Wilco performing 'If I Ever Was a Child' Live on KCRW

In the midst of three sold out shows in LA, Wilco set aside an afternoon to record a special live session for KCRW at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

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[charliemoney]

In a world where every good bands new albums suck. Wilco will never suck.

[kiphowland]

This is one of those calm Wilco songs that’s impossible for somebody to dislike

[rijivit]

I knew the more I listened to Schmilco the more I would like it....happens with all Wilco albums!

[jesalbert]

I love this band and this record so much

[bumfitmusic]

"I hunt, for kind of pain, I can take." Just simply brilliant.

[MsAdesio]

Schmilco is such a gorgeous deep sweet record . This song and all the others for that matter grab me by the heart and just won't let go.

[starrymooney]

this is such a great track. Schmilco really revealed itself to me as a gem of sorts eventually - it just took some time. There are some fantastic tunes on it.

[JhetFilms]

I get teared up everytime I hear this song it's a perfect 10/10. Grateful I found it.

[dennismassimi]

How does this not have millions of views

[thomassimmons]

First time hearing this since it’s been released sadly.. and I’m obsessed. Pretty sure I played this so many times the song moved up a spot on Apple Music.

[Thanasis_Tsakirakis]

Such a lovely performance. Totally captures the mood of the track. Thanks for the upload! :-)

[patrickcarroll]

At the moment, this song is fucking fantastic

[SolamenteVees]

Somehow this record slipped right past me. Then this song appeared in my Pete Yorn playlist; and hit me so hard. Damn Jeff ❤️

[Noirshock]

I've never been alone
Long enough to know
If I ever was a child

I was tied up like a boat
On a button like a coat
Set free for the wild
I'd jump to jolt my clumsy blood
While my white, green eyes
Cry like a windowpane
Can my cold heart change
Even out of spite?

I saw
Behind my brain
A haunted stain
It never fades
I hunt
For the kind of pain
I can take

And I cry like a windowpane
Can my cold heart change
Overnight?
So I won't ever want to touch
Your heart too much
Or hold you too tight

I saw
Behind my brain
A haunted stain
It never fades
I hunt
For the kind of pain
I can take

I never was alone
Long enough to know
If I ever was a child

[andreacrespogranda]

The melody reminds me of another song, but I can't remember which one!

[retherton]

Does anyone know what guitar Cline is playing here? Collins?

[noahford]

What guitar is Nels Cline playing in this?

[LegendArrysBluenose]

And we thought John Lennon died . . . Jeff Tweedy has his voice

[jimmyhigham]

wish i had a pound all the time i played this

[wongnaichungrd]

Jeff looks like he's playing a DBT style guitar!