Stan Rogers - Make and Break Harbour

[punchion]

One of my favorites...sing it at gatherings all the time!

[ELMASLAD]

I recall the shock of Stan's tragic death as if it were yesterday. At the time I communicated with his mother to try to ameliorate some of the pain she must have experienced.This song and it's historical importance for all east coast fishermen is quintessential Stan. I have always found it very, very emotional, not only for it's sensitivity but also as a reminder of seeing Stan several times at Mariposa. Thanks for the imagery. I have his LPs still from the 70s.

[billybinx44]

my favourite of all time folk singers,hope his music lasts forever.

[42awww]

At one pt. in time every song by Stan would become my favourite for awhile. But for 20 years now, (You know you always have a song playing in your head when you are waking etc....but usually one you don't like it!), it has been my fortune to awake, shower and the first rational thought in my mind has always been, "HOW STILL LIES THE BAY..."

[zippybomb]

Stan Rogers died running back into a flaming airplane to save people knowing that at any second it it could explode and kill him. Some people say that was stupid, but you know what, fuck them, that's how I wanna die.

[mcoady87]

this is one the greatest songs ever written IMO......stan you still are the man when it comes to music!

[tonybenn1000]

my dad lost his fishing pall, so, at 9, i went to work, not by choice. i can relate, ican feel it in my heart, what this great man is singing. untill you died, i never even hurd of you, what a loss for me. but i have your music for ever my friend. rip keep singing STAN.

[GrrrIamMad]

19999 Views!

[69pillager]

As Northwest Passage is to Canada, this song speaks to the very soul of Downeast Maine lobsterfishermen. Humans are, above all, a greedy people. As for Stan, the best of the best never seem to get their dues, at least not until they die. Stan, God bless you Stan.

[GrrrIamMad]

@69pillager It could also fit in Nova Scotia, even better into Newfoundland.

[CBnewland]

I like these songs, they're all the same as the old cowboy songs from the American west about a dying lifestyle that a few are still holding onto.

[tonybenn1000]

what a MAN, WHAT A MAN !

[Stubend]

This is a really great old song. I first heard it on Folk On Two on BBC Radio 2 probably in the 80s. Just love the lyrics.

[TyteFystedFolkie]

"And they think it don't pay to respect the old ways

That Make and Break MEN have not forgotten"

Sheeesh, Stan surely could craft wisdom with words.

[punkysnozzle]

I built a boat with my grandfather, and that line bring tears to my eyes. Stan Rogers was (and is) one of the great commentators on social affairs. The fundamental truth in this song transcends the years.

[TyteFystedFolkie]

@punkysnozzle Indeed!!

[MyEquestrianLove]

using this as my primary source in my history assignment on underdevelopment in the maritimes :) hope i dont fail :P

[TyteFystedFolkie]

I sure hope this video remains on youtube for years to come.

[bytor21122112]

@TyteFystedFolkie the only way that is video will not stay, is if i put a better copy on in hd, with better sound for the viewers! :)

[smeghead1851]

Sadly, we're suffering the same fate down here on Chesapeake Bay. Too many years of neglect and over fishing have decimated the oyster beds and pollution continues to take its toll on crabs and fish. Stan lamented the passing of an era of wooden ships and iron men...

[bubbaFarnsworth]

it's a funny world, ten years my junior Stan was lost.

Here I am alive against all reason at 43

[chilcootfox]

This is my FAVOURITE Stan Rogers ditty.

[mcoady87]

talk about the good die young.......stan the man was simply the best, better than all the rest

[77jaycee29]

"This boat that I built with my father"

[TyteFystedFolkie]

@77jaycee29 ".....and I still talk like old friends on the water."

[canace1123]

i fondly remember my time out east and i had the opportunity to see Stan Rogers Live... OMB