The Shins - Simple Song (Live On Letterman)

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  • @ger_alonso
    @ger_alonso 11 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Isn't it beautiful when you love the way a band sounds recorded, and then you hear them playing live and they sound just as awesome, if not even better?

  • @iblieve777
    @iblieve777 11 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I am an older guy and listened to music for many years and I have had some of my friends say, "They don't make good music anymore". I don't reply but think to myself you are not listening. This band and this song performance is an amazing example of how good music is today. I have listened and watched it over and over.

  • @WalkingDeadKiller
    @WalkingDeadKiller 10 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    There's a charisma about the band, a sort of geeky playfulness that mere enthusiasm can't beat, that makes The Shins so unique.

    • @voyager8049
      @voyager8049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your comment is underrated

    • @jbrown7403
      @jbrown7403 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sooooooo well said! ❤️

  • @mayurmejia
    @mayurmejia 9 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    When a band sounds better live than recording, that's a band!

    • @jakecarnell93
      @jakecarnell93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's the keys

    • @seb5542
      @seb5542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its alot of rock bands. You just need good mixing.

    • @jasonnappier6118
      @jasonnappier6118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a great fucking song

    • @robblack3167
      @robblack3167 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bravo Shins!

    • @PerkyPineapple
      @PerkyPineapple 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Everyone always says this and in 99% of cases the band never sounds better live. Not the band's fault or lack of talent, studio releases are just designed to sound better is all.

  • @awsinger1
    @awsinger1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I’m a woman and I can only just belt those high notes! He has an amazing range, unreal.

    • @mikogale
      @mikogale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he probably uses reinforced falsetto for those, still crazy nonetheless

  • @matiaspereyra9375
    @matiaspereyra9375 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    RIP Richard. Thanks for making so much of my favorite music

  • @elaine8289
    @elaine8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This song will forever be one of my favorites

  • @Guercinator
    @Guercinator 6 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Rest in peace Richard Swift (on keys)

    • @AllTheBestCO
      @AllTheBestCO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Richard Swift will always be remembered. Such a gifted musician. Gone so soon.

    • @okayokaynowkids7673
      @okayokaynowkids7673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Innalillahi wa innailaihi ra jiun

  • @iunia27
    @iunia27 9 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    If I ever get married, I want this to be my wedding song

    • @JaviEnNz
      @JaviEnNz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Iunia Bujita this song was actually my wedding song.

    • @dewiethedewz1777
      @dewiethedewz1777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed! I’ll marry you 😍

    • @TongzSawyer
      @TongzSawyer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dewiethedewz1777 were already married

    • @davidquispe753
      @davidquispe753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Did you?

    • @bloc01
      @bloc01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great choice, it was mine too

  • @pablocdo
    @pablocdo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'm here because of HIMYM, but I'm SO GLAD for that, because Shins is just spectacular!!!!

  • @graun007
    @graun007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    The little yellow bus.
    The bass.
    The ukulele.
    The English muffin.
    The umbrella.
    And this is the song.

  • @danieldougan269
    @danieldougan269 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James's voice is incredible. It's such a luxury being able to sing just about any note you want to. I love to sing, but I certainly can't do that!
    Personnel
    Lead vocals / rhythm guitar: James Mercer
    Lead guitar / backing vocals: Jessica Dobson
    Keyboard / backing vocals: Richard Swift (died 2018 RIP)
    Bass guitar / backing vocals: Yuuki Matthews
    Drums / backing vocals: Joe Plummer

  • @aryamanful
    @aryamanful 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Remember walking a mile to your house a glow in the dark I made a fumbling play for your heart and the act struck a spark..the all empowering ultimate hail mary

    • @AndrewMcCracken
      @AndrewMcCracken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aryaman Sinha “the axe struck a spark”. The metaphor intensifies the adjective “fumbling” of the previous line: he is like something madly chopping wood and missing, but he succeeds in spite of himself. This is real poetry.

  • @jasonbutton6698
    @jasonbutton6698 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Finally, some proper music, great singing and no auto tune

  • @waynebrinker8095
    @waynebrinker8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There are a dozen songs that will forever be on my top ten list.....this is one of them.

  • @xTheOxx
    @xTheOxx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    What a voice! Just as good live as on record.

  • @maranathashalom9402
    @maranathashalom9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE!
    The whole band is super skilled with their respective roles. And the lead singer plays guitar AND hits every note, has breathing techniques on spot etc.
    What a performance of a BEAUTIFUL song!

  • @chemachapa
    @chemachapa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The bass es extremely good in this underrated song, it leads through all the song, very good song. Great band.

  • @danielcharlton5159
    @danielcharlton5159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That voice, unreal.

  • @Ralph_Smith0724
    @Ralph_Smith0724 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Well this is just a simple song
    To say what you've done
    I told you about all those fears
    And away they did run
    You sure must be strong
    When you feel like an ocean being warmed by the sun
    When I was just nine-years-old
    I swear that I dreamt
    Your face on a football field
    And a kiss that I kept
    Under my vest;
    Apart from everything
    But the heart in my chest
    I know that things can really get rough when you go it alone
    Don't go thinking you gotta be tough, and bleed like a stone
    Could be there’s nothing else in our lives, so critical
    As this little home
    My life in an upturned boat
    Marooned on a cliff
    You brought me a great big flood
    And you gave me a lift
    Girl, what a gift!
    You tell me with your tongue
    And your breath was in my lungs
    And we float up through the rift
    I know that things can really get rough when you go it alone
    Don't go thinking you gotta be tough, and bleed like a stone
    Could be there's nothing else in our lives, so critical
    As this little home
    Well this would be a simple song
    To say what you've done
    I told you about all those fears
    And away they did run
    You sure must be strong
    When you feel like an ocean being warmed by the sun
    Remember walking a mile to your house
    Aglow in the dark
    I made a fumbling play for your heart
    And the act struck a spark
    You wore a charm on the chain that I stole
    Especial for you
    Love's such a delicate thing that we do
    With nothing to prove
    Which I never knew

  • @Lazuruz2012
    @Lazuruz2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we appreciate the drummer back there just going ham

  • @crgron
    @crgron 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The ending is just perfect, loved the lyrics

  • @micahsnow346
    @micahsnow346 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song is what I imagine falling in love feels like. Every time I hear it it transforms my mood completely. Makes you feel young and alive

  • @lisasautter5537
    @lisasautter5537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I never tire of this song.....

  • @ajaxthegreatful
    @ajaxthegreatful 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As soon as I hear that they're touring again, I'm buying tickets. I can't wait for their next album, whenever they decide to make it! One of the best looking bands out there

    • @cheeseburgur817
      @cheeseburgur817 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They better come to Ireland or somewhere close! Haha. Yeah, well Mercer's just released "After The Disco" with Broken Bells back in February of this year so I'd say another Shins album will be another year or two yet. :P

  • @TheDylanson
    @TheDylanson 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hearing song as great as this. Brings tears to my eyes.

  • @youandwhosearmy6339
    @youandwhosearmy6339 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much of this song reminds me of "Gone for good" The melody, some of way he sings and phrases bits etc

  • @FramDamn
    @FramDamn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    we need The Shins back!

    • @nikesb69
      @nikesb69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      New album coming in January got pushed back because of Coachella 2017.

  • @edwinabeat
    @edwinabeat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my top 10 songs of the 10's decade.

  • @mihaelostoika
    @mihaelostoika ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Richard

  • @frantastickid
    @frantastickid 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an incredible song.

  • @mostkedim
    @mostkedim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P Richard Swift respect from Turkey

  • @IonicApple
    @IonicApple 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Idk why, but I get so emotional whenever I watch the live version of this song.

  • @GreatRecordings
    @GreatRecordings 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing voice- seriously the very best voice out there right now. Just amazing.

  • @NinaSwimsInTheSKY777
    @NinaSwimsInTheSKY777 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The crowd shot killed me! If I had the opportunity to see the shins I'd be going wild. Poor people did not understand the gift that was bestowed unto them that day.

    • @talulahgosh
      @talulahgosh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Nina March I did just that: sang along with every song, dancing in my seat, it was so amazing! I hope they tour again, that concert was incredible. This was Cleveland, 2012. I also saw the band at the hotel bar before the show, but I didn't want to say something stupid so I just walked by them. I wish I had said something!!

  • @crome2194
    @crome2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whoa, they're awesome live.

  • @vjs0902
    @vjs0902 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has to be one of the best songs in a long time!! I am obsessed!!LOL!! Love the band. Indie Rock rules!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jollestudio1
    @jollestudio1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't stop watching this.

  • @conorpsr
    @conorpsr 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Nice to see other people embracing new music, too.

  • @benjaminfargen
    @benjaminfargen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    A rare modern band that doesn't sound like ass live....talent, integrity & taste....way to go guys👍🏻😼

  • @KennethWilliamElkington
    @KennethWilliamElkington 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE ACOUSTIC versions with just JAMES... kills!

  • @HaiNguyen-gy5mf
    @HaiNguyen-gy5mf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so beautiful!

  • @dirtyforehead
    @dirtyforehead 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The chorus just has such an awesome hook to it.

  • @Sambobytte
    @Sambobytte 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Conheci essa banda em 10/07/18 através do Spotify, estava passando por algumas dificuldades da vida, com essa musica me deu uma energia positiva para sorrir para a vida, ganhou mais um fã aqui no Brasil.

  • @russell7790
    @russell7790 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m in love with that woman on guitar

  • @CammyVilela
    @CammyVilela 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Que maravilha!!!! Letra, acordes e melodia ❤️🙏

    • @fabiopedrazzi
      @fabiopedrazzi ปีที่แล้ว

      Gosto muito dessa. Melhora o meu astral... th-cam.com/video/SBVR_pjaRgM/w-d-xo.html

  • @Hans-fz6cc
    @Hans-fz6cc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great voice, never get bored of it. Seem like a nice bunch of lads as well. Did someone miss a chord there at the end, brilliant, just like me when im playing. Maybe theres a future for me in music after all.

  • @angelicamado6075
    @angelicamado6075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my favorite song forever and ever!

  • @Cholericification
    @Cholericification 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delighted to see the Shins, particularly James Mercer, go from strength to strength over the years (the Shins members from the O,IW! days have since departed); you now hear them in the mainstream like the new Spiderman movie and HIMYM and this is great because the world needs more music that makes you think while tapping your feet and nobody provides it like Mercer.

  • @oddmetre
    @oddmetre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    James Mercer is one of the few vocalists who are even better live than in studio

  • @YananoBere
    @YananoBere 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The lead singers vocal range is AMAZING . . .

  • @kestaas
    @kestaas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So psyched to see you in Austin!! 💛

  • @youngsadsatan
    @youngsadsatan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Love's such a delicate thing that we do, we've nothing to prove" :(

    HIMYM forever.

  • @mb08ad
    @mb08ad 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your idea @TheShins on your video for this song! I love this band!

  • @Arpan-kd6fw
    @Arpan-kd6fw 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    CoshishVEVO brought me here! beautiful sound.

  • @LiTaBleulababadebaba
    @LiTaBleulababadebaba 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    just close your eyes and listen to this amazing song.

  • @lukesayers5850
    @lukesayers5850 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song is not easy to sing live, im wuite impressed how true their sound is to the studio

  • @knifeforkandaspoon
    @knifeforkandaspoon 10 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Ironically, lead vocalist James Mercer said the bridge for "Simple Song" was the most difficult part to finish.

    • @hartmonkey
      @hartmonkey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      well do you hear how high and belted that chorus is lol

    • @Xthatmetalchickaa
      @Xthatmetalchickaa 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      but its the best part

    • @akshaybhagwat8841
      @akshaybhagwat8841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s like the least ironic thing in the world.

    • @noluntas
      @noluntas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akshaybhagwat8841 haha

    • @stardork9438
      @stardork9438 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the bridge?

  • @sheimer11
    @sheimer11 9 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    That crowd was lost, had no idea what they were witnessing.

    • @kalpanamishra7841
      @kalpanamishra7841 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sheimer Like, aloof zombies when there's no human in sight.

    • @sheepersjeepers4953
      @sheepersjeepers4953 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Look at me guys! I’m so weird and out of the norm hehe xD”

  • @thgentleman9210
    @thgentleman9210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RIP RICH SWIFT 😪🤟🎹🎼

  • @taur611
    @taur611 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The drummer is just insane!!!

  • @afonso1274
    @afonso1274 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds so much better alive... I wish all the song would be like this

  • @christianluff
    @christianluff 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well impressed with this live performance of one of my fave tunes. He manages to hit all the highs (and lows). Nice work.

  • @terri4473
    @terri4473 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can listen to this song everyday for the rest of my life 💕 it's a masterpiece 🙏🏻

  • @crome2194
    @crome2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This sounds great live. Ooo, I play C&C drums too. Good choice.

  • @SarkDawg
    @SarkDawg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible live performance. What talent!

  • @Oliver-gd7uf
    @Oliver-gd7uf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome.

  • @CoolGuy62093
    @CoolGuy62093 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great performance

  • @Aditya-tm6mz
    @Aditya-tm6mz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +562

    one ticket to Farhampton please...

    • @isitboroo
      @isitboroo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Aditya best comment on here lmao

    • @bantrax408
      @bantrax408 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Legend... wait for it.. DARY comment

    • @dorkysenpa11
      @dorkysenpa11 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😍

    • @charleschua9930
      @charleschua9930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was looking for this comment

    • @voyager8049
      @voyager8049 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bantrax408 wait, this song was in How I Met Your Mother??????

  • @MissMarvel14
    @MissMarvel14 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great performance!

  • @rickrudd
    @rickrudd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could hit those high notes. It's a good song, but the chorus crushes it so amazingly that it makes it a GREAT song.

  • @IDontTalkToCops
    @IDontTalkToCops ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a damn fine band

  • @nickfleisher5787
    @nickfleisher5787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great song

  • @sejuyz
    @sejuyz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impecable!

  • @ajaxthegreatful
    @ajaxthegreatful 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is like the best looking band out there...and the best music as well!

  • @richardforgetcanada
    @richardforgetcanada 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!

  • @hazimfarhan209
    @hazimfarhan209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "You sure must be strong" hits me every time 🥺

  • @TuahJebat9800
    @TuahJebat9800 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    His voice 😍😍😍

  • @deepluigi3565
    @deepluigi3565 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great song....that chorus is just flat out large, and in charge.

  • @crgron
    @crgron 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn i love his voice and the keyboards

  • @vincenzo6162
    @vincenzo6162 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's quite a shame you don't see much of this kind of enthusiasm in bands and crowds getting excited over such bands or just bands in general at this day and age

  • @uk2kballer
    @uk2kballer 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guys voice is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

  • @charleseverett9255
    @charleseverett9255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish people my age listened to more bands like this

  • @caires6351
    @caires6351 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bela música e bela execução
    Ao vivo poucas bandas têm um desempenho tão bom

  • @AngieFallas
    @AngieFallas 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so in love with this song !!!!

  • @MrMarioski
    @MrMarioski 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Megan Rapinoe's Nike video introduced me to The Shins. Can't help but feel happy when I hear this song.

  • @firemusic82
    @firemusic82 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is too good.

  • @pjcasabuena
    @pjcasabuena 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it's like vampire weekend meets band of horses. amazing music!

  • @seanogorman3617
    @seanogorman3617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing artists

  • @TheUnmitigatedDawn
    @TheUnmitigatedDawn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That piano though

  • @jumpur55
    @jumpur55 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect him so much for doing the high part on the chorus, live.

  • @zhencongng8064
    @zhencongng8064 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in Peace, Richard Swift

  • @torreywatt3640
    @torreywatt3640 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He looks strikingly like a shrunken hugh jackman. And i love it.

    • @the_katman2181
      @the_katman2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hugh Jackman meets Kevin Spacey.

  • @mikerunyan1
    @mikerunyan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Checking in

  • @Wintergranth
    @Wintergranth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG nice song

  • @felipedejesusromerolopez2297
    @felipedejesusromerolopez2297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hermoso 👏🏻❤️

  • @johnshannon9656
    @johnshannon9656 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great.

  • @caramelnebula
    @caramelnebula 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so in love with this song :)

  • @zezo782
    @zezo782 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this song ♥♥

  • @meganrich2342
    @meganrich2342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Shins