Awesome! Both versions bring tears to my eyes and tears at my heart. Gordon Lightfoot is a legend to this day, Illegal Band you have honored Gordon in such a great version to this song . I feel you singing your heart out and your spirit flowing through this song, you feel the pain and anguish of the men and the familys who lost their lives and loves. God Bless your path in life.
Wonderful cover. I love this song. We visit Lake Superior at least once a year and pass the exact location of the sinking every time we do. I have seen Lake Superior when it's just wild and it's so beautiful - but indeed dangerous for any ships sailing in it at the wrong time.
Can you tell me please, why do they make so much 'fuss' of The EFG? I wish no disrespect, but I know that many, many sailors/ships have been lost on the great lakes.
Great remake. I lived close to White Fish Bay and been to the memorial cathedral and museum. It's really moving when in Detroit and they ring the church bell 29 times. Makes you stop and say a prayer for the families.
Great job - I've always loved this song and I enjoyed the passion in your voice as you sang and the driving intensity of your musical arrangement. I think it's the best cover of the song posted to YouTube. Congrats!
Thank you for uploading this song. I'm from Germany and i am a sailor too. I'm working on container ships as nautical officer. Twenty nine brave seaman's have lost their live. Don't forget them!
THAT SHIT SUCKS BAD,NOT THE SONG OR VID BUT THE SINKING OF THE EDMOND FITZGERALD.I ONCE READ A BOOK ON THIS AND HAD NIGHTMARES OF IT FOR A WHILE.IM IN MICHIGAN AND IT JUST SOMEHOW FELT AS THOUGH I KNEW THESE 29 PEOPLE OR COULD FEEL OR HEAR THEM,I KNOW STRANGE BUT TRUE 46&2 SAYS WE ALL SHARE ONE CONCIOUS ONE UNDERSTANDING THATS JUST HOW I SAW IT.TO THE FAMILYS---MUCH LOVE
the worst song ever? wow, there are millions of songs, i guess you have listened to all of them dumbass. i bet you'd like to have lightfoot's reputation as a fantastic pop, folk singer, etc. maybe you were having a bad day when you made your stupid comment. hey bud, we all have bad days so take a breath and get your attitude right.
@ahodina9811 Are you kidding? This is one of the greatest songs that's ever been composed! Gordon Lightfoot created a beautiful song giving tribute to 29 men who went down in Lake Superior.... And this band "ILLEGAL" did quite an excellent job (especially for amateurs) of covering it, making their own but still keeping the message and emotion behind the original. Personally, I think you need a culture check.
My Dad and I were heading up the Detroit River towards Lake Huron in our sailboat. My Dad took pictures of the Detroit Ren Cen when it was being built and the Edmund Fitzgerald that was passing by us. Dad sailed on a few freighters back in his younger days before I was born, but never sailed on the Edmund Fitzgerald. Later that same year the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. My Dad had also bought the Gordon Lightfoot record of "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”.
Having grown up in Michigan the ILLEGAL band members were just kids, but still remember the big news story that the Fitz had sank. It was, and still is, big and sad memories for all of us here in the Great Lakes area. Our families and fathers all worked for companies in some way connected to the Fitz. This rendition is OUR way of paying tribute to the ship, the crew, and the families involved in this tradgedy. Lets keep its memory alive through this tribute to Lightfoot's timeless classic !
The ILLEGAL Band who re-recorded this Gordon Lightfoot classic won a big Battle of the Bands in Michigan hosted by Doug 93.1 FM They will be playing with another Detroit legend Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley formerly of KISS at the DTE Energy Theatre in Clarkston, MI Saturday August 27, 2011
I really love your version of the song Gordon Lightfoot made so famous: I would have thought it could not have been done better, but your voice brings a different resonance to the tale of The 29 and I wanted to say I appreciate it. The tune is an old one ---no reason not to keep the tale fresh, right?
An incredible local (northern WI, i/e the port that the Edmund Fitzgerald departed from in the song) metal band by the name of NOBODY did a cover of this song in 1995. It's better than this one. I like this cover, but I'm partial to NOBODY's version, not only because they're friends of mine, and they should be given their due, but it's alot heavier!!!!!
think your voice is good & I believe you have the ability to reach into the soul of this song & then sing it from your own soul. I wish you much success in your seeking of a career in the music industry. Dont let them force you into the illuminazi's gang, remain for The People...for there is your great honor & rewards. Be Blessed, Be Well & May You Always Be At Peace...!
uhmmm...some songs are written & performed perfectly...I appreciate wanting to add some zip into songs, but plz understand when songs are written & sung from the Soul it is that energy that gives the words their life & message. Ppl can feel it & that's what every master writer & performer reaches for. Do not misunderstand me, I Am not saying this remdition is good nor bad, I'm just wanting to extend some Knowledge & Undrstndng. I wuld like to hear u perfrm this in its original context
Its not illigal to do covers of songs. Its only illigal to do a cover and try to sell it, this is not alright unless you have permission from the copy right holders. It is also Illigal to rearrange the song or change words. So as long as you keep it to its original form and don't sell it, your ok :)
This is a video link to help you prepare for a visit to fisheries museums with the on screen links both on the video and pull down menu. As there are a great deal of links it may need you to pause the video to see all that are available.
I'm a truck driver and seen what that lake can do when the winds pick it up. I see it from the road and it's bad, Out on the open water I would not want to be.
A great song. A greater cover. My only sugestion is to add a bit of harmonia, playing the melody right along with the lyrics. Givers the already haunting feel a bit more kick.
very good for a cover!! a good cover is one that they do in there own way not trying to be like the original , many people make the mistake of trying to sound like the artist that did the song first , and they never sound as good .. GREAT JOB ON THIS !!!!!!!!!
Wow...usually I'm a pretty big fan of covers, but this one is a stinker. Very flat on vocals, rough fillers and just a tough sounding arrangement. Better luck next time guys!
A lot of people(haters) get off putting others down. They usually have very low self esteem and putting others down makes them feel better about themselves, it's kind of pathetic really. An intelligent and respectful person always knows that if you don't have anything nice to say it's best to say nothing at all. I love this cover, but if I didn't I wouldn't feel the need to insult the group, I just wouldn't listen to it again.
What the haters don't seem to understand is a truly good cover song should not sound exactly like the original that would be boring.The group even wrote this is "our version" of this song. I think they did an awesome job and I like hearing this old folk song sung in a different style. I think their style added a lot of much needed emotion to this sad event and I loved it. Good job guys!
Illegal? No that should be a Crime the way that song was murdered! Uhhh! Why would anyone want to take away from a story with some ripping on a guitar and adding some echoing? It’s like trying to convince me that the Mona Lisa would look better with eye brows..If the only way you can get someone to listen to your cover song is to say “ILLEGAL” sucks! Try picking up an Acoustic and do a Folk Song as it was meant to be, a story first and the music to help paint a better picture in your mind!
@razoredge45 Maybe it is because that is the only way they can make a tribute to those mariners that lost their lives. I can't play the guitar but if I thought I could get people to remember the brave crew by playing it on the bagpipes (which I can play) I would!!! So shut up and say a prayer for the crew!
@simnebrael Why don't you do a bagpipe version of it? I'm pretty sure it would be a very haunting interpretation especially if it's meant as a tribute to the crews. Very common here in Canada to use bagpipes in ceremonies, most especially on Remembrance Day. I DARE YOU.. LOL.. I'm bookmarking your profile so I can check back...
I love how the music builds and his voice raises with emotion as the ship is sinking, it was a tragic event and this cover makes you feel how terrifying it must have been for the captain and his crew. May they all rest in peace.
The only cover of this song, which I have always found moving, Even as a boy of 14, I have ever heard. I like it. Even the rocking part in the middle, Unexpected and good.
I agree with the title. This song SHOULD be illegal. My ears started to bleed 5 seconds into the song!!! }-( They TOTALY ruined it! LEAVE MEMORIALS AS THEY ARE!!!!
This is a talented group, but this song was always intended to be a Folk song and you've done it no justice by stripping it of the feel of a Folk song. You can do better.
Best version of the song and video compilation I've seen. It gives credit to the song, and the sad story behind it. (Here is to all man who sail in treacherous waters).
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TheTermite63 9 hours ago
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TheTermite63 9 hours ago
Illegal: You have honored Gordon Lightfoot quite well with your version. I wondered if Gordon has heard your version...
fmagalhaes1521 1 week ago
wow you hacked this song bad
itsjimmyo 1 week ago
why is there a shot of metallica's black cover at 3;59 of this video ?
ICEMAN2953 1 week ago
Drummer ruined it for me.
shorfilmman 1 week ago
You Did A Great Job :)
clonesandstuff 2 weeks ago
Awesome! Both versions bring tears to my eyes and tears at my heart. Gordon Lightfoot is a legend to this day, Illegal Band you have honored Gordon in such a great version to this song . I feel you singing your heart out and your spirit flowing through this song, you feel the pain and anguish of the men and the familys who lost their lives and loves. God Bless your path in life.
prairiewindsongs 3 weeks ago
great job................
arrowsbysh01 3 weeks ago
Very well done.
Cr4zy4L 3 weeks ago
A good cover here and done in good taste I seem to be picking up some Randy Bachman riffs all though ..
blueticecho 3 weeks ago
great song! you did an excellent cover!
lokeycmos 1 month ago
Good job
jcvet33 1 month ago
Great Cover, I live near Cleveland and I see salt frieghters all the time. Any time I see a frieghter I think of the Fitzgerald and this song.
TheBlaze211 1 month ago
the original is still better, but this is nice too...
vandal420 1 month ago
Damn!!!I love it!I do a cover of this one too.someday ill have the guts to post it!
rebelrecording 1 month ago
This is a great cover. I will remember all of the dead when I go to Duluth this year!
driv1937 2 months ago
as a surviving family member..Thank you for keeping this alive.
Memnoch67 2 months ago 3
I like it. I like it a lot.
GreyhawkGrognard 2 months ago
GREAT COVER MAN!!!!
tchorses67 2 months ago
Great effort :))
robertrichards777 2 months ago
Wonderful cover. I love this song. We visit Lake Superior at least once a year and pass the exact location of the sinking every time we do. I have seen Lake Superior when it's just wild and it's so beautiful - but indeed dangerous for any ships sailing in it at the wrong time.
Laurieb2851 2 months ago
Can you tell me please, why do they make so much 'fuss' of The EFG? I wish no disrespect, but I know that many, many sailors/ships have been lost on the great lakes.
Factnotfictionpeople 2 months ago
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@Factnotfictionpeople Wow, someone who doesn't get it. If you have to ask you will never understand.
CombatGal 2 months ago
RIP to the 29 men who went down with the Fitz...
ElProfGringo 2 months ago in playlist Ship&Sea Songs
Well done1
shadowcat7879 2 months ago in playlist More videos from illegalband
Great remake. I lived close to White Fish Bay and been to the memorial cathedral and museum. It's really moving when in Detroit and they ring the church bell 29 times. Makes you stop and say a prayer for the families.
MrDanGSmith 2 months ago
This is really really awesome! great job dude
IncensePeppermints68 2 months ago
Great job - I've always loved this song and I enjoyed the passion in your voice as you sang and the driving intensity of your musical arrangement. I think it's the best cover of the song posted to YouTube. Congrats!
tguessca 2 months ago
i know how many shipwrecks happened on lake superior,there were a total of 179 shipwrecks
NominalHat56275 3 months ago
Nicely done. An honor to the memories of the crew, their families and to Gordon LIghtfoot!
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scubawrestler 3 months ago
Very passable cover song. Tremendous song but a tragic story. ovr502010
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keplermission 3 months ago
I was wondering why this video was illegal. Then I realized its the name of the band.
dyne313 3 months ago
i think this song is inspiring
transformersgang 3 months ago
You did her justice not bad boys!
tito47617766 3 months ago
I pass by this big lake all the time, and every time I do this song comes to mind.
beerrunner81 3 months ago
I am really digging this cover!!!!
I want a MP3 to play on my radio show please!!!
LSAZombieLord 3 months ago
Well done, I would have thought this was an impossible song to cover but you did a nice job.
madaboutewe61 4 months ago
great job
blakesreddragon 4 months ago
love this song yinz did a great job!!!
broadwayjoe412 4 months ago
Other song is classic but this aiint
terrifoo 4 months ago
I love this version. I love the video too. Great job.
Sudschick610 4 months ago
Oh My ,
What a fine cover / Tribute . Sorta sounds like what I hear in my head .
The vidio is just too spot on and intense .
Does any know where the Love Of God Goes ?
Regards ,
Shotgun
ShotgunTheMan 4 months ago
i dont know who,s singing this song but they fucking suck 1000000% down the shiter
terrencetjj69 4 months ago
I am not a big fan of covers, but I like this, well done.
The79regal 4 months ago
Superb
tommerrigan1956 4 months ago
good job.
bwlong 4 months ago
kick ass
86blockhead 4 months ago
and not into that "metal" transition at 2:30. Changes the emotion of the song.
belushi1969 4 months ago
nice attempt, but the echo doesn't fit.
belushi1969 4 months ago
Thank you for uploading this song. I'm from Germany and i am a sailor too. I'm working on container ships as nautical officer. Twenty nine brave seaman's have lost their live. Don't forget them!
NorthseaWarrior 4 months ago in playlist ich
THAT SHIT SUCKS BAD,NOT THE SONG OR VID BUT THE SINKING OF THE EDMOND FITZGERALD.I ONCE READ A BOOK ON THIS AND HAD NIGHTMARES OF IT FOR A WHILE.IM IN MICHIGAN AND IT JUST SOMEHOW FELT AS THOUGH I KNEW THESE 29 PEOPLE OR COULD FEEL OR HEAR THEM,I KNOW STRANGE BUT TRUE 46&2 SAYS WE ALL SHARE ONE CONCIOUS ONE UNDERSTANDING THATS JUST HOW I SAW IT.TO THE FAMILYS---MUCH LOVE
TheCaddy84 4 months ago
the worst song ever? wow, there are millions of songs, i guess you have listened to all of them dumbass. i bet you'd like to have lightfoot's reputation as a fantastic pop, folk singer, etc. maybe you were having a bad day when you made your stupid comment. hey bud, we all have bad days so take a breath and get your attitude right.
bigoletubagoo 4 months ago
One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs I've ever heard!
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THIS IS THE WORST SONG EVER!!!!!... maybe not the worst song ever... but still its pretty bad!!
ahodina9811 4 months ago
@ahodina9811 Such a dumb comment. You're probably some kid into hip hop and rap. You can have it.
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@ahodina9811 Are you kidding? This is one of the greatest songs that's ever been composed! Gordon Lightfoot created a beautiful song giving tribute to 29 men who went down in Lake Superior.... And this band "ILLEGAL" did quite an excellent job (especially for amateurs) of covering it, making their own but still keeping the message and emotion behind the original. Personally, I think you need a culture check.
SakamaruNetoi 4 months ago
@SakamaruNetoi I like the song, its just i dont like this version that u made
ahodina9811 4 months ago
A great song about WORKING MEN WHO STOOD FIRM AS SAILORS...
Went down 29 mighty men..
Bless all the men's family left behind..
Love Philillie
philillie 5 months ago in playlist More videos from illegalband 4
stunning cover of a great song
chisox100 5 months ago
Wow, really good. Haunting, especially with the photos of the men and their families.
agent458 5 months ago
not a bad cover... considering the original is iconic. You need to really feel it.. really feel it and you don't quite get there.
myjacobs 5 months ago
I also remember you as I was growing up as ILLEGAL and War Machine. You did a fine job with this song along with ILLEGAL and War Machine,
LucidImpulse 5 months ago
My Dad and I were heading up the Detroit River towards Lake Huron in our sailboat. My Dad took pictures of the Detroit Ren Cen when it was being built and the Edmund Fitzgerald that was passing by us. Dad sailed on a few freighters back in his younger days before I was born, but never sailed on the Edmund Fitzgerald. Later that same year the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. My Dad had also bought the Gordon Lightfoot record of "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”.
LucidImpulse 5 months ago
Just Dam cool. very nice.
theredocktober 5 months ago
Having grown up in Michigan the ILLEGAL band members were just kids, but still remember the big news story that the Fitz had sank. It was, and still is, big and sad memories for all of us here in the Great Lakes area. Our families and fathers all worked for companies in some way connected to the Fitz. This rendition is OUR way of paying tribute to the ship, the crew, and the families involved in this tradgedy. Lets keep its memory alive through this tribute to Lightfoot's timeless classic !
jboris4325 5 months ago
The ILLEGAL Band who re-recorded this Gordon Lightfoot classic won a big Battle of the Bands in Michigan hosted by Doug 93.1 FM They will be playing with another Detroit legend Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley formerly of KISS at the DTE Energy Theatre in Clarkston, MI Saturday August 27, 2011
jboris4325 5 months ago
Very Nice!!!
summitcountyrider 5 months ago
Good job.
mooseasaurusrex 5 months ago
It takes guts to cover a song like this. And I think you did it justice. You made it your own, but embellished the central riff, which I like.
lancetop 5 months ago 21
RIP The Fitz and her Crew. God Bless their families.You did a good job covering the song. It was an awful tragedy.
Betsy440 5 months ago
very cool
dibellaslandscaping 5 months ago
I really love your version of the song Gordon Lightfoot made so famous: I would have thought it could not have been done better, but your voice brings a different resonance to the tale of The 29 and I wanted to say I appreciate it. The tune is an old one ---no reason not to keep the tale fresh, right?
gairid 5 months ago
this sucks Gordon lightfoot does a better job
joyfulgirl777 5 months ago
If you're the one that remade this song....I have to say it's better than the original. Very good job. :)
coldsteel122 5 months ago
An incredible local (northern WI, i/e the port that the Edmund Fitzgerald departed from in the song) metal band by the name of NOBODY did a cover of this song in 1995. It's better than this one. I like this cover, but I'm partial to NOBODY's version, not only because they're friends of mine, and they should be given their due, but it's alot heavier!!!!!
yaddayadda1969 5 months ago
The key change adds something to the song when the storm comes to take the ship, it also changes back when the storm settles down. I like that.
Joeykm1972 6 months ago
think your voice is good & I believe you have the ability to reach into the soul of this song & then sing it from your own soul. I wish you much success in your seeking of a career in the music industry. Dont let them force you into the illuminazi's gang, remain for The People...for there is your great honor & rewards. Be Blessed, Be Well & May You Always Be At Peace...!
HigherWaysWoman 6 months ago
uhmmm...some songs are written & performed perfectly...I appreciate wanting to add some zip into songs, but plz understand when songs are written & sung from the Soul it is that energy that gives the words their life & message. Ppl can feel it & that's what every master writer & performer reaches for. Do not misunderstand me, I Am not saying this remdition is good nor bad, I'm just wanting to extend some Knowledge & Undrstndng. I wuld like to hear u perfrm this in its original context
HigherWaysWoman 6 months ago
Great job!
TheLaluna1 6 months ago
Great syncing of the pics. I really got into this video.
Giantwarder 6 months ago
Cool cover guy's, great work.
orcade09 6 months ago
these big ol lake freighters can give any ocean freighters a run for their money
ta2joe13 6 months ago
black oak arkansas needed this guy on lead vocal.
1skullduggery 7 months ago
Gr8 re make
clintacus19 7 months ago
Its not illigal to do covers of songs. Its only illigal to do a cover and try to sell it, this is not alright unless you have permission from the copy right holders. It is also Illigal to rearrange the song or change words. So as long as you keep it to its original form and don't sell it, your ok :)
rhythm2007mc 7 months ago
@rhythm2007mc I think the title messed you up a bit.. Its not an illegal cover.. the band's name is illegal.
NHLHockeyfreak 6 months ago
God bless this ship and her crew. May they all rest in peace.
cranpackredneck33 7 months ago 13
GREAT POST THANKS
rickylvu42 7 months ago
What on earth have the owner told the captein to do.......
The vessel was way overload. Proffit is the name of the game.
RIP
CrtObs 7 months ago
You can understand what is being sung with this version! :D LOVE IT! :D
HUSKEYPUPPY 7 months ago
thankyou thankyou I learnt to play this song on guitar a e g d a. what a great cover.
Gollie53 7 months ago
Love this - back for more guys!
simnebrael 7 months ago
I love this version of this song!
torgomax 7 months ago
Am I the only one who sees metallica's black album at the beginning?
94Danimal 7 months ago
Anyone whos from michigan knows this song. Lake Superior isn't for the faint of heart. Like they say, she doesn't give up her dead easily...
Deetroiter 7 months ago
god bless the 29 men to when down
austin5287 7 months ago
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Wow you can actually understand what he's singing about! Much better Video!
pinchfinchface 8 months ago
Wow you can actually understand what he's singing about!
pinchfinchface 8 months ago
That's the name of the band covering the song.
Darkrunner1975 8 months ago
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keplermission 8 months ago
this was verry pretty. i like the twists that you put in. is there anyway i can have the mp3? so i can listen to it when i don't have internet?
redKeinenUnsinn 8 months ago
Stupid!!!
Ninjaflame9015 8 months ago
I like thank you!
finnvin 8 months ago
I'm a truck driver and seen what that lake can do when the winds pick it up. I see it from the road and it's bad, Out on the open water I would not want to be.
beerrunner81 8 months ago
@pornhopper I like this version. Sounds good.
beerrunner81 8 months ago
Good job
freethoughtmusic 8 months ago
this is a brilliant cover
lovesolder11 8 months ago
My god, you have just wrecked this song for me.
johnkeys51 8 months ago
@Eriefisherman i agree
moparman1971340ply 8 months ago
57 people dont feel sorry for the 29 people who lost there lives in the wreck of the Fitzgerald,
VideoManiacify 8 months ago
A great song. A greater cover. My only sugestion is to add a bit of harmonia, playing the melody right along with the lyrics. Givers the already haunting feel a bit more kick.
TheBigFuckingGun32 8 months ago
@TheBigFuckingGun32 Uh, I meant 'harmonica', not harmonia. Just in case that happens to be a word.
TheBigFuckingGun32 8 months ago
very good cover and i'm not a big fan of covers.
shagnheathered 8 months ago
Listening to this before going to bed...I love this version of the song!!
3:36am
torgomax 9 months ago
dude great cover of a very haunting song
TheCodedaddy 9 months ago
R I P 29 MEN AND THE BIG FIX
bustersammy21 9 months ago
very good for a cover!! a good cover is one that they do in there own way not trying to be like the original , many people make the mistake of trying to sound like the artist that did the song first , and they never sound as good .. GREAT JOB ON THIS !!!!!!!!!
lonewolf7770 9 months ago
pause it at the start the cover of metallica black album if you look close
metallicaguyanddude 9 months ago
billyralphweeden, I,m with you on this one, not as good as Gordon Lightfoot's but whose is.
MultiCBGB 9 months ago
Wow...usually I'm a pretty big fan of covers, but this one is a stinker. Very flat on vocals, rough fillers and just a tough sounding arrangement. Better luck next time guys!
openmic76 9 months ago
I JUST WENT THROUGH ALL THE COMMENTS..........
and I dont get the negitive vibe with all my fellow YouTubers.
This is probably the "best" cover i've heard of this song. I dont
know what the rest of you are listening to, but this is wonderful.....
Everyone has their own opinion - but its so obvious that this was
a really good job......I mean could YOU do it half as well ???
billyralphweeden 9 months ago 2
What a deadly cover! Gave me chills!
greatbigsealass85 9 months ago
A lot of people(haters) get off putting others down. They usually have very low self esteem and putting others down makes them feel better about themselves, it's kind of pathetic really. An intelligent and respectful person always knows that if you don't have anything nice to say it's best to say nothing at all. I love this cover, but if I didn't I wouldn't feel the need to insult the group, I just wouldn't listen to it again.
hollycoconuts 9 months ago
What the haters don't seem to understand is a truly good cover song should not sound exactly like the original that would be boring.The group even wrote this is "our version" of this song. I think they did an awesome job and I like hearing this old folk song sung in a different style. I think their style added a lot of much needed emotion to this sad event and I loved it. Good job guys!
hollycoconuts 9 months ago
illegal or not it a good cover. Well done. dont hate.
jaysonson100 9 months ago
Good job very awesome cover. Thanks for posting.
jaysonson100 9 months ago
Excellent reproduction! Thank you for sharing, done most awesomely\m/
MrJohnathanDevil 9 months ago
this did the original justice....FUCK THE HATERS!!!!!
moparman1971340ply 9 months ago
Good job.
sms042 9 months ago
Illegal? No that should be a Crime the way that song was murdered! Uhhh! Why would anyone want to take away from a story with some ripping on a guitar and adding some echoing? It’s like trying to convince me that the Mona Lisa would look better with eye brows..If the only way you can get someone to listen to your cover song is to say “ILLEGAL” sucks! Try picking up an Acoustic and do a Folk Song as it was meant to be, a story first and the music to help paint a better picture in your mind!
razoredge45 9 months ago
@razoredge45 Maybe it is because that is the only way they can make a tribute to those mariners that lost their lives. I can't play the guitar but if I thought I could get people to remember the brave crew by playing it on the bagpipes (which I can play) I would!!! So shut up and say a prayer for the crew!
simnebrael 9 months ago 2
@simnebrael Why don't you do a bagpipe version of it? I'm pretty sure it would be a very haunting interpretation especially if it's meant as a tribute to the crews. Very common here in Canada to use bagpipes in ceremonies, most especially on Remembrance Day. I DARE YOU.. LOL.. I'm bookmarking your profile so I can check back...
YYC403NOYP 9 months ago
I love how the music builds and his voice raises with emotion as the ship is sinking, it was a tragic event and this cover makes you feel how terrifying it must have been for the captain and his crew. May they all rest in peace.
hollycoconuts 9 months ago
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hollycoconuts 9 months ago
Great work on a Canadian Classic.
LittleDragon2000 9 months ago
this is shity
kalukskate2 9 months ago
This is an amazingly good cover.
LiteGauge 9 months ago
This is a great cover guys. One of the great Michigan songs.
gte339i 10 months ago
This is a great cover guys. One of the great Michigan songs.
gte339i 10 months ago
Trying to make this song sound like angry rock music really takes away from its magic.
TheMoonbiter 10 months ago
The only cover of this song, which I have always found moving, Even as a boy of 14, I have ever heard. I like it. Even the rocking part in the middle, Unexpected and good.
gr8ghost 10 months ago
Best cover I have ever heard. Great job!
TheLaluna1 10 months ago
I hate to be negative...but good God...really?
banjoeagle 10 months ago
I agree with the title. This song SHOULD be illegal. My ears started to bleed 5 seconds into the song!!! }-( They TOTALY ruined it! LEAVE MEMORIALS AS THEY ARE!!!!
CyCloppsProductions 10 months ago
I agree with the title. This song SHOULD be illegal. My ears started to bleed 5 seconds into the song!!! }-(
CyCloppsProductions 10 months ago
This is a talented group, but this song was always intended to be a Folk song and you've done it no justice by stripping it of the feel of a Folk song. You can do better.
farhix 10 months ago
your version sucks
AndyHandy2010 10 months ago
@AndyHandy2010 same as you do
66budge 10 months ago
@AndyHandy2010
This is a great version, apparently your hearing is not that good.
TheLaluna1 10 months ago
@TheLaluna1
I love this song, I have it on my page. It is a great cover. I don't understand where the hating is coming from?!
TheLaluna1 9 months ago
@TheLaluna1 I don't understand the hate either.
simnebrael 9 months ago
This is an amazing cover, good job guys!
TheErectos 10 months ago
one of the last balladeers of the U.S.A
BLOODBOX762X39 10 months ago
@BLOODBOX762X39 Gordon Lightfoot is Canadian
TheErectos 10 months ago
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@BLOODBOX762X39 Gordon Lightfoot is Canadian
TheErectos 10 months ago
Best version of the song and video compilation I've seen. It gives credit to the song, and the sad story behind it. (Here is to all man who sail in treacherous waters).
backflyer18 11 months ago
hell of a job
77BIGSKIP 11 months ago
fantastic job!
peaceloveandmusic95 11 months ago
Fabulous cover, fellas!
You rock!
styphcak1 11 months ago
Most excellent.
TheDendinator 11 months ago
Thank You.
broadwayjoe412 11 months ago
I live not too far from Whitefish Bay and Lake Superior is a brutal bitch in winter...
Darkrunner1975 11 months ago
Please put a download of the song on here this is excellent.
buttcrackjack01 11 months ago
All ways brings tears to my eyes! One of the greatest song ever written!
1950boots 11 months ago
This cover stands pretty much toe to toe with the original. Great Job!
Halloween111 11 months ago
You had me up until 2:17...
masterpangloss 11 months ago
@masterpangloss ya eh
therealCanablisS 11 months ago
Excellent job..... very well done!!!
IowaHarley65 11 months ago
soo goood!
lfanning412 11 months ago
See your not the only one who thinks it looks like a wolf!
ktvacho 11 months ago
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Has anyone ever noticed that Lake Superior looks like the profile of a wolf?
Uberstroker 11 months ago
Has anyone ever noticed that Lake Superior looks like the profile of a wolf?
Uberstroker 11 months ago
just found this cover and wow so evocative of the storm that would have done the damage.Building to a crescendo and then fading out .Superb
lordspike100 11 months ago
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just found this cover and wow so evocative of the storm that would have done the damage.Building to a crescendo and then fading out .Superb
lordspike100 11 months ago
just found this cover and wow so evocative of the storm that would have done the damage.Building to a crescendo and then fading out .Superb
lordspike100 11 months ago
this is a good cover and the guy sounds alot like gordon but its nowhere near as chilling or haunting as the original...very good job though
LadyHarbinger 11 months ago
good job on this video and vocals
deerhunter7608 11 months ago
This is the "heaviest" vidieo ever. WOW! Good one dude!
Trashfished 11 months ago