First Christmas by Stan Rogers

[dogvom]

Simply beautiful. I felt every word and you have a lovely voice.

[sjbaldwin11]

Thank you for a brilliant rendering of one of Stan's most powerful songs (among many). You have the voice, the guitar work and above all the heart to make this a wonderful song. I'm guessing that you're playing in Open D? With your inspiratiion, I'll figure it out.

[BardofCornwall]

Brilliant: brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.

[onetrikpony]

Flawless axe work, fantastic voice. Thanks.

[bobiam32]

Bravo. Fine guitar work and a fantastic voice.

[guy07amv]

I got mad respect for anyone who likes stan rogers. Good stuff bro.

[talldriver]

Very nicely done. You have a wonderful voice.

[pedrolog]

My english teacher brought his guitar and sang this song for us today, both of you did awesome, beautiful song indeed

[fjmorg]

Great job. You have done the Man credit.

[Gr8tBlueHeron]

Gave me chills, man. Beautiful rendition!

[beaulieusimard]

This makes me cry! I bought Stan Rogers's cd since I used to listen to it all the time in an Ontario family where I used to live in 1988 and it just transports me back in that time. I am so moved by your sensitivity, just like I am when I listen to Stan Rogers. It is such a shame he is gone! Thanks my friend for sharing this.

[sunchyme77]

WOW....Nice, really nice...guitar AND voice!!

[folkmusicgirl]

Your cover is beautiful....you really do sound similiar to Stan but have your own sound. Sounding similiar to Stan is a big compliment because very few can sound as good as him.

[cjwaywell]

Nice job happy Spring 2010

[brianl890]

Well heartfelt and true.

[brianl890]

Stan Rogers' legacy still lives. Good job!

[ARMYFUCKER]

Almost borught on a tear. My first Christmas away from home(New Brunswick) this year. Well done man.

[Johnny909]

A lovely job. I think Stan Rogers would be pleased. You obviously respect the music.

[gdgest]

5*^ Awesome cover. Thanks for sharing.

:-)

[bjmccashin]

Great job. Good vocals. Great emotion.

[NSResponder]

One of Stan's finest lyrics, and he wrote quite a few. Great job, NF.

-jcr

[badnewsBH]

This is one of the best interpretations of a Stan Rogers song I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Truly, a marvelous performance.

[PapaNoMidokoro]

This is a beautiful, moving song. Thanks for posting.

[PapaNoMidokoro]

... and so sad and human.

[JohnnyResolute]

You seem pretty polished. How many years have you been playing, and is this your preferred style?

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks...I've been playing guitar for nearly 32 years but only seriously in the past few years.

[mirageom8]

Hmm... You dont seem older than 32 to me:)

[pcpti]

How do you get a one armed Newfie out of a tree? Wave at him.

[sjbaldwin11]

You've done a wonderful job on this, Newfie.

Well done and I salute you!

[briareos02]

My best friend just played this song for me today. He is a huge Stan Rogers fan. Great job!

[patriot84]

This is a great song, and you were absolutely amazing. I will be spending my first Christmas alone this year at Basic Training for the Air Force. Too bad I won't be able to listen to it on Christmas day. :(

[BobAcoustic]

What can I add? Everyone else's comments are right on. You sing and play beautifully.

I play a version of Stan's "Delivery Delayed," that made my mother cry. Every time I see her, she wants me to play it for her. I never tire of doing so.

[forkandspoonanddish]

Just wanted to say that you are very talented and have a wonderful voice, you can play a mean guitar too... keep up the great work!!! :)

[TinkGerman]

this is so beautiful,Its a very emotional song. Wonderfully sung and played

[bobconway2006]

Bravo, c'est superbe. Tu chantes super bien et le couple guitare-chant fonctionne très bien. La musique est douce comme je l'aime. MERCI MERCI BEAUCOUP.

[VintagePulp]

Great job! It's one of my favorite Stan Rogers songs. This year will probably be the first Christmas I don't spend with my family, so it's a little more touching now....Thank you.

[kyaroru55]

great job!! i love this song.

[ichingiching]

Really great song and your performance is brilliant. Love the quality of your voice and the emotional colours you put into this song. Great way to start the day and now off to work!. I'm away this Christmas so guaranteed I would love to learn this song. Thanks for posting, thats one of the best songs I've heard for a long time. 5*s and Fav'ed. Cheers. Iching

[WallyJWhite]

Great Job bud

Wally

[sjbaldwin11]

A beautiful rendering of one of Stan's most powerful songs. Thank you!!

[nebtlly]

Absolutely lovely :-)

[lgcrooks]

Good Job. I think I saw you also "Cold missouri Water" by James Keelaghan. Also well done.

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks!

[nikkicater05]

i love this song, reminds me so much of my dad! awesomme job!

never thought id see a teacher on youtube?! ahah !

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks nicki... I have always loved this song. It's funny how the people you least expect turn up on the tube :)

[tundrafop]

Very nice! You do Stan justice there... and I do not say that lightly.

[newfiefiddler]

Thank you... I try my best when I play such great songs.

[mainepatternaxes]

Thank you for posting this.

[newfiefiddler]

You're welcome

[moffa17]

Fantastic rendition of a beautiful song. Cheers

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks

[ChicagoBeth1945]

As a newcomer to YouTube, I'm so delighted to see performances of old favorites. Stan's version of this song has been on my "Weird Christmas Songs" playlist for many years.

[newfiefiddler]

Yeah, not the usually up-beat, cheerful lyrics that generally come with Christmas songs... but a beautiful look into the lives of some people.... thanks for the comments

[gerrykane2]

Thanks so much for this you have a great voice for this and your playing is beautiful- love Stan's work - and know this from a "Black Family" album released in ireland a number of years ago. Is the tuning open G?

[newfiefiddler]

It's in DADGAD...

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks for all the comments folks!

[TwirlinMartha]

Well done, mate. Great tune and a fine rendition.

Thanks for posting.

[newfiefiddler]

thanks

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks

[brittryan31]

you are freaking awesome, I swear to God! Every video you have posted up here are all amazing. Keep up the good work!!!

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks for the comments! Glad you are enjoying the vids.

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks

[culpeperbill]

Great job. You are talented both in voice and guitar. I will be visiting often. Keep up the great work. 

Culpeper, Virginia

[newfiefiddler]

thank you

[NLpatriot]

great stuff jody, wicked job. Stan was one of a kind...Lyrics give me the cold shivers.

Cheers

Tont

[newfiefiddler]

thanks

[ajinpei]

I love this song and always have. Even when I spend Christmas' alone, and away from home. I actually found this song years ago, just before my first Christmas away, when a dear friend and her family took me in for Christmas dinner. Christmas alone is not so bad, whn friends are around. Well done You.

[newfiefiddler]

thanks so much for sharing your comments

[Keelsman]

very touching :)

[newfiefiddler]

thanks

[andreasgriff]

This song is so depressing, that it just doesn't seem like it should be a Christmas song. I understand that it is a sad story and I am sorry for these people. However in addition to the sadness it is as if it has no meter. It's everywhere. I just didn't like it.

[BardofCornwall]

Top notch stuff; makes we get all weepy.

Thanks for sharing this.

[Auzzin11]

Not many people can do stan rogers justice, but you always do. This song hits home for alot of people. Keep bringing good music.

[newfiefiddler]

thank you kindly

[photodork]

ive only ever heard this performed by stan rogers.... you do him proud.

great work as always.

[newfiefiddler]

thanks

[bradwalsh116]

awesome job man

[newfiefiddler]

thanks

[jdeely1]

I have to say this...this is my first christmas, divorced and alone. my 9 year old son will be opening his gifts without me. This song makes me sob. I still can hardly type. I am alone, in a new city, without anyone. But I have to thank you for this post. I am a professional sailor and I can relate to Stan Rogers on many levels...I miss my family!!! I miss my home!!! but thanks for singing this...

John

[newfiefiddler]

Heartfelt thanks to you for sharing your story - it must have been difficult to say the least.

All the best....

Jody

[visiblemode]

This was great. Really good man.

[newfiefiddler]

thank you

[skipperandco]

great voice bud. can't wait to get home this year!

[newfiefiddler]

thanks

[Grubbox]

We won't be back this year bud.  Pass along warmest wishes to the missus and all the family. Close my eyes and see us jamming in your kitchen back in the old days. Cheers bro'

[newfiefiddler]

Thanks bud... we'll miss you for sure! Say hi to the missus and hugs to the lil one!!!!!

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you for this. I'm one who can't be home for Christmas.

[SillyWizard]

Great job bud. Bring a tear to a glass eye!

[sparkyfiddle]

Beautiful and thought-provoking. The perfect antidote to all the commercial Christmas hype. Thanks!

[madfortrad5958]

like i said before ur a brilliant singer and musician

[Larixlaricina]

Thanks so much! I had never heard this one by Stan Rogers before.

[murta1234]

thank you so much, all that i hoped it would be

[newfiefiddler]

You're welcome :-)

[zr11991]

5 STARS

[bradwalsh116]

awesome job man!!! wonderful version.

[newfiemick]

you gotta love dadgad. Excellent job....Keep it up.

[equalitzador]

sweet song.... magical feeling

[OldtimeFiddler]

Very nice. Very soothing voice by the way. Good job. Kinda curious though...havent seen any fiddle tunes in a while?

[enticer11]

As usual - excellent job!

[bodhrannf]

Awesome job on this song. The tuning really adds to the impact when listening to it.

[Teledude1972]

Awesome rendition my friend!!!