The more I listen, "My Guardian Angel", and "Long, last, lonely mile" are the musical suicide note from Doug. I don't understand Spanish that well, but, it seems to be the same as the: "now I lie myself to sleep..."
Also, again, if you like the Gin Blossoms, listen to Hopkins singing the themes of "F-troop, and Scobby-Doo" during a break. Hopkins died way too young, he was an alcoholic, fired by the record company.
I would also recommend "My Guardian Angel", "Ponyboy and Johnny", and "Cathedral City" (though the Gin Blossoms played that song also), from the Chimeras/Pistoleros, as some later Hopkins songs, before he killed himself.
Chimeras and Pistoleros were the last band Doug worked with after he got fired from the Gin Blossoms. "long, last, lonely mile" was a solid exit song.
@jmorris724 Talk about a sociopath. What is wrong with you that after a month you had to come back here and attack me for simply liking both Doug and Scotty? You troll up the page with about a dozen insane and homophobic comments and for what? Me having a different opinion than you regarding the band. Lighten up bud. You're taking this way too seriously. It's just differing opinions on music. Go spam someone else.
@jmorris724 This will be my last word on this. I really don't care what you say to me, but I think that you need to grow up. I guarantee you that acting like an offensive nut is not a desirable trait. You have to learn to accept differing opinions and not go crazy when someone disagrees with you. Youtube's a good place for discussion but with the attitude that you have, nobody's going to want to put up with you. I hope you gain some manners and maturity, for your own sake. So long.
Jmorris724, didn't like your choice of words? For the benefit of the viewing public, let me quote a few of your now deleted homophobic comments to me and others: "Shame on all the nitwits who "liked" that guy's commens. You people..." "Suck my cock you queer" "ha. that weak minded fag Thorbie blocked me. That's dumb, cuz he was the one who wouldn't shut up. MORRIS RULES!! "
Keep in mind this is in response to me simply disagreeing with him over a month ago... Yeesh.
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LOL. This Thorbie guy was a joke. But of course everyone's gonna take up for him; it's easier to like some asslicking cornholer than someone with an actual brain.
sweet version. Co-written by Marshall Crenshaw! Original from Empire Records soundtrack, 1995... a jangly power pop hit in the post-grunge alt-rock '90s.
@zaccds True fans should know his work. Since it put them on the map. I'm sure the guys are eternally grateful for Doug doing what he did for them even if they didn't show it before he died. Everytime I hear their new stuff I want those Doug Hopkins riffs in the so bad but they are just not there... Anyways... Good stuff. You have lots of it.
@zaccds@zaccds True fans should know his work. Since it put them on the map. I'm sure the guys are eternally greatful for Doug doing what he did for them even if they didn't show it before he died. Every-time I hear their new stuff I want those Doug Hopkins riffs in the so bad but they are just not there... Anyways... Good stuff. You have lots of it.
@foxman123456789 learning the hard way? super girl? C'mon! Their best songs were mostly those written when Doug was in the band. Lost Horizons, Allison Road...
@jmorris724 I thought CIS was pretty damn good actually. Follow You Down, Day Job, Not Only Numb, My Car are all amazing songs on par with many on NME in my opinion.
@jmorris724 I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. I personally think Not Only Numb is one of the most beautiful Gin Blossoms songs ever written. With and without Doug, the band has produced a number of jangle pop hits which hold up today. Post CIS is another story though.
@Thorbie Can we at least agree on this: Hopkins played with a thousand times more passion than Johnson. I really don't see how anyone would disagree with that.
@jmorris724 I don't know. I think both are great guitarists in terms of skill. I think Doug's a much better song writer than Johnson of course, but in terms of passion, I'd say both are great, although Doug has more stage presence and is more fun to watch. In terms of song writing Doug has more passion than Scotty, but I think some of what Scotty's contributions to CIS make up key elements of the overall Gin Blossoms sound. I just like the band overall.
@Thorbie Just foolin around on youtube when i saw our conversation from a month ago. I've really been opening my mind to different kind of music lately, and while I must say that I haven't heard all of Johnson's songs, one must keep in mind if not for Hopkins, we most likely would not even be talking about The Gin Blossoms. He is indeed the reason they are famous, and this is pretty close to indisputable.
Sure, Robin has a great voice, but look where that got the Gas Giants...
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@Thorbie I ran out of characters while typing my last comment, but to finish what I was saying: If Scott Johnson is living in a nice house with a 3-car garage right now, he owes a lot to Mr. Hopkins (God rest his soul).
@jmorris724 I don't think that's a fair comment. Scotty's toured with the Gin Blossoms for years now and cowrote a number of great songs on CIS. The band probably wouldn't be where it is without Hey Jealousy, but Follow You Down and Til I Hear it From You were great songs too, not to mention Mrs. Rita, Until I Fall Away etc. You could easily say they all owed Alex Chilton, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Keene and Pat DiNizio. In regards to Gas Giants, Doug's other bands never took off either. Just sayin
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@Thorbie Robin was already famous and the Gas Giants still failed. I wouldn't be listening to this song if I thought Scott was 100% bad; it's just that to claim Scott and Doug have equal amounts of talent is kinda...well,...dumb.
@jmorris724 You're misrepresenting what I said earlier. I never said they were equal. In terms of Doug v. Scotty, Doug is a more talented songwriter and a more entertaining performer to watch. As guitarists, I'd say they're equally skilled though. Scotty can solo with the best of them without breaking a sweat. I just don't think it's fair to single Scotty out when he's actually been with the band longer than Doug was. Doug's songs are great, but I doubt they would have been...
...as popular without the rest of the components of the Gin Blossoms sound. Robin's distinctive vocals, Jesse's country influences, Bill's constantly moving bass lines and Phil's solid drumming all contributed to bring out the best of Doug's songs. Many of Doug's songs went unnoticed for years with different bands and while a member of the Chimeras, he didn't find the same success either. It's not all about Doug. As a unit, they were great. Day Job, Follow You Down and Til I Hear It From You...
...were all great songs written by Robin, Jesse, Scotty, Bill and Phil and I think they're just as good as some of Doug's songs and better than a few others. Doug had a firey passion for songwriting, but he wasn't the sole reason for the band's success. I think CIS stacks up against NME pretty well as an album of comparable quality without any songwriting by Doug. I see that you like Doug and I do too, but why so adversarial about it all? The rest of the band has paid its dues too.
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@Thorbie I'm aware that the rest of the band was very talented, but no one's ever heard of Robin's bands The Gas Giants or the Pharoahs, nor any of the other members' side projects; and that's WITH having the fame of being the frontman for the band! And of course Scotty's been with the band longer: Doug died at 32, you idiot! Not only that, but it was Doug's band to begin (and Bill's if one wants to be specific). Lol, and I wonder why he didn't find fame with the Chimeras? Could it be because...
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@jmorris724 he quit the band after playing with them less than a year, and the only album he recorded with them was never released? DURRR!!!!
And "Day Job" is a joke compared to 90% of the songs they did with Doug. And this whole cool, calm, smarmy attitude ya got goin' on...I am so through with this shit. Just zip it.
@jmorris724 Dude, what is your problem? First you necropost on a discussion we had a month ago, then you some how can't handle that I like both Doug and Scotty? Now you can't stand my calm "attitude"? Did I offend you in some way or are you having a bad day or something? I've heard of Robin's band (Gas Giants and Pharoahs 2000 were the same band) and Jesse's Low/Watts and solo album. I never cared about their popularity in the first place, just the music. As for Doug...
...what are you trying to prove? I like Doug. He was a great songwriter, but I don't think all of his songs were superior to all other Gin Blossoms songs. I'm not going to change my mind about what songs I like, because you don't agree with me. Just relax. They're just songs. You act like I insulted your mother or something. If you resurrected this discussion just to vent your rage, please do so elsewhere.
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@Thorbie yeah, i "resurrected" the post cuz I like talking about music. I didn't know you'd be such a demeaning little cocksucker and punish for trying to have a God damn discussion. Just shut up. Okay, "dude"?...Weird, that you'd say dude when you act like a creepy old man most of the time.
Fuckin' grandstanding bullshit...The idiots one finds on the world wide web. Sigh...
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@Thorbie lol with that fake personality. If you talk like that in real life, someone oughtta pimp-smack your ass to the concrete. Don't ever talk down to me, ya frickin' piece of crap nobody.
I love how they were considered "alternative" and like other bands from that time they had said they were "rock"...this is a great of example of them being just flat out great fucking rock!!
oh my god i just cant imagine how are this guys so great...the voice the songs they're definetely one of a kind i love some of their songs especially the song as long as it matters.you guys dont have plans to go over here in the phils.?keep it up guys!
It's from Cities 97 Sampler Volume 14. Cities 97 Samplers (from KCTZ 97.1 Minneapolis/St Paul) are albums made of live acoustic performances from multiple artists recorded in their studio.
The more I listen, "My Guardian Angel", and "Long, last, lonely mile" are the musical suicide note from Doug. I don't understand Spanish that well, but, it seems to be the same as the: "now I lie myself to sleep..."
candyrn16141 2 months ago
Also, again, if you like the Gin Blossoms, listen to Hopkins singing the themes of "F-troop, and Scobby-Doo" during a break. Hopkins died way too young, he was an alcoholic, fired by the record company.
candyrn16141 2 months ago
I would also recommend "My Guardian Angel", "Ponyboy and Johnny", and "Cathedral City" (though the Gin Blossoms played that song also), from the Chimeras/Pistoleros, as some later Hopkins songs, before he killed himself.
candyrn16141 2 months ago
Chimeras and Pistoleros were the last band Doug worked with after he got fired from the Gin Blossoms. "long, last, lonely mile" was a solid exit song.
candyrn16141 2 months ago
Love the guitar on this version :) Thank you for posting.
oobiloz 5 months ago
Saw these guys at Summerfest about 7 years ago in Milwaukee. Great show and of course great voice.
ibdangler 6 months ago
This is a superb version of an awesome song! :)
THIS is the way to sing this song for someone
RedHeadRadulf83 7 months ago
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Thumbs up if you've had relations with Thorbie's mom. Oh man, this is gunna be a top rated comment within minutes.
jmorris724 9 months ago
@jmorris724 Talk about a sociopath. What is wrong with you that after a month you had to come back here and attack me for simply liking both Doug and Scotty? You troll up the page with about a dozen insane and homophobic comments and for what? Me having a different opinion than you regarding the band. Lighten up bud. You're taking this way too seriously. It's just differing opinions on music. Go spam someone else.
Thorbie 9 months ago 13
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@Thorbie fuck you.
jmorris724 9 months ago
@jmorris724 This will be my last word on this. I really don't care what you say to me, but I think that you need to grow up. I guarantee you that acting like an offensive nut is not a desirable trait. You have to learn to accept differing opinions and not go crazy when someone disagrees with you. Youtube's a good place for discussion but with the attitude that you have, nobody's going to want to put up with you. I hope you gain some manners and maturity, for your own sake. So long.
Thorbie 9 months ago 14
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@Thorbie what are you, my mom? GTFO of here.
jmorris724 9 months ago
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"long live hopkins!" got voted down? You people don't even know what you're talking about.
jmorris724 9 months ago
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eh...buncha goodie two shoes voting down my comments. suck it.
jmorris724 9 months ago
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Jmorris724, didn't like your choice of words? For the benefit of the viewing public, let me quote a few of your now deleted homophobic comments to me and others: "Shame on all the nitwits who "liked" that guy's commens. You people..." "Suck my cock you queer" "ha. that weak minded fag Thorbie blocked me. That's dumb, cuz he was the one who wouldn't shut up. MORRIS RULES!! "
Keep in mind this is in response to me simply disagreeing with him over a month ago... Yeesh.
Thorbie 9 months ago 18
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Hardcore fans of any band are assholes, but GB's really got some doozies.
jmorris724 9 months ago
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LOL. This Thorbie guy was a joke. But of course everyone's gonna take up for him; it's easier to like some asslicking cornholer than someone with an actual brain.
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LONG LIVE HOPKINS!!!
jmorris724 9 months ago
@ thorbie ....I agree.Competition smile off CIS is my favorite GB songCheck out No Chocolate Cake
LLB61959 10 months ago 8
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@LLB61959 fans definitely deserve better than a 2nd rate knockoff of "until I fall away"; but the acoustic version was ok.
jmorris724 9 months ago
sweet version. Co-written by Marshall Crenshaw! Original from Empire Records soundtrack, 1995... a jangly power pop hit in the post-grunge alt-rock '90s.
ElDanoLectro 1 year ago 5
sends shivers up my spine! amazing!!!!!
joelsep1979 1 year ago 3
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MercuryWahWah 1 year ago
this is such an amazing song!
imurlight 1 year ago 3
Great song, great band... it's a shame one of the guitarist died!!!
Armagedon2030 2 years ago
That was Doug Hopkins, but he died years before this song was written. Not a lot of people seem to know his work.
zaccds 2 years ago 4
@zaccds True fans should know his work. Since it put them on the map. I'm sure the guys are eternally grateful for Doug doing what he did for them even if they didn't show it before he died. Everytime I hear their new stuff I want those Doug Hopkins riffs in the so bad but they are just not there... Anyways... Good stuff. You have lots of it.
danscone1 1 year ago
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@zaccds @zaccds True fans should know his work. Since it put them on the map. I'm sure the guys are eternally greatful for Doug doing what he did for them even if they didn't show it before he died. Every-time I hear their new stuff I want those Doug Hopkins riffs in the so bad but they are just not there... Anyways... Good stuff. You have lots of it.
danscone1 1 year ago
awesome songs guys!!!<3
pereiradebbie 2 years ago
The mp3 anyone???
if so then much appreciated ^_^
thejojoshabadoo 2 years ago
Great Band! Totally awsome.
brandokito 2 years ago
i looove this song.
hey guys, which other songs are good from gin blossoms??
laladrto 2 years ago
There are tone of great songs from GB. Just to name a few, Hey jealousy, Found Out About You, Allison Rode, Mrs. Rita, Follow You Down.
zaccds 2 years ago 3
dont forget Lost Horizons!
multiplayerreport 2 years ago
until i fall away is also nice
sarahkerigan 2 years ago 2
@laladrto super girl , learning the hard way to add a few more
foxman123456789 1 year ago
@foxman123456789 learning the hard way? super girl? C'mon! Their best songs were mostly those written when Doug was in the band. Lost Horizons, Allison Road...
jmorris724 1 year ago
@jmorris724 I thought CIS was pretty damn good actually. Follow You Down, Day Job, Not Only Numb, My Car are all amazing songs on par with many on NME in my opinion.
Thorbie 1 year ago 4
@Thorbie other than "whitewash", most of its pretty rough sounding. Without doug they just became another garage band.
jmorris724 1 year ago
@jmorris724 I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. I personally think Not Only Numb is one of the most beautiful Gin Blossoms songs ever written. With and without Doug, the band has produced a number of jangle pop hits which hold up today. Post CIS is another story though.
Thorbie 1 year ago 4
@Thorbie Can we at least agree on this: Hopkins played with a thousand times more passion than Johnson. I really don't see how anyone would disagree with that.
jmorris724 1 year ago
@jmorris724 I don't know. I think both are great guitarists in terms of skill. I think Doug's a much better song writer than Johnson of course, but in terms of passion, I'd say both are great, although Doug has more stage presence and is more fun to watch. In terms of song writing Doug has more passion than Scotty, but I think some of what Scotty's contributions to CIS make up key elements of the overall Gin Blossoms sound. I just like the band overall.
Thorbie 1 year ago 4
@Thorbie Just foolin around on youtube when i saw our conversation from a month ago. I've really been opening my mind to different kind of music lately, and while I must say that I haven't heard all of Johnson's songs, one must keep in mind if not for Hopkins, we most likely would not even be talking about The Gin Blossoms. He is indeed the reason they are famous, and this is pretty close to indisputable.
Sure, Robin has a great voice, but look where that got the Gas Giants...
jmorris724 10 months ago
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@Thorbie I ran out of characters while typing my last comment, but to finish what I was saying: If Scott Johnson is living in a nice house with a 3-car garage right now, he owes a lot to Mr. Hopkins (God rest his soul).
jmorris724 10 months ago
@jmorris724 I don't think that's a fair comment. Scotty's toured with the Gin Blossoms for years now and cowrote a number of great songs on CIS. The band probably wouldn't be where it is without Hey Jealousy, but Follow You Down and Til I Hear it From You were great songs too, not to mention Mrs. Rita, Until I Fall Away etc. You could easily say they all owed Alex Chilton, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Keene and Pat DiNizio. In regards to Gas Giants, Doug's other bands never took off either. Just sayin
Thorbie 10 months ago 16
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@Thorbie Robin was already famous and the Gas Giants still failed. I wouldn't be listening to this song if I thought Scott was 100% bad; it's just that to claim Scott and Doug have equal amounts of talent is kinda...well,...dumb.
jmorris724 10 months ago
@jmorris724 You're misrepresenting what I said earlier. I never said they were equal. In terms of Doug v. Scotty, Doug is a more talented songwriter and a more entertaining performer to watch. As guitarists, I'd say they're equally skilled though. Scotty can solo with the best of them without breaking a sweat. I just don't think it's fair to single Scotty out when he's actually been with the band longer than Doug was. Doug's songs are great, but I doubt they would have been...
Thorbie 10 months ago 8
...as popular without the rest of the components of the Gin Blossoms sound. Robin's distinctive vocals, Jesse's country influences, Bill's constantly moving bass lines and Phil's solid drumming all contributed to bring out the best of Doug's songs. Many of Doug's songs went unnoticed for years with different bands and while a member of the Chimeras, he didn't find the same success either. It's not all about Doug. As a unit, they were great. Day Job, Follow You Down and Til I Hear It From You...
Thorbie 10 months ago 9
...were all great songs written by Robin, Jesse, Scotty, Bill and Phil and I think they're just as good as some of Doug's songs and better than a few others. Doug had a firey passion for songwriting, but he wasn't the sole reason for the band's success. I think CIS stacks up against NME pretty well as an album of comparable quality without any songwriting by Doug. I see that you like Doug and I do too, but why so adversarial about it all? The rest of the band has paid its dues too.
Thorbie 10 months ago 9
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@Thorbie I'm aware that the rest of the band was very talented, but no one's ever heard of Robin's bands The Gas Giants or the Pharoahs, nor any of the other members' side projects; and that's WITH having the fame of being the frontman for the band! And of course Scotty's been with the band longer: Doug died at 32, you idiot! Not only that, but it was Doug's band to begin (and Bill's if one wants to be specific). Lol, and I wonder why he didn't find fame with the Chimeras? Could it be because...
jmorris724 10 months ago
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@jmorris724 he quit the band after playing with them less than a year, and the only album he recorded with them was never released? DURRR!!!!
And "Day Job" is a joke compared to 90% of the songs they did with Doug. And this whole cool, calm, smarmy attitude ya got goin' on...I am so through with this shit. Just zip it.
jmorris724 10 months ago
@jmorris724 Dude, what is your problem? First you necropost on a discussion we had a month ago, then you some how can't handle that I like both Doug and Scotty? Now you can't stand my calm "attitude"? Did I offend you in some way or are you having a bad day or something? I've heard of Robin's band (Gas Giants and Pharoahs 2000 were the same band) and Jesse's Low/Watts and solo album. I never cared about their popularity in the first place, just the music. As for Doug...
Thorbie 10 months ago 19
...what are you trying to prove? I like Doug. He was a great songwriter, but I don't think all of his songs were superior to all other Gin Blossoms songs. I'm not going to change my mind about what songs I like, because you don't agree with me. Just relax. They're just songs. You act like I insulted your mother or something. If you resurrected this discussion just to vent your rage, please do so elsewhere.
Thorbie 10 months ago 9
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@Thorbie yeah, i "resurrected" the post cuz I like talking about music. I didn't know you'd be such a demeaning little cocksucker and punish for trying to have a God damn discussion. Just shut up. Okay, "dude"?...Weird, that you'd say dude when you act like a creepy old man most of the time.
Fuckin' grandstanding bullshit...The idiots one finds on the world wide web. Sigh...
jmorris724 10 months ago
@jmorris724 Cool story bro.
Thorbie 10 months ago 6
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@Thorbie I've got a "cool story" 'bout your mother.
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@Thorbie lol with that fake personality. If you talk like that in real life, someone oughtta pimp-smack your ass to the concrete. Don't ever talk down to me, ya frickin' piece of crap nobody.
jmorris724 9 months ago
bulshiittTTTTTTTTTTT
laguns456 2 years ago
we dont care if you like that version..
jonathancalucag 2 years ago
I love how they were considered "alternative" and like other bands from that time they had said they were "rock"...this is a great of example of them being just flat out great fucking rock!!
Flawless
RokDAWG1 2 years ago 2
i love their music!
gengzapata 2 years ago
oh my god i just cant imagine how are this guys so great...the voice the songs they're definetely one of a kind i love some of their songs especially the song as long as it matters.you guys dont have plans to go over here in the phils.?keep it up guys!
bluejamz 2 years ago
Is there anyway I can get this version?
EddieAR 2 years ago
i have it... if you'd like me to email it to you pm me.
katching 2 years ago
love it, great job
beatleishh 2 years ago
thanks for the upload, I like this version
crushintome01 2 years ago
It's from Cities 97 Sampler Volume 14. Cities 97 Samplers (from KCTZ 97.1 Minneapolis/St Paul) are albums made of live acoustic performances from multiple artists recorded in their studio.
cougher989 3 years ago 5
thanks for the info. i was wondering when this was recorded
zaccds 3 years ago