Back for my weekly fix (since I moved and still need to unpack six years later); but, you know, the S&G arg works since "The Boxer" refs "ragged people." DameLucky rests her case. Right around the great keyboards and that soaring resignation ablaze with you know . . . so whatever :). Would love to write a bio on this guy. No comparison wih anyone, really. He's Canada's version of Tom Cochrane.
Thanks, BTW, JANKid, for uploading this beaut. IMO, "SLAS" comprises a tribute to S&G, primarily because "boxer," "rock,' etc. proliferate. Still, do wholly and fully believe this simply provides another layer of scaffolding enabling yours truly to assert "Sinking Like A Sunset" may well rank among the top-ten rock tunes ever penned. The fact TC composed, arranged, and something-special delivered it? Bonus gloriosus :). The grand tradition, the wondrous rendition, the heart-whacking works.
Near Leonard Cohen brilliance in lyrics above & beyond the call of beauty,devastating lines about truth written on the streets of survival & a boxer hanging up his gloves.
Cochrane wouldn't bend over & show them the bull's eye. The year he cleaned Cryin' Adams's clock, I had the delicious fortune of being in the Juno Green Room. What an incredible talent. His melodies & voice prolly top Cohen's; but, in the arrangement department ? A draw? May we always remember that "Victory Day." J.F./ox
I have seen him in concert now 4 times ( I went to see him this weekend actually because he was playing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra) and he is amazing every time I have gone and I even had the pleasure of meeting him and he is one fine man for sure, he is kind and has a heart of gold and of course one hell of a songwriter
this is just simply... amazing music. Tom Cochrane is brilliant. and very talented. he comes up with some of the best music, honestly, i wish he was more popular then he is, cause im sure that the people who dont know about him would love this music as well.
The CD that this song was released on was one of the best music CDs of any group. Every song on there, except for one, was just an awesome song. I don't know why Tom Cochrane did not have a bigger fan base. A friend of mind said it had to do with his looks. Hollywood sells attractive singers, and the more attractive they are, the better they sell even if they have no talent at all -- Which explains Britney Spears.
Agree that this CD was a great one. Tom certainly has appeal -- the voice, the talent -- he's sexy, gritty and real. I suspect Tom is all about his music and writing rather than smooching the PR trail. I love this song and 'Big League'.
I agree with you 100%. There's very few "true" artists around now-a-days. Apparently all you need in the 21st Century are a big set of tits to sell records. Real musical talent doesn't count anymore which is really sad when you think about it.
Back for my weekly fix (since I moved and still need to unpack six years later); but, you know, the S&G arg works since "The Boxer" refs "ragged people." DameLucky rests her case. Right around the great keyboards and that soaring resignation ablaze with you know . . . so whatever :). Would love to write a bio on this guy. No comparison wih anyone, really. He's Canada's version of Tom Cochrane.
DameLucky 8 months ago
Thanks, BTW, JANKid, for uploading this beaut. IMO, "SLAS" comprises a tribute to S&G, primarily because "boxer," "rock,' etc. proliferate. Still, do wholly and fully believe this simply provides another layer of scaffolding enabling yours truly to assert "Sinking Like A Sunset" may well rank among the top-ten rock tunes ever penned. The fact TC composed, arranged, and something-special delivered it? Bonus gloriosus :). The grand tradition, the wondrous rendition, the heart-whacking works.
DameLucky 9 months ago 3
This Is From Mad Mad World :) Best CD Ever :)
If you go to my Page i got The Secret is to know when to stop up :)
I will post more apon request
mrpcrepairvan 1 year ago
p.s. Oh, right: That guitar solo prior to the ledge-walk verse? Ripping. Love the piano, too. One of the finest popular songs even penned, period
DameLucky 1 year ago 5
Near Leonard Cohen brilliance in lyrics above & beyond the call of beauty,devastating lines about truth written on the streets of survival & a boxer hanging up his gloves.
Cochrane wouldn't bend over & show them the bull's eye. The year he cleaned Cryin' Adams's clock, I had the delicious fortune of being in the Juno Green Room. What an incredible talent. His melodies & voice prolly top Cohen's; but, in the arrangement department ? A draw? May we always remember that "Victory Day." J.F./ox
DameLucky 1 year ago 5
I have seen him in concert now 4 times ( I went to see him this weekend actually because he was playing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra) and he is amazing every time I have gone and I even had the pleasure of meeting him and he is one fine man for sure, he is kind and has a heart of gold and of course one hell of a songwriter
maegana 1 year ago
this is just simply... amazing music. Tom Cochrane is brilliant. and very talented. he comes up with some of the best music, honestly, i wish he was more popular then he is, cause im sure that the people who dont know about him would love this music as well.
JohnnyMac1213 2 years ago
I get to see him in concert February 4th in kingston, i I CAN'T WAIT !!! :D
thebrownboys13 2 years ago 2
One of My Fave songs from his cd
lilshady8 2 years ago 3
The CD that this song was released on was one of the best music CDs of any group. Every song on there, except for one, was just an awesome song. I don't know why Tom Cochrane did not have a bigger fan base. A friend of mind said it had to do with his looks. Hollywood sells attractive singers, and the more attractive they are, the better they sell even if they have no talent at all -- Which explains Britney Spears.
ShereKhanTiger 2 years ago 10
Agree that this CD was a great one. Tom certainly has appeal -- the voice, the talent -- he's sexy, gritty and real. I suspect Tom is all about his music and writing rather than smooching the PR trail. I love this song and 'Big League'.
3speckledeggs 2 years ago 8
@3speckledeggs hes canadian is why hes not as famous kinda like the hip, still has tons of fans i saw him live in 08
thestephman1 1 year ago
I agree with you 100%. There's very few "true" artists around now-a-days. Apparently all you need in the 21st Century are a big set of tits to sell records. Real musical talent doesn't count anymore which is really sad when you think about it.
jasonsg4111 2 years ago
awesome song
lodwarrior 2 years ago 2
This is right up there with his absolute best songs, I dont know why.
canuckman87 2 years ago
Thank you! Why wasn't this song ever more popular?
hd570 2 years ago 5
I'm not sure, exactly. Tom Cochrane's only major solo hit was Life is a Highway. This, and Get Back Up, I personally am surprised never made it.
JustANerdyKid 2 years ago
@hd570 Because it sucks?
TheAuralKinetic 1 year ago
finallyyy!!!!!!!!!!!thanks
timeforzone 2 years ago
This might be my favorite song of the 90s.
MatthewFive14thru16 3 years ago 3
Mine too!
14Sparta 2 years ago
lol it's amazing how many people were waiting for this song
SavedByGraceAdam 3 years ago 3
God Bless You. It's been a long time comin'
immortalnomore 3 years ago
I love this song!
ChocolateandCyanide 3 years ago 3
Dude, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SavedByGraceAdam 3 years ago 3