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E.T. - 6 years ago

Ooo

TheDarkReignn - 6 years ago

She was a shark smile in a yellow van
She came around and I stole a glance in my youth
A vampire
Evelyn shown quiet as roses sting
It came over me at a bad time
But who wouldn't ride on a moonlit line?
Had her in my eye, 85 down the road of a dead end gleam

And she said woo
Baby, take me
And I said woo
Baby, take me too

It came over her at a bad time
Riding through Winona down the dotted line
Held us gunning out
Ninety miles down the road of a dead end dream
She looked over with a part smile
Caught up in the twinkle, it could take awhile
And the money pile on the dashboard fluttering

As she said woo
Baby, take me
And I said woo
Baby, take me too

Evelyn's kiss was oxygen
I leaned over to take it in
As we went howling through the edge of south Des Moines
It came over me at a bad time
She burned over the double line
And she impaled as I reached my hand for the guardrail
Ooh, the guardrail
Ooh, the guardrail

And she said woo
Baby, take me
And I said woo
Baby, take me too

She said woo
Baby, take me
And I said woo
Baby, take me too

Clark Tierney - 6 years ago

Instant post-depression post-post-post-everything classic

Luckow - 6 years ago

Uploaded on my birthday yeah

Anthony P. Ramirez ll - 6 years ago

Great song. Damn the guy in the photo is Gorgeous. XX

yuly quispe caballero - 6 years ago

Solo la escuchas en RADIO DOBLE 9 , LIMA - PERÚ buenaso !!!!

Jared Robinette - 6 years ago

Heyyy in before a million c'mon now this should already be blowing upppppp

Silvia Suica - 6 years ago

Good Song

David Céspedes - 6 years ago

radio Doble 9
99.1fm

10. comment for Big Thief - Shark Smile (Single)

Renzo Espinoza - 6 years ago

i love this song !!!

Victor Alfonso Ccanto Mallqui - 6 years ago

doble nueve...rock en lima!!!

Maureen Lundell - 6 years ago

Putting this on the play list for daughter's wedding. Love, love, love this song...and it's got a good beat; you can dance to it

Lee Biny - 6 years ago

Cord processing is just perfect for me

Justin Sloe - 6 years ago

It's all opinion, but 72 clearly people have shit taste in music. Fact.

Wonky Lommiter - 6 years ago

Awesome album cover pic of the amazing singer as a baby, in the arms of her uncle :-)

SrSpankems - 6 years ago

I'm a fan of a boi band

galbas78 - 6 years ago

just found this band and I'm in love. Her voice reminds me a lot of mazzy star with a bit more swagger.

Mickael Renoud-grappin - 6 years ago

Something of Fleetwood mac

Kim Dones - 6 years ago

<3!

20. comment for Big Thief - Shark Smile (Single)

dizzymasekela - 6 years ago

Great song. Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska album distilled.

bunker134 - 6 years ago

my name is luka... now : shark smile ~~amazing song~~

DENIS MORENO - 6 years ago

hermosa melodía de guitarra en el segundo coro ,, Buck Meek eres un maestro,, y Adrianne Lenker una voz que transmite sentimiento en tiempo real // beautiful melody of guitar in second chorus,, Buck Meek you are a master,, and Adrianne Lenker a voice that transmit feeling in real time.

Michael Meehan - 6 years ago

Ok the music is powerful and insistent as an undercurrent and the guitar work is quirky and creative - but she is raw honey in a bee sting! Perfect Punk Pop! Takes me back to Nico from the VUG and Iggy and David. I am smitten musically!

Looney Tunes - 6 years ago

Good shit you guys..

Clark Tierney - 6 years ago

Dear Ms. Big Thief, this is a masterpiece. Thank you.

p05tr0kk4 - 6 years ago

I love Venn diagrams.....

ChillakoC92 - 6 years ago

Ακουει κανεις?

Clark Tierney - 6 years ago

All great songs possess a sense of urgency, as if the story cannot not be said. This is one f them.

Clark Tierney - 6 years ago

Liked the NPR intro guitar lead better. But this is a gut punch.

Saddle Creek - 6 years ago

Here's the full version with the guitar intro: https://youtu.be/R75eJCTXVEM

30. comment for Big Thief - Shark Smile (Single)

Alber P H - 6 years ago

Like si lo escuchaste en radio doble nueve

Joe Pezo - 6 years ago

Amazing song!

Wellness Warriors NYC - 7 years ago

Amazing!!!!

Anthony Colombo - 7 years ago

Elliott Smith brought me here

Megan Cole - 6 years ago

Go to hell

Anthony Colombo - 6 years ago

he recommended it. ;)

Saddle Creek - 6 years ago

how?

CH 03 - 7 years ago

I remember when Mythological Beauty was released as a single, I was suuper excited about the new record, but I thought "This song is great, but I know something better is approaching". THEN they released this masterpiece (no, not THAT masterpiece.. That's a great track/record too), and I thought "Here it is. Before they even release the rest of the record, I know now that there's no way I could like any other song more than this."

Still holds true. Great track from a fantastic record.

Joseph Legacy - 7 years ago

Love this song!

Deftones ORWELLS - 7 years ago

What about kurt vile and Courtney Barnett? Ron Gallo???

Cléo Cassim - 7 years ago

what?! such a fucking song! i can't stop listening...♥ Thnx

JayFast - 7 years ago

Great song, thanks to SIRIUS XMU. Very thankful to come across this great one

Jacob Label - 6 years ago

JayFast Yup, that’s how I found this. I got a new car with free satellite radio. Sirius XMU 35 became a instant favorite.

SwitcherooU - 7 years ago

Look, these guys are terrific, but their songs bum me the fuck out.

frieMo - 7 years ago

You’re the worst

Lovely song

lupo1thewolf - 7 years ago

u're the worst any1?

calypso G - 7 years ago

you're the worst back at it again with great music :p what's wrong with me

Dance_Pattern - 7 years ago

Keep Good Music Off TV Shows

calypso G - 7 years ago

hahaha yeah she's so messed up :p

lupo1thewolf - 7 years ago

i m guessing everything gretch, like 4 real wtf, creep

Deftones ORWELLS - 7 years ago

I'm guessing this songs about a car wreck???

Johann Badenhorst - 7 years ago

Sounds a bit like Angel Olsen.

David Martin - 7 years ago

Listen you reader of my message.. this is what i say.. this girl is my perfect girl.. beautiful, clever, fun, sexy, and full of love.. thank you for sharing your love.. you got me out of my bed, tidied my house and made me want to be something

ALEXA VVUGT - 7 years ago

Love that all these people in the comment section are loving this tune. My ears don't lie.

alex seppala - 6 years ago

ALEXA VVUGT yeah, its a real catchy song, love the guitar too!!

GayDicks420 - 7 years ago

Would love to hear a young Ronnie Spector on this

Mainly Happy - 7 years ago

Great song, whats it saying?

Steve X - 7 years ago

Someone give me another little known track as good as this please.

jubal johnson - 6 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTBPPSNGYi8

50. comment for Big Thief - Shark Smile (Single)

Ron Kostuck - 7 years ago

88.9 Radio milwaukee put this in my ears. Thanks

Polish Sausage - 7 years ago

Norm Estits same

c reid - 7 years ago

Wow!!!!

Joel - 7 years ago

WOW

AzlanCollective - 7 years ago

sooooo good

idm4christ - 7 years ago

Mmmhhmmm i likey!

steve wallz - 7 years ago

fukn love this

wildmercuryfilms - 7 years ago

As we went howlin' through the edge of south Des Moines.

Patrice Urie - 7 years ago

so beautiful i want to cry :'))

DM R - 7 years ago

this is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard

Jim Smith - 7 years ago

No better band in the world right now.

reuireuiop0 - 7 years ago

How can such sad song have súch a groove

olivia kamins - 7 years ago

Great song, sad story tho

Clark Tierney - 6 years ago

All great songs are sad stories.

OxeperO - 7 years ago

Slow acoustic DIY cover of this beautiful song - https://soundcloud.com/canonanon/shark-smile-big-thief-cover

JayFast - 7 years ago

sucks

Estefania Salazar - 7 years ago

Who came here from spotify? ( also great song)

alex seppala - 6 years ago

Estefania Salazar I did, this song was on my weekly radar

Brendan Ryall - 7 years ago

this is the best song i have heard in years

dobbsiancant - 7 years ago

almost television level guitar interplay.

wildmercuryfilms - 6 years ago

Agreed

Jim Ross - 7 years ago

dobbsiancant steady on it's good but not quite at Television's level yet

Nick Aponte - 7 years ago

love me some connor jessup

reuireuiop0 - 7 years ago

Beautiful music like this ? Search "don't fight it Marscha, it's bigger than both of us", by New Zealand legends BlamBlamBlam

John Enders - 7 years ago

Gorgeous

Tim Warwick - 7 years ago

Oh my god! The guitar piece of the second chorus! Never heard anything like it! WOW!

Shelly Servin-Davila - 7 years ago

Tim Warwick Try Mazzy Star.

Deftones ORWELLS - 7 years ago

Absolutely right!! TWOD's are incredible!!
Like Kurt vile too!

dan4466 - 7 years ago

I want to thank my son for bringing me to this song...it shows there's still some great music being made today

Paul Cooper - 7 years ago

I like this version better than the longer one. Sweet sound

Roy Wayne - 7 years ago

Just discovered this band. Love them already. 21 people need to have another listen to this. It's a masterpiece.

Megan Cole - 6 years ago

Roy Wayne shut the he'll up

Ayo Eggs - 7 years ago

Lookin like bran stark

Matt M - 7 years ago

omg i love this song. I love the "guaarrd raill ooohhhhh guaaard raaail oooHhh" part

ShakamotoKyoujyu - 7 years ago

best

wattles - 7 years ago

love this track..

Dee Hughes - 7 years ago

So excited to see them open for Conor Oberst at the Waiting Room

Takyon - 7 years ago

Beautiful song.

theperuvianX - 7 years ago

This is the comfiest music in existence.

ping ping - 7 years ago

"awound"

John Morrison - 7 years ago

f'n amazing and so is she. i can't wait till tomo to itunes buy this album!!!

DeeDees Defiance - 7 years ago

I don't really follow newer music made by newer bands anymore, but I like this song. I haven't found anything else on youtube by this band that I like as much as this song, but I hope they have a few more songs this good coming.

Claire Trousers - 7 years ago

Their album Masterpiece is a masterpiece, it took me few listens to really get into it but its incredibly vulnerable and captivating. One of my favorite albums now.

Jaime Javier Garcia - 7 years ago

You win again Saddle Creek! Respect Big Thief.

Samuel McAleer - 7 years ago

you came over at bedtime and had sex with the band pipe
she wants me she looked over clock smile clock ticking faster money dashboard fastboard she said roof baby take it to me

Luke Smith - 7 years ago

Brilliant tune this. Song of the summer. Played it over and over and its not dead yet.

NwMsc - New Music - 7 years ago

"Shark Smile" debuted at #18 on the New Alternative 20 Chart this week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QlOfYxykI&index=18&list=PLxlSBzMcrtkOT9iXdRQ4lpON1YpaUcmtk

jbssfl - 7 years ago

Sweet

Greg Randolph - 7 years ago

sha boopie

Hauskonzerte - 7 years ago

Best band right now.

Albin Lundholm - 6 years ago

Hauskonzerte Yup

tannerin - 7 years ago

i agree with all of you but would also add pinegrove

Gabriel Vianello - 7 years ago

Alex G is definitely up there. Both of these artists have some really great songs but I would agree that Alex G is probably one of the best artists around at the moment. He's so creative and he's able to switch styles so easily.

Takyon - 7 years ago

Hauskonzerte What about Alex G?

Frncsc - 7 years ago

in love with this

Demon Demon - 7 years ago

"R fukken' love everything they do."
Greetings from England.
Can we get a 'headline' UK tour, please?
COUNT ME IN............
I just prayed for it and I'm a great big atheist.
If this works, next world peace.
Priorities :-)

Robert Smith - 7 years ago

They just been in Liverpool mate

Jim Smith - 7 years ago

The lead guitarist makes this band. Amazing, unique solos

MrHeriotze - 6 years ago

Every time that I've heard a live recording of this he's cold diarrhea in a warm dixie cup and his vocals always match up in the same way. He can never recreate the studio crumbly alt-country solo that he somehow laid down on the track and he's, very apparently, the least talented of the group by a very large margin

stoke pusher - 6 years ago

whatever it is, it's some profound twanging, gets ahold of my achey heart strings so always braced for a replay. That's some meditative, out-ta body rift'n overhauling an otherwise nice n' easy little tune. Big Thief you got me good yol, keep doing what ya doin

lemon derangello - 7 years ago

more like sound effects, not really a solo. high chord voicings with mucho spring reverb...

Jim Smith - 7 years ago

Cody Nelson whoever it is rocks it x

Cody Nelson - 7 years ago

More often than not, Adrienne's playing lead on these tracks too

koikisnow - 7 years ago

best

Emily Long - 7 years ago

Sounds M Ward-y. love it.

Candice Jones - 7 years ago

M Ward is on Merge tho...

Dee Hughes - 7 years ago

might be the Saddle Creek vibe

Liv Hayes - 7 years ago

Love it, love all the new songs

zasddsaf - 7 years ago

This band is on fire!

Breeds Bones - 6 years ago

zasddsaf
Mary

baron1985 - 7 years ago

The lead singer trades off on a lot of the lead parts with the other guitarist, actually.

Hannah McIntosh - 7 years ago

An instant classic

Rene little Eagle - 7 years ago

It's aight.

reuireuiop0 - 7 years ago

Hannah McIntosh A Masterpiece

djzenelvis - 7 years ago

Great song. I can see young one's dance to this song as soon as I may play as a DJ again. =D

Bee Berry Panda - 7 years ago

djzenelvis wishing you a speedy recovery.

Paul McEvilly75 - 7 years ago

get well soon kido

djzenelvis - 7 years ago

Sadly I am sing and my head was hit badly and I have a tough time remember names, also bands, but as soon as I am better, this will be one of the first songs to play as a DJ.

Paul McEvilly75 - 7 years ago

get those decks out and start dj'ing again great track alright