its a damn shame what happened to the fishing grounds around newfoundland. old houses standing empty, old nets hung to dry. till the day i die i will keep the old traditions of newfoundland strong.
This song won the 1994 International Bluegrass Music Association Song of the Year for Kate Long [b.1946, Oak Hill, West Virginia]. Thanks for sharing such an enjoyable variant. :-)
It's good to have an East Coast version. The death of all those fishing communities is very sad. Musically, though, I can't help thinking that Laurie Lewis's bluegrass version is much more powerful. Her voice, the violin, they just tear your heart out.
Resettlement seems to be a recurring theme in Newfie videos. This is a great tune and the lyrics are fine , all rounded up with a great collection of photos... ***** (p.s. who is singing?)
i was born in little hr trinity bay. witch is no more
AVnewfiesailor 1 week ago
so true
AVnewfiesailor 1 week ago
Is there some CD with this song (by Dwayne)? I'd love to have one!
SonOfLabrador 1 month ago
me grandfather is actually from Parson's Harbour
rblagdon7888 8 months ago
beautiful --overwhelmed with nostalgia
cweed5 9 months ago
Fantastic song and slideshow.
twillick 1 year ago
What a beautiful song. Fantastic . Loved it.
thekevinkyle 1 year ago
its a damn shame what happened to the fishing grounds around newfoundland. old houses standing empty, old nets hung to dry. till the day i die i will keep the old traditions of newfoundland strong.
Lemious 1 year ago
This song won the 1994 International Bluegrass Music Association Song of the Year for Kate Long [b.1946, Oak Hill, West Virginia]. Thanks for sharing such an enjoyable variant. :-)
gdgest 1 year ago
It's good to have an East Coast version. The death of all those fishing communities is very sad. Musically, though, I can't help thinking that Laurie Lewis's bluegrass version is much more powerful. Her voice, the violin, they just tear your heart out.
purplepeoplepurple 1 year ago
@purplepeoplepurple Agree with you about Laurie Lewis. She brings tears to my eyes and heart when she sings this.
elizabethbrant 1 year ago
I have this on a cd by Laurie Lewis.This group does a great job of it also.
geneobug 1 year ago
who sings this song??
jakie168 2 years ago
The credits at the end of the video says Dwayne Marsden is singing the song and the video was created by Alexandra Courtney.
kyrl2 2 years ago
Great song, sad pics. Thx.
Dunollieman 2 years ago
now in st.john';s but nowhere id rather be now than lawn nl
7Jewlz7 2 years ago
makes me home sick, and i'm from cape breton, love that music
Reservoir1951 2 years ago
Lovely song. I heard it performed recently at the Athy Bluegrass Festival by a group called Bow-Mac.
barrowvalley 2 years ago
Great song and slide show!!
drivermciver 2 years ago
Wonderful song, performance, and video!
5+Star's!
Very best of wishes, my friend!
GinMillBill
ginmillsinger 2 years ago
i love newfoundland. im from raleigh
theBAHproject 2 years ago
I WILL STARVE ON THE ROCK THAN LEAVE IT
KingKash002 3 years ago 2
Me neither. Kyrl
kyrl2 3 years ago
Be damed if im leaving lol
jsmallwood2007 3 years ago
The credits at the end of the video says that Dwayne Marsden is singing the song. I agree with you that the song is well done by the Marsden band.
kyrl2 3 years ago
Belated apologies for not noticing that. :-(
Thanks for the post kyrl2.
UISTMAN59 2 years ago
Resettlement seems to be a recurring theme in Newfie videos. This is a great tune and the lyrics are fine , all rounded up with a great collection of photos... ***** (p.s. who is singing?)
UISTMAN59 3 years ago