great song and sad true story. i did a research paper on it for school. i learned y it accully sank when they found is with the same robot they did to find the titantic
White fish point the light house, were the great Edmund Fitzgerald and many other ship storyies are shown and things taken from them is very interesting to see, i go there every year and it is a breath takeing view and good memory, along with the falls and the sue locks are right near there!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing story, amazing song. My uncle used to be the First Mate of one of these Lake Liners, now he's the captain of the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls. For some reason this song epitomizes the spirit of the Canadian North.
All I know is, my ship mates, are at the bottom of the sea. That is where true sailors wind up. Mama Seas, takes care of her own. She takes care of her men. An old Sailor here. Damn, those lakes Sailors have more guts, than I do. And I was a combat Sailor!!!
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours." Great line. I've often thought about what goes through a person's mind when they are confronted with mortality in a tragedy such as this. Reminds me of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: "Alone, alone, all all alone, Alone on a wide, wide sea! And never a saint took pity on my soul in agony. The many men, so beautiful! And they all dead did lie: And a thousand thousand slimy things lived on; and so did I."
I've been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for many years and I still believe he is very underrated as a singer/songwriter.This is one of his best songs and one day I hope to visit the Great Lakes area because of it.Our great lake in New Zealand is Lake Taupo but it's more like a great puddle!!
On Nov.20, 1976, almost exactly one year after the Edmund Fitzgerald marine disaster, Gordon Lightfoot's single was #2 in the USA, and Rod Stewart's "Tonight's The Night" was #1
I know it wasn't on Lake Erie, of course it was Superior. That whole area of the country just has a similar vibe to me, especcially that I don't live in that area anymore. That's all I was saying.
That seanloveshismusic is only 14 years old. The little bastard isnt even off his moms tit yet. Youtube is full of these young inbreed no life bastards that dont know anything about anything. Sad is what it is. Post when you gain some smarts ya little prick--->sean
i love this song. i love to listen to this one on a big stereo. it really sounds like a great sailor song with the airy guitar parts and folk singing. he is good.
I don't think he/she is saying that it sank in Lake Erie, he/she is just saying that he/she lived up there and it reminds him/her of his/her home on Lake Erie, which is close to Lake Superior
In 1976, Gordon Lightfoot's single, The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, hit #2 in America and became a classic because of the true story he was telling. I was 9 years old when this terrible marine disaster happened on Nov.10, 1975.
Clairfication. It wasn't a freak, or freak set of waves that sunk her. It was the "holds" flooding. Lake Michigan can get tough but it's not the north Atlantic.
I was aboard a US aircraft carrier when it went through TWO typhonns. NO ONE can imagine what it is like to ride a rollercoaster of water for days. Waves the size of a mountain and troughs as deep as the Grand Canyon. God bless the captain and crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all ships at sea in peril.
The Fitz apparently sholed and had hull damage and was taking on water for about 3 hours through her damaged hull. Investigation of the wreck reveals damage to the forward cargo hatch covers, and if hit by the 2 or 3 35-40-foot plus waves that hit the Arthur M. Anderson that was about 10-miles aft of the Fitz these waves, the Three Sisters of lake legend, would have swamped the already damaged and listing Fitz. These wave were seen on the Andersen's radar heading toward the location of the Fitz.
it was so special because it was one of the biggest frieghters in all of the great lakes at the time. so it was the biggest frieghters that sunk at the time
I was reading a book on the Fitzgerald and apperantly it got hit by a three sisters wave. It's when three enormous waves in a row come at you. It says that the three waves came on the side of the ship and split her in two.
This is certainly a Cool Ballad, & this is a Cool tribute; it's just too bad that it centers around a total Tragedy!! Live on Big Fitz. in Your watery Grave...And My condolences for all the Crew (and Family Members) of Big Fitz.
I never tire of this song, and it always reminds me how unpredictable Lake Erie is. I have always wanted to see Gordon Lightfoot, but never have had the chance.If anyone gets to see the historical items in Vermillion please go and see them, it's a great tribute to the men that died on the Edmund.
I asked a question about a play in remembrance of the people who died and you have to be an asshole. I won't insult you because I won't be dragged down past this level you illiterate little asshole.
Don't worry Tubey69, he's an 8th grade cum rag who doesn't appreciate the magnitude and scope of either this song or the event it memorializes. So forget him and his fellow teenage angsty friends. Perhaps if they had ever known true hardship like this, they might appreciate it more. So to hell with him.
You started it when you went hating on a play about 29 people that died. You thought me asking a question was a debate and then you insulted more people. Get nice then come back.
Sorry but after I ask a question and you respond like an ass how should I have responded? I never said I knew what you were saying but it sounded like you were being a young ass wipe.
Alright English flunky I'll stop replying to your comments. And its the internet so I have freedom of speech which overrules you telling me to shut "d" fuck up.
Let me correct that sentence. *You Make NO sence what so ever. And Yh I HAVE Freedom speech too. And Your Saying your not english are you spanish asian? Seriously can you try to sence
You think your perfect? Im not in school ok. What are you trying to be my teacher. I dont have to type correct at home ill type right at school. dumbass
Again with insulting me for no reason. You must be such a nice person when not sitting in front of a screen with anonymity. And no, I'm not perfect. No one is.
Are you kidding me. your acting like the innocent one i hate people like that. Your acting like your perfect "Bad spelling and punctuation. Mine is definitely better."
You love to make people feel bad about there self? Your sad
You would be surprised to find my age. And if education is bad then you should let a hobo and a well educated doctor perform a surgery and see which has better results.
This song makes me feel so cold. Hurricane force winds with frigid temperatures and freezing rain never sounds good. I live in Florida, when it gets to below 70 degrees, we cover up.
I was a cop in N.Ontario. It went to 35 below and daylight was only 4 hours. With the bitter winds off the lakes we smeared a coat of heavy lanolin or vaseline on our faces. I wore 4-5 pairs of my wife's spandex as well as thermals. The car tires would freeze flat on the bottom after sitting awile and would thump thump when you drove off. If a carlock was frozen, you got a man with the fullest bladder to thaw it free and not let the hose nozzle touch anything. It would weld instantly.
When it comes to braving tough weather, you guys are the best. I grew up in Wisconsin, so it's easy to ride out winter in florida (for now). The people must be easy on you guys, as I don't know who would go outside to cause trouble in that. I could imagine your biggest problems would be helping people affected by the snow and cold.
great song and sad true story. i did a research paper on it for school. i learned y it accully sank when they found is with the same robot they did to find the titantic
masonis1 3 years ago
White fish point the light house, were the great Edmund Fitzgerald and many other ship storyies are shown and things taken from them is very interesting to see, i go there every year and it is a breath takeing view and good memory, along with the falls and the sue locks are right near there!!!!!!!!!!!
hondasniper250 3 years ago
Amazing story, amazing song. My uncle used to be the First Mate of one of these Lake Liners, now he's the captain of the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls. For some reason this song epitomizes the spirit of the Canadian North.
ScottKeith7025 3 years ago
Beautiful tribute. my prayers and love are with the families
lucinda2005 3 years ago
very haunting song but grate ten out of ten.
musstakrakish 3 years ago
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Simple music for simple minded people.
LOL. LONG LIVE IGNORANT SHEEP...
ruleoforder 3 years ago
All I know is, my ship mates, are at the bottom of the sea. That is where true sailors wind up. Mama Seas, takes care of her own. She takes care of her men. An old Sailor here. Damn, those lakes Sailors have more guts, than I do. And I was a combat Sailor!!!
chengloki 3 years ago
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours." Great line. I've often thought about what goes through a person's mind when they are confronted with mortality in a tragedy such as this. Reminds me of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: "Alone, alone, all all alone, Alone on a wide, wide sea! And never a saint took pity on my soul in agony. The many men, so beautiful! And they all dead did lie: And a thousand thousand slimy things lived on; and so did I."
Wyrmwould 3 years ago
Also turned into a great song by Iron Maiden.
Warthogfan 3 years ago
I've been a Gordon Lightfoot fan for many years and I still believe he is very underrated as a singer/songwriter.This is one of his best songs and one day I hope to visit the Great Lakes area because of it.Our great lake in New Zealand is Lake Taupo but it's more like a great puddle!!
toeboe106 3 years ago
A good way to think of Lake Superior is that it's a small ocean. It is a big, beautiful, and yes, fearsome lake. Hope you get to see it!
wizardofwaste 3 years ago
This song is still awesome...34 years later. Gordy Lightfoot is the MAN...
banther1972 3 years ago
This song is still haunting after all these years. I almost got my ass kicked for whistling this as a greenhorn on a longliner.
Jookkor 3 years ago
great song prolly one of my favorites
stonedwhiteboy 3 years ago
Oh, okay. Thanks
Ca53llo 3 years ago
What is the last picture? I can't tell.
Ca53llo 3 years ago
it's a sky view of the Great Lakes
donaldharris22x 3 years ago
its the ship
botmaker1 3 years ago
Gordon Lightfoot and his poetry songs,how beautiful..I have to remember this name :):):)
blechta 3 years ago
I love the electric guitar in this song.
rsp196607 3 years ago
First time I have heard this in years. It gave me goose bumps. Thanks for upload.
Warthogfan 3 years ago
Gordon Lightfoot lost a relative when the Fitzgerald went down.
marmed991 3 years ago
RIP. Great Lakes are great. Glad I lived near them a while.
ATXviIIIe 3 years ago
Who sings this?
Ca53llo 3 years ago
Gordon Lightfoot.
hysteria210 3 years ago
Such a great song RIP crew of the edmund fitzgerald .
redneckrock89 3 years ago 2
Powerful story, great song writing, Gordon Lightfoot will be remembered for generations.
Antillestc 3 years ago
SeanLovesHisMusic ur so cool if you havn't noticed nobody likes you!
dunnjake888 3 years ago
R.I.P.
CTOWN72 3 years ago 2
Message to renau1g:
On Nov.20, 1976, almost exactly one year after the Edmund Fitzgerald marine disaster, Gordon Lightfoot's single was #2 in the USA, and Rod Stewart's "Tonight's The Night" was #1
on the Billboard Hot 100.
Victor1970s 3 years ago
I know it wasn't on Lake Erie, of course it was Superior. That whole area of the country just has a similar vibe to me, especcially that I don't live in that area anymore. That's all I was saying.
middlepathteacher 3 years ago
this song rocks!!! give me thums up if im right!!
dunnjake888 3 years ago 11
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thumbs down, bitch
SeanLovesHisMusic 3 years ago
sean
maybe you should spell your name "shawn"
like a girl
keep burping your worm
this is a GREAT song
ckendler 3 years ago
That seanloveshismusic is only 14 years old. The little bastard isnt even off his moms tit yet. Youtube is full of these young inbreed no life bastards that dont know anything about anything. Sad is what it is. Post when you gain some smarts ya little prick--->sean
stitch7777 3 years ago 3
go kill yourself at a my chemical romance concert you fucking fag
pokersuperstar 3 years ago
lol you got a few thumbs down!!!
how do ya feel know
dunnjake888 3 years ago
sean loves his music
keep floggin the dolphin
you sausage
ckendler 3 years ago
i love this song. i love to listen to this one on a big stereo. it really sounds like a great sailor song with the airy guitar parts and folk singing. he is good.
fangus503 3 years ago 4
Didn't sink in Lake Erie, it sank in Lake Superior.
deucelow 3 years ago
I don't think he/she is saying that it sank in Lake Erie, he/she is just saying that he/she lived up there and it reminds him/her of his/her home on Lake Erie, which is close to Lake Superior
HattoriHanzo31 3 years ago
In 1976, Gordon Lightfoot's single, The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, hit #2 in America and became a classic because of the true story he was telling. I was 9 years old when this terrible marine disaster happened on Nov.10, 1975.
Victor1970s 3 years ago
I wonder what was #1?
renau1g 3 years ago
Great Song! It reminds me of home - Lake Erie.
middlepathteacher 3 years ago
Clairfication. It wasn't a freak, or freak set of waves that sunk her. It was the "holds" flooding. Lake Michigan can get tough but it's not the north Atlantic.
chucufarley 3 years ago
They can't actually be sure, so it's still just a theory.
Himdarling44 3 years ago
How it happened? The "holds" were either improper;y secured or broke loose. More likely the former than the latter.
chucufarley 3 years ago
very sad song my dad died on this ship
shawna174 3 years ago
Wow. This ship sank in 1975 and you list your age as 23. So your dad died about about 11 years before you were born. Amazing.
reno93535 3 years ago
he's right
botmaker1 3 years ago
Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks!
Matey3 3 years ago
gordon lightfoot: a true american poet/songwriter. Brilliant american
USA101101101 3 years ago
he's a Canadian...but yes...all the great Canadian songwriters seem to understand and embrace American music .Neil Young ect ect
tonevibe 3 years ago 2
are you being sarcastic? maybe im not catching the sarcasm, its sometimes tough online, but for sure gordon lightfoot isnt amaerican
coolmoec 3 years ago
dont get mad
botmaker1 3 years ago
Hey no arguing on this song, this is the most beautiful song so it doesnt need any arguments
rDarkWarrior 3 years ago 2
lol not trying to argue, just asking
coolmoec 3 years ago
Nope. He's a passionate artistic Canadian
BuffaloWings99 3 years ago
This is perhaps his best ballad. What a story teller. The slide show really drives home the song. Well done!
Photocolorado 3 years ago
love this song!
luvscats69 3 years ago
I was aboard a US aircraft carrier when it went through TWO typhonns. NO ONE can imagine what it is like to ride a rollercoaster of water for days. Waves the size of a mountain and troughs as deep as the Grand Canyon. God bless the captain and crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all ships at sea in peril.
exenrontexas 3 years ago 3
My God this song is still AWESOME...I challenge anyone to surpass this song lyrically!!!!!
nbarryr 3 years ago 2
Ballad of the Edmund Fitzgerald
AfIacduck 3 years ago
Gordon Lightfoot sings this
UnclePeJay 3 years ago
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what is the song called?
jailhouserockbabe 3 years ago
The Fitz apparently sholed and had hull damage and was taking on water for about 3 hours through her damaged hull. Investigation of the wreck reveals damage to the forward cargo hatch covers, and if hit by the 2 or 3 35-40-foot plus waves that hit the Arthur M. Anderson that was about 10-miles aft of the Fitz these waves, the Three Sisters of lake legend, would have swamped the already damaged and listing Fitz. These wave were seen on the Andersen's radar heading toward the location of the Fitz.
christof139 3 years ago
How terrifying. They must have been so scared..
deucelow 3 years ago
It's a great song, but I don't understand why the Edmund Fitzgerald stands out so much among shipwrecks, can someone fill me in please?
stephenscounty 3 years ago
it was so special because it was one of the biggest frieghters in all of the great lakes at the time. so it was the biggest frieghters that sunk at the time
Helloweenzz 3 years ago
all 29 crews died in the storm.
Ltjigsaw 3 years ago
no one knows what made Edmund Fitzgerald to sink
or how is it possible to lose a a huge ship in a middle of a great lakes
Ltjigsaw 3 years ago
600feet deep lake.. big swell backing wind..rear hatch open..construction flaw in bulkhead midships..broke like a straw..been good to know ya..
dergrossen 3 years ago
I was reading a book on the Fitzgerald and apperantly it got hit by a three sisters wave. It's when three enormous waves in a row come at you. It says that the three waves came on the side of the ship and split her in two.
Helloweenzz 3 years ago
idk but i love the song
metalicaboy1626 3 years ago
Beautifully done. Poetic. Very moving. Rest in peace to the Crew of the Fitzgerald and may your souls live on.
dlutz55 3 years ago
never forgotten...
badr0b0tz 3 years ago
When you play this song while sailing on Superior there is a eerie feeling that fall upons you
greenirishknight 3 years ago
Rest In Peace brave sailors.
Zerohour4life 3 years ago
May the Waters of Superior Never Forget her Dead!!!!!!!! RIP to the Crew of the Fitzgerald and may your souls live on.
Wehategod 3 years ago
moving... very well done !
skilly58 3 years ago
marry x-mas and RIP
grindskfun 3 years ago
very good song... love it.. RIP 29 sailors
yoyomama4 3 years ago 3
Love this song RIP FOR ALL OF THOSE 29 SAILORS
rDarkWarrior 3 years ago 4
May the Hand of God touch and comfort the families of these brave 29 people always. Rest in peace Brave Sailors.
gotham99d 3 years ago 5
This song has some ghostly feel when you listen to it, almost like the dead are coming back to talk to you. What a great song.
jessten95 3 years ago 4
This is certainly a Cool Ballad, & this is a Cool tribute; it's just too bad that it centers around a total Tragedy!! Live on Big Fitz. in Your watery Grave...And My condolences for all the Crew (and Family Members) of Big Fitz.
MoonbaseEagle 3 years ago
dude my favorite song to listen to when im hi off my ass
JFiannaca 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this video
Minneasota73 3 years ago
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what a pack of loosing cunts - this prick is an imposter. Ha ha fucking ha
gunthernorman 3 years ago
Come on no hate comments for this memorial song
rDarkWarrior 3 years ago 5
yup, I was listening to this song when I was young. He was big and beautiful (ship)
Shipmate1936 3 years ago
that's what she said;D. No, that was innapropriate
koiven 3 years ago
didn't even know there was something called the edmund fitzgerald
smsorour 3 years ago
hand over your heart, stand for a moment of silence and respect the fallen sailors....then say FUCK YAH THIS SONG ROCKS!!!!
Battlefronthero 3 years ago
I actually had the 45,hahaha,cool...PEACE
larryoke2112 3 years ago
I never tire of this song, and it always reminds me how unpredictable Lake Erie is. I have always wanted to see Gordon Lightfoot, but never have had the chance.If anyone gets to see the historical items in Vermillion please go and see them, it's a great tribute to the men that died on the Edmund.
notanlinesprincess 3 years ago 2
It's not Erie. It's Superior.
lennonfn08 3 years ago
This reminds me of my home (Michigan) :(
lengthyounarther 3 years ago
"Does any one know where the love of God goes
When the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
Wow, that's just incredible.
HummingbirdAllegory 3 years ago
Yes, I was just thinking the same thing. Breath taking lyrics. This man is something else - what talent and inspiration.
mwp62 3 years ago
my uncle was on that boat
atari45 3 years ago
So sorry, does this song bring any closure?
unwoundreamr 3 years ago
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i hAD TO SING THIS SONG AND DO A PLAY AT SCHOOL =/ When I Was IN 6TH GRADE. Now Im In 8th AND WE HAD TO DO IT AGAIN THIS YEAR =/
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Why would you complain?
Tubey60 3 years ago 2
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Because its annoying You fag i already did it. It was fun the first time but now its old so sdfu you bitch
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
I asked a question about a play in remembrance of the people who died and you have to be an asshole. I won't insult you because I won't be dragged down past this level you illiterate little asshole.
Tubey60 3 years ago
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Well it seemed You wanted to start an arugment.. Well Sorry then. Jeez
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
I don't see how a question means I want to argue about your experience.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Don't worry Tubey69, he's an 8th grade cum rag who doesn't appreciate the magnitude and scope of either this song or the event it memorializes. So forget him and his fellow teenage angsty friends. Perhaps if they had ever known true hardship like this, they might appreciate it more. So to hell with him.
lennonfn08 3 years ago
Oh Shut up Why dont you people mind your own Business
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
You started it when you went hating on a play about 29 people that died. You thought me asking a question was a debate and then you insulted more people. Get nice then come back.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Haha.. I Wasnt hating Its called being annoyed its my 2nd time doing the play so shut up like you know what im saying. Gawsh.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Sorry but after I ask a question and you respond like an ass how should I have responded? I never said I knew what you were saying but it sounded like you were being a young ass wipe.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Maybe I was But you shouldnt of responded to my comment. i can be annoyed all i want. so buzz off. By the way you dont know my age. so sdfu
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
You said you're in 8th so 13/14/15? And nice grammar. Besides, freedom of speech. It is the internet after all.
Tubey60 3 years ago
I Dontt care .? Everytime i post a comment on some video someone has to reply to it.! No Duh its internet
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Alright English flunky I'll stop replying to your comments. And its the internet so I have freedom of speech which overrules you telling me to shut "d" fuck up.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Your Saying english are spanish? Are you calling me british? You Make sence what so ever. Yh So Do i. So Stop childish games.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
I'm talking about the English language, that thing you're typing in...
Tubey60 3 years ago
Let me correct that sentence. *You Make NO sence what so ever. And Yh I HAVE Freedom speech too. And Your Saying your not english are you spanish asian? Seriously can you try to sence
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
I'm an American and by English flunky I mean your grammar is horrible. Ya know? English/grammar/language class...
Tubey60 3 years ago
Oh. What does that have to do with anything. My grammer is not horrible i'm just missinng words. like your grammer is perfect yeah right.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Bad spelling and punctuation. Mine is definitely better.
Tubey60 3 years ago
You think your perfect? Im not in school ok. What are you trying to be my teacher. I dont have to type correct at home ill type right at school. dumbass
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Again with insulting me for no reason. You must be such a nice person when not sitting in front of a screen with anonymity. And no, I'm not perfect. No one is.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Are you kidding me. your acting like the innocent one i hate people like that. Your acting like your perfect "Bad spelling and punctuation. Mine is definitely better."
You love to make people feel bad about there self? Your sad
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
You are the one insulting me. I am stating a fact that Spell Check or an old person can notice.
Tubey60 3 years ago
I dont need a lecture about "spelling" why does it matter? jeez. My spelling isnt right all the time, Dont hate.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
I'm not hating, just applying education. And spelling matters because a mistake can give the wrong person the wrong thing.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Unfortunately im learning new things already and i am not in school. Really how so?
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Wrong street names bring deliveries to the wrong home. How is learning new things unfortunate?
Tubey60 3 years ago
You wouldnt understand all you older people never do.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
You would be surprised to find my age. And if education is bad then you should let a hobo and a well educated doctor perform a surgery and see which has better results.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Is that a trick qustion ?
And i was thinking you were 30 but.. no comment.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
There was no question. And hell no, I'm in the 8th grade.
Tubey60 3 years ago
lol.
Oh Nvm it wasnt.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
To tell you the truth i dont beleive your in 8th grade. I think your a liar, My point of view.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Then you are an idiot.
Tubey60 3 years ago
What the heck. I dont have to beleive your in 8th grade. i think 30 years old.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
And I know for damn sure I'm in the 8th grade.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Well i dont believe that. Of corse your going to fake your grade. alot you do that on here.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Why would I say I'm younger than I am? You seem to be younger than you said. Much younger.
Tubey60 3 years ago
HaHa Very funny trying to steal my comeback? Well thats a lie im in 8th grade. You 30 year old man
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
It isn't a lie...I think you realize you lost or are just very insecure around other kids.
Tubey60 3 years ago
Lost is there supposed to be a prize?
And i was being sarcastic. I bet you are in 8th grade?
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
Why is that a question? I already said I am. And I mean lost the argument you wanted a few weeks back.
Tubey60 3 years ago
I Said i bet i didnt say you where. =/ who cares about losing a stupid argument anyway?
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
You know all these messages will probably be spammed, right?
Tubey60 3 years ago
Yeah.. Of corse.
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
who sings this song?, my dad wants to know though
jailhouserockbabe 3 years ago
shut up you fukin fag
Justinak74 3 years ago
Whoaaa chill out napoleon...
sc115 3 years ago
Napoleon?? Haha Wow You Asshole
lxlExclusivelxl 3 years ago
AHO!
woya725 3 years ago
WOOOO!
go canada!
MattColl422 3 years ago
sad song
bewiteok 3 years ago
My uncle was a mariner for almost 50 yrs. He always said, he'd rather cross the north Atlantic, than sail Superior in the fall.
junglejim007 3 years ago 6
from mariner to mariner the sea is a cruel mistress and only mariners will ever understand that
Justinak74 3 years ago
You've put it very well. Unless you are a mariner, you will never understand the power of the ocean. Poseidon is a cruel master. Semper Paratus.
Scooter485 3 years ago
Well said, Coastie; Always ready!
akytilop 3 years ago
When suppertime came the old cook came on deck
Sayin "fella's it's too rough to feed 'ya"
At 7pm a main hatchway gave in, he said
"fella's it's been good ta know ya!!"
God I love that lyric. Damn...
.. Gordon Lightfoot - one of the best ever...
metemi 3 years ago 3
love this song!!
bullshitter2008 3 years ago 2
One of handful of songs that cause the hair on my arms to rise.
It is the majesty of grief.
Nunavuter1 3 years ago 3
Ha. My arm hairs rose, too, just before I read your post.
rsp196607 3 years ago 2
amzing song.
DClean 3 years ago
One of the most memorable songs ever! May God have mercy on the sailors of the Great Lakes!
mojorisinatl 3 years ago
Favorite song from the Legend.
AikiRooster 3 years ago
This song makes me feel so cold. Hurricane force winds with frigid temperatures and freezing rain never sounds good. I live in Florida, when it gets to below 70 degrees, we cover up.
Askerban 3 years ago 2
I was a cop in N.Ontario. It went to 35 below and daylight was only 4 hours. With the bitter winds off the lakes we smeared a coat of heavy lanolin or vaseline on our faces. I wore 4-5 pairs of my wife's spandex as well as thermals. The car tires would freeze flat on the bottom after sitting awile and would thump thump when you drove off. If a carlock was frozen, you got a man with the fullest bladder to thaw it free and not let the hose nozzle touch anything. It would weld instantly.
BungYung 3 years ago 3
When it comes to braving tough weather, you guys are the best. I grew up in Wisconsin, so it's easy to ride out winter in florida (for now). The people must be easy on you guys, as I don't know who would go outside to cause trouble in that. I could imagine your biggest problems would be helping people affected by the snow and cold.
Askerban 3 years ago
thi song gives me goosebums.. and it reminds me of my grandpa,.. random but hey... and this is a cool video
CheeseDoodlesInc 3 years ago 3
The lakes are one of the nastiest places on earth for weather... it can blow and build in a matter of hours..
Bargemonkey 3 years ago 6
i love this song my heart feels for all of the sailors
ampfresh27 3 years ago 6
Great job on the video, and a great song! Gordon Lightfoot really nailed the essence of this tragedy with this song.
dasboot19801 3 years ago 2