In '73 Ian and his band played in our small town and I was fortunate to attend. It was my first concert and because it was such an eye-opener to see a true classic rock act that started my love for "live" music. Long live Canadian rock!!
Underated song! If anyone out there thinks that they can write a song like this......I want to hear it! I'm from Detroit and I know my music well. This song has stuck in my brain for years. Great tune. And oh yeah, those boys in Canada can produce great music....Neil Young, Burton Cummings etc.....
zero dislikes ! Shuweet! I haven't heard this tune since 77' atleast and for some unknown reason the lyrics popped in my head today so I found it and jumped back into the wayback machine, weeeeeeee!
His newer sound is cool too, I just heard some of it today, Canadians are awesome with music, please take over the US charts again and bump out the undesirables of 2011.
Thanks for posting this song! Find this song and more "lost hits" and "chart wonders" from the 70's (and some 80's), on a new internet radio station, "OffTheCharts!"
Go to Live365.com and type "OffTheCharts" in the search box. Or, go to our page for the link.
This song is being featured this week (November 29).
What an awesome song, one of my all time fav Canadain songs from the early 70's. I saw Ian Thomas three times during The Runner tour , the best live venue to see Ian Thomas was the Ontario Place Forum. Killer. Check out Ian Thomas The Tuck Position. Thanks for the posting All the best Cumberland bc
Ian Thomas is def NOT a one hit wonder. He's an excellent artist with great talent. I found one more of his solo releases lately.. the entitled "Add Water". from 1985. It's amazing.. ! the only bad thing is the shit quality of sound.. it;'s MPEG sourced possibly from a bad vinyl.. otherwise the album is perfect
WOW! I bought the 45rpm when I was 12yo. I live in New England but would listen to WKBW Buffalo at night. It was in heavy rotation on that AM powerhouse. A song about wine, strippers & hookers...whats not to like!? Hard to believe it only cracked the top 40 as it did have good airplay on big New England Top 40 stations from that era like, WPRO, WRKO and WVBF. Thanks for posting!!!
Us in Canada have quite a few gems and Ian Thomas is one of them. I actually live in Hamilton where he was born. I went to High School two blocks from The Grant Avenue Studios where he recorded alot of albums. He was friends with a friend of mine Jackie Washington, who was a Hamilton Institution. Sadly Jackie passed in 2009. Search Jackie Wahington and see what they have to say.
Great song!! Remember it fondly when I was growing up.......I from the Buffalo NY area. His live version on here is pretty darn good for his age!! I loved this song when I was growing up, it was very popular around here. Nice comment. Canada has many underrated singers!!
@johnnyjohn58 Actually it was a music/comedy performance that combined Dave's comedic talent with a little of Ian's and Ian's musical skills with a little of Dave's. And it was a damn fine show. I met them both after and Ian still laughs about how people think his "Hold On' song belongs to Carlos Santana. He did that tune and this one in the show and he sounds great! Best $28 I spent in a long time.
@johnnyjohn58 He still performs his music. Google him and check out his website. He'll be playing in Toronto this winter. I'm sure he's touring to other venues.
pilot has to be considered the best Ian Thomas song, just for it's excitement alone, not to mention it's the song that brings you back to this great era
One of his I'd totally forgotten but checked out after this was Pilot. When I heard it, all sorts of memories of 9th Grade angst and fun came back, plus it's a good hummable song. I just never cared much for music that is done in the minor chords like this one. It's good, but give me something in a trebal clef, sing-along-able any day!
Hey, to each his own.
For "Coming Home", I can listen to and sing along to in any mood at any time. His other music only appeals to me at certain times.
The first time I saw Ian was at our highschool Mayfield SS, outside of Brampton in 1973, I fell in Love and became an Ian Thomas Groupie. Ian played the Coronet alot, and we were always there when he was, never could get enough of him.
You're the first person I've attempted to reply to...still trying to figure that part out from your comment. Oh, well... Anyway, any help with Julie would be mucho appreciateo. BTW, have the bulldozer I sent to you shown up at your from door yet? LOL Rock on!
I remember listening to this at six in the morning when I had finished my paper route and was reading my comic at the corner store. 15 cents for a Spiderman and a nice shake which mother would have whipped me for drinking. But Gus, the owner thought it normal a young man earning his coin should spend it as he saw fit. And usually in the morning this song would play and for years I thought it the most normal thing.
Such a great tune. Loved it so much as a kid in the 70's. Never forgot the words. Alot of people think this is 'America'. Great to hear it again after all these years.
It only made #34 here is the u.s but what a great song! Being one of a relatively few here who loves and remembers it...makes me feel like I stuck in my thumb and pulled out a plumb lol.
Well, don't speak for yourself now, danny.... I remember it too...darn my memory is still ok...I think.. or is it???? .LOL....thanks for comment, I appreciate it:))))))))) Thanks again...Danny!
OMG, I thought I knew all of the 70's hits, because I can name them all, one hit wonders, I totally forgot about this song!! Thanks for sharing, love this song!!!
I have been searching for the song, "Julie" from the album "Delights" but no one has posted it (yet?). Can you (or perhaps anyone else out there) help me out with this song? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Thanks alot thecastlestalker, I appreciate it! I will Dig through the mountain...lol Let me see if I can find it for ya! Got a Bulldozer...I may need one.....Lmao!
True, however this is based on US Charts, this is the only song, by Ian Thomas,,,,(go figure) that made the U.S top 40, The other tunes mentioned, did not make the chart, as mentioned above, They did in Canada, however! I suppose I had better stick to my own turf....Lol! Thanks for your comment and listen, CrashPQ, I do appreciate it!
No problem. I noticed that most songs today have weak lyrical content. Fancy production has replaced good songwriting. Ian Thomas reminds me of when songs used to be written well with a lot of thought put into them. Great music should come first. Ian's writing is very under appreciated. Best Wishes, Vince!
Great songwriter and singer. I got to see him live. He was very funny and the show was great. He did all his hits! This is my favorite of his. He said that this song was the first song for him that went anywhere. I really like his vocals and lyrics. I wrote a song about taking a trip and searching for your destiny. It is called, "Where I Belong" by Vince Ravon. It is on youtube. Search for it. It is an acoustic pop song that was influenced by this song. Thanks Ian for your talent and music!
Hello girl! It is the year I was born! :)..NEVER heard this guy before..but it is great song...will go lok for more songs he did because it's nice..tnx for posting. '5'!
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kingstuns4 4 days ago
Great song and an old favourite from 70's radio in Canada. I remember Ian Thomas playing this on SCTV as his brother Dave Thomas was in the cast. :)
barracuda99999 1 week ago
I can easily picture Dewey Bunnell of America singing this song
Doobie1975 3 weeks ago
Great song, so glad this song is being played regularly on XM SIRIUS's The Bridge which focuses on the mellower side of classic rock music
Doobie1975 3 weeks ago
You stumped me on this one. I've never heard it. Maybe, its a "cut" off an album--have no idea.
Rosesitoo 1 month ago
i was 18 when it came...and went. still here with me though
PLANB1SKATEKIDD 1 month ago
In '73 Ian and his band played in our small town and I was fortunate to attend. It was my first concert and because it was such an eye-opener to see a true classic rock act that started my love for "live" music. Long live Canadian rock!!
kidzbth 1 month ago
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS SONG ,I WAS LOOKING FOR IT FOR 2 MONTHS ,I KEPT SEARCHING THE TITTLE ..FEELING OK MAMA ,BUT IT WAS NOT IT ...PAINTED LADIES
MERJOATLOR 2 months ago
shoulda been a number 1 hit here in the U.S.!
87camro 2 months ago
It actually hit no. 34 in January 1974.. It hit number 1 in Canada...which explains why i heard it on a Calgary rock station last week!
treeoctopus13 3 months ago
Underated song! If anyone out there thinks that they can write a song like this......I want to hear it! I'm from Detroit and I know my music well. This song has stuck in my brain for years. Great tune. And oh yeah, those boys in Canada can produce great music....Neil Young, Burton Cummings etc.....
thibsteven1 4 months ago 2
I'm grateful to be born in the same city as him.
Nostalgios 4 months ago
Ian Thomas: "im gonna try to sound like Neil Young and America combined and see if i succeed"
ZLY1113 5 months ago
zero dislikes ! Shuweet! I haven't heard this tune since 77' atleast and for some unknown reason the lyrics popped in my head today so I found it and jumped back into the wayback machine, weeeeeeee!
justaman6972 5 months ago
Brings back memories. Good and bad!!!!
zsexdgjn 8 months ago
Love this song! Too bad they reversed the picture for the picture of the album cover. He's a right hander and plays right handed.
detroitjoeturner 8 months ago
His newer sound is cool too, I just heard some of it today, Canadians are awesome with music, please take over the US charts again and bump out the undesirables of 2011.
TheTalkeetna1 8 months ago 2
I always thought this was Neil Young.
kamicheeum 8 months ago
Despite this, Ian Thomas will always be Dougie Franklin (''The Red Green Show'') to me. Kudos to him, though, 'cos it's a pretty good song.
ogrejd 9 months ago
Even if this song never reached number one, Its stood the test of time. That more then most #1 Hits can say.
Therealzooky 11 months ago
Takes me right back to High School in The Bronx, listening to WNEW with my younger brother. Magic.
abibo101 1 year ago
I love musicians that sound like Niel Young. Ian Thomas and the group America.
Fooblestheclown 1 year ago
I remember this song very well. I was only around 13 when it came out, but loved it then, and do so now. Thanks for posting.
akretowicz 1 year ago
Hey Jen...You know what I'm talkin' about!Oh Yeah!!!
iamkikiiam 1 year ago
great videos... cant wait for more!!!
Predface 1 year ago
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Thanks for posting this song! Find this song and more "lost hits" and "chart wonders" from the 70's (and some 80's), on a new internet radio station, "OffTheCharts!"
Go to Live365.com and type "OffTheCharts" in the search box. Or, go to our page for the link.
This song is being featured this week (November 29).
OffTheCharts365 1 year ago
Fanfardon...that is the most normal thing, very cool. I remember Gus.
cappystrano1 1 year ago
Not just Dave Thomas' brother, he's Dougie from 'The Red Green Show'.
MrBushidoKid 1 year ago
What an awesome song, one of my all time fav Canadain songs from the early 70's. I saw Ian Thomas three times during The Runner tour , the best live venue to see Ian Thomas was the Ontario Place Forum. Killer. Check out Ian Thomas The Tuck Position. Thanks for the posting All the best Cumberland bc
andresperling 1 year ago
I remember this being by Rick Springfield, anybody else remember that?
sourceofmystery 1 year ago
I thought this was a neil young song ! I heard it on the radio a long time ago and I could have sworn that was a neil young song. Crazyy
idylwyldidyl 1 year ago
Looks like we found where Jack Black gets his fashion inspiration.
BlueCarbuncle 1 year ago
@BlueCarbuncle Jack Black fucked your momther to pay for your Meth addiction.
PussystinklikeU 1 year ago
One would think this is America and Neil Young together! LOL
arhuxtable 1 year ago
I love songs that came and went...makes them more memorable and enjoyable.
Kemp0504 1 year ago
A great, forgotten song! :-)
fishdeschois 1 year ago
Great song gaz loved the share
AstariaDestiny 1 year ago
Just found out, his brother is Dave Thomas from SCTV! I heard it from a Canadian radio station. I like this song. Thanks for posting!
AreWildZ28 1 year ago
Ian Thomas is def NOT a one hit wonder. He's an excellent artist with great talent. I found one more of his solo releases lately.. the entitled "Add Water". from 1985. It's amazing.. ! the only bad thing is the shit quality of sound.. it;'s MPEG sourced possibly from a bad vinyl.. otherwise the album is perfect
Rychead684 1 year ago
Hearing this for the first time in 30 some years and still remember most of the words.....priceless
muskokan59 1 year ago
WOW! I bought the 45rpm when I was 12yo. I live in New England but would listen to WKBW Buffalo at night. It was in heavy rotation on that AM powerhouse. A song about wine, strippers & hookers...whats not to like!? Hard to believe it only cracked the top 40 as it did have good airplay on big New England Top 40 stations from that era like, WPRO, WRKO and WVBF. Thanks for posting!!!
crystalfrog45 1 year ago
i remember when he appeared on the 'great white north' on sctv in 1981 alongside his brother dave thomas(doug mackenzie)
TheZeke165 1 year ago 2
Great song !!!
lakeladymel 1 year ago
Us in Canada have quite a few gems and Ian Thomas is one of them. I actually live in Hamilton where he was born. I went to High School two blocks from The Grant Avenue Studios where he recorded alot of albums. He was friends with a friend of mine Jackie Washington, who was a Hamilton Institution. Sadly Jackie passed in 2009. Search Jackie Wahington and see what they have to say.
ichido9 2 years ago
Great song!! Remember it fondly when I was growing up.......I from the Buffalo NY area. His live version on here is pretty darn good for his age!! I loved this song when I was growing up, it was very popular around here. Nice comment. Canada has many underrated singers!!
rickyrat78 2 years ago
last I heard about Ian he was trying to be a stand up comedian....but that was a few years ago..........
johnnyjohn58 1 year ago
@johnnyjohn58 Actually it was a music/comedy performance that combined Dave's comedic talent with a little of Ian's and Ian's musical skills with a little of Dave's. And it was a damn fine show. I met them both after and Ian still laughs about how people think his "Hold On' song belongs to Carlos Santana. He did that tune and this one in the show and he sounds great! Best $28 I spent in a long time.
tyme4mike 1 year ago
@johnnyjohn58 He still performs his music. Google him and check out his website. He'll be playing in Toronto this winter. I'm sure he's touring to other venues.
darkoanton5 3 months ago
Ian Thomas was not a one hit wonder.
Fooblestheclown 2 years ago 23
U.S Charts!
anippygirl 2 years ago
@Fooblestheclown GOOD POINT F-Clown! Love those childhood memories!
Bshinoff 1 year ago
pilot has to be considered the best Ian Thomas song, just for it's excitement alone, not to mention it's the song that brings you back to this great era
discokidx1 2 years ago
The best Ian Thomas song is Coming Home.
...but the waitress says she's had a hard day, so I'm down the hi-way
I'm tired of being alone and getting stoned to pass the time
I'm coming home, been away too long... and so on
GumbytheUnstoppabIe 2 years ago
Ah man, tough to nail down any one "best". I love this song, but I'd have to say "Touch Me" slides to the top of my list most often.
Touch me once like the rain on the river...
Danux01 2 years ago
One of his I'd totally forgotten but checked out after this was Pilot. When I heard it, all sorts of memories of 9th Grade angst and fun came back, plus it's a good hummable song. I just never cared much for music that is done in the minor chords like this one. It's good, but give me something in a trebal clef, sing-along-able any day!
Hey, to each his own.
For "Coming Home", I can listen to and sing along to in any mood at any time. His other music only appeals to me at certain times.
GumbytheUnstoppabIe 2 years ago
The first time I saw Ian was at our highschool Mayfield SS, outside of Brampton in 1973, I fell in Love and became an Ian Thomas Groupie. Ian played the Coronet alot, and we were always there when he was, never could get enough of him.
RosaElliott182 2 years ago
You're the first person I've attempted to reply to...still trying to figure that part out from your comment. Oh, well... Anyway, any help with Julie would be mucho appreciateo. BTW, have the bulldozer I sent to you shown up at your from door yet? LOL Rock on!
thecastlestalker 2 years ago
I remember listening to this at six in the morning when I had finished my paper route and was reading my comic at the corner store. 15 cents for a Spiderman and a nice shake which mother would have whipped me for drinking. But Gus, the owner thought it normal a young man earning his coin should spend it as he saw fit. And usually in the morning this song would play and for years I thought it the most normal thing.
Fanfardon 2 years ago 16
@Fanfardon
Nice little snapshot from long ago(sad to say, the "long ago" I remember too).
What happened to the Guses of this world? Too many cozy stores have bitten the dust.
written12 1 year ago
@Fanfardon ahhhh the good ole days
randyandy1960 3 months ago
Such a great tune. Loved it so much as a kid in the 70's. Never forgot the words. Alot of people think this is 'America'. Great to hear it again after all these years.
acdeucee 2 years ago 2
wow.....This is so great to hear again. Thank you very much!
atomicfriendo 2 years ago
man! this song brings back the early 70's! haven't heard this in a looooong time!
1lhotstuff 2 years ago
Great song!! Thanks for posting!!!
BIGBUCK20 2 years ago
Your most welcome, BIGBUCK20!! I appreciate your comment.
anippygirl 2 years ago
@BIGBUCK20 Right on! Excellent Song..
maceonenyc 1 year ago
It only made #34 here is the u.s but what a great song! Being one of a relatively few here who loves and remembers it...makes me feel like I stuck in my thumb and pulled out a plumb lol.
musicluver1958 2 years ago 4
Well, don't speak for yourself now, danny.... I remember it too...darn my memory is still ok...I think.. or is it???? .LOL....thanks for comment, I appreciate it:))))))))) Thanks again...Danny!
anippygirl 2 years ago
hey. lol. I did say HERE in the U.S. Canadians (like you) better remember it, eh?
musicluver1958 2 years ago
I absolutely love this song too, it reminds me of High School.
abibo101 2 years ago
thanks abibo101, I appreciate your comment!
anippygirl 2 years ago
OMG, I thought I knew all of the 70's hits, because I can name them all, one hit wonders, I totally forgot about this song!! Thanks for sharing, love this song!!!
rickyrat78 2 years ago
hey, your most welcome rickyrat78!
anippygirl 2 years ago
i adore the thomas family.
hotnuggets 2 years ago
thank hotnuggets, I appreciate your comment!
anippygirl 2 years ago
i remember getting this song on a k-tel record called music power still got it.thanks for the memories.
kaspain 2 years ago 2
So so I ..LOL..Thanks kaspain!! I appreciate it!!And your most welcome!!
anippygirl 2 years ago
so do I! Imagine that?!
Thanks for the clip!
johnnyjohn58 2 years ago
your most welcome johnnyjohn58!
anippygirl 2 years ago
Long live the 70's :)
HypnoticEye454 2 years ago
Yeppers, one of the better years in music!! Thanks HypnoticEye454!
anippygirl 2 years ago
They sure are,,,thanks folkjohn!
anippygirl 2 years ago
A super song, for sure! However...
I have been searching for the song, "Julie" from the album "Delights" but no one has posted it (yet?). Can you (or perhaps anyone else out there) help me out with this song? Thanks for any help you can provide!
thecastlestalker 2 years ago
Thanks alot thecastlestalker, I appreciate it! I will Dig through the mountain...lol Let me see if I can find it for ya! Got a Bulldozer...I may need one.....Lmao!
anippygirl 2 years ago
Definitely similar to the group America's sound.
gothsdontcry 3 years ago
So many Canadians produce good music...Americans have no idea how many of their favorites are from Canucks!
blairzel 3 years ago
Probably the only song that features acoustic guitar strumming chords and a funky clavinet playing together!
gobbaf 3 years ago
this man is from my home town Dundas Ontario, Canada
nitronate62 3 years ago
Well, that's awesome,,,Hey if ya see him, say hi for me will ya???LOL. Thanks a bunch for the listen and comment, I appreciate that!
anippygirl 3 years ago
Not heard this in several years. I still love it. Thanks for the post.
nc51heel 3 years ago
Hey, your most welcome! Thanks for the listen and comment, much appreciated!
anippygirl 3 years ago
He sounds a bit like America. Good song.
TwiceBornGypsy 3 years ago
Thanks TwiceBornGypsy, I appreciate the listen and comment!
anippygirl 3 years ago
i brought ian thomas album years ago and i havnt played it yet sounds a bit like neil young
suewant 3 years ago
Hey, that's great suewant! Great Canadian performer, isn't he? Gotta love the Canadian Stuff,,,Lol! thanks again!
anippygirl 3 years ago
Ian Thomas was no one hit wonder, his hits included:
Come The Son,
Liar,
Time is the Keeper,
Pilot,
The Runner (also recorded by Santana)
CrashPQ 3 years ago
True, however this is based on US Charts, this is the only song, by Ian Thomas,,,,(go figure) that made the U.S top 40, The other tunes mentioned, did not make the chart, as mentioned above, They did in Canada, however! I suppose I had better stick to my own turf....Lol! Thanks for your comment and listen, CrashPQ, I do appreciate it!
anippygirl 3 years ago
amazing to me how many 1H1 are my favorite songs of all time!
musicluver1958 3 years ago
Yep, same here! Thanks musicluver1958!
anippygirl 3 years ago
Another great Canadian singer/songwriter.
csp1977 3 years ago
Thanks so much csp1977! Have a wonderful Christmas!
anippygirl 3 years ago
good 5* and merry christmas
Inky261 3 years ago
Thanks Inky!
anippygirl 3 years ago
Dave Thomas's brother! A hoser, eh?
ottlakerambler 3 years ago
Now now.,..be nice ottlakerambler!
anippygirl 3 years ago
No problem. I noticed that most songs today have weak lyrical content. Fancy production has replaced good songwriting. Ian Thomas reminds me of when songs used to be written well with a lot of thought put into them. Great music should come first. Ian's writing is very under appreciated. Best Wishes, Vince!
tap585grad706 3 years ago 2
Great songwriter and singer. I got to see him live. He was very funny and the show was great. He did all his hits! This is my favorite of his. He said that this song was the first song for him that went anywhere. I really like his vocals and lyrics. I wrote a song about taking a trip and searching for your destiny. It is called, "Where I Belong" by Vince Ravon. It is on youtube. Search for it. It is an acoustic pop song that was influenced by this song. Thanks Ian for your talent and music!
tap585grad706 3 years ago
Thanks so much for sharing that Vince! And your music is awesome! A great influence- Ian Thomas is awesome! Thanks again!
anippygirl 3 years ago
I liked the song, first time I've heard it... it was pretty darn good, thanks for sharing it Linda... FrAnK (5*****)
allshookup77 3 years ago 2
Hey ,thanks FrAnK! And your pretty darn welcome!
anippygirl 3 years ago
pretty good eh hoser?
lakings13 3 years ago
Yeah, I'm a dumbass, what's it to ya,,,Eh?
anippygirl 3 years ago
I didn't mean it as an insult,I'm canadian too.
lakings13 3 years ago
Hello girl! It is the year I was born! :)..NEVER heard this guy before..but it is great song...will go lok for more songs he did because it's nice..tnx for posting. '5'!
ladydawn1973 3 years ago
Your most welcome, Clarice!
anippygirl 3 years ago
Eh ....He's ok eh?
bigeeezy 3 years ago
Eh, he sure is...Eh J? LOl...Thanks james!
anippygirl 3 years ago
Wow, I haven't heard this song in years!! Peace!
no2hate 3 years ago
Thanks, and Peace to you as well no2hate!
anippygirl 3 years ago
GREAT!!!! :)
andros172 3 years ago
Hey thanks for that andros, I appreciate it!
anippygirl 3 years ago