The Strumbellas | Wild Sun

Watch The Strumbellas debut their song Wild Sun from their album Hope, in this CBC Music First Play Live session.

What happens when the joy of a sing-along also brings a few tears? You get a classic Strumbellas show.

The Toronto six-piece brought its legendary live show to CBC Music Studio 211 a few weeks back, with the live debut of its just-released record, Hope. As is customary at a Strumbellas show, a sing-along ensued. But as lead singer and songwriter Simon Ward pointed out, he writes a lot of sad songs.

"We definitely wrote some downer songs for this record ... I get real lonely on the road and I write some sad songs," he said.

So, as you are having a blast and singing along, prepare yourself: a tear might just well up in your eye.

Check out these amazing First Play Live debut performances from the Strumbellas in Studio 211.

[jaycustom]

it's rare for a band to have so many great songs on an album. these guys rock

[oldaxehead]

I rode my motorcycle from NY to Mexico and up through the coastal California border. I slept on the cliffs overlooking the sun setting into the water. That was one wild sun, and I'm waiting on seeing my next one!

[renatosantos]

how can a such good band not be famous!!

[nativerain]

Literally every song they do is great. I love them!

[Waverer]

I volunteered at the local openair this week and I was in the tent stage bar handing out beers while these guys were playing and it was pretty cool, and then this song starts and everybody is clapping with the rhythm. Forgot all about my job, it was amazing.

[arturoportilla]

Beautiful. The force is strong on this one.

[frankgonzales]

My favorite song, so far, from the new album. Amazing!

[amandaflaresso]

simplesmente apaixonda!! so in love for these band! Brazil here!

[jacekpetrus]

With only 480k views, this is the most underrated video on YouTube.

[Mdeborahstudios]

I enjoy the strumbellas and I hope they are happy and having fun with these days!

[Tomas-thto]

Gets me in my feels just about every time.❤️

[zach]

These guys were my favourite band ever since their band was made

[Fear_and_Fables]

First time I've heard this, I love it!

[kimberleyredfearn]

This is quite possibly in my top 5 songs. I love it SO much.

[markceconi]

Will be waiting on my wild sun till the end of days.

[melissavallee]

Strumbellas c'est vraiment bon leur musique, elle transporte quelque chose d'unique et de tellement accrocheur. Chapeau et longue vie à votre groupe!

[paodiaz]

Muy Bella Banda, Musical!! Los Amo, y los FELICITO

[fanglessfish]

saw their Lollapalooza set.... gotta love'm that's for sure

[coreyjanis]

This song is amazing really helped with my depression.

[sylviamontero]

Love that you wrote this song for your son.