i commented on this long ago--but will again--because i have seen every rendition on youtube on this great song---and yours is at the top with just a few others---very very nice job.
I heard this when it first was released. eerie and sweet then and eerie and sweet to this day. This guy is amazing. Too bad we all have to get old :-(
I'll never tire of this song nor listen to it without a tear in my eye.
@Zeno959 He is fantastic but no one is better than Lightfoot, no one! Gordon's voice on this song is the most haunting that no one can match, no one, but he is really fantastic for sure!
Joe, I can't understand why you don't have more hits. This is the best version of The Edmund Fitzgerald that I have ever heard. Where are you? Do you go on the road?
The guitar playing, incredibly well done, and your singing, not strained, and not overdone. It really is fantastic. I only wish I had your talent, if even just for my own
Excellent ! I am a beginning player and one of my goof ball relatives kept asking me to play this song.. next year at our camping weekend I'm going to have it down with the help of you video - thanks for posting
Very nice job! I went looking to find the old classic and thought I'd give this a listen assuming I'd be disappointed. I'm very impressed. You have a great voice and play very well. Again, nice job.
I lived in the area when this went down, Gordon is my hero, man you rock, you hit this like you feel it. Well done, above that...excellent..The Superior is a nasty lady when she wants to be. Cheers Robert
Awesome job. I love this song . I could not imagine what those brave men went through knowing that this was going to be their last voyage together. I tear up just thinking about it.. Thanks for sharing your talent with us... Great job
i actually live in marquette michigan where the big fitz left from.whitefich bay is abut 20 miles north of my house.every time i drive by lake superior in a snowstorm i think of what those men were going thru fighting that storm.
I've watched any number of cover versions of this, one of my favorite recordings ever - yours is the best. You know, I always tried to figure this song out in D, but after 30 seconds of watching, it was obvious that A is the correct key - easier on my bad vocal chords, too. Thanks for posting
Made a old man happy.... Going through Chemo... after seeing this I broke out my 12 string and learned this song....you made my heart smile..thank you
Again you did a very good job mate. My Lightfoot favvie to be honest. A good song to play on my 12 string =). Though it feel abit hasted? But maybe that's the way you want it.
Hi there once again it's your friend from down under, Wellington, New Zealand. I love your rendition of this song. I'm having a couple of beers and enjoying your music. Take care my friend. Jim King.
I love your song the words are so clear and the music is right up there with the original....I wish I was as good.......the words and the song send shivers up my spine.....thank you for a wonderful choice.
Brian Eager
(I travel trough Passau from Regensberg to Bosnia frequently - where I now live so I will think of this song from now when travelling)
This rendition is most excellent!! I believe it's almost equally as good as Gordon Lightfoot's original. The strumming and guitar tone are top notch and the vocals are impressive enough to record. Dude...you so totally rock!!
Nice work! I met Gordon in 1976 the month he wrote this tune...He sang it around the campfire...Guess what Island we were on..??? Any way...Keep-on-keepin-on
Great song, you did an excellent job.
falls450 1 week ago
Nice play man!
DWAYNE838 1 week ago
Great cover!
farleyeye 2 weeks ago
this song sends chills down me spine everytime, awesome job man
prox147 1 month ago
The best cover i've heard!!! You could do an overlay of a slide, steel guitar or just pick it yourself for that spooky back round for this song
mdboucher 1 month ago
The best cover i've heard!!!
mdboucher 1 month ago
GREAT~~!
BRAVO~~!
izzigogo 2 months ago
i commented on this long ago--but will again--because i have seen every rendition on youtube on this great song---and yours is at the top with just a few others---very very nice job.
chabeworks 3 months ago
WOW!! Awesome job like the other person said the views should be alot higher Great video keep it up.
MrBullshit911 3 months ago
Song is a true work of art, lets not forget the crew that went down with her, just a thought.
Garyjames44 3 months ago
Your r really good I keep watching this one over and over
MegaFreedom911 3 months ago
YOU HAVE A KICKASS VOICE OMGG YOUR VOICE OMG. srs though. very good i loved it.
Zippy765 4 months ago
This is absolutely amazing! I also have a video of me trying to play along this song so if you want come check it out! Anyway, awesome cover!
Guitargawd13 6 months ago
Schraube.....how do you play that beginning part? Thanx. Darryl...
bigdgt06 6 months ago
Fantastic rendition...do you have tabliture?
TWall79 6 months ago
Tolles Cover eines tollen Liedes!! Gefällt mir sehr gut!...Wolfgang
FolkAndMore 7 months ago
Great cover dude! I've never heard better.
LaylaonAM 7 months ago
Very nice--this is the first song I'm trying to learn on the guitar.
I can only hope to do it half as well as you someday.
Fantastic rendition--thank-you for sharing!
CPWUSAF 7 months ago
fantastic job, bud
Bummelz 7 months ago
Awesome Job!!! I am sure Gordon Lightfoot would say the same.
PatNChewster57 7 months ago
COMPLETELY AWESOME!!!
linsammons 8 months ago
COULD VERY WELL PASS FOR GORDON LIGHTFOOT IF YOU WERENT WATCHING. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
linsammons 8 months ago
Go to key west! You sound great. Make a song about captain Phil Harris from deadliest catch
crazyeye1969 8 months ago
nice job im trying to play this song for a concert, but if u were me you would take the cake!
onecoolchris 8 months ago
Either this guy is doing a milli vanilli or he is really, really good.
stockss22 8 months ago
great sound....your real good
truckerman2858 8 months ago
best cover on you tube!!!! and a job well done
dewain4 8 months ago
Very well done
Nhurm 9 months ago
NICE THAT IS GOOD SINGING U SHOULD BE ON AMARICAS GOT TALENT!
bustersammy21 9 months ago
Any plans for a U.S. tour?
FLY27P 9 months ago
I heard this when it first was released. eerie and sweet then and eerie and sweet to this day. This guy is amazing. Too bad we all have to get old :-(
I'll never tire of this song nor listen to it without a tear in my eye.
Decon
draconsgmail 9 months ago
Very Very good
outdoorguy67 9 months ago
Probably the best cover I've ever heard.
Thanks for entertaining us.
Goldminer63 10 months ago
Gotta work on the Canadian accent.
MrEthekyaa 10 months ago
WOW! I came on here thinkin' it was gonna be another tasteless cover, BUT man YOU have got a GREAT voice!! Well done!Kudo's.
Tallshipdreamer 10 months ago
THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SEE THIS FANTASTIC ARTIST SING THE GREATEST FOLK EVER, WRITTEN BY HIMSELF, I AM HUMBLED BY THE STORY!
DammYankee1 10 months ago
really nice vocals..
stew771 10 months ago
great version....
stew771 10 months ago
I almost coulent tell that that wasnt Gordon Lightfoot. Excellent cover
Trifecktaify 11 months ago
i love thos song, great cover.. well done
snakebyt2000 11 months ago
A1
shrimpersdurango123 11 months ago
fantastic1
jmp916 1 year ago
Excellently played well done enjoyed thoroughly... Wow and good voice too :))
ramgulwady 1 year ago
Excellently played well done enjoyed thoroughly... Wow and good voice too :))
ramgulwady 1 year ago
man you are fucking awsome
hcrayton1 1 year ago
Very nice! Thanks for posting!
srrailwayfan 1 year ago
Nice Job...
yachtabaco 1 year ago
Who is this guy? He is really good
MrWestman2010 1 year ago
this is great...id buy an LP if u had one
TheCoryandDavidShow 1 year ago
koutou to you, fantastic job. great song.
suzygeo 1 year ago
A fantastic job!!
boomerstacks 1 year ago
You have a very nice sound. I enjoyed listening to this.
MartelKate 1 year ago
awesome job
ewhaggard 1 year ago
great job
neraus 1 year ago
very nice thanks for sharing :)
iceestarzs 1 year ago
Great job-wish I could play like that!
LVGaryD1 1 year ago
Truly incredible performance with this classic Lightfoot tune!! Very nice!! I think I`ll be taking my half azz cover down now.lol. GREAT!!!
coolanddark 1 year ago
awsome best cover o this tune eva
1958628688 1 year ago 2
Awesome job, great voice and guitar
carper869 1 year ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!! Great job!!!!
dmzvet83 1 year ago
Nice One.....
peterwilliamham 1 year ago
Very nice!!!
telecasterjim1 1 year ago
how the hell are the 3 dislikes lol
mrdoper 1 year ago
Nice...well done!
rlar27 1 year ago
Awesome job.
Hellcatshome 1 year ago
Excellent
Scatterbrain5150 1 year ago
Yeah! Everything's smooth and nice. Great job!
radmac76 1 year ago
@Zeno959 He is fantastic but no one is better than Lightfoot, no one! Gordon's voice on this song is the most haunting that no one can match, no one, but he is really fantastic for sure!
Allanlegacy43 1 year ago
nice job!!
webozzy21 1 year ago
That version should be on records or CDs:)
jakclutch 1 year ago
Professionally done! Great cover of a great song. Does the original justice. Great work.
BillSTS 1 year ago
Great cover.
jamespiperca 1 year ago
Excellent!
princesscleo25 1 year ago
Nicely done! Great Voice!
Moonwynd 1 year ago
Thank You!
piecefactory 1 year ago
nicely done...
iambobber 1 year ago
Joe, I can't understand why you don't have more hits. This is the best version of The Edmund Fitzgerald that I have ever heard. Where are you? Do you go on the road?
The guitar playing, incredibly well done, and your singing, not strained, and not overdone. It really is fantastic. I only wish I had your talent, if even just for my own
enjoyment. Keep it up.
Downpour03 1 year ago
great... great job I was gonna try it. I'll do another by Gordan
tybo40 1 year ago
Very well done!!! Good job.
Borzke 1 year ago
Out-freaking-standing...................
beerwolf2010 1 year ago
This really deserves a lot more views! Awesome job!
p8ntbal1er 1 year ago 23
very well done !!!!!!!!!!!
aerocommanderbuff62 1 year ago
very nice great voice sounds good. 10/10
nigegt 1 year ago
This is real quality stuff! Has Joe got a recording contract? If not, then he should have one!
wan2listen 1 year ago
Very difficult song to play and sing. Very good thank you.
SPAD58 1 year ago
WOW DAMN GOOD VOICE SON
cammybammy 1 year ago
how are you playing the intro?
TheBornBostonian 1 year ago
I never thought i would hear a version of this song as good as Lightfoot's, but i just did. Well done Joe!
lancslass43 1 year ago
Excellent ! I am a beginning player and one of my goof ball relatives kept asking me to play this song.. next year at our camping weekend I'm going to have it down with the help of you video - thanks for posting
SoarFingers7129 1 year ago
The Great Lakes in North America are awesome! I'm glad I live near them. Inspiring music. Thank for sharing it.
cgrscott 1 year ago
Heard so many bad covers of this song - this was a pleasant surprise. Solid guitar playing and your vocal quality is indeed recordable.
playacentral1 1 year ago
joe mills would win Idol
mmartin233 1 year ago
Sung with great understanding and respect for the origional version.
cgrscott 1 year ago
Dude!!!! Why are you not famous!!! Awesome tone, pitch, everything!!!!
volsfan1967 1 year ago
Holy crap! You are amazing. Great voice.
HomoKidIsAHomo123 1 year ago
Excellent job. I love this song so much. Probably the best cover made!
dariancaplinger 1 year ago
Excellent - really good
laptopuk 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!!! Lightfoot is a favorite, now you are. better than great.
jdflud 1 year ago
Where can we see/hear more music by Joe Mills ?
Does he ever go on tour or cut albums ?
jme9570218 1 year ago
i prefer this version to the original this is probably my favorite cover on youtube. love it man keep up the good work. rock on dude
THE666SNIP3R 1 year ago
Excellent best cover i've heard, you did it justice
misschaylt 1 year ago
great job!!!
MIDWEST507REPIN 1 year ago
cool song people fiunny
elijahlfalkner 1 year ago
Very nice job! I went looking to find the old classic and thought I'd give this a listen assuming I'd be disappointed. I'm very impressed. You have a great voice and play very well. Again, nice job.
Soulrider2012 1 year ago
great job!
jabman549 1 year ago
dude kick ass man! keep 'em comin! the next one you should do is "if you could read my mind"
fleshstripper 1 year ago
What chords/capo pos or you using for this verison?
BackingTracks 1 year ago
Very nice!
Audreysstone 1 year ago
Impressive!
NESSAS61 1 year ago
Wow.....nice dude!
iamthemercury 1 year ago
Very Good!
empirerex5 1 year ago
great work
Xaviermantella 1 year ago
Yep, this is pretty good!
jslsman 1 year ago
LOL - NICELY done! old memories... thanks!
havcg1 1 year ago
excellent !
caillou1970 1 year ago
great, thanks for sharing
ewsflys 1 year ago
you rock..
bocagq45 1 year ago
awesome! excellent singing and playing
vogelbiz 1 year ago
Very good rendition, great song, really great version.
Norsebred 1 year ago
Damn dude...hell of a job!
FastHuey65 1 year ago
well done-great gtr
trickledown 1 year ago
G,day from down under. Mate you nailed this song great job .
dogdog64 1 year ago
fabuloso! gracias!
izzigogo 1 year ago
Being a sailor, I can truly relate to this song.
notslec 1 year ago
Very few artists can do a live performance as well as you.
Strutingeagle 1 year ago
This is the performance of a pro.
simplydiv22 1 year ago
I lived in the area when this went down, Gordon is my hero, man you rock, you hit this like you feel it. Well done, above that...excellent..The Superior is a nasty lady when she wants to be. Cheers Robert
kokaneesailor 1 year ago
I love it!
To be honest, you sing it better than Lightfoot did. Maybe that's just my preference for your voice as opposed to his.
amborg612 1 year ago
awesome
senosab 1 year ago
head for america cause you have talent
rigrunner247 1 year ago
Awesome!
sbtaylor62 1 year ago
I am a Canadian who knows Gordon Lightfoot work very well.
Joe has capture this song better than one could imagaine!!
Well done, Joe!!!
nolaibb 1 year ago
this is really well done. great guitar work.
AlwaysInOctober 1 year ago
Great version of this song! Well done!
txwrestling1989 1 year ago
great cover
keviscartee 1 year ago
Very nice rendition . Sounds great!
TroyLindley 1 year ago
Awesome job. I love this song . I could not imagine what those brave men went through knowing that this was going to be their last voyage together. I tear up just thinking about it.. Thanks for sharing your talent with us... Great job
Greystarr1958 2 years ago
Good Job man!!!
garryjeep 2 years ago
very nicely done
b2mic1 2 years ago
Oww my god that was cool
Thanks!
markp1313 2 years ago 5
And the song goes on, how lovely and fantastic. Greetings. Jim King.
nzcaribbean 2 years ago 2
Well done
dfdkid 2 years ago
Good Job.
Gruß nach Passau,
theamazing39 2 years ago
BRAVO!!!
hardlines4 2 years ago
great job man awesome
emmaboy96 2 years ago
i actually live in marquette michigan where the big fitz left from.whitefich bay is abut 20 miles north of my house.every time i drive by lake superior in a snowstorm i think of what those men were going thru fighting that storm.
mrearlstubbs 2 years ago
ACE....great job buddy!!!5*****
knytebyte 2 years ago
I've watched any number of cover versions of this, one of my favorite recordings ever - yours is the best. You know, I always tried to figure this song out in D, but after 30 seconds of watching, it was obvious that A is the correct key - easier on my bad vocal chords, too. Thanks for posting
lmthj 2 years ago
No matter how many times I listen to your version of this song you do a fantastic take!!!!
Regards, Jim King,
Wellington, New Zealand
nzcaribbean 2 years ago
Very well done....
reefrunner9 2 years ago
all I can say is WOW
hskcmp1 2 years ago 2
Made a old man happy.... Going through Chemo... after seeing this I broke out my 12 string and learned this song....you made my heart smile..thank you
MikeL1037 2 years ago 2
stay + mike...hard fights never come easy!!!!good luck in your fight!
mrearlstubbs 2 years ago
how are you doing with your fight???happy holidays from upper michigan!!!
mrearlstubbs 2 years ago
great job,
nigegt 2 years ago
I am a major Gordon Lightfoot fan and this has to be the best rendition of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ever Good Job!!
perpclottawa 2 years ago
Again you did a very good job mate. My Lightfoot favvie to be honest. A good song to play on my 12 string =). Though it feel abit hasted? But maybe that's the way you want it.
Keep up your good work
Evilmerodak 2 years ago
very good job
bob03220bob 2 years ago
Great cover Bro...
boomerstacks 2 years ago 3
Man.. you did a GREAT job.. loved it
storminthedistance 2 years ago 3
fantastic voice
abdelwareth01 2 years ago 12
Yes... great voice..... !
EIYH58 2 years ago 3
Great voice, Awesome!
CurtDog7002 2 years ago 2
Excellent. Really beautiful!
statesRcountries 2 years ago 2
Great voice you've got. You did this song justice.
Saurencaerthai 2 years ago 3
what a great song of true american heritage.
samhellion 2 years ago
Hi there once again it's your friend from down under, Wellington, New Zealand. I love your rendition of this song. I'm having a couple of beers and enjoying your music. Take care my friend. Jim King.
nzcaribbean 2 years ago
very good!
sebwproductions 2 years ago
Excellent performance! Sounds very much like the original Gordon Lightfoot version.
joelfkmaine 2 years ago
Very well done, I was impressed.
TunesNorth 2 years ago
that was fantastic. amazing cover!
errornosignal 2 years ago
I've watched many versions of this song on youtube and yours is the best. Please keep up the great work.
bddrex 2 years ago
One of my personal fave songs and you do it justice beautiful job, thanks
TR
tonyrivers 2 years ago
Great job1 Go get some gigs!
seanyamaha250 2 years ago
Hut ab! sackstark! Tolles cover!
Isihuber 2 years ago
I love your song the words are so clear and the music is right up there with the original....I wish I was as good.......the words and the song send shivers up my spine.....thank you for a wonderful choice.
Brian Eager
(I travel trough Passau from Regensberg to Bosnia frequently - where I now live so I will think of this song from now when travelling)
Brian395f 2 years ago 2
This is one or my life-time top ten and you just did it beautifully. Thank you!!!
downhill240 2 years ago
Just saw Lightfoot tonight. This was better!
chautauqua14781 2 years ago
Excellent job. Great voice.
Glockenheimer 2 years ago 2
Sir you are very good especailly not having the background added from recorded original - nice job contact me or go to legendsandpros at myspace
CabanaBananaBandana 2 years ago
Excellent ,I hope your sharing your talent with live audiences !!!
TheWizardofRandR 2 years ago 2
This rendition is most excellent!! I believe it's almost equally as good as Gordon Lightfoot's original. The strumming and guitar tone are top notch and the vocals are impressive enough to record. Dude...you so totally rock!!
therealsparkman 2 years ago 11
Nice work! I met Gordon in 1976 the month he wrote this tune...He sang it around the campfire...Guess what Island we were on..??? Any way...Keep-on-keepin-on
MondayOlson 2 years ago
great cover!
gtarz38 2 years ago
Epic! :)
dutchman063 2 years ago 2