much he sounds like Rick Nelson in this song. I truly wish I had his talent. Hell, half of it would be great. He's awesome. So is his brother.

  • dave, you are a very talented man. what a beautiful song! so intimate. really looking forward to hearing many more gems from your new solo venture.

  • its refreshing to hear authentic songs with real musicians. Never lose that Dave. I will learn this song and play it to my wife for our anniversary.

  • I can't get enough of your music Dave. You and Don have put some awesome songs together, but this is an awesome solo! I'm not a big fan of love songs, but the lyrics and story of this song are nothing short of incredible!!

  • Beautiful.

  • loved the song, your treatment from the airline mirrored mine. I would love to say that your song influence my carrier , but alas it was business as usual . Sorry was all I got . But you did make me smile with the 2 songs about United.

  • great song from a hugely talented guy!

  • Here Here Thumbs up !

  • Love it!!!

  • An amazing talent. Just beautiful!

  • Congratulations Mr. Dave!

    Finally a musician to communicate and classify these absurdities, that these airlines do with our musical instruments, our very realy tools.

    Greetings from Brazil!.

    "Parabéns Sr. Dave!

    Finalmente um músico para divulgar e classificar esses absurdos, que estas companhias aéreas faz com nossos instrumentos musicais, nossas ferramentas de trabalho.

    Saudações do Brasil!!!"

  • For some reason, this reminds me of Paul Simon.

  • Perhaps United should sign him to a million dollar contract to sing United commercials. Think about how many people would think that would be a STAND UP thing for United to do!! I would buy my next ticket from United if they did that.

  • very nice comment.

  • @lovinlikeabutterfly Post this on his United songs and not a different one that has nothing to do with that.

  • What a beautiful song.

  • I first saw these guys on the east coast and have been in love with them since. They are extremely talented and I am still surprised that they are not bigger than they are. This solo by Dave is very good, he reminds me a lot of Jim Cuddy, my other idol! lol Keep it up boys, I hope to keep hearing more from dave and the Sons of Maxwell!!! :-)

  • exllent

  • Dave`s a class act , I think if you look up his bio on the net you will find he and his brother Don have been professional entertainers since leaving university hardly a matter of bursting on to the scene with UMG. He is a respected singer/songwriter and with his brother and their band have produced about eight cd`s plus Dave has recently released a solo cd as well , due to the success of UMG they have been bought to the attention of the wider world , something they truely deserve kick arse SOM

  • I dedicated this song to my wife today, soooooo beautiful

  • Heard this song today. LOVE IT! Love it so much I plan to use it at my wedding :)

  • ......

    (sorry, my english is bad, bad, bad...)

    I know you thru "united breaks guitars" (is very good!) and now I know other songs... and I like, very much!

    congratulations...

    Esses caras são bons, a voz do Dave é muito boa, nítida e suave e as músicas, as letras... muito legais!

    Vou ver se encontro pra comprar!

    ....

  • I became aware of this band thru their "United Breaks Guitars" video, but now they've definitely got a fan. Their music is exquisite!

  • What a beautiful voice and a beautiful melody. My heart is melting! East coast ladies are sure lucky with men like that around.

  • Amazing song .... fabulous artist with a soulful voice. Superb.

  • I really dig "Perfect Blue" but I still can't listen to "Promise to Pursue" without thinking of Keith Partridge. Right when he sings "cause they gave up too soon". Though I'm also not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

  • Fabulous! ;)

  • Nice job Dave, i like your voice, its great for romantic songs ;) Greetings from Brazil :) Good luck, take care.

  • Right TexasPacific. He didnt start, but what I meant was that "he became a hit" after "United Breaks Guitars"..

  • Outstanding vocal! Love this song.

  • This guy started his unlikely career with the song "United Breaks Guitars". He posted it in youtube as a protest to United Airlines when they did not compensate him after they broke his Taylor guitar in transit. The video was loved by all and he became a notable singer overnight. United Airlines faced declines of profit upto 11million dollars because of his video. Only if United would have paid this guy 1500 dollars for his guitar....

  • he didnt start his career - look at the date of this vid. it was uploaded before 'UMG'!

  • would a loss of that much bother you? if it were your money? :)

  • what are you talking about? What is your point? Did you understand my comment before you reply?

  • What are you saying? What is your point?

    Did you understand my comments below before you replying?

  • Yes it is. UAL cor is feaking out as are the unions.

  • I love this guy's voice. It's like Michael Buble meets Jamie Cullum, only more pleasant and sincere. He also sings in tune unlike many singers today.

  • Not only so country, but so "bluesy" too!

  • you have such a nice and calm voice!! it's so country!

  • Very well said & very well done.

  • i love them!!! lol they are from the maritimes too so yeah yeah!! cause i am from the maritimes too.. well new brunswick!!

  • Great song, hope the United song doesn't make you so famous you end up like Elvis or M.J., or Buddy Holly.

    keep the good tunes coming.

    tanx a heap

  • Check out their touring schedule on the SOM website. These guys have paid their dues and then some. It's about time they got a good break (oops, didn't mean "that" kind of break) Cheers!

  • Punsters these days....

    xD

  • Thanks! :^D

  • Watched this one after seeing 'United Breaks Guitars' Fantastic song, talent and voice. wish I had thought of this being a singer, after my recent disaster with lost property after a flight with Thomas Cook. Love this song too, you have a lovely voice. x

  • Google search for the anime "Perfect Blue". Movie is effed.

    I'm really surprised you chose that name.

  • very nice - Has a real Chet Baker flow and authenticity to it.

  • Absolutely beautiful! Your talent is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us!

  • Great music!!

  • really, great voice, and a beautiful song. wishing all the best to you and the sons of maxwell!

  • Do I hate UAL? Breaking a guitar is like breaking the heart of a musician.

    Or should I be grateful to them for inspiring a very very talented musician to this great song?

    Sometimes even the worst things have a good part.

  • This song is so pretty! You are really really talented! I love all your songs but this is easily the best song i have heard in ages! :) x x x

  • When are you coming to the U.K,love your music.X

  • What a pretty pretty song! Keep it up! U are very talented.

    See u on the country music awards ;-)

  • This sounds like Dave's business plan.

  • I can't believe it took UBG to get Dave attention. This is a great song. Good luck in the future.

  • UBG was funny. But the rest of his work is masterful. I bought the album and can't stop listening to it. His voice is soothing, his words have feeling. This is the best new artist. Give him a Grammy!

  • Really enjoyed this, and your whole 'Perfect Blue' album. All the best from this expatriate Haligonian!

  • This is such a pretty song. Even my "I hate country" daughter likes it. When we have a job again in the household, we're buying this. :)

  • I happen to be that country-hating daughter. But I am rather shocked that I love this band/song so much- I've never liked country. I guess there's a gem in every mine of charcoal.

  • Hey folks, let's not just listen once to his music, how about buying his cds too and listen to them more that way. Just my opinion.

  • very true! i´ll do it, plan on buying his new cd, one sons of maxwell and of course, because it started all for me, the UBG song. thank god for the internet!

  • I agree with  Utube Freshman

  • wow!! forget all the united stuff... damn this guy is good. Love the piano leading into the guitar rift. sweet sweet song.

  • Well said!

  • Nice tune, Dave!

  • Nice song, almost makes me jealous :-)

  • Release an albun in the Philippines!!!! I'l be your Fan then!!! Count me in!!!!

  • voice sort of like maroon 5 lol its good

  • He does sound a bit like Maroon 5!!!

    But Dave's more versatile, I think. He experiments with different accents, voices...

  • very good singer

    (LOL) united breaks guitars was hilarious

  • Real music by real people. Sons of Maxwell Rock!

  • A guitar was broken and a talent was discovered

  • Your voice sounds a lot like Rusty Truck's Mark Seliger. And that's a compliment!

    Keep up the good work!

  • Man, I want tabs for this song!

  • I have been love with these guys since I first saw them in Charlottetown years ago....they are so awesome!

  • Guard that love closely my friend, because I suspect you are about to step on that wild rollercoaster of fame. Don't let the wild ride jettison your love. You have a great gift, and United Breaks Guitars is giving you the exposure. Prepare for life in the fishbowl.

  • You are talented!

  • luv this song!!

  • A Woman like You and A Whole Lot Lighter - Wonderful. Your music is GREAT ! I am amazed I have not heard of Sons of Maxwell or Dave Carroll. Thanks United Airlines.

  • agreed

  • LOve this song, can really relate, thanks dave

  • wait...a woman like ME?

    you mean ME, right?

  • lol why did people give brigidpersonal thumbs down, it's a fun comment :p

  • wow...nice music,love your songs....how do you say " juno award" for best new band?...lol. thank u united for dropin this guy's guitar.

  • I bought Perfect Blue on iTunes. Will any of the other albums be available to those of us in the States? I hope the United troubles have a silver lining and that you get the recognition you so richly deserve. Your music is wonderful.

  • Love, love, love it!!!! Can't wait to see you in Halifax!!! You should be opening tonite with Joel for McCartney!!

  • Really great music and lyrics Dave, I just bought your album "Perfect Blue" on iTunes (search "Dave Carroll").

  • Thank you United I now love your music

  • Thank you United for bringing my attention to this incredible dude

  • Agreed!

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  • lovely voice............sure you don't want to meet me?

  • Come to Wisconsin sometime! I am beginning to really appreciate your music! My e-mail list is praising me for sending them your United video#1.. I hope that puts you in the top 40!

  • Beautiful song! If it it weren't for your United video, I'd never hear this wonderful tune..

  • Wow! when are you coming to Ontario? I will keep my eye out for your ticket sales..

    signed your newest number one fan! lol

  • United may have broken your guitar, but this is your BREAK. Love the music I've discovered in pursuit of what's behind the now-famous video. Hope you parlay this BREAK into the career you guys have always wanted.  Thank you!

  • such a clear, lovely song.... man, you can sing!!!

  • Excellant!!!

    Very "Cuddyesque".

  • WOW... I'm a new fan and I can't believe you're music.. incredible.... You are so talented.. Can't wait to see you in Halifax Aug 22nd.. wouldn't miss it for anything....Keep on doing your thing you do it so well !!!

  • great licks

  • I am, like so many others, a new fan! LOVE your music. I have to thank United for bringing you to my attention! Can't wait to see you on all the late night shows!

  • If I bought a guitar, and let United break it, could I sing and play this well ??? Great stuff. . . .

  • Fabulous marketing move with the united song. I'm checking out your music now (like countless others) and I'm finding that I like it!

  • LOVE you! Swoon! If I ever have a customer service problem....would you write me a song?

  • The guitar in this video is not the Taylor that was damaged!

  • Love this song, I'm like the others - found this after watching United Breaks Guitars. You have another new fan in Ontario.

  • You'll be on tv shows now.. its just a matter of time.. Jay Leno, Letterman, Conan.. Best part, your Canadian..  Hockey & Tim Hortins..

    Pick up a Gibson, they're better anyways.. lol

  • it's been hard to find good music these days... i've completely stopped looking!!!... but i agree after being alerted to that vid, i've found s.o. who's actually singing from the heart again !!! .... no masquerades!!!! .... that was definitely a blessing in disguise....

  • I think the United baggage incident was a blessing in disguise. A friend emailed a link to that United Breaks Guitars song, and one link leads to another, and now I am a fan. Your music is refreshing with real substance.

  • Great song man! congratulations.

  • Great music!

  • Wow, I'm glad I discovered this song after watching the infamous "United Breaks Guitar" video. This is an amazing song. I am now a fan.

  • Me too!

  • is this the taylor guitar united broke? :o)

    Luv this song! Congrats....

  • and on your way to VICTORIA stop by VANCOUVER BC along the way!! GM place would love you :)

  • This sounds WONDERFUL! The song about United brought me to see your videos. I FAVORITED this one though! Lovely.

  • There is magic in Canadian performers like you.

  • Well this proves it: you guys are not "one hit wonders" but the real deal! I have to go now to email this link to all the people I know.  COME TO VICTORIA, B.C. SOON GUYS! You'd sell out the Save-On Centre.

  • Beautiful!

    Great song and singing!

  • Wow, you guys are fantastic, and we found you thanks to rough baggage handling by United, who a thunk it.

  • awesome song, very calming

  • PLEASE come to the Ark in Ann Arbor Mi. we love acoustic music and YOU ARE THE BOMB!! I love your voice and sound...and you are soo sexy!!! :)))

  • I'm so glad United broke your guitar. I would never have heard this beautiful song, otherwise. I really love it, and the video is so simple, so perfect.... Fantastic!

  • only someone who never played a Taylor would say that..........

  • I think United's carless act's just made you alot of money!1 GOOD FOR YOU!!!

  • Same here, came for the United Breaks Guitars,

    love your voice and singing!

  • he should send them roses for that one

  • Came for the broken guitar and discovered a damn good singer. :)

  • Me too! Hot damn I love when stuff like that happens! :D

  • That's what I was thinking too. I heard this song on the radio today. The morning show was talking about it. Looking at his/their other material and am pleased with what I am hearing. This guy's got some pipes.

  • Very nice song.

  • this is a great song indeed!

  • Amazing song! Heard about you through your United Breaks Guitars song. This one is much better, buying it on itunes right now!

  • Beautiful! Keep 'em coming!

  • Beautiful song! Amazing sound and to think I never would have found the band if not for the the broken guitar song! I will certainly be looking on itunes for your music.

  • Me, too!

  • make a concert in chicago

  • Very nice song. I'll try to learn and play this one on my own unbroken all-in-one-piece guitar.

  • Nicely done ...

  • thanks for the great song

    i love it

  • wow Dave, this song is awesome! I'll be watching all your video's...

  • this is one of your better songs, w/o a doubt.

    has a Billy Joel meets Coldplay feel, with your own little twist....  Love it. Very soulful.