thanks for sharing, I'll never forget the chilling report that the ship and it's crew may of went down and then the later reports the Superior was to rough to recover the ship or any of it's crew members believed to all still be on board due to being hit without any warning that waters had turned angry. November waters we know survival was not likely due to many factors but mostly the temps of he water. Superior never warms even in our long, hot summer days.
Talent isn't limited to a space, time or place. "Don't judge a book by it's cover". Sometimes you discover a great treasure between the pages. You just need to take the time to look and listen.
I guess some people don't like him because he's not American. When he writes an historical song he does it with the utmost respect for the the subject.. Great Canadian legend. It's too bad this isn't a very good quality video of him singing it though.
This is a U.S. Midwestern and Canadian historical song rendered by an artist that no one will ever match. For the faces and the names, I can't listen to this song enough.
I was showing my son the great lakes on the map, "there's Lake Ontario,Lake Erie,Lake Huron,Lake Michigan, and Lake Gichagoomee" He says"How come it says Lake Superior? I said " Because It's wrong!!"
Juat saw him in Torrington Connecticut tonight and it was amazing I got chills when he played this ..its by far my fave by him that voice of his , loved it my whole life and I am now 46 and I will be listening to him another 46....way to go Gordon and thanks for over 40 yrs of music ...keep strumming baby!
is it wrong of me that every time i hear this song i dress like a pirate , go out in my row boat , stand up in with a telescope and blar this as loud as possible ? dose anyone find this odd?
@platter1000 dont worry there will always be idiots in the world. jealousy will get them nowhere.LOL; i think that there are people who actually give bad reviews just to have something to do. if i am wrong , then this country is in deeeeeeeppp shit... remember, honestly always prevails.
Where does the love of god go when an artist is trying to make a buck and all around them their supposed fans are stealing and bittorenting all of their work?.
I had the chance to see Gorden Lightfoot and band, way back, years ago, somewhere in the '80s'. I still remember what an awesome concert that was, what amazing talent, so missing from the fluff music has become today. Thanks so much for all of your great music Gordon, I'm a lifetime fan.
This song always brings me a lot of peace because it reminds me of a time long ago, when everything was so safe and peaceful. I was a little kid, and it was all so simple and innocent.
I hope i can have this song playing for me whenever i die, it's THAT good. It would be a peaceful way to go.....
He has such a unique and beautiful voice. No one can compare. All the covers of this song are crud (no offense) compared to the original. He's just irreplaceable. And this song is too amazing for words because of it's visual aspect (like the images you see in your mind) You can picture every last word... Too amazing...
Right. Gordon Lightfoot should have been invited to perform at the Olympics. I was quite disappointed. Will go hear him though this coming Friday, April 9, 2010.
He is changing the lyrics in his future concerts, the crew was NOT at fault for their ship sinking. This must be Blessed news for all the families of the crew. They say now it was a rogue wave that broke the ship. May you all Rest in Peace, you have been vindicated.
Shame on the Olympic committee for not adding GL to the list of preformers at the 2010 Olympic games either opening or closing ceremonies - I was glad to see Neil Young but very disappointed that Lightfoot hadn't been included. Didn't care at all about Ashley McIssack (he is a freak)... Just my two cents everyone!
Apparently he called a radio station when he overheard that he had died while at a dentist's office. Reminds me of Mark Twain "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated" :)
anadian folk icon Gordon Lightfoot is alive and well, says the singer's long-time friend, despite rumours to the contrary which spread quickly on Twitter and were picked up by some mainstream Canadian media outlets.
Mossman67, are you saying that if us Canadians of Irish descent make "2nd hand Irish music" we should leave it alone" F@$%k you. I'm as Irish as you, and we will make the music we love!
It's a compelling song that is fresh every time I hear it. Gordon imbues this song with life as only he can bringing the ill-fated crew, the doomed ship into vivid focus. I have always loved this epic of mourning and remembrance and as I see it, I always will.
We, of the United States Coast Guard did our best to locate any survivors. What we found were the ghosts of 29 crew members. Gordon, who is a good friend of mine, did his best to recount the events leading up to this terrible tragedy.
@Pistolero7081 I am ex Navy currently working on the river and crack Coast Guard jokes but I know this:"You have to go out but nothing says you have to come back". You guys don't ever give up that reputation.
Lightfoot wrote this right after the wreck, relying on media reports so as to be very factual. He didn't want the men who died to be forgotten like all the others shipwrecked in the Great Lakes.
I've noticed that the comments for guys like Lightfoot and Chapin are unbelievably positive for Youtube. Either this music doesn't attract any jerks or they are well policed. Or maybe it's just too easy. Whatever the answer I'm not going to figure it out at 3:30 in the morning
@pokersuperstar interesting that you think if I don't agree with you I'm an idiot... you must have a hard time getting along.... anyway I like this song, so don't get your panties all twisted. ^_^
It has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it, I was in the Navy and we were out at sea. Also I live about 75 miles from Whitefish Ponit.
I saw Gordie in Peoria, Illinois last year. People drove in from St. Louis, Chicago, all over the midwest for the show. He is a true classic. I nominate him for the rock n roll hall of fame(even though he doesn't play much rock. He should be there with Dylan, Willie , Springsteen etc.
I have listened to Lightfoot since my mom would play his albums to calm me to go to sleep over 35 years ago. I never had a dad, but this man sang me to sleep my whole life.
@tworottz - Sorry u never had a father. Hopefully you turned out well! I did the same thing...Listening to the soft rock when going to bed...many gordon lightfoot songs. My grandfather was in the coast guard reserve when the ship went down.
Does anyone have his setlist from the current tour? I saw him last night in Tulsa and heard a couple of songs that I couldn't remember which ones they were....any help would be appreciated!
P.S. Second row center was just awesome! Maybe that's why I can't remember the setlist....kinda taken back and relaxed!
i love this song it reminds me of my childhood and time with my family and when i listen to it kinda slows everything down so u can look at your life like it was a book
My father died....in Detroit....the same week the EFG sunk. This will always be a reminder of him..and I will always remember him when I hear it. When this song came out....I held it as a tribute to him as well.
shakee cam.....Luv G L.. A little like Australia's Paul Kelly; I s'pose..... Been looking for this song, thnx for posting......... PS: Is this a music post, or a haven for bloody creationists?
U Canaders are great ! i love bob and doug mackenzie as well. you guys have some real great talent, eh.... didn't captain kirk come from canda? i mean thiink abooot it, many a talent has come from canda.. how boot your beer??!! world famous... i mean, waht would we do with oot you guys, eh... man-o-man, canada has brought us ooo much, eh.. how boot teh nanemo bar?
How fortunate that My country, US of A has such great neihgbors to the North. Staunch allies in need and good friends in deed. So much so that they can and have given a deserved nudge to the side when we needed it. (As good friends are for.)
I hope the US is always deserving of your friendship. No star is truer than Polaris. You folks are the reason the good Lord put those beautiful Northen Lights to the North.
first of all im not a bush fan but ill be damn if i will take that comment lite. bush is our president u talk about him u talk about our entire country....and the way it stands its not a better one out their then the USA. I DONT CARE where he's from its his music thats awesome and his lyrics. This ship is from america and hes singing about it.
Well said. I totally agree with you. I've always been in awe in regards to how he makes you feel a song - especially this one, my favorite of all of his. I live in the Northeast, not really near the Great Lakes. I guess the closest would be Lake Erie. However, I do feel this song from having experienced my share of storms while spending many years in the Navy. Yup, this song can really be felt. Loved your post.
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of this great tragedy. Living in MN and spending most of my life near/in/around this great/terrifying lake really makes this song hit me that much more. His words are haunting and really capture the essence that is Gitche Gumee.
Yeah I'm from MN too, and spent many summers on the North Shore and the Ontario coast past Thunder Bay. The song has additional meaning for my though because my dad died November 21 1975, shoveling snow laid down by the following storm system, which dropped three feet on central MN that Thanksgiving.
thanks for sharing, I'll never forget the chilling report that the ship and it's crew may of went down and then the later reports the Superior was to rough to recover the ship or any of it's crew members believed to all still be on board due to being hit without any warning that waters had turned angry. November waters we know survival was not likely due to many factors but mostly the temps of he water. Superior never warms even in our long, hot summer days.
snowsealfunchick 1 month ago
sad sad sad great video love to all
scarylove123 3 months ago
what an awesome song
77Emj 5 months ago
so apparently my friends dad wrote this song for Gordon Lightfoot. :O)
Apostle0fLove 5 months ago
Talent isn't limited to a space, time or place. "Don't judge a book by it's cover". Sometimes you discover a great treasure between the pages. You just need to take the time to look and listen.
sweetpetite54 6 months ago
One of my all-time faves from the '70s...a truly powerful song.
sritger 6 months ago
I saw him once 3 years ago hear in Portland Or----still awesome! He played them all!
LaylaonAM 7 months ago
at least I am spared from people 'whooping!' on this version
sightsizemethod 7 months ago
this is a great ballad...i play this song over and over and over....it has such great meaning my uncle was a sailor and my dad was in WW2
56cindylou 8 months ago
this is a great ballad
56cindylou 8 months ago
I guess some people don't like him because he's not American. When he writes an historical song he does it with the utmost respect for the the subject.. Great Canadian legend. It's too bad this isn't a very good quality video of him singing it though.
mfoa57dcr 8 months ago
I Guess some people him because he's not American.
mfoa57dcr 8 months ago
Couldn't you just drown in this song !
rhall8910 8 months ago
Couldn't you just drown in this song ?
rhall8910 8 months ago
This is a U.S. Midwestern and Canadian historical song rendered by an artist that no one will ever match. For the faces and the names, I can't listen to this song enough.
jimschutz 8 months ago
I was showing my son the great lakes on the map, "there's Lake Ontario,Lake Erie,Lake Huron,Lake Michigan, and Lake Gichagoomee" He says"How come it says Lake Superior? I said " Because It's wrong!!"
65jackstraw95 9 months ago 3
Juat saw him in Torrington Connecticut tonight and it was amazing I got chills when he played this ..its by far my fave by him that voice of his , loved it my whole life and I am now 46 and I will be listening to him another 46....way to go Gordon and thanks for over 40 yrs of music ...keep strumming baby!
dallasdebbie 10 months ago
still my favorite song
stew771 10 months ago
is it wrong of me that every time i hear this song i dress like a pirate , go out in my row boat , stand up in with a telescope and blar this as loud as possible ? dose anyone find this odd?
BLOODBOX762X39 11 months ago
@BLOODBOX762X39
I don't think pirates back then carried AK-47's, but maybe...
gunnerk19 10 months ago
Where did you record this? Man, I could swear I was at this show... Konocti Harbor Resort, Kelseyville, CA... 2002?
rtalbott 11 months ago
42 people need their fucking stupid heads checked
platter1000 1 year ago
@platter1000 dont worry there will always be idiots in the world. jealousy will get them nowhere.LOL; i think that there are people who actually give bad reviews just to have something to do. if i am wrong , then this country is in deeeeeeeppp shit... remember, honestly always prevails.
TheLarryglenn 9 months ago
Where does the love of god go when an artist is trying to make a buck and all around them their supposed fans are stealing and bittorenting all of their work?.
Like this.
chutoi26 1 year ago
I had the chance to see Gorden Lightfoot and band, way back, years ago, somewhere in the '80s'. I still remember what an awesome concert that was, what amazing talent, so missing from the fluff music has become today. Thanks so much for all of your great music Gordon, I'm a lifetime fan.
vidmax1234 1 year ago
a powerful song.........a strong reminder to thse who were lost on that faithful day in November.........only Gordon Lightfoot could do it in song.
mrquackadoodlemoo 1 year ago
Reminds me of when I lived in Canada back in 70's, Lotsa talent there....Neil Young, Joni Mitchell.....
iaingbrennan 1 year ago
aah uhm I know this is not a real chat but.. Anyone up for some cam chat
loveelybabi77 1 year ago 9
I remember this sone when it came out. I loved it then. Erie but wonderful! I love this man!
Tmoody1966 1 year ago
Possibly the best song ever written!
automan1231 1 year ago
Edmund Fitzpatrick has such a lovely voice.
foilseal 1 year ago
This song always brings me a lot of peace because it reminds me of a time long ago, when everything was so safe and peaceful. I was a little kid, and it was all so simple and innocent.
I hope i can have this song playing for me whenever i die, it's THAT good. It would be a peaceful way to go.....
docholladay2112 1 year ago
A true Canadian icon. and timeless performer.
vicious6667 1 year ago
This man is Canada's best ,,And it's plain to see why. God Bess you Gordon.
seahorse49 1 year ago
Gordon is a great guitar player as well. Nothing real flashy but crisp and clean. He is magic on the Gibson 12-string.
Cashcrop54 1 year ago
I agree with you afgi420 Awesome Tune! Thankyou for posting this.
RayD82010 1 year ago
awesome song!
afghi420 1 year ago
Props to bass player Rick Haynes in this song...a true musician!
Deathpaul100 1 year ago
He has such a unique and beautiful voice. No one can compare. All the covers of this song are crud (no offense) compared to the original. He's just irreplaceable. And this song is too amazing for words because of it's visual aspect (like the images you see in your mind) You can picture every last word... Too amazing...
TheWrittenSecret 1 year ago
i think that this song should be theme for deadliest catch. how many of you think so?
bryjag1965 1 year ago 3
This Is My Favorite Song Of All Time! What A Story He Has Unique Singing. For The 29 That Died On The Edmund Fitzgerald. (R.I.P).
bugsd4 1 year ago
it is not my favorite
pinnaple86 1 year ago
Right. Gordon Lightfoot should have been invited to perform at the Olympics. I was quite disappointed. Will go hear him though this coming Friday, April 9, 2010.
Homonuevo 1 year ago 4
He is changing the lyrics in his future concerts, the crew was NOT at fault for their ship sinking. This must be Blessed news for all the families of the crew. They say now it was a rogue wave that broke the ship. May you all Rest in Peace, you have been vindicated.
ArizonaBowie 1 year ago 3
Shame on the Olympic committee for not adding GL to the list of preformers at the 2010 Olympic games either opening or closing ceremonies - I was glad to see Neil Young but very disappointed that Lightfoot hadn't been included. Didn't care at all about Ashley McIssack (he is a freak)... Just my two cents everyone!
iluvhockeycardz1316 1 year ago
he is defnetly not dead
jordan1231067 1 year ago
Apparently he called a radio station when he overheard that he had died while at a dentist's office. Reminds me of Mark Twain "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated" :)
RobertGary1 1 year ago
he is a raely good singer
jordan1231067 1 year ago
he isnt dead it was a horriable rumor..
Tinagleason 1 year ago 2
anadian folk icon Gordon Lightfoot is alive and well, says the singer's long-time friend, despite rumours to the contrary which spread quickly on Twitter and were picked up by some mainstream Canadian media outlets.
starlightgirlrules 1 year ago 3
Just heard gordon has not passed away.
starlightgirlrules 1 year ago 4
NO HE DIDN'T!!
It was a rumour started on twitter.
wilkes85 1 year ago 3
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RIP
starlightgirlrules 1 year ago
mossman67 honor these men dont disgrace them
theskateing11 1 year ago
mossmman67 was you a sailor if not shut up
theskateing11 1 year ago
Mossman67, are you saying that if us Canadians of Irish descent make "2nd hand Irish music" we should leave it alone" F@$%k you. I'm as Irish as you, and we will make the music we love!
alegrace 2 years ago
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dammit i hate this second hand irish music - its ours - leave it alone or make money from it but don't steal it
Mossman67 2 years ago
ohhhhhhhh wish i was back home in derry!!!!!!!!
MaDFuRiT86 2 years ago
VIDEO CRAP!!
comhav1964 2 years ago
Wow ! What class this guys got !
Wish more music like this was on the radio now !
thetiler 2 years ago
i was at school when i found out abot this song my teacher mrs.shepca gave us a peas of papper it was the lyrics and then she put the song on
MrRcatoe 2 years ago
Captain McSorley and crew rip...
anonsparrow1 2 years ago 2
There was a post that questioned why is it that Lightfoot or Chapin get only positive comments on you tube and that it was perhaps policed..etc.
Well I think in Gord's case..there may be those that question the power of his voice or even if it ever was a great voice....
(I personally love his voice..it is so real!!..so genuine like a good friend telling you story with emotion..)
But its also the man...somehow we innately know that his "persona" is "integrity" in a physical form..
zeroceiling 2 years ago 3
Captain McSorley was my great uncle. I wish I had known him.
dutchharbor10 2 years ago 4
It's a compelling song that is fresh every time I hear it. Gordon imbues this song with life as only he can bringing the ill-fated crew, the doomed ship into vivid focus. I have always loved this epic of mourning and remembrance and as I see it, I always will.
TralfazConstruction 2 years ago 2
We never forgot that November I was in a cedar swamp and had trees crashing all over the place.
We in the States and in Canada have not forgoten.
keefer2111 2 years ago
We, of the United States Coast Guard did our best to locate any survivors. What we found were the ghosts of 29 crew members. Gordon, who is a good friend of mine, did his best to recount the events leading up to this terrible tragedy.
Pistolero7081 2 years ago 5
@Pistolero7081 I am ex Navy currently working on the river and crack Coast Guard jokes but I know this:"You have to go out but nothing says you have to come back". You guys don't ever give up that reputation.
doughesson 2 years ago
Lightfoot wrote this right after the wreck, relying on media reports so as to be very factual. He didn't want the men who died to be forgotten like all the others shipwrecked in the Great Lakes.
Juliemorgana 2 years ago 2
I've noticed that the comments for guys like Lightfoot and Chapin are unbelievably positive for Youtube. Either this music doesn't attract any jerks or they are well policed. Or maybe it's just too easy. Whatever the answer I'm not going to figure it out at 3:30 in the morning
SwickyBongman 2 years ago 2
not cash... not anybody can tell a story in a song like gordon lightfoot.
pbnilo1 2 years ago
34 Years ago today is when she went down...
freedumb2003 2 years ago
I love this song. When I was a lot younger, I actually saw the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Michigan.
kpjlaw 2 years ago 4
It went down 34 years ago today.
freedumb2003 2 years ago
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kpjlaw 2 years ago
if you dont like this song then you are a tool.. simple as that.
pokersuperstar 2 years ago 26
@pokersuperstar interesting that you think if I don't agree with you I'm an idiot... you must have a hard time getting along.... anyway I like this song, so don't get your panties all twisted. ^_^
feralkatt 8 months ago
It has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it, I was in the Navy and we were out at sea. Also I live about 75 miles from Whitefish Ponit.
TunesNorth 2 years ago
Lovely tribute song, he has a great voice.
Reminds me of "Lifeboat Mona" by Luke Kelly.
joeygsmom 2 years ago
This song is the most haunting thing I've ever heard--I can only agree withELM4R14CH1. Long live Gord.
1TomatoJuice1 2 years ago
dude i love folk music, my aunt could not think of this song
analyst4821 2 years ago
can some one explain this song to me and what it means ,thanks,and who is john holmes
ladyknine 2 years ago
It's a song about a shipwreck on the Great Lakes in the US. The ship was the Edmund Fitzgerald and all crew members died.
John Holmes was a porn star in the 70s.
There you go!
pdxiii 2 years ago
It's about a ship that sunk in gitche gumee (lake superior) in 1975.
psuboyjoe 2 years ago
just hearing it gives you shivers.
incredible.
ELM4R14CH1 2 years ago 5
i feel the same
Apexjumpingg 2 years ago
I know a man who knew a member of the Edmund Fitzgerald kinda changed the whole song for me.
gripperb52 2 years ago 3
keep it up
REXS245 2 years ago
Aballad not to be forgotten,I
mdlman583 2 years ago 5
I first heard this song in music class in fourth grade. Amazing. Haven't heard it for years until today.
asianwannabeamerican 2 years ago 6
same with me- a friend mentioned it at lunch today and it made me want to hear the song again... it has a lot more meaning now that I'm older.
Spock356 2 years ago 2
I saw Gordie in Peoria, Illinois last year. People drove in from St. Louis, Chicago, all over the midwest for the show. He is a true classic. I nominate him for the rock n roll hall of fame(even though he doesn't play much rock. He should be there with Dylan, Willie , Springsteen etc.
soulhoosier 2 years ago 6
I have listened to Lightfoot since my mom would play his albums to calm me to go to sleep over 35 years ago. I never had a dad, but this man sang me to sleep my whole life.
tworottz 2 years ago 61
Excellent comment man, and sentiment!
bogesk 2 years ago 5
With you in every way, brother!
sfjohns67 2 years ago 3
sounds like you have a pretty special mom too.
tonytarheel55 2 years ago 3
@tworottz You are lucky! God bless you!
Martin00028Guitar 1 year ago
@tworottz - Sorry u never had a father. Hopefully you turned out well! I did the same thing...Listening to the soft rock when going to bed...many gordon lightfoot songs. My grandfather was in the coast guard reserve when the ship went down.
dacoach1122 1 year ago
@tworottz Same here!! Excellent music!
acjwright 9 months ago
@tworottz That was beautiful.
wpnwilo1 8 months ago
@tworottz That's kind of sad. I wish you would have had a dad.
ralphyization 7 months ago
Love the song. I live close to Lake Erie and when I go up to visit in Nov. I always have this song running through my head.
pinkfreud62 2 years ago 3
music at its finest,with a very true and unforgetable story behind it.thanks for posting and booo to the ushers for cutting it short...
tazztower44 2 years ago 4
Sweet memories from my past... Thank you!
What a Classic!
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suria49 2 years ago 3
one of the best songs ever made emotional and tells the story of the ship and men lost gordon lightfoot is a true artist great video great song
jeryl1968 2 years ago
This is a good song to listen to. If you want to hear a good recording of this song look for the original video here in youtube.
jiji45 2 years ago
gordon lightfoot, corner gas...thank you canada.
LorenBagby 2 years ago 7
if anoe doesnt know that gorden is canada's greatest poet and singer then they are lost intheir own world- which can befun too:)
cbfiddler1975 2 years ago 2
Does anyone have his setlist from the current tour? I saw him last night in Tulsa and heard a couple of songs that I couldn't remember which ones they were....any help would be appreciated!
P.S. Second row center was just awesome! Maybe that's why I can't remember the setlist....kinda taken back and relaxed!
PBR73072 2 years ago
I was at that one as well...our seats were not quite as good as yours, but it was wonderful!
kc5qnk 2 years ago
I agree America now has a horrible president !
bo2403 2 years ago
Makes me want to drink.
Waboom1 2 years ago 3
ha, we were learning about poetry today and we learned about ballads and this song is a ballad, we had to listen to it
S4LAm4ndr 2 years ago
This song brings me back home to nova Scotia every time I hear it, I know it's about the Great Lakes, but it is a Maritime Classic.Love it.
CoryCorano 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this favorite song of mine!!
seventiesweregreat 2 years ago
Hej dere, it ain't be an irish speak......
qtrn2005 2 years ago
this song is EPIC
asdfghk95 2 years ago
this man sings with an irish accent, why?
because the irish have what everyone wants, heart!
stephencurran007 2 years ago
Canadian -not Irish!
duquesnegolf26 2 years ago
I know every word of this song, it's almost a prerequisite of living in Michigan.
rdccdr801 2 years ago 2
Haha...Agreed!
Leland, MI
Xx69roadrunnerxX 2 years ago
St. Clair Shores native, but currently in Mt. Pleasant.
rdccdr801 2 years ago
St. Clair shores is nice! Been their a few times, big change when you get their after driving throw Detroit.
Xx69roadrunnerxX 2 years ago
Oh, I know. SCS, Grosse Pointe, and Detroit are three different worlds.
rdccdr801 2 years ago
To pass1myway: That would be Canucks, and American side and not american side. So bite that, Yank!
Ken, Toronto
dreadnought45 2 years ago
@dreadnought45
miaahmeek77 2 years ago
i want to see his concert on march 20th but damn those tickets will cost a fortune
darklion53 2 years ago
i love this song it reminds me of my childhood and time with my family and when i listen to it kinda slows everything down so u can look at your life like it was a book
kikassbmxer 3 years ago 2
His voice whines like the music to a huanting sound that fills the soul and one you don't soon forget. This is a materpiece of folk music
Redameter 3 years ago
song says it was the pride of the american side so bite that you knukes
pass1myway 3 years ago
Such a good song, good voice.
What a pity, couldn't find a 5* version~
inogi339 3 years ago
Thank you, Gordon.
atheistphilosopher 3 years ago
i love you Gordon Lightfoot. all of the memories of my youth are triggered by your poignant words and heart tugging lyrics
ukeejani 3 years ago 2
lol we sung this at school
PaulHark9 3 years ago
dude this isnt canada its michigan
*cough* dumbasses*cough*
skullkid3091 3 years ago
Gday all our Canadian brothers from Australia ,
peterm3964 3 years ago
it was in michigan-the UP since i live up here everyoen knows this song
skullkid3091 3 years ago
does anybody know how to make pancakes?
Deuteronomy100 3 years ago
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My father died....in Detroit....the same week the EFG sunk. This will always be a reminder of him..and I will always remember him when I hear it. When this song came out....I held it as a tribute to him as well.
DaniWillA 3 years ago 2
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Simple music for simple minded people.
LOL. LONG LIVE IGNORANT SHEEP...
ruleoforder 3 years ago
How sad, to be born with a soul, yet not be able to feel it.
Pitiable, really.
BTW, why do you click into a site such as this?
hdfatboy2k 2 years ago
shakee cam.....Luv G L.. A little like Australia's Paul Kelly; I s'pose..... Been looking for this song, thnx for posting......... PS: Is this a music post, or a haven for bloody creationists?
valland55 3 years ago
U Canaders are great ! i love bob and doug mackenzie as well. you guys have some real great talent, eh.... didn't captain kirk come from canda? i mean thiink abooot it, many a talent has come from canda.. how boot your beer??!! world famous... i mean, waht would we do with oot you guys, eh... man-o-man, canada has brought us ooo much, eh.. how boot teh nanemo bar?
USA101101101 3 years ago 2
How fortunate that My country, US of A has such great neihgbors to the North. Staunch allies in need and good friends in deed. So much so that they can and have given a deserved nudge to the side when we needed it. (As good friends are for.)
I hope the US is always deserving of your friendship. No star is truer than Polaris. You folks are the reason the good Lord put those beautiful Northen Lights to the North.
hdfatboy2k 2 years ago 2
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tazztower44 2 years ago
sorry i offended you. i love canada
USA101101101 3 years ago
LIGHTFOOT AND BURTON CUMMINGS; TWO OF AMERICA'S BEST !!
These two American partriots are so talented...
America sure puts teh talent out...
USA101101101 3 years ago
Gordon lightfoot is from Canada...America doesn't put any talent at all..just look at ur president
tyman82 3 years ago
first of all im not a bush fan but ill be damn if i will take that comment lite. bush is our president u talk about him u talk about our entire country....and the way it stands its not a better one out their then the USA. I DONT CARE where he's from its his music thats awesome and his lyrics. This ship is from america and hes singing about it.
tobejoe43 3 years ago 3
how can you not see that hes kidding, you idiots? you give canadians a bad name, and I am one.
akroyd 3 years ago
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LorenBagby 2 years ago
Ahhh.. both are Canadian..
Graehaus 3 years ago
yeah never dog bob dylan gordon lightfoot would tell you the same
catman630 3 years ago
Keep playing the classics - Gordo
busterbone 3 years ago
Gordon Lightfoot is just like Bob Dylan, but he does not suck.
randyschuurman 3 years ago
Wow. Goteggs1234. You've made no valid point, and prove to be the most ignorant viewer of this video.
DreiHundertftw 3 years ago 2
the dylan of canada great song
zott76 3 years ago
It's sad to see all of the bigotry and racism here.Man,can't a person go anywhere without hearing the term 'nigger'.I'm sick of it
wrappindude 3 years ago 5
This has been flagged as spam show
this guy is obviously a nigger
goteggs1234 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
what a faggitie ass homo jew
goteggs1234 3 years ago
Well said. I totally agree with you. I've always been in awe in regards to how he makes you feel a song - especially this one, my favorite of all of his. I live in the Northeast, not really near the Great Lakes. I guess the closest would be Lake Erie. However, I do feel this song from having experienced my share of storms while spending many years in the Navy. Yup, this song can really be felt. Loved your post.
drott5 3 years ago 2
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of this great tragedy. Living in MN and spending most of my life near/in/around this great/terrifying lake really makes this song hit me that much more. His words are haunting and really capture the essence that is Gitche Gumee.
downhiller80 3 years ago
Yeah I'm from MN too, and spent many summers on the North Shore and the Ontario coast past Thunder Bay. The song has additional meaning for my though because my dad died November 21 1975, shoveling snow laid down by the following storm system, which dropped three feet on central MN that Thanksgiving.
ryoushii 2 years ago 3
Oh boy, the God Squat never stops. Do you really think God needs people to argue for his/her cause?
absrd 3 years ago
how could you not love this ballad/ its death of 29 men will live forevr thanks to such a ballader
ColtenW96 3 years ago
i think this religious issue can be solved pretty easily.
BillBillard 3 years ago
best song written.i wish grls were on the ship XD
carbsix 3 years ago
what is all this religion talk. The song is about a shipwreck, and I agree, it's a great song.
476derwood 3 years ago 2
The best song ever written. I have loved it from the first listen. Finally after thirty years I got to see him sing it live.Absolutely Brilliant
MadTrapper1001 3 years ago
Hell of a song Eh?, saw it live recently as well. and hope to do so again in march
yamahonkawazuki 3 years ago
The man who retreived the ball from the Fitz was my mom's old teacher from Sault Ste. Marie.
Zhikaaku 3 years ago 3
Could we please get back to the video? It's too beautiful a song to have all this trash talk.
lvnwolf 3 years ago 2
aren't pea-brained critiques of christianity so utterly boring?
i'm looking at you mr. maher, hitchens, dawkins, etc...
but if laughing at equally moronic literal interpretations of scripture gives you pleasure, well...
so yes, you do - not secretly, but openly - dig (anti)christianity.
shiver me timbers and walk the plank
BillBillard 3 years ago
Gordon Lightfoot is one of the most enjoyable singers living today. Nice, simple and honest songs. Thanks for this video.
Erosmonkey 3 years ago 3
i wish someone would write a shanty about the ethan allen wreck in upstate ny. but most singers today are three sheets to the wind.
arrrgggg.
BillBillard 3 years ago
my all time favorite,
bigornge 3 years ago
I love this song because i am a nautical whiz and I love maritime songs.
DeathbyPianos 3 years ago
nice try buddy - but i've forgotten more about the nautikos than you will ever know.
go back to your kiddie pool and let the real seafaring experts enjoy this song - far, far more than you ever could.
BillBillard 3 years ago
oh fuck. i'm sorry,i didnt realise that you had to have experience in the subject matter to enjoy a song! tool.
ps-the dandy warhols version of this pisses all over the original.
kevsickboy 3 years ago