stan rogers- mary ellen carter and Three Fishers

[winterwinds2]

Three Fishers is such a haunting beautiful song.

[manu811958]

What a Genius!

[gezer51]

the best thing to come out of Canada since Crown Royal!  May his memory and music 'rise again' today and evermore. thanks, Stan.

[Grizzlydawg]

Yes.

He died on the runway in a passenger plane in which a fire had started in the waste bin in the rear washroom. He died of smoke inhalation along with many other passengers.

It was said that the last thing anyone saw of him before he died was him helping people to safety before he died of asphyxiation (smoke).

He was part of the tombstone engineering that is called "safety" in the airline industry. That flight is what put smoke detectors in the washrooms on planes.

Shed a tear for him.

[moshe219]

I'm so thankful to have been able to see Stan perform, at the Sounding Board in West Hartford, Connecticut. I treasure that memory and my autographed copy of his songbook. His music will live forever in Canada and the rest of the world.

[aphamilton]

4:57 is three fishers if you're wondering which this is... it's both :)

[putxt1]

Wonderful, thank so much for this. Could you tell me is this an album or live version? Is an absolutely superb recording.

[sparty0307]

R.I.P Mr. Rogers. Thank you for your wonderful gift of music!

[watersong111]

Okay...but could you get a picture of Stan...or a boat...or SOMETHING other than a mirror ball????????

[sharecroppermike]

Great song!

[sparty0307]

I was introduced to Stan Rogers a couple years ago by my best friend and I was blown away. He then told me that he had died! Man, what a tragic loss. R.I.P Mister Rogers, you and your beautiful music is sorely missed.

[louswire]

Whenever my spirits need a lift... this song is a tonic against my daily strife...

[PapaNoMidokoro]

Is there a song sadder than "Three Fishers"?

[Allura41]

i don't think so

[MiramichierA1]

"The Jeannie C" comes close as does "White Squall." How about "Last Watch on The Midland," or "First Christmas Away From Home"? Stan was a genius. I am convinced his songs will still be played and sung 100 years from now.

[AlexysZephyrai]

@MiramichierA1 You'd be right. I play them. I'm in college now. My kids will learn them when I have kids. I am proud to have sung Stan Rogers' works and to have introduced them to others. What a wonderful performer and artist and man; here's to him, his family, and his legacy.

[smokieluv12]

I have loved this song since I was little

[solitairemystery]

Hey folks - some know and others don't that Stan's son, Nathan Rogers, sounds an awful lot like him and is making quite a name for himself. Search Nathan Rogers, Summerfolk Finale or Nathan Rogers Home County Folk Festival on YouTube or google him. You won't be disappointed!

[wren316]

Just want to add to the above that Nathan's version of "Three Fishers" is stunning, and that you can listen to it and other songs on his MySpace page.

[west44cat]

There is a stunning tribute song to Stan Rogers called 'Safe in the Harbor' by Eric Bogle. You can find it on youtube. I can virtually guarantee anyone who has been touched by Stan's music and voice will be in tears by the end of it. 'Mary Ellen Carter'is without doubt one of the very finest maritime songs ever written. What a loss!

[curtiswiens]

Thanks for the tip-off. It's a great song.

[Tadhg64]

This song gets me everytime.

[Constantlibrarian]

I heard "The Mary Ellen Carter" for the first time today. How have I missed Stan Rogers, since I love folk music so much. What a wonderful voice and wonderful song.

Rise again.

[ejoelleduval]

I grew up listening to Stan Rogers. Who doesn't love his music? Austin, Texas still loves him!!!

[canfor5]

Upliftin. ..finest Kind!!

[lgcrooks]

It is such a tribute to a young man whose music is still played and heard across Canada, and around the world, apparently!

This past June 2 marked the 25th anniversary of his (in 1983), and still he is still here!

Wonderful!

[satyrix1]

I can confirm that he is listened in Ireland at least. A true ledgend !

[Rikki0]

And I can confirm that he is listened to in the United States. He's my favorite singer. Just wish he had not died so young.

[ngfxoxo]

Is that right? Awesome, Satyix; I talk to a few people in that part of the world and this is so nice to hear!

Those of us from the Maritimes are just so proud of our Celtic background. :)

[hammpo]

Germany too, but he´s not famous. But I work hard to establish barret´s privateers as party song. ;-)

[kuupeka]

LOVE it. Those smiling bastards ARE lying to you, everywhere you go. Rise Again!

[satyrix1]

What singer... Wonderful song

[daver852]

Most singers would sell their soul to have a voice like that! Why did he have to die so young?  Lord, if you had to take someone, why didn't you take Neil Young?

[annoyedheathen]

Canada's true Poet Laureate!

[philknight31]

Those who think they are Canadian... if you've never heard of stan rogers, then you are not Canadian! Thanks Stan.

[craigowler]

I have been aware of Stan's music for many years does this make me a Canadian as a Scotsman I dearly hope so.....

[philknight31]

As good as :D

[craigowler]

Aye...I should think so...I have more than enough relatives in NS, Alberta & BC to make it count...lol

[1r1sh52]

God, I love that man and I love those songs! Rest in peace, Stan.

[nobodysgirlforever]

Yeah, we all do have those Smiling Bastards lying to us, Stan. What an awesome song~!

[northsydneyreid]

true that