I've been waiting YEARS for a Dawes breakdown! Honestly every single one of their songs deserves one. Despite Taylor Goldsmith being a fairly unknown artist, I consider him to be one of the last true lyricists of this day and age.

I had never heard Dawes before and my friend handed me a ticket to their concert a few hours before the show. They are by far my favorite band I’ve ever seen live.

First time I heard this song I was in a dark place, giving up on living. It's true that the right song finds you at the right time in life. This song lifted me and minimized what I was going through. It gave me a chance to reflect and ponder my life. Songs save lives.

I'm not crying....you're crying....Dammit Michael! This one hit hard.

Been waiting on you to look at Dawes. Taylor has a gift with songwriting. "That Western Skyline" is another one that hits hard.

Almost every Dawes song is lyrical perfection. I recommend "The Right Angle" and "St. Augustine at night"

Michael, you need to hear the full band version of this song. Also listen to the discography start to finish. The new stuff is insane compared to the old stuff but the old stuff is just pure hits. This is one of those times where I want to sit you down and just spend the whole day showing you every song.

Lyrically one of the best bands doing it today

This is one of the best songs ever written.

This has been my favorite song for years

Good God, besides the crying, is anyone else shaking? Beyond goosebumps.

You’re going to love the majority of their catalog. Taylor Goldsmith is a songwriting genius. Check out “all your favorite bands” and “from a window seat”

Wait wait wait, you're just discovering Dawes?! OMG Michael, I don't know if there is a more consistently excellent songwriter-as-frontman than Taylor. And the vibe of the whole band, extraordinary musicianship on top of best-in-class writing. There's almost a jazz-like restraint to how they play, saying more with the spaces they *don't* fill than the ones they do. Extraordinary live band, best show I've seen, hope we get your commentary on the live experience :)

Been a Dawes fan for a while. Great band, from Cali, definitely took a page out of the Jackson Browne book of song writing, and they have beautiful Eagles-esque harmonies. I also see influence from Warren Zevon. Taylor Goldsmith, their lead singer and primary songwriter, is insanely talented. Their drummer Griffin Goldsmith is Taylor’s brother. One of those bands who gel together so well, and everyone contributes. I am a casual guitar player, but love what you do. Thank you! Glad you’ve discovered Dawes now. You should check out the entire album Nothing Is Wrong. Damn it’s good. Also the song Somewhere Along the Way.

The studio version of this tune is such a sweet tribute to Jackson Browne's Running On Empty era. Amazing pedal steel or slide solo. Such emotional lyrics with such a deadpan delivery. Has choked me up since the first time I heard it.

Dawes have a ton of truly great songs, both acoustic and electric. Taylor is also a very talented and melodic lead guitar player. They're also a pro-band - often backing others. They've backed Conor Oberst for example and their cover of Desparados Under the Eaves by Warren Zevon (on Letterman) and also Someday Never Comes played with Jon Fogerty (on Letterman) are both incredible performances here on KZfaq.

Michael…I watched this”ice cold” just as you did. Never heard of this guy. It touched my soul. Thanks for sharing.

Dawes is SO worth the time to listen to... I've gone through every song and came away a larger fan than i was previous, with 'Passwords' being one of my favorite albums even though not a lot of singles on it.

Crafty song writing, no doubt. I've said it before, I'm not much of a guitar player, so I watch your channel to get introduced to new music. Thanks for what you do. Peace.

They’re the one band I absolutely have to come see within a hundred miles

I got to see Dawes in my hometown during their Nothing is Wrong tour. What a show, sheer perfection. I got the opportunity to shake Taylor's hand and thank him for writing this masterpiece. Glad I did. I still think it's their best song.

I've always felt alone in thinking this song is one of the best written songs of all time! Amazing song and great video!

Most underrated band and songwriter (Goldsmith) of the last 10 years.

Even if this video was a year old in reaction. Happy to hear you listened to this unmatched example of pure song writing craft. Tyler Goldsmith is gold at it all voice, infections, words etc.... Cannot tell you how much this song means to me ever since i got into them 10 years ago... The emotional sensibilities of this song goes so deep to the core yet sooo simple on another layer.. Not a lot of songs can really top this in a lot of ways both acoustic and electric...

Taylor Goldsmith is their lead singer and chief songwriter. After the show, I suspect you'll have a few more songs to dive into, whether the similar themes of All Your Favorite Bands, the lovely dynamics of When My Time Comes or the weird existential ruminations of Things Happen. Hope it was a great show; thanks for doing what you do.

Not just one of my favourite Dawes songs, but favourite songs in general. Was so happy to see this was the selection when I saw "Dawes". This version is great, and I loved stripped down renditions, but the album one with piano and full band is so good as well. Jackson Browne provided some help on the album, and you can clearly hear some influences in that version of the song. Especially in the slide guitar solo sections, at least to me anyway!

I've been listening to these cats since 2009; I've driven up to 10 hours to see them (their shows are effing awesome) I'm so very glad for you to have now a) found them and b) seen them live. Enjoy the many hours of their several great albums, it'll be a fun journey!

It’s about time you found Dawes! I’ve been waiting ages for you to do one of their songs. This is an old one, Taylor Goldsmith has only gotten better as a guitarist and songwriter, if you can believe that. I know you had a good time at that show.

one of my favorite songs of theirs. When the world was imploding they released a song called Living in the Future and it hit me for so many reasons

Hey Michael, huge fan. I have had the awesome opportunity to have met Taylor on multiple occasions because of mutual friends. I took him fishing, was backstage at a few concerts and went to a movie with him and his brother and I just wanted you and everyone to know, he is an incredibly kind person. I took him fishing once and a year later when we were in the same place again he came up to me, knew my name and invited me backstage. It was a humbling experience to have someone I look up to, respect and love their music just be a person, no different than anyone else. Thanks for all you do. I'm on guitar gate and have been for 4 months. Its helped a ton!

Glad you discovered Dawes. Easily one of my favorite bands today with this being one of my top favorite songs ever. It was a treat getting to hear it again for the first time through your ears.

Love Dawes. Some of the best writing and soulful playing.

Truly hits me deeply every time I hear this song. Those words and pictures Taylor creates are so powerful, and not many songwriters have been able to capture or convey the emotions and raw life meanings like Taylor does consistently.

Dawes (and lead singer Taylor Goldsmith) is incredible - this song, took the wind out of me when I first heard it. Love coming to this channel and seeing you react to hearing a new song that I know is great for the first time. It's such a gift to watch other people experience the gift of greatness. When My Time Comes and All Your Favorite Bands are my other Dawes faves.

Saw Dawes live in Indy back in Nov. 21’ they’re GREAT!!! I’ve been listening to them for maybe 4 years now, always pleased with their lyrics and overall sound

You could listen to almost any of their songs and it could be one of the best songs you’ve ever heard. I’d love to hear your reaction to their song Something In Common.

"We cannot tear out a single page of our life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire." --George Sand (nee Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, July 1, 1804 - June 8, 1876)

Dawes are fantastic! Glad you reviewed them. They have a great catalog, dive deep man!!

I noticed this was recorded in Bristol, TN at the 11th Annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion...the 22nd one just happened this past weekend.....HERE...about 1/2 mile from my home. You should definitely check it out and try to attend in the future. It's gotten pretty big now.....over 3 days. 22 different stages throughout the downtown. A LOT of music just like this. This is really good.

Love Dawes, been listening to them for close to 10 years. A Little Bit of Everything is probably my favourite song of all time.

Oh, man- If you’re just picking up on Dawes, “All Your Favorite Bands.” Fantastic song. And you’ll love everything about it.

Dawes is such a great band, and they put on a hell of a show! Super excited to see them on your channel. Hope to see some more soon

Have fun seeing him live. We saw him in Maya Riviera a few years back on a Zac Brown Castaway trip. I’m just here for the music, I don’t play guitar but hang with you guys to appreciate the music. Hugs.

I was a fan too after hearing this exact song. Now I own almost all their albums :)

That was beautiful. I've heard of the band before, but I had no idea. Thank you.

Phish, Umph, and now Dawes!! Are you raiding my record collection?!? Great song. So glad you found this.

FINALLY A DAWES VID

This is my favorite all time band. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hope your concert was fantastic Michael!

Love it. Great and powerful tune.

Beautiful video. Thank you 🙏

Amazing song & singer. A very touching song.

I’ve heard of Dawes for a few years. But,this is the first time I’ve actually listened to them. I heard five seconds of the vocal and immediately started following them on Spotify! Great stuff! Vocally,he sounds like Paul Simon to me!

One of my favorite songs of all time

This is my favorite video of yours in quite a while! Feels like what brought me to your channel a couple years ago!

That was gorgeous! Now to go check out more of their music and show love.

Thrilled for you to see them! My favorite band of all time! I’ve requested several Dawes songs since I discovered you.

Dude…really enjoy the breakdown/enlightenment of your vids. Enjoy the show👊🏼♥️

Incredible, thank you.

Michael, thank you for doing such an incredible job on your channel! What you do is so important and brings so much joy to so many! I love your enthusiasm and passion and it makes me so happy to know that there are great people like you on YT that make a difference! These days, in my opinion, there are not many, but for me, You are one of them!

I love that song. Only like their first album. But this song is so good. I love how Zevon it is as it tells stories that hit you and has those ugly but real rhymes like Warren would do like “extra chicken wing” with thing. I’m so happy you somebody turned you on to this and you loved it as much as I have because it is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard too in my 51 years. Thank for sharing it with others that will enjoy it. I love your channel and what you do. Your love of music is a blessing to many in many ways.

Such a great song, always hits me. Thanks Mike for bringing it back to me... couldn't have been a better time for me.

Man! Thank you for introducing me to several new to me artists through your channel.

I can definitely relate to this song. Excellent!

Dude! Going to this show tomorrow night in NY! Big fan of Dawes and Bahamas, you're gonna have a blast.

Agreed: Might be the best ever I've never heard before. Also the best "reacts" video I've ever seen. Thanks to you both!!

Michael, your kind humanity, thoughtful reflection, and open heart quietly invited me into a profoundly moving moment that I didn’t see coming or knew that I needed today. The song wrung me out, but you led me to it. Thank you, friend.

May all your favorite bands stay together.

Really appreciated your engagement with this song. Not over-analysing the music, recognizing where the real significance is with this song. Fantastic work man

This was so incredible. Just saw Dawes/Bahamas, you won’t be disappointed! I sent you a Dawes request but I’m glad you watched this one. Amazing! Have fun at the show and soak it in. I know you will! ✌️

Michael - long time, first time - dig your channel. Happy you found this song! Dawes' acoustic version of Somewhere Along the Way has the best harmonies since CSN. Also, Drew Matulich's master picking on Doc's Sittin' on Top of the World worthy of review.

Glad you finally got to them brother! Please go down the rabbit hole

One of the first tunes I heard from Dawes is All Your Favorite Bands. I highly recommend checking that one out as well if you've never heard it. Cheers!

perfect ~ having all the required or desired elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possibly to be science assures us that nothing is ever perfect, but that doesn’t mean we should stop searching for perfection - in fact, that is exactly the reason to continue the search - we get to find an endless amount of intoxicating beauty on a path that has been proven to never end ☮❤😌 thanks for sharing MP

We as artists get that moment - it's not a negative like an anxiety attack - it's a moment of beauty -its a perfect stroke. It's finding that way of expressing a moment of that thought or feeling.

Dawes is a fantastic band. They have so many great songs. Hope you enjoy the show man!

Absolutely loved watching this one. So happy that you’ve discovered Dawes! Now I want to see a reaction video to the Dawes/Bahamas show. 🥰

Dawes has been one of my favorite bands for awhile. They are amazing live and if you ever get a chance to see "An Evening With Dawes" where it is just them for 3hrs+ then do it. Taylor Goldsmith is his name and the band is named Dawes(as you probably know by now). Glad you got a chance to see them, and I am sure it will not be your last.

Best concert I've seen in a long time: Dawes and Bahamas in Wilmington, NC. Taylor and Afie are crazy talented, and the back and forth with both of their songs, makes for a great concert.

The greatest band that seemingly no one has heard of yet everyone should!

Dawes was touring with Bob Dylan years ago. They never met him, they didn't know how to - knock on his dressing room door? And then say what? So they did nothing. After the last concert of the tour, the band was about to get on the bus. Lead singer/songwriter Taylor Goldsmith recalls what happened next: “Dylan walked right up to me and said, ‘It was really great to have you guys. What’s that last ballad that you played?’ I said, ‘A Little Bit of Everything.’ And he said, ‘That’s a great song.’ That was our whole conversation - he walked away, and that was it."

Hey brother, great catching the show with you and another great breakdown! Funny, this song came up on the play list first thing as I was heading home, made me hungry for a plate of mashed potatoes. You can tell from this song that Taylor cares about people and the stories. Sure enough, somebody had a medical issue last night, and we saw him stop the show and jump off the stage to help. He really cares and that’s why his songs are so damn good. It was a fantastic show, Dawes + Bahamas went together like mashed potatoes and gravy- it was a little bit of everything- and I ate it right up! 🎸🐶

Like you, I've just discovered Dawes, and I love it! :-)

Been waiting for a Dawes breakdown on your channel. Also love that its this version as well. Not only does it sound the best but, it was also recorded during the Rhythm & Roots fest in my hometown of Bristol, TN.

Every one of the Dawes songs I've heard are very much like this one, in terms of the stories.

What a great song!

Great quote at the end there teach!

Not really a country style music fan, but that was beautiful. Loved it! Gonna check Dawes out. Thanks Michael, and the community.

Michael, Watch their cover of “Desperados Under the Eaves”….they kill it

Absolutely. This, and “All Your Favorite Bands.” Two songs that cover a lot of ground.

I stumbled onto Dawes not long after this song came out. It is one beautifully written song. This band reminds me a lot of early Eagles stuff. They have that same vibe. Also a hint of Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Very talented!

I like how he doesn't take the extra vocal beat when concluding both verse and chorus. It wraps up so satisfyingly. Very pretty guitar.

almost didnt cry then u hit me with that damn poem.. great video and amazing song

Saw them supporting Mumford and Sons in the UK about 10 years ago! And have been haunted by this song ever since!! Such a cracking band!

amazing song!

I just cried when I heard this song😔 Being able to write stories like this is pure genius. I hope you come to Norway some day

Great haircut. Became a lifetime member. Go for it folks. Great teacher, great guy

you're in for a treat! the Knoxville show was incredible. they went above and beyond, doing more than just trading songs. also, Taylor has something really special on the guitar. look forward to another Dawes react! enjoy!

I went to both Carolina shows over the weekend! Please let us know what you thought!

More Dawes!!!!!!