I first heard this song when I was a freshman in college. It was playing in a public place so I never knew what the title is. I couldn't search it in the internet because I only heard a little bit and the last part of the chorus, I coudn't make out the words. The tune stayed in my subconscious though, and once in a while It would randomly play inside my head. Many years passed, in 7th year in the teaching profession, I suffered a very dark and depressing phase until I stumbled upon the song "First Day of My Life". I played bright eyes' songs album by album and lo and behold I finally found the song that randomly disturbs my subconscious for years.
Every time I go back and listen to some of Conor's back catalogue, I'll hear something and think, Yeah that's the best thing he's ever done. Then I'll hear something else like " Artifact" or " Lenders in the Temple " ( I could go on and on ) and I'll think, no that was definitely his best ever. I guess it's a testament to what a lasting effect this man has had on music, lyrics, poetry !! Don't ever reach the shore Conor !!
had the same thought, through each phase of my life, sometimes listening to a song i've heard many times, the lyrics and their meaning evolve with me as i grow old, ill hear a line i know, and suddenly it makes sense.
his voice is great in this. usually hes a great poet and writer but not so much a vocalist like a famous singer but he sounds pretty good here. it might be the backup voices doing something though
It sounds like there's lots of echo on his voice but yes- his singing is better than usual on this. I think he sings better at certain times- for example, his voice sounds way better on just about every song on the " Upside Down Mountain" LP. I definitely agree with others here that this live performance is one the best I've ever seen and heard just for the feeling, the atmosphere and the adrenaline chills that I get no matter how many times I hear it !!
God I remember when this performance came out. I'd sit around all day playing it over and over. Conor is the voice of a generation. Absolutely amazing.
Wow jake bellows backup vocals amazing in this.. plus M Ward on lead and Mogus on Steel... been following conor for a LONG time, one of my favorites right now
This performance makes me want to cry. Not because the song make me sad, because the music, the lyrics and Conor's voice is just so beautiful. As a previous poster said, he looks affected by this song and that really comes through. I think that's why it's such a chilling performance. Thank you so much to the poster of this video.
2024 gang gang bitch
Still here 2024 ❤️❤️💯💯
Thank you ❤❤❤
You suck wey
Never left 2024
2024
This on the piano and a blunt
U kno the sadness hittin diff when u end up back here
This is music...
Still here in 2023
I first heard this song when I was a freshman in college. It was playing in a public place so I never knew what the title is. I couldn't search it in the internet because I only heard a little bit and the last part of the chorus, I coudn't make out the words. The tune stayed in my subconscious though, and once in a while It would randomly play inside my head. Many years passed, in 7th year in the teaching profession, I suffered a very dark and depressing phase until I stumbled upon the song "First Day of My Life". I played bright eyes' songs album by album and lo and behold I finally found the song that randomly disturbs my subconscious for years.
Wow. What are the ODDS of that? That's pretty great.
Conor makes me feel every emotion all at once
This is like the dream team, Mike Mogis, Jake Bellos, M. Ward and Conor Oberst <3
Imagine your this clever at this age he was wow 🤩
Indeed
Nice
holy moly this gives me chills everytime
In Spring, when the world's turning green I only think about the Fall.
This is the best Conor song of all time💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️
You Got Bright Eyes
STILL HERE IN 2020 GANG GANG
Andrew Low you know it!!
2021 💜
2022 LOVEISREAL 💜
2023
2023 x2
Probably my favourite Conor song ever!!! Big statement ✌️
Probably the hardest top 10 list to make of all time but this ones way up there
conor with m ward and mogus....what more could anyone ask for
Every time I go back and listen to some of Conor's back catalogue, I'll hear something and think, Yeah that's the best thing he's ever done. Then I'll hear something else like " Artifact" or " Lenders in the Temple " ( I could go on and on ) and I'll think, no that was definitely his best ever. I guess it's a testament to what a lasting effect this man has had on music, lyrics, poetry !! Don't ever reach the shore Conor !!
It never ceases to amaze me how consistently (and for how long) he's released genuine masterpieces. Absolutely prolific.
Yeah his art is awesome and timeless ❤️
had the same thought, through each phase of my life, sometimes listening to a song i've heard many times, the lyrics and their meaning evolve with me as i grow old, ill hear a line i know, and suddenly it makes sense.
This was published in 2011 but doesn't the original song go back much further than that ?
Excuse me while I pull the knife out of my throat 🔪
he was such a child!
🔥🔥🔥👀
his voice is great in this. usually hes a great poet and writer but not so much a vocalist like a famous singer but he sounds pretty good here. it might be the backup voices doing something though
It sounds like there's lots of echo on his voice but yes- his singing is better than usual on this. I think he sings better at certain times- for example, his voice sounds way better on just about every song on the " Upside Down Mountain" LP. I definitely agree with others here that this live performance is one the best I've ever seen and heard just for the feeling, the atmosphere and the adrenaline chills that I get no matter how many times I hear it !!
God I remember when this performance came out. I'd sit around all day playing it over and over. Conor is the voice of a generation. Absolutely amazing.
does anyone else feel an empty old room in a sea side town-feel from this song
beautiful version, like a sea of sound <3
I'd forgotten about this song. ugh I love it so much
I've watched this video about 25 times now and get goosebumps every single time. So good.
Evan Taylor same
Wow jake bellows backup vocals amazing in this.. plus M Ward on lead and Mogus on Steel... been following conor for a LONG time, one of my favorites right now
That is Jake! I was wondering about that.
If you disliked this you must hate great songs from great artists. What a shame.
+Trevor Chick universal truth.
old school, old man music…. LOVE IT!
Is that Jake Bellows beside Oberst as well?!
I think it is.. crazy
Is there anyway to download this video and convert it to MP3? This version is sooo much better than the album version! Thanks for uploading it :)
prolly a im pretty sure
that's dumb
You are so cool! Are you also abnormally young to be listening to "this kind" of music?!
Just brilliant
Pretty much the same chords as Angels of Light - Untitled Love song i like it
Conor Oberst is the only human who can make playing a harmonica acceptable.
Absolutely.
perfect
Those are my boots stompin' along in the background. Worn from the nebraska pavements , and sitting on my shelve in Dallas. I love you fellas.
I love seeing Conor and Matt play together
This performance makes me want to cry. Not because the song make me sad, because the music, the lyrics and Conor's voice is just so beautiful. As a previous poster said, he looks affected by this song and that really comes through. I think that's why it's such a chilling performance. Thank you so much to the poster of this video.