This song reminds me of my exboyfriend who was a hockey player and they wanted to train him for the big leagues, he said no and told me he always regretted it. At the age of 22 he took his own life. RIP Grant!
reminds me of a friend of mine in illinois. not the hockey part, but the accident part. every time i hear it, it takes me back to the day i was negotiating the cloverleaf on i-74 in urbana. saw his truck upside down in the middle in about a foot of snow. they traced his footprints to his dad's shop.but it wasn't til about 6 hours later that they found his old lady under the truck. she had been ejected through the sunroof.
I saw him in Montreal 2008 (Bell Centre) opened for John Melloncamp...Cochrane was better than Melloncamp...Tom played ALL his RedRider songs, and this solo songs as well...Cochrane was better than I excepted to see live :)
This is actually a sad song if you know the story behind it :( n all I wish for is my dad to support me as I play hockey but instead he tells me everything I did wrong meanwhile he's not the best at hockey.. I wish he would see how I feel about it because hes doing the same thing that his dad did to him and he didnt like it either...
@hockeyforlife1313 Your comment is "right on" I was the same with my son until I got a lot of professional help. Now I live it with him, rather than through him. Your dad is a good guy, but he needs help. You are wise beyond your years dude; Good luck. :)
This song man everytime it makes me think about how I play hockey and I live my life and Luc bourdon this song tells the tale of his life start to finish man he was great an inspiration to us all rest in peace my boy Luc bourdon once a Canuck always a Canuck
George Pelawa from Bemidji state ? had another scholarship for football and was a pretty damn good baseball player too . His nickname was " the shark" and no there were power forwards already in the nhl before he was ever drafted , Cam Neely and Gary Roberts to name just two .
My 3 yr. old son "can-opened" me back in Feb. on our backyard rink..........he laughed for about an hour. Hurt my back. If he gets to the big leagues I'll have a story to tell.......one can dream a little.
this songs reminds me of the same thing man, my dad used to say i was the next big thing in hockey, lol ofcourse i never came close, but just membering his smile and how proud of me he would get, lol makes me miss being a kid with the whole world ahead of you, lol
My dad always used to say this song reminded of my bro in Baseball and "Mama let him play" for me in Hockey. He died in 2007. I love you dad. <3 This song brings a tear to my eye every time.
Love the song, the album. I have been a big fan of his since the Neruda (my personal favorite) album. Unfortunately, you don't hear much of his music on the radio in the states. I'll pop some of his music in and all I hear is "who's that?". Sad. He's an awesome musician and writer. Wish he'd make it down to Spokane sometime. Would love to see him live!
next to the old "swing march" from hockey night in canada this is the best hockey song. tom conners "good old hockey game" is kind of hokey-pardon the pun, and the new hnic theme isn't siuted to the game.
this song got to me and like it makes me think every game i play i get better and better and maybe someday i will make it to the big leagues wouldnt that be an amazing dream
I saw him open in concert for John Melloncamp (Feb. 08) @ the Bell Centre, Mtl.
He played ALL his most popular songs (did an encore even!!). Great band to see live. Too bad Melloncamp sucked that night!! (didn't play: Hurts So Good).
@10stanie I also saw him open in concert in Feb '08 in London, ON. And I agree that Mellencamp could've been better, I was disappointed that he didn't play cherry bomb.
actually it was about a specific player. cochrane met a man on tour who talked about how his son was going to play in the nhl, but eventually tom realized the man was speaking in the past tense. the man's son got killed by a semi. very sad.
He asked me if we were going to play "Boy Inside The Man" that night and said that his son had been a big fan. I asked him if his son would be there, not realizing the man had been using the past tense. That was when he told me his son had died in a car accident that past summer... I felt for that guy, his story hit me hard.' Eventually he wrote Big Leagues after hearing this but yeah...not Pelawa.
@kurdtss Thanks for uploading the Tom Cochrane vids. I ahve been waiting for ages for some of his work. How this guy has been overlooked by the USA is beyond me. Adams can't hold a candle to this guys songs, themes and voice!!!
Tom Cochran was inspired to write this song based on one player however it wasen't that one speciffic player but NHL draft picks in general. That's why when he played this song live at Luc Bourdon's tribute it fit so well
This song was written after Tom talked to his dad in an airport. It is about a kid who was going to the big league, he wrote this and it's a true story. I'm friends with Tom's niece.
RIP Clifford Duchesne, you were like a brother to me. We all miss you so much. I hope my nephew, your name sake, is half the guy u were. Love you bro!
hockey is not what it used to be.i lived through a gretzky era now i have to watch crosby show i dont think so cooke plays for the pens bring back scott stevens for one more hit then name that stain on the ice oh its a crosby no difference than savard .who ever hits him will never play again sighned nhl protection agency ps madonna on ice.
Mee too! I've seen them this close in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Red River Ex It was AwesomE! the blond one fell off the stage from twirling so much!...LMFAO
that is exactly what this song is about i went to a concert my self and before he played this song he told us why he wrote it. Tom you are the best....and you music is great
I play for the Peewee B Cornwall Colts and be4 i went to my Alexandreia Tornament, i heard this song. Those 3 games i played i think were my best games in my life!
It was actualley written after a hockey player that had been drafted into the NHL and was still playing university level hockey got into a car accident and passed away on his way to a red rider concert, so Tom corchane wrote this song in tribute with him.
he bought a motorcycle and like a week later he was driving it on the highway and apperently the wind took him over and he got hit by a logger, R.I.P buddy we all miss you
@mx799 if Bourdon were still alive there is no doubt in my mind he'd be a key part to the 2011 cup run. Right now it's 3 games to 1 on San Jose in round 3
Every time i here this song..i get a tingle in my spine....i have always loved this song...i have heard probably 1000 times over the years between whistles when i was playing hockey..
George Pelawa, a 6' 3'' 235 lb, right winger, would've been the first power forward in the NHL, drafted by Calgary 16th overall, full ride to North Dakota (hence the "scholarship to a big US team" from the song) died in a car accident labor weekend '86
@sirstarsalot Its based on a true story, but Tom Cochrane has said that its not about George Pelawa. He said its based on an unfortunately truth, but is about a different player.
My dad told me about a story of his buddy that he went to school with. All he did was play hockey and had a scholarship and every thing well one night when he was out with his friends and gf they got into a major accident and he was crippled. He didn't get to play for the team. He then Turned to his stereo and turned on this song. He told me that this song was written for his buddy and was played at his graduation. When ever my dad hears this song he still gets chills down his back.
Even though the song is about hockey, it was featured in the baseball movie "The Final Season" which was released in 2007. It is a fantastic song that really inspires me. For some reason I had never heard it until I saw the movie. It would be great to show the clip from the movie where the song is played. Tom has a great song here!!!
I saw this song on the hockey awards show in 2006! awesome song, profound line of do right to others like you do to yourself cause you never know when you gonna check out! Hockey rocks!
This is about George Pelawa, a 18 yr old MN hockey player and the 1986 first round draft choice of Calgary. He received a scholarship to play at North Dakota, which is the college the song refers to. A semi-truck veered over into the wrong lane of a two-lane highway, and a head-on collision occurred. No alcohol was involved, and a sleepy trucker was involved. Tom Cochrane met George's father shortly after his son's death, and the story stuck in his mind, and the song was written around 1988
its about his friends son who died in a car accident and he played hockey anytime he could and had a scholership to michigan and was going to be in the nhl
I'm an American and don't know as much about hockey as you people do. Could you please fill me in about the guy who this song is about? So sorry about the loss.
im a vancouver canucks fan, who lives in vancouver... and on opening day they played this song for the Luc Bourdon memorial, it was the perfect song for that moment
I'm 47 years old and I still to this day get watery eyes when I hear this song. Losing one's son or daughter is the worst pain known to man. I pray I or any of you won't ever know what it really feels like. My dad does---it's the only time I ever saw him cry. How does the saying go about the grace of God? Thank you Tom for a great, powerful, meaningful song.
I was watching something on VH1 where he was on as a "one hit wonder"... I'm like ok.. and yes this song is obviously is about hockey.. one line that should definetely clue you in is , "ice meets metal". I love this song. Very Canadian!
FUCK every sport besides hockey no offence i am a sports fanatic i love playing sports you name it i played it but if hockey were never invented then i do not knw what the hell i would do i have been skateing since i was 4 and i am dedicated to the sport i don't care what anybody says hockey is canadas sport!
"my boys gunna play in the big league""my boys gunna knock'em dead" i picture it as a baseball song. when i first heard this song in a movie it was about baseball.
That's why i hug my sons tight each day like there's no tomorrow! even though they get mad or embarrassed. Hold on to the memories and hold them close to your heart especially when your son has a favorite past time activity like HOCKEY..love it just like your son does!
This is about George Pelawa, a 18 yr old MN hockey player and the 1986 first round draft choice of Calgary. He received a scholarship to play at North Dakota, which is the college the song refers to. A semi-truck veered over into the wrong lane of a two-lane highway, and a head-on collision occurred. No alcohol was involved, and a sleepy trucker was involved. Tom Cochrane met George's father shortly after his son's death, and the story stuck in his mind, and the song was written around 1988
the good sports players alway end up dieing at an early age. and it's like a cures so i guess that all the big league players are luckey that they didn't pass away. P.S. i happend to my brother he always loved hockey, playing AAA and going to move up but then he got hit by a drumck driver :'(
I think this song is so moving and touching. It almost makes you feel proud but yet hopeful and sad. It's a good motivation song for little hockey players all around the world and for their parents as well....juss love it!
i would love this song alot more then i do now if it wasn't so sad because the kid did every thing he could to get to the big leagues and then when he does get to them he ends up dieing from a truck driving in the rong lang. :'( :(
have you ever actually listened to the song?your stupid its not about gretskey at all!!!its about tom's friend who had a son that was going to play in the big league and he never got the chance because he got killed in a car accident!
anyone who ever laced up skates knows how it feels...this one gets you right in the heart. we also used to do our pre-game skate to Victory Day-another great Tom Cochran song.
Baseball? Maybe in your mind. It's a pretty well-known fact that this song was written about a young hockey player who lost his life. Have a good one. Next time you post something, know what you're talking about.
I don't know the details surronding this song, but I think it's great that 20 years later, people are commenting on it. I really appreciate the energy TC abd RR put into this video. You can see they are not just playing notes, they are kickin' ass!! Love it. Thanks for posting kurdtss.
The story I've heard of the radio goes like this. A good prairie kid dies in car accident. The father runs into Tom and tells him the story, saying that he was a huge fan of his. So in his honour, Tom wrote this song.
This song also reminds me about a tragic atv accident that involved my young cousin. He would of played in the NHL because he was in the same rank as Crosby in bantam. His younger brother is now playing his 2nd season in the Q league. God Bless # 95.
lol
jamaljenkens1 2 months ago
This song reminds me of my exboyfriend who was a hockey player and they wanted to train him for the big leagues, he said no and told me he always regretted it. At the age of 22 he took his own life. RIP Grant!
jagjava 3 months ago 4
reminds me of a friend of mine in illinois. not the hockey part, but the accident part. every time i hear it, it takes me back to the day i was negotiating the cloverleaf on i-74 in urbana. saw his truck upside down in the middle in about a foot of snow. they traced his footprints to his dad's shop.but it wasn't til about 6 hours later that they found his old lady under the truck. she had been ejected through the sunroof.
jacklazzell 3 months ago in playlist Liked
I saw him in Montreal 2008 (Bell Centre) opened for John Melloncamp...Cochrane was better than Melloncamp...Tom played ALL his RedRider songs, and this solo songs as well...Cochrane was better than I excepted to see live :)
10stanie 4 months ago
This is actually a sad song if you know the story behind it :( n all I wish for is my dad to support me as I play hockey but instead he tells me everything I did wrong meanwhile he's not the best at hockey.. I wish he would see how I feel about it because hes doing the same thing that his dad did to him and he didnt like it either...
hockeyforlife1313 4 months ago
@hockeyforlife1313 Your comment is "right on" I was the same with my son until I got a lot of professional help. Now I live it with him, rather than through him. Your dad is a good guy, but he needs help. You are wise beyond your years dude; Good luck. :)
AjaxEddiefan 4 months ago
This song man everytime it makes me think about how I play hockey and I live my life and Luc bourdon this song tells the tale of his life start to finish man he was great an inspiration to us all rest in peace my boy Luc bourdon once a Canuck always a Canuck
55andyb 5 months ago
George Pelawa from Bemidji state ? had another scholarship for football and was a pretty damn good baseball player too . His nickname was " the shark" and no there were power forwards already in the nhl before he was ever drafted , Cam Neely and Gary Roberts to name just two .
kokanee2010a 6 months ago
My 3 yr. old son "can-opened" me back in Feb. on our backyard rink..........he laughed for about an hour. Hurt my back. If he gets to the big leagues I'll have a story to tell.......one can dream a little.
paintrboy 7 months ago 8
nuthin like some good old canadian rock!!!
smokinryno 9 months ago 4
<3333
qiiNNN2k10 9 months ago
this songs reminds me of the same thing man, my dad used to say i was the next big thing in hockey, lol ofcourse i never came close, but just membering his smile and how proud of me he would get, lol makes me miss being a kid with the whole world ahead of you, lol
joemista66 9 months ago 5
@joemista66 beautiful
Bestplayerintheworld 9 months ago
My dad always used to say this song reminded of my bro in Baseball and "Mama let him play" for me in Hockey. He died in 2007. I love you dad. <3 This song brings a tear to my eye every time.
Cliffordkid28 10 months ago 7
Love the song, the album. I have been a big fan of his since the Neruda (my personal favorite) album. Unfortunately, you don't hear much of his music on the radio in the states. I'll pop some of his music in and all I hear is "who's that?". Sad. He's an awesome musician and writer. Wish he'd make it down to Spokane sometime. Would love to see him live!
slurve41 10 months ago
An amazing inspirational song from a FATHER to a SON!
MrDean1962 11 months ago 3
I love it
MySweetRemedy1 1 year ago
next to the old "swing march" from hockey night in canada this is the best hockey song. tom conners "good old hockey game" is kind of hokey-pardon the pun, and the new hnic theme isn't siuted to the game.
znogypogy 1 year ago
@znogypogy I agree with you except for the Stompin Tom part
rocketcentral 11 months ago
thank you thank you thank you!!!!! i <3 this song
MsTrixieKat 1 year ago
"Sometimes at night I can hear the ass crack, it sounds like thunder and rips through my back. "
Tom, it may have been an idea to watch your pronunciation of 'ice' on that one.
Rick951 1 year ago 2
Who saw Tom Cochrane at the World Juniors game yesterday??
jamesbondaygee 1 year ago
@jamesbondaygee not me?
Onico5 1 year ago
Go Canada, good luck to all the rest!
2pellybay 1 year ago
R.I.P Bob Probert
we miss you
forever a bruin
Cheesiethecheese 1 year ago
@Cheesiethecheese He was a red wing and a b-hawk
evanhub1 1 year ago
sends chills down my spine.
Kocis19 1 year ago
man i love this song..
bert16hunter 1 year ago
this song got to me and like it makes me think every game i play i get better and better and maybe someday i will make it to the big leagues wouldnt that be an amazing dream
MooseHeads99 1 year ago
Dedicated this to my aunt and uncle when my cousin got drafted. PYSYK POWER!!!
Natalina1985 1 year ago 2
I saw him open in concert for John Melloncamp (Feb. 08) @ the Bell Centre, Mtl.
He played ALL his most popular songs (did an encore even!!). Great band to see live. Too bad Melloncamp sucked that night!! (didn't play: Hurts So Good).
10stanie 1 year ago
@10stanie I also saw him open in concert in Feb '08 in London, ON. And I agree that Mellencamp could've been better, I was disappointed that he didn't play cherry bomb.
atheist85 1 year ago
actually it was about a specific player. cochrane met a man on tour who talked about how his son was going to play in the nhl, but eventually tom realized the man was speaking in the past tense. the man's son got killed by a semi. very sad.
p.s. doesn't anybody read the liner notes?
troyhackenbacker1 1 year ago
been ages since i seen the video for this song
newfiemale25 1 year ago
Cochrane, 1-0 vs. Tyson!!!
driverjeff88 1 year ago
omg i am so sorry
dee05gwr 1 year ago
Gretzky's dad must kindda feel like this...just reversed.
Last seconds in a game called life
nuts
XxSkullStringerxX 1 year ago
Only us Canuckleheads hear this and understand he's singing about Hockey. :)
NerdyCanadian 1 year ago
@NerdyCanadian i know he is singing about hockey and im 13 i have know that since i was at least 12 i think 11
animalhouse10 1 year ago
He asked me if we were going to play "Boy Inside The Man" that night and said that his son had been a big fan. I asked him if his son would be there, not realizing the man had been using the past tense. That was when he told me his son had died in a car accident that past summer... I felt for that guy, his story hit me hard.' Eventually he wrote Big Leagues after hearing this but yeah...not Pelawa.
streeTkiDwannaBe 1 year ago
go canada! there is so much canadian talent out there if u no where to look- tom green is canadian, so is mike myers
ScottySimKnows 1 year ago
@kurdtss Thanks for uploading the Tom Cochrane vids. I ahve been waiting for ages for some of his work. How this guy has been overlooked by the USA is beyond me. Adams can't hold a candle to this guys songs, themes and voice!!!
profsvensen 1 year ago
Tom Cochran was inspired to write this song based on one player however it wasen't that one speciffic player but NHL draft picks in general. That's why when he played this song live at Luc Bourdon's tribute it fit so well
Canuckfan78 1 year ago
This song was written after Tom talked to his dad in an airport. It is about a kid who was going to the big league, he wrote this and it's a true story. I'm friends with Tom's niece.
MEYERKELLY 1 year ago
@MEYERKELLY It is a true story indeed. Well said :)
AjaxEddiefan 1 year ago
strange looking guy. but awesome song
georgez71 1 year ago
this is the song we play 4 our son, hes autistic and he loves this song!!!
jatsmom 1 year ago
so much love
EmilyHebrew 1 year ago
RIP Lucas Puchala, Alex Robichaud and Mason Shore.
Brenzen3 1 year ago
Big League is definitely in my list of top 10 rock songs of all time...
rennieallen 1 year ago
RIP Clifford Duchesne, you were like a brother to me. We all miss you so much. I hope my nephew, your name sake, is half the guy u were. Love you bro!
charlag 1 year ago
hockey is not what it used to be.i lived through a gretzky era now i have to watch crosby show i dont think so cooke plays for the pens bring back scott stevens for one more hit then name that stain on the ice oh its a crosby no difference than savard .who ever hits him will never play again sighned nhl protection agency ps madonna on ice.
2197angelgirl 1 year ago
my dream sidney crosby standing at the red line showing off but 100 ft away stands the tank milan lucic not ference bring little show off
2197angelgirl 1 year ago
Man. When they played this as the opening song on a Miami Vice episode. It almost blew my mind!
lesmcluffalot 1 year ago
ive seen red rider live at the vancouver P.N.E. i think they were one of the best bands ive seen in a long time
curtisisboss1 1 year ago
@curtisisboss1 Last year, right? I was there!
Norman765r 1 year ago
R.I.P Matt Viger #4 never will be forgotten
40monkeyman 1 year ago
love thism song
40monkeyman 1 year ago
this is a great song love it :-)
crazyjohnnygandmmx 1 year ago
The Vancouver 2010 Closing celebrations were good but..... I think Tom Cochrane was missing!
gossipsmum 1 year ago 32
Mee too! I've seen them this close in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Red River Ex It was AwesomE! the blond one fell off the stage from twirling so much!...LMFAO
deannaindianajones 2 years ago
Seen Them play this Live! (:
Devinlxc13 2 years ago 3
that is exactly what this song is about i went to a concert my self and before he played this song he told us why he wrote it. Tom you are the best....and you music is great
blazersboy1 2 years ago 5
This song is even more heart breakin since i knew the story based on this thing.. Bless that young man!
fragilebeaster 2 years ago 2
George Pelawa. 14th pick by Calgary Flames. Signed on to play at North Dakota from Bemidji Minnesota
mcleod6699 2 years ago 3
@mcleod6699
George was my cousin and it is nice to see that many people still talk about/remember him.
cswanbe 2 years ago 6
best song i always listen to it before hockey
Sharksofsanjose 2 years ago 3
I play for the Peewee B Cornwall Colts and be4 i went to my Alexandreia Tornament, i heard this song. Those 3 games i played i think were my best games in my life!
GREAT SONG!! TOM UR THE BEST!!!
iamhimme4today 2 years ago 3
B rep????if ure b rep ill play u this year #18 for morrisburg captain:)(Y)
44hamrlik44 2 years ago
luc man i miss ur smile at the rink
Mckbenr 2 years ago 17
It was actualley written after a hockey player that had been drafted into the NHL and was still playing university level hockey got into a car accident and passed away on his way to a red rider concert, so Tom corchane wrote this song in tribute with him.
TheGabes16 2 years ago 8
Can't be Luc... "Bourdon died at the age of 21 near his hometown of Shippagan, New Brunswick, when his motorcycle collided with a tractor trailer."
Does not compute with song lyrics. 18 yrs old and driving with his girlfriend.
myxy8 2 years ago 6
he bought a motorcycle and like a week later he was driving it on the highway and apperently the wind took him over and he got hit by a logger, R.I.P buddy we all miss you
hockeyman000111 2 years ago 6
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LOLAIDSISFUNNY 2 years ago
R.I.P Luc Bourdon
we miss you
forever a canuck
mx799 2 years ago 149
@mx799 if Bourdon were still alive there is no doubt in my mind he'd be a key part to the 2011 cup run. Right now it's 3 games to 1 on San Jose in round 3
Canuckfan78 8 months ago
Every time i here this song..i get a tingle in my spine....i have always loved this song...i have heard probably 1000 times over the years between whistles when i was playing hockey..
whimcat 2 years ago 19
dude this is how it is in minor hockey, drafted, go south, or ohl, whl. but sounds like you didn't make 'AA'
UweTODdid 2 years ago
R.I.P Luc Bourdon
we miss you
forever a canuck
indiantan 2 years ago 30
yeah it is really is sad what happened r.i.p. Luc Bourdon
nhhockey8 2 years ago 18
what happened to him?
anuttle 2 years ago
he hit a truck and died
gunsroses4ever 2 years ago
WO! I was at GM Place and these guys played this song in memory of Luke Bourdon.
shaynem12 2 years ago 7
this song is sad :*(
but i love it <3
salemilove 2 years ago 7
this is Canadas second national anthem...pure Canadiana, love it
stockfet 2 years ago 12
agreed, but the funny thing is its about an american player
canadianhockey1924 2 years ago
George Pelawa, a 6' 3'' 235 lb, right winger, would've been the first power forward in the NHL, drafted by Calgary 16th overall, full ride to North Dakota (hence the "scholarship to a big US team" from the song) died in a car accident labor weekend '86
sirstarsalot 2 years ago 109
@sirstarsalot that is actually not about him, its about someother player. it is based on a true story just not about Pelawa
everettsilvertipsuck 1 year ago
@sirstarsalot Thank you very much for the story. I knew since the first day i heard this song i had to be a true story.
LesSmith45 1 year ago
@sirstarsalot Its based on a true story, but Tom Cochrane has said that its not about George Pelawa. He said its based on an unfortunately truth, but is about a different player.
Brenzen3 1 year ago
no. it's not. it's about a canadian boy who got a scholorship with an american team. o.O
afrosexhubertoews 2 years ago
this song is so sad...
MCremers 3 years ago 8
i love this song i listen to ever time before a game im on a 23 game point strike try it it works.
goliverpoolgohabsgo 3 years ago 4
Does anyone know where I can get this song? It's not on I-Tunes. Tahnks
crific 3 years ago
Heard this on WRDU in Raleigh NC. They always mixed great songs like this with crap like zep and skyn. Give some southern DJ's credit.
930fst 3 years ago
go oilers!
s0ySaucE 3 years ago
we never forget u...rip luc ...you were one of the best.........still the best for us!!
BESSYJAMES 3 years ago 13
My dad told me about a story of his buddy that he went to school with. All he did was play hockey and had a scholarship and every thing well one night when he was out with his friends and gf they got into a major accident and he was crippled. He didn't get to play for the team. He then Turned to his stereo and turned on this song. He told me that this song was written for his buddy and was played at his graduation. When ever my dad hears this song he still gets chills down his back.
gamerchickrikku 3 years ago
Even though the song is about hockey, it was featured in the baseball movie "The Final Season" which was released in 2007. It is a fantastic song that really inspires me. For some reason I had never heard it until I saw the movie. It would be great to show the clip from the movie where the song is played. Tom has a great song here!!!
melcher50163 3 years ago
number 28 LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUC BOURDON
flyersphillies22 3 years ago 14
I saw this song on the hockey awards show in 2006! awesome song, profound line of do right to others like you do to yourself cause you never know when you gonna check out! Hockey rocks!
IPHLBluesTV 3 years ago 3
R.I.P. Luc Bourdon forever a canuck.:)
mitch7781 3 years ago 9
This is about George Pelawa, a 18 yr old MN hockey player and the 1986 first round draft choice of Calgary. He received a scholarship to play at North Dakota, which is the college the song refers to. A semi-truck veered over into the wrong lane of a two-lane highway, and a head-on collision occurred. No alcohol was involved, and a sleepy trucker was involved. Tom Cochrane met George's father shortly after his son's death, and the story stuck in his mind, and the song was written around 1988
rjfleury 3 years ago 24
he said the story "hit him like a tonne of bricks" in a radio interview.
cigarmikey1 3 years ago
Once again, I am suprised by how many people know this story. When they are in your family you know it, but so many people still remember it...
ashleystrohmayer 3 years ago
its about his friends son who died in a car accident and he played hockey anytime he could and had a scholership to michigan and was going to be in the nhl
Forumryder101 3 years ago
what is this song really bout?
darkrenerd 3 years ago
look above 1st post
Gibbsgal 3 years ago
I'm an American and don't know as much about hockey as you people do. Could you please fill me in about the guy who this song is about? So sorry about the loss.
beadreader4 3 years ago 16
that was so sad to watch the song almost mimics bourdon's life exactly
hamptonbayss 3 years ago 17
rip bourdon, im aflames fan but hell i respect u man RIP
jutroamnesiax 3 years ago 10
Thank you very much. I'm from Vancouver and forever a Canucks fan. I appreciate what you said.
starwarsrebel2006 3 years ago 8
it sure was a perfect song for the bourdon tribute RIP
darren19724 3 years ago 29
yea it was
manuck07 3 years ago 9
im a vancouver canucks fan, who lives in vancouver... and on opening day they played this song for the Luc Bourdon memorial, it was the perfect song for that moment
samhilworth 3 years ago 24
I'm 47 years old and I still to this day get watery eyes when I hear this song. Losing one's son or daughter is the worst pain known to man. I pray I or any of you won't ever know what it really feels like. My dad does---it's the only time I ever saw him cry. How does the saying go about the grace of God? Thank you Tom for a great, powerful, meaningful song.
sneric401 3 years ago 8
He didn't Die you dum , i went to one of his concerts this summer very inspiring ,Life is a highway, big league Both life changing songs
Devinlxc13 3 years ago
THIS ONE IS FOR CASS....LOVE GREG
qmc123 3 years ago
just see efgberts comment 4 mths ago--it tells you what this song is all about---thats that
canadiandrummerboy 3 years ago
I was watching something on VH1 where he was on as a "one hit wonder"... I'm like ok.. and yes this song is obviously is about hockey.. one line that should definetely clue you in is , "ice meets metal". I love this song. Very Canadian!
quebecois2011 3 years ago
I always loved this song and I love the video just as much.
kodifeeder 3 years ago
It is not about baseball, it is obviously about hockey, the greatest fucking sport ever.
"My boy's gonna play in the big league, my boy's gonna knock em' dead" refers to the physical aspect of hockey because it is a mans sport.
He'd be up at five, take shots till eight...after school and back on ice, that was his life..."
Anyone who loves hockey knows that these lyrics speak volumes. I get goosebumps when i listen to this song.
ssllgg11 3 years ago 9
Tom Cochrane: The Canadian Springsteen.
nowaterforhim 3 years ago
dont know how people think this is about baseball it is HOCKEY the best sport in the world. also listen to the lyrics defenitly about hockey
TFrankson93 3 years ago
I love this song, sad though it may be......
And yes, HOCKEY RULES!!!!
isirota1965 3 years ago 2
FUCK every sport besides hockey no offence i am a sports fanatic i love playing sports you name it i played it but if hockey were never invented then i do not knw what the hell i would do i have been skateing since i was 4 and i am dedicated to the sport i don't care what anybody says hockey is canadas sport!
ladiesman523 3 years ago 5
This song enspires me...
XxMagnifidexX 3 years ago 6
I tried to post a few minutes ago but it doesn't look like it went through.
Tom Cochrane is very badly underated in the US. I only seem to hear him on Canadian stations. Thanks for posting this.
sunandsage 3 years ago 5
HOCKEY RULES
Butheadreport 3 years ago 8
Best song you ever wrote and performed Tom. Love the the passion you put this.
bea30tl42 3 years ago 3
"my boys gunna play in the big league""my boys gunna knock'em dead" i picture it as a baseball song. when i first heard this song in a movie it was about baseball.
nerfmaster2k 3 years ago
I think although it is a hockey song it can relate to pretty much any sport
UncleStumpy 2 years ago 3
That's why i hug my sons tight each day like there's no tomorrow! even though they get mad or embarrassed. Hold on to the memories and hold them close to your heart especially when your son has a favorite past time activity like HOCKEY..love it just like your son does!
Leeknock 3 years ago 12
Don't ever view time spent with your kids as time wasted.
sunandsage 3 years ago 6
Wonderful! One of my favorites!
Shaddoedenise 3 years ago 3
efgbert---thanks for the background on this song.
alan4sure 3 years ago 2
Google George Pelawa, and you'll find plenty of hockey discussion about him to this day.
efgbert 3 years ago 3
This is about George Pelawa, a 18 yr old MN hockey player and the 1986 first round draft choice of Calgary. He received a scholarship to play at North Dakota, which is the college the song refers to. A semi-truck veered over into the wrong lane of a two-lane highway, and a head-on collision occurred. No alcohol was involved, and a sleepy trucker was involved. Tom Cochrane met George's father shortly after his son's death, and the story stuck in his mind, and the song was written around 1988
efgbert 3 years ago 3
the good sports players alway end up dieing at an early age. and it's like a cures so i guess that all the big league players are luckey that they didn't pass away. P.S. i happend to my brother he always loved hockey, playing AAA and going to move up but then he got hit by a drumck driver :'(
unstuv 3 years ago
best hockey song....but also sad
montral4r 3 years ago
It's about hockey.
skater4life101101 3 years ago
you all realize that the "boy" dies right?
bclmax 3 years ago
yeah he died. :( sucks
ZachLaughs 3 years ago
my boys gunna nock them dead
wohlers17 3 years ago
Great song, easy to identify with the sentiment!
missedexit 3 years ago
I think this song is so moving and touching. It almost makes you feel proud but yet hopeful and sad. It's a good motivation song for little hockey players all around the world and for their parents as well....juss love it!
Leeknock 3 years ago 2
i want my boy toplay in the big leagues
dukecanduke 3 years ago
gretsky earned his ice time more than any other nhl player,, dont ever compare him with crosby ...
Collin360man 3 years ago
I love this song!!!!! It means alot to anyone who has ever played.
iceicebabi23 3 years ago
I'm from Australia and i have never played ice hocky. This song still means a lot to me...it's a great song, very sad story, but great song...
chapmanhamilton 3 years ago
This song has so much feeling in it! It really expresses a lot of insperation in the guy!
iceicebabi23 3 years ago
i would love this song alot more then i do now if it wasn't so sad because the kid did every thing he could to get to the big leagues and then when he does get to them he ends up dieing from a truck driving in the rong lang. :'( :(
unstuv 3 years ago
i love this song. i whould love it more if it was about crosby, not gretkey
nabarry16 3 years ago
have you ever actually listened to the song?your stupid its not about gretskey at all!!!its about tom's friend who had a son that was going to play in the big league and he never got the chance because he got killed in a car accident!
XxLinziO 3 years ago
R.I.P. George Pelawa.
Spammer04 3 years ago 3
Well, when my boy Clay was born, I just loved this song, whether it meant big league sports or music, I wanted my boy to do either, like any dad!
rh710522 3 years ago
lol, hockey? i know it doesnt make sense, big leagues - baseball .... idk wat he thinks. Its a term used for mlb ovbbiously+
ryan546 3 years ago
use your eyes boy!
3degreesflip 3 years ago 3
have u ever heard of a 1 on 1 baseball fight?
dukecanduke 3 years ago
anyone who ever laced up skates knows how it feels...this one gets you right in the heart. we also used to do our pre-game skate to Victory Day-another great Tom Cochran song.
callingit 3 years ago 3
hockey fricking sucks
michayluk66 3 years ago
everytime i hear this it takes me back to the feeling of being on the ice..its unreal
csc006 4 years ago 6
HOCKEY ROCKS!!
melhayley 4 years ago 10
when i first heard it i thought it was about baseball
cause to me big leagues sounds like a baseball term
OH WELL I LEARND
guitarsystem 4 years ago
so much better live
pinkmst 4 years ago
George Pelawa, Bemidji, MN
heco0603 4 years ago 4
thats a good song
devonwerner 4 years ago
sometimes i can hear the ice crack, ice meets metal, cant you drive me down to the big leagues...hm it is obviously about hockey
AuthenticItalian 4 years ago
you never can tell when you can check out
justmeee64 4 years ago 2
you're really fuckin dumb for wrinting that....
jamoutcentral 4 years ago
its about baseball
justmeee64 4 years ago
hmmmm... baseball, eh?
guess again.
barrj2007 4 years ago 2
hockey
justmeee64 4 years ago 3
Baseball? Maybe in your mind. It's a pretty well-known fact that this song was written about a young hockey player who lost his life. Have a good one. Next time you post something, know what you're talking about.
yeahtibyalublu 4 years ago
I don't know the details surronding this song, but I think it's great that 20 years later, people are commenting on it. I really appreciate the energy TC abd RR put into this video. You can see they are not just playing notes, they are kickin' ass!! Love it. Thanks for posting kurdtss.
3degreesflip 4 years ago
The story I've heard of the radio goes like this. A good prairie kid dies in car accident. The father runs into Tom and tells him the story, saying that he was a huge fan of his. So in his honour, Tom wrote this song.
jthin 4 years ago
This song also reminds me about a tragic atv accident that involved my young cousin. He would of played in the NHL because he was in the same rank as Crosby in bantam. His younger brother is now playing his 2nd season in the Q league. God Bless # 95.
issue89 4 years ago