Your sound guy should be commended, it's not easy getting this level of sound quality from an outdoor performance in an urban environment! KUDOS! soooo gooooood!
I don't believe it actually is a live, outdoor, one-mic recording. It just looks that way. For instance - notice how all the musical elements are perfectly mixed and balanced, yet there is no noise from the street behind them when traffic goes by during the melodica solo. I'm pretty sure the mic would be sensitive enough to pick that up.
This is LSD at their best! In a live setting where each part can be clearly heard, mixed largely on the fly by the individual players/singers. The sparseness. I mean, yeah, Rachael's killin' it for sure, some of her best singing ever, and Aki's ridiculous on whatever that thing is, but it's the blend, how they all know how loud to be and when, that kind of thing. That's what makes these people historically good. I'm just happy that they can afford to be what they are in these times!
Ok, no argument at all that this is a fantastic performance. Just want to say that there is a sound engineer behind the camera that is doing killer job as well (unless one of them mixed this down)
Tough song. That’s why you are great. You always challenge your enormous talent. You have since In This Episode (still my fave..so raw and diverse). Thanks always from a loyal lover
Loved this song with the Pointer Sisters. What a beautifully good way of showing respect (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery) and uplifting hearts. Thank you, Lake Street Dive.
I've relished everyday for the last 4+ years after finding this great little band on YT! I still have such a crush on Rachel! Her voice is like a hot toddy on a cold winter night...👋👁💖👁👍
Leon - "Gladys you'll never guess ... who's BACK. Gladys - "These kids have been singing on it for over 10 years." "What's so special about our sidewalk?" Leon - "I don't know, but they sure can sing!"
WHY am I just finding out about you??? Wow. Sitting here at a Panera, studying, and here comes your song on the sound system: “Who do you think you are?” Where have you been all my life? LOVE LOVE LOVE your sound. Real. True. Organic. Very cool.
So fun!! My friends and I have been covering your music for 10 years in Boston ever since Want You Back came out, we love you! Thank you for doing what you do!
This is so cool... the first time I saw LSD you guys were on a sidewalk in Boston... slightly different lineup this time... you sound amazing, as always!
I’ll never forget the Jefferson, Charlottesville…y’all have a bass from heaven miss bridge Im madly in love with u❤ n the best drummer since Hal Blaine rus kunkel Carlton Barrett n Stewart the Copeland! I call him socks cause u came out in Sox bro it was epic that night in VA my band n I had been whoring ourselves out playing college bars n shit y’all were there took my girl at the time it was surreal seeing y’all ❤where’s Olson these days btw?
Have been listening for this amazing song for weeks now and found this live version outdoor. WOW what a preformance and a privileged to hear and see this! It sounds so good to my ears that you made me smile. Peace and love to you guys! :)
Interesting to hear the studio version after this ... but this, like a lot of famous sketches by renowned artists, is in many ways better than the polished version.
I have come to love the organic nature of quality musicians recorded in the moment. It seems like most studio recordings these days are tracked and then assembled. Often the vocals are tweaked to improve the pitch. Sure, the end result can be rather polished, but quality artists often seem to be at their best when captured in a live full-group take like what we have here. At least that has become my experience.
![Lake Street Dive - "Automatic" [Live from The Sultan Room] (The Pointer Sisters cover)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SF_jquDuK3s/mqdefault.jpg)
Your sound guy should be commended, it's not easy getting this level of sound quality from an outdoor performance in an urban environment! KUDOS! soooo gooooood!
I don't believe it actually is a live, outdoor, one-mic recording. It just looks that way. For instance - notice how all the musical elements are perfectly mixed and balanced, yet there is no noise from the street behind them when traffic goes by during the melodica solo. I'm pretty sure the mic would be sensitive enough to pick that up.
This is LSD at their best! In a live setting where each part can be clearly heard, mixed largely on the fly by the individual players/singers. The sparseness. I mean, yeah, Rachael's killin' it for sure, some of her best singing ever, and Aki's ridiculous on whatever that thing is, but it's the blend, how they all know how loud to be and when, that kind of thing. That's what makes these people historically good. I'm just happy that they can afford to be what they are in these times!
Melodica. That's a melodica, and he is killing it!
You damn right. You said it best. Luv dem
".. they all know how loud to be and when .." sums it up Chris, their rare talent
Ok, no argument at all that this is a fantastic performance. Just want to say that there is a sound engineer behind the camera that is doing killer job as well (unless one of them mixed this down)
Love how Akie is channeling just a bit of McDuck with the feet solidly planted on the sidewalk 💜
Rachel in her lower register, YES PLEASE!
I can't stop listening! These people obviously love making music
Bridget! Totally holding it down!!! 🔥🔥💪💪❤️❤️
This is half goose bumps and half huge smile...LOVE IT! I absolutely loved the original and this takes it up a notch...
Tough song. That’s why you are great. You always challenge your enormous talent. You have since In This Episode (still my fave..so raw and diverse). Thanks always from a loyal lover
her voice is so unique and magic! I love her!
Love all your music, this is so good. The Sidewalk sessions are so amazing! Much love from Missouri!
This, boys and girls, is what TALENT sounds like!
Loved this song with the Pointer Sisters. What a beautifully good way of showing respect (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery) and uplifting hearts. Thank you, Lake Street Dive.
One of the best of your often fun and creative arrangements of classics...Bravo!!
You bettttttah harmonizzze! Damn!
Perfect every time
Man, LSD sound is so unique!!! I will always be a hardcore fan.
I've relished everyday for the last 4+ years after finding this great little band on YT!
I still have such a crush on Rachel! Her voice is like a hot toddy on a cold winter night...👋👁💖👁👍
I'm so transfixed by her voice!
As always you never disappoint. I love watching y'all perform.
Leon - "Gladys you'll never guess ... who's BACK.
Gladys - "These kids have been singing on it for over 10 years." "What's so special about our sidewalk?"
Leon - "I don't know, but they sure can sing!"
Lake Pointer Street Sisters.
Nice.
Thanks for taking us back to the 80s in your unique way. Pure musical brilliance 👏🏻
Love that bass! Gotta see them LIVE! Yes!
Happy Birthday Rachael Price !!! Thank you ! I love you !
WHY am I just finding out about you??? Wow. Sitting here at a Panera, studying, and here comes your song on the sound system: “Who do you think you are?”
Where have you been all my life? LOVE LOVE LOVE your sound. Real. True. Organic. Very cool.
Hated the song back in the day. LOVE it now that LSD sings it!!!
❤Hey Lake Street Dive❤ I could hear you all day 😃🎼🎶🎤 Kind regards Volker
Rachael is frickin' hypnotic, my God!
So fun!! My friends and I have been covering your music for 10 years in Boston ever since Want You Back came out, we love you! Thank you for doing what you do!
Your Music is trully amazing! Love from Brazil!
Yes!!!! You guys are so amazing live, I wish I could make it to a concert! 🥰
Wishes won't do it! You gotta do it!🎶
You guys are super soulful and uber UBER talented! I bow and applaud you all!!! Peace & Gratitude
wow! I couldn't imagine what they would do with this when I read the title - but I love it!
Fantastic, more please. Lucky the weather was cooperating!
That is a cool instrument dude plays. I've never seen one before. It adds a lot.
Obsessed 🤩
I wish you would come to California so much!!! I would come see you all in a heartbeat.
It is automatic that I watch your videos when they appear in my subscription list.
Very professional sound.
Just hit me that deep voice reminds me ofJulie London. Keep on the great sound, people!
Thank you LSD!
Chillllllls!
Just so musical. Love this
Watching Jules Holland into the New Year and who should be singing on there?? ♥️👏🏻
Ooh. I just found out they'll be in town sat the end of the month. Sweet!
Done!
Correct!
Talent!
Love it. So good.
Ten years since I first heard yall, and it looks like you're still having a blast together. So glad to see it! 😊
Soooopurb. Love everything you do.
This is so cool... the first time I saw LSD you guys were on a sidewalk in Boston... slightly different lineup this time... you sound amazing, as always!
I’ll never forget the Jefferson, Charlottesville…y’all have a bass from heaven miss bridge Im madly in love with u❤ n the best drummer since Hal Blaine rus kunkel Carlton Barrett n Stewart the Copeland! I call him socks cause u came out in Sox bro it was epic that night in VA my band n I had been whoring ourselves out playing college bars n shit y’all were there took my girl at the time it was surreal seeing y’all ❤where’s Olson these days btw?
GREAT song, well done all!
Love this song. Love this cover.
Wow, love it. Cheers!
This was fun.
That was just awesome! Thankyou LSD! Just a simple great sound. I love them all but being a bass player I am just in awe of that great bottom end!!!
Have been listening for this amazing song for weeks now and found this live version outdoor. WOW what a preformance and a privileged to hear and see this! It sounds so good to my ears that you made me smile. Peace and love to you guys! :)
music that's good for the soul
Looking forward to the Lake Street Dive's performance at Vancouver's historic Orpheum theatre, Oct 11
Love the performance and song. I bet that guy is still driving around trying to find y’all outside recording the videos. LOL 😂
Welcome back y'all keep making music
❤ love this
Hot damn!
Interesting to hear the studio version after this ... but this, like a lot of famous sketches by renowned artists, is in many ways better than the polished version.
I have come to love the organic nature of quality musicians recorded in the moment. It seems like most studio recordings these days are tracked and then assembled. Often the vocals are tweaked to improve the pitch. Sure, the end result can be rather polished, but quality artists often seem to be at their best when captured in a live full-group take like what we have here. At least that has become my experience.
Love!
Love this!!!
A perfect song for you cats! Great job
Saw this coming but completely loved it! Keep on grooving peeps!
Love it, I have a request the next cover EP can you all do teardrop by Womack and Womack😅😊
Nice afternoon pick me up!
Loved you in Philly last month
Outstanding! Love it!! LSD!!!
Great Band!
Omg the cure to my depression. Another LSD post :)
So, so good!
bravissimo!
Looks like the revamped group is going to be good.
I just can't HANDLE THIS! FUCK!
I like this good job.
Too cool...🎶
Another Boston Sidewalk Session, another disappointed Boston resident that missed a great live show 😢 😞
This is fire 😊
Love it yall.
Talk it!
Nicely done!
You’re all so amazing! I wish you would have filmed this 3 hrs later in the day for lighting tho
Great stuff!
amei, venham ao brasil
I want to move to this neighborhood
If you're reading this Lake Street......"I LIKE IT !!!" Im the one who yelled this in Baltimore, made the band laugh.
Good stuff ♥
When are y'all coming to Houston?!
See you tonight in Cincinnati!!!
Your so lucky, wish I was going!
Imagine you are the guy who parks just behind and when you’re out of the car LSD is playing right in front of you ! 😂😍
Come to Britain. Please!
Hhhhhhuuuuuuuuge fan!
Automatic fun machine 😮😬
Absolutely friggin amazing! How can we book you for a concert in Maryland?!!! My buddy does house concerts all the time in Baltimore!
I wish I did anything half as well as Bridget plays bass.
goosebumps all the time at 1:22
Can we hope we don't wait 10 years for the next in the same place.