I recommend watching other GBS performances of this song, rather than this one (the 9-18-08 NYC performance is much better). I love GBS with a mad and fiery passion but I have to admit that I am not particularly impressed with this performance either and don't really see why everyone loves it. I think Sean is oversinging it, possibly because the energy is so high and the venue is so big. He was also quite sick during this performance (and he might actually still be under the weather right now).
I recommend watching other GBS performances of this song, rather than this one (the 9-18-08 NYC performance is much better). I love GBS with a mad and fiery passion but I have to admit that I am not particularly impressed with this performance either and don't really see why everyone loves it. I think Sean is oversinging it, possibly because the energy is so high and the venue is so big. He was also quite sick during this performance (and he might actually still be under the weather right now).
mikeysrose 2 years ago
I've heard Great Big Sea sing this live. They are fantastic. Sean McCann rocks,
CrazyTolkienite 2 years ago
devin, I've heard the original, and I think GBS does this song justice for sure. I thought Sean rocked it!
GBSest93 2 years ago
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i dont know how you can ruin the gallows pole but good fucking job.....
devin793 2 years ago
Sean McCaan is amazing
lugokiki 2 years ago
Just a great rendition of this song by two fantastic band's . Thanks for posting.
irishghetto 2 years ago
Wow! This song was amazing. Bet it sounded even better live!
GBSest93 2 years ago