Big Wreck - Blown Wide Open - official music video

[@soldbyry]

The stairfall stunts were done by my best friend Henry Korhonen. He passed away a few years ago. I come back here to see him, still alive and doing what he loved. Frozen forever in time. Miss you man.

[@fiz_gigg204]

Love you bro

[@BandaMethoDBR]

F

[@markhemingway3393]

Nice bro

[@soldbyry]

@therealmrbitcoin4081 Thank you. Me too, man, me too.

[@soldbyry]

@@markhemingway3393 🙏

[@brandonrogers8740]

Loved this song in my 20's... I'm 45 now and it still hits me the same... man time flies!!

[@Chris-0113]

Same. Brings back memories.

[@chrisslade1831]

Amen, brother! Man we used to be cool! 🤩

[@prestonduplessis659]

I loved that song.

[@Maitland-76]

Me as well.

[@mikewood4242]

63 here same shit

[@MisterSausage1]

One of the best Canadian bands ever. The American public has no idea what they're missing.

[@michaelchilcote6986]

Some of us know

[@Persistent_Father]

Lol jokes on you, I have been stealing Canadian airwaves for years. I live right on a boarder. Pretty sick to grow up with both Canadian and American legends.

[@paulhupka8928]

I believe there early years were spent in Boston so I’m sure the Massholes know what’s good

[@michaelchilcote6986]

I know! Cleveland Ohio USA

[@paulhupka8928]

@@michaelchilcote6986 OH-IO!

[@UntrepidOne]

Trust me, this is old school greatness.

[@brendadale852]

This is ALL TIME greatness! I just discovered this song less than a year ago, and it never leaves my mind. When I first heard it, I had no idea who it was, I just had this phrase in my mind...blood keeps flowing. Research on google brought me to this amazing song.. another song that I just caught a phrase of, but loved and didn't know it was Action, by Street Heart. That was 2 years ago, but the song came out in 1978. Where the heck was I? I'm 69 years old, today. How did I miss these great songs? Maybe I was busy singing Old MacDonald to my kids. I'm just so excited when I hear old songs that I didn't grasp at the time, and they're brand new and energetic to me now. Sometimes I think I;m an old geezer, but when I hear these songs, and dance like a young'un (hoping I don't throw a hip), it makes me so happy. Music is awesome, and no matter how old you are, or how old you feel, music that you love can move you {in so many ways} like nothing else can.. Not to carry on much longer about this, but when I was a kid, my parents were really into classical, and folk music. To this day, I love both genres, as well as all the music I've learned to love since. PRIVCE RULES!!!

[@GERARDOMIGLIORINI]

I am 61 and still love this song and this Canadian BAND

[@brendadale852]

I'm 69, just discovered this song 2 years ago. where the hell was I when this came out?!?!??? I totally love it, and whenever I have a music night, just by myself, this is the first song I listen to, and listen to, and listen to. Anoter one I listen to a lot, and all you out there might like it, is Tighter and Tighter, by Alive and Kicking. One hit wonder, but totally worthg the listen. Expect to want to get up and dance!!!!

[@johnd8755]

Same here 😊

[@stevesorrell9835]

27 years later, it still brings tears to my eyes. Just amazing...

[@sharpdad33]

Same bro. Just other day it did…I’m stuck in a perpetual loop all those years later.

[@lesliewiesmore]

Omg same 😢

[@jake__w_thompson]

I just discovered you guys today. I’m a grown man and I cried hearing this song earlier today. Just absolutely incredible.

[@RFTMind_Music]

One of the best groups to ever come out of Canada. If you can catch them live you will not be disappointed.

[@SpacedDuck11]

Had the fucking honor of hearing them live a bunch of years ago in my small hometown. Couldn't get over how fucking amazing they were live. As many others have said they are criminally underrated.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah I saw them at a bar venue no less I was right up front and centre they were great they covered Zepplins immigrant song too.

[@DaynaMatthews1]

I seen them live 5 days ago!!! Awesome show!!!

[@INFJschoolofdiscipleship]

Saw them last night. Was right in front of the stage. I’ve been to a lot of concerts, this is definitely in the top 5 of favourite live performances. Ian Thornley is so incredibly talented, I don’t understand how he’s so underrated.

[@DonCurrier]

They are out of Boston, MA, USA. They went to Berklee school of music.

[@glitterstarbeats]

I could never get tired of hearing this a million times!!! Now THAT'S music!! Terrible shame.. the musicians who work the hardest don't NEARLY get the recognition they SOOO DESERVE!!! Luv u ☆♡☆

[@TheScotian82]

honestly this song has lost absolutely nothing over time. If anything its meaning just gets more and more real. Certified Classic

[@fiddillydeepotatoes6851]

Good to know this song will live on is NS ! Currently sharing with my neighbors 😂. Classic ❤️

[@courtneyanderson6144]

I’ll never forget talking with you guys in Buffalo with my best friend Laura . God rest her soul. 🙏🙏 1998 thank you for the memories!

[@drewidrie2396]

They were in Buffalo? Wow!

[@hvitekristesdod]

Going to buy one of their albums right now. Tragically underrated band, and Thornley is one of the best frontmen in Canadian rock

[@robertalexander4588]

Amazing how he was able to put the feeling of heartbreak to music...just an incredible song.

[@HighOnTheJob]

these guys fuckin KILLED it live, i loved this band. mad underrated

[@shorty004]

damn straight

[@leocal1979]

They are still around and touring

[@TheRonloco]

Hell yeah

[@TheRonloco]

@@shorty004 straight up turn this up

[@tvdubs744]

I saw them live twice, 20 years apart and they rocked it

[@GoddessSixx]

One of the most underrated bands from Canada. People don't know what they're missing if they haven't heard 'In Loving Memory of...' in its entirety. Now THIS is music.

[@ROCKEMDEAD4LINDY]

now 28, i remember being a young lady in my teens when i first heard this. this suddenly became my refuge when everything felt just wrong. i don't know but this song has an effect on me that takes away all my worries. i salute this simple song maybe only few people know but has moved lives including mine. few songs have that power.

[@UntrepidOne]

Try these, Hello its me by Todd rudgren. Summer wind by Frank sinatra. Some sing some dance by Micheal pagliaro. Moody blues. Take your pick .

[@longwhip]

Awesome and wisely spoken! This album WAS the only cd I had with me in a combat zone and listened to it everyday for 9 months...and it spoke to me and sounded fresh and breathing, like a human, every time I listened with deep content, knowing if I died while serving a greater cause, I could be met somewhere with this sound that makes me feel at peace with the world. My girlfriend had given up her fight with dating a military guy all the while, this album saved my life with simple words....

[@eddieberner284]

Brilliant. incredibly special band... you as well.

[@boots1542]

I'm 56.i love this song

[@adamc.sieracki4145]

Very good lyrics. I realize this song is a lament over the termination of a relationship, but it is one of those love songs that also resonates for grief over a death.

[@ltothejtothep1983]

Nov 21 2023 I’m bringing my kiddo to see you guys and I literally am tearing up thinking about it! Last time I saw you I was pregnant with her. I love you guys right from the get go. You’re true classic musicians ❤

[@danrugbyman]

RIP Brian. That's a life well lived. His music help me through lots

[@JamesO-b8x]

He was my uncle

[@patrickgrondines-t2b]

@@JamesO-b8x that's cool

[@warrenf5821]

This is simply one of the greatest songs ever recorded. And to be fair, there are many songs that could be considered “the best,” this just happens to be among them!

[@ChicknSandwich]

Aunt Clara, the strange thing about the voice of the band is that no one wanted to be the vocalist. He was just chosen to sing. I couldn't imagine anyone else belting these tunes, he's phenomenal

[@Mongrel714]

Man I love this song, this whole album, I had this in my cd changer all the time in the 90's, listened every day, then lost track of the band, Was reminded of them a couple days ago and set down to listen some 18 years later, man what a rush of feelings and emotion their songs evoke, truly one of the most talented and overlooked artist ever. I am listening to this everyday again along with Ians new tracks!

[@shorty004]

dude this sounds exactly like me a month ago, forgot about how damn good his music is ,, was reminded of it about a month ago, now i listen to it daily stuck in the 90s good vibes,,, plus he playin at the casino here feb 9 cant wait!

[@bwaters98]

This song is amazing! Call me crazy but it reminds me a a dishwalla deep track. (Look up "Until I wake up") Different tune but same vibe.

[@michelleoncea2160]

I'm embarrassed to say this but this is the first time I've heard this song and this band! Don't know where I've been but I've become an instant fan. This song hits me right in the heart.

[@timkunkel6228]

Welcome aboard better late than never

[@jeffdmiller]

My girlfriend and I split up...I got myself a new apartment and this song became a part of my life...My whole emotions and life were "blown wide open"....I was left bleeding in a sense. That was 1999. If you like this one, "Gone away" by Cold was even better!! It brought me comfort also......

[@jonc1901]

Incredible description of a break up. 10,000 years of civilisation and this is the best

[@smaacms1636]

Jon

[@victorious1503]

I think this song is about facing suppressed emotions and dealing with what you thought you were healed from but resurface without warning and just put you right back into that vulnerable state, and there is an inevitable loss of control that comes with that. I first heard this song when I was too young to understand the meaning but I always loved the way it sounded. Now 20-ish years later I totally understand what Ian is singing about. Life, man.

[@boots1542]

YES,YOU GOT IT RIGHT

[@rachelerenaud6139]

EXACTLY! I lost my mom very suddenly a month ago, not dealing very well. Walking Dead, blown wide open, everyone can see it.

[@lauralixxx]

NAILED IT!

[@Katidean55]

Big Wreck was an awesome band. This song still makes me sing at the top of my lungs! Great vocals and guitar.....

[@DasMediocreMan]

I swear every time I hear Big Wreck it brings me to my favorite season. Fall!!

[@Meyzen76]

kisamesouth9000 Wow! I totally agree. This album especially. Good call!

[@StevenEveral]

This song hits WAY different after you get your heart broken.

[@mcmels58]

I seriously need to see them sing this live..❤️

[@annemarieestabrooks2794]

Favourite. Song. Ever. They were EPIC live. Underrated doesn't even begin to cover it :(

[@kevinheckeler]

You'd be happy to know they're still around making great music.

[@sweber640]

Found this song in my late teen's,I'm now 43, still a rush for me!!!!

[@rocknjock9300]

One of the most honestest songs ever

[@MartinAtanasu]

As a metalhead my friends always questioned why I loved and played these guys. The build up and power of this song answers everything.

[@roninmastershinto69]

This song it's very hard and near home after I had one of the greatest breakups and heartaches in 2000. I truly was in love with this woman and and she was one of the greatest lessons in my life to kick me in the ass add to face many of my fears that I was running away from.. I never really listened to the song on the CD it was on but it was something that I needed to hear and it sprung me up from Rock Bottom and to start flying up to the sky to where I am today. Just passing this message on to whoever reads this, ask for help if you are going through any form of heartbreak, depression, suicidal thoughts and ideations, any self-destructive Behavior, or simply if you just need to talk to somebody do not stuff emotions down! With that being said I am an amazing place in my life 24 years later and am rising up to do amazing things to help other people where I was at in 2000. Blessings to this band and to whoever reads this! ❤

[@cebrinpitts]

I remember hearing this on MuchMusic back in fhe 90's, and waking from sleep to try to find out who it was. Love them. Got gifted a return of BW and SG in 2012. One is gone too soon, the other powering through. R.I P. C.C. and B.D. 🤘

[@lisadean7793]

Truly a heavy song...

[@whitegotham]

These albums will forever be classics in my books. Maybe one day I'll get to see them live again.

[@fortheloveofdirtdotnet]

This one of the bands that never go out the recognition that they deserve. Really like this band

[@betbuk]

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[@omlu]

I don't know what it is about this song... Since I heard it in my teenage years, it brings out tears in me. I listened to this when my father died unexpectedly over and over to help me process the grief.

[@TheSackblabbath]

It’s all about the last minute. The breakdown is epic.

[@Mcnignog]

Saw Big Wreck back in the early 2000s. They opened for Dream Theater who was on their Falling into Infinity tour. I was right up front and was promptly -blown wide open- with them. At the time, I was into a lot of heavy metal, but Big Wreck had a big impact on me. They lulled the fire that metal made. What a great contrast of music that night. I remember them more that night than I do Dream Theater. It was one of the more pivotal moments in my youth. Thank you Big Wreck!

[@keehni]

Their music is so beautiful, I don't need a video - only to close my eyes... (but they do a good job on them too!)

[@lonewolf5238]

We have had so much talent in this country. We are so blessed. MGB did a brilliant cover of this song. Another amazing Canadian treasure.

[@craftistic82]

Heard this on the radio on the way home from work today. I've heard it a thousand times, but it still gets me. Everytime. That Song... ;)

[@grcj1480]

Literally a perfect rock song

[@angelakoliakos2054]

I ve seen Big Wreck many a times ...and each show was amazing .....Love our Canadian Boys .

[@heathersibilleau8487]

Literally 1 of my favorite songs, married a Canadian & was lucky enough to have him introduce me to this band and others the lead singer has, it's his voice that gets me 😍

[@tylermarks15]

heard this song 10000000 times an it never gets old it will always be my favourite chill song whenever I’m having a shitty day

[@jessemacneil2723]

seen them live twice . freakin amazing . fan girl hard lol

[@jameskelman9856]

This tune reasonates right through me , to this day it stands the hairs of my neck up everything I am doing comes to a stop and I listen to the last note ! Brilliant ! Thanks !

[@bebitashrew-gv8bm]

everything about this song is just so beautifully sincere.. the sound, the lyrics and the overall feel is perfectly done. one of my favourite songs ♥.

[@mikesonfire]

Wow, coming back to this years later and really listening to the lyrics, I understand. I guess that's normal from listening to a song in your early teens versus late twenties. Such a great song and I love that he throws himself down the stairs in the video - fitting.

[@wylyd]

"And I told her I'm sorry"......genius, I was about 17 when I heard this first time, pure class

[@naomidumont6684]

Thank you for making this beautiful music to heal my broken heart. Lost my love to suicide and having a hard time coping. I introduced him to your band and seen yawl a few times with him.

[@betbuk]

So sorry to hear that.... stay strong and keep sharing! Come visit and join the Facebook Fan Group! facebook.com/groups/BigWreck/

[@Grace-fh8ec]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing well. Music is a great way to heal.

[@ProfMcRage]

I met these guys tonight in Nanaimo.. best concert I've ever been to. It's hard to believe that so much talent can be all stuffed into one man.

[@richdrummer54321]

Absolutely all of those bands are pure gold... The Tea Party tops the list for me... So much heart, soul, blood sweat and tears in that music.,..

[@Draconis84]

This song is not boring at all, the flow of guitar is amazing, the music never gets repetitive

[@shorty004]

this song is def in my top 10 best songs ever created by mankind!! Ian is a pure musical genius!!!

[@sassysly555]

this used to be my favorite band still get goose bumps hearing this song

[@dwtucker63]

This song is pure genius. A song way overlooked by the masses.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

It's played on the radio many times a month so...?

[@paulkragenbrink6899]

Powerful tune - this one got me through the toughest time in my life.

[@AndDidAndDid]

I found a couple of Big Wreck songs on a mixtape from the mid-90s and couldn't remember who they were, even though I could sing nearly every word. Thank goodness for the internet!

[@alexandrarussell2117]

I never understood why these guys never really broke into the mainstream...definitely one of my favourite bands, along with The Tea Party.

[@Aferal]

Old as hell comment, but I see you loved the Road Rash 3D soundtrack as well!

[@kristinsmith6459]

My late 90's Anthem

[@evinrohrbaugh8592]

This song is just brilliant.

[@annilara8964]

I wish I could get to see them, the live at the Suhr Factory is absolutlely beautiful and Im dying to get to see a live like that, Ian has and amazing voice and thanks to my husband I can get the beautiful things the band and him do musically speaking, they are so underrated... They are just great

[@christophermaybee8737]

New here, but I'm amazed how much I missed. I was a determined concert goer, in my Day. I'll be 47 on July 1st. I think I'm gonna catch them in Detroit June 13.

[@corinna007]

I saw these guys live for the first time last night. I'm so glad they included this in their set. They were amazing! Ian is a beast.

[@spaceburger80]

RIP Brian. You are remembered and brought along in our hearts ❤

[@DrummerBoy233]

This is now the fifth song in a row I've listened to for the first time by this band. I became aware of them in the last 20 minutes thanks to Rick Beato. All I can say is, considering their most recent album was released in 2017, is it's fantastic to see they are still recording music. Not only does Ian Thornley sound very similar to Chris Cornell, 'The Oaf' was an awesome introduction to what these guys can do. So happy I've discovered their sweet sound.

[@betbuk]

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[@concars1234]

such a banger. Gun's still smoking

[@jay.0621]

Great Canadian band and music! Big Wreck is awesome,live!

[@viejachancletuda]

Just spent the past two hours trying to find this song. Remembered it suddenly but could not figure out the name of the song or band. It is now two in the morning and I have to be up at five for school. Oh well...just had to hear it before going to bed and must say that it was totally worth it. :)

[@smilodon87]

I was in Boston until August 1993. Why can't I go back in time and meet this man?

[@ryanminney3909]

OK, it's 2021, I'm 40, love my music, avid guitarist who's played for most of my life., from South Wales UK... And NOW, TODAY I'm discovering these!!! Wtf?!? Constantly subjected to same old utter shit on our radio channels and there's bands like this out there that are unbelievable!!!! Think I've got some homework to do on these guys. Love it!!

[@betbuk]

So much to discover! Come visit and join the Facebook Fan Group! facebook.com/groups/BigWreck/ Big Wreck - Middle of Nowhere kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5ubqqKVgZpmrMU

[@normang3668]

I know this reply is a couple of years late, but Canadian rock in general is quite the rabbit hole of solid music, if you haven't already gone down it.

[@thePOWERofART-11]

welcome

[@EnglishFuture-xg1gw]

1998. cycling through toronto, going through all kinds of shht. this blasting on my headphones. you aren't alone man. hang in. and we hang in. we struggle. we fight but we never give in. years later, demons come back, we pull out this tune and we go again.

[@thePOWERofART-11]

this gave me chills. me too. 1998. going through some shit. breaking out of it. we hang in. we keep pushing through. the demons knock on the door. blow us wide open but we never ever give in. we go again. ❤

[@dwtucker63]

This is there best song by far. They are great. This song is just 100% brilliant.

[@ang3lus123]

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[@adevilsgrace]

I remember watching Much Music when I was younger, back when the music videos they played were actually decent, and they'd say, "Up next, Big Wreck" and I'd be all happy that "That Song" was coming up and it would wind up being this one 9 times out of 10... not that that's a bad thing or anything... Love this song! Man the music today can not compare...

[@gregsinclair1170]

101 Dummies stopped by to testify. RIP Brian you are free and the most amazing music carries your memory here. 😓🙏😇

[@Howrselover01201]

Greg Sinclair my grandpa died 4 days ago at 10pm and Brian died at 11pm so both passed away within each other

[@KeywordMusic]

JULY 13th Kitchener, ON, Canada... Big Wreck, Aerosmith, Slash and Miles Kennedy. Gonna be an F***ing great show! And the whole weekend has MORE great artists!! Glad to live down the road from the park they are doing the show.

[@blackwulf864]

I'm driving in from Nova Scotia for it. Can't freaking wait.

[@tomehbear7691]

A long time coming.. Thank you Ian for a great escape from time to time!

[@betbuk]

Their latest release 7.2! kzbin.info/aero/PLXv_ECFUO-1GmAYH6SQF_g2YnD3PNjped Here's another surprising fan recording from their last show. 7 songs! kzbin.info/aero/PLXv_ECFUO-1GN4C_9r2MBTU3KqI7KePOw

[@TheFetter04]

Just caught this on a mixtape....forgot how much I love this song and this band!😌💞

[@betbuk]

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[@stevenfreiria4603]

Greatest live show I have ever seen. Danforth Music Hall Decemer 2019, last show before Chrstmas. They let it out and I have love them since 2001 living in Japan! Ian, much appreciated over the years, you don't even know.....

[@jocelynbailey9466]

Can’t wait to see you guys in March

[@mgfan81]

Bought this album with Matthew Good Band's "Underdogs", both based on the first single alone, and enjoyed both albums. Now, Matt Good covered this song (you can find it on iTunes somewhere) and he only cared if Ian liked it, which he did. He did do a good job with the song, no pun intended.

[@naomidumont6684]

You guys are my favourite band. Only discovered you guys in 2012 when I first heard albatross. Been to two of your shows and another one next month. Thanks for the music🙌

[@betbuk]

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[@livewire717]

When I haven't heard this song in a little while, it always, always overwhelms me. Powerful stuff.

[@brazillaguerrilla]

These guys are from Boston,they met while attending The Berklee School Of Music.. Simply put,amazing musicians.. They are clearly underrated and deserve to be much farther along 'success wise' than they are. I'm happy to see the positive comments posted on behalf of this video..

[@seamus021001]

Ian Thornley is a Canadian, born and raised in Toronto.

[@laurahenry1340]

they are a Canadian band! It was where it was made, loved and played, over and over and... none of these were made in Boston. MADE IN CANADA!!

[@laurahenry1340]

refering to the songs of course...

[@susannehadden2324]

David Browne canada, eh, Newfoundland, look it up!

[@nkazuyama2988]

Someone on Facebook showed me this song, I thanked him loads. I usually never like people's choice 😂 but glad I clicked on this one. It's been my favourite since.

[@sassysly555]

I miss this genre of music, was in my teens when this band came out and still love this song even now!

[@chesterdolittle1757]

the song is not about murder. You have to listen to the whole album. the whole album is about feelings for someone they lost. trying to suppress the feelings and later, without dealing with the emotions and loss, he feels like a hostage to it and it surrounds him, then it blows wide open, emotionally

[@theandrewauld]

That's a good assessment. I remember hearing that Ian got so fed up answering the question "What is Blown Wide Open about?" that he just started saying that it was about dust bunnies. One's he thought he swept away, but didn't.

[@mikesonfire]

Yea I can def see the symbolism in this (which is quite obvious IMO). He throws himself down the stairs in the video, he fucked up big time, made a huge mistake and he's paying for it (hating himself in the process). "But I told her I'm sorrryyy...I never wanted it this way. I still need her, but the past won't go away". Getting blown wide open like he can't hide what he's done.

[@jackhugeman2644]

spot on!!!

[@lurgertor]

Wow. Its amazing that people drew that conclusion from this song. I know that for myself that what you described was the first conclusion I drew from listening watching the song and listening to the lyrics. I don't know if its people looking for an easy way to sensationalize a song. I don't know, I've heard about there being a moral panic going on centred around the music industry a few decades ago, but I thought that had expired by the late 90's.

[@ROOKTABULA]

"the song is not about murder. " LMFAO! No shit! Where did you get that idea??

[@PaulineGrass31370]

I just saw these guys last night (Oct. 23, 2014) in SARNIA, ONTARIO!!! They are absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@chrislegacy551]

The lyrics hit home ! Such a great band !

[@JessNevaUmind]

Isn't that so true..so many amazing bands back then. I went to see I mother Earth and man, it's rare to go to a concert and hear a band sound just as good if not better live.

[@HercZes]

Just saying, i did the security for these guys in Edmonton and they sound amazing live! like just wow

[@saracmd]

Was that recently?

[@THEmaggspie]

really Cody?

[@mikerusso703]

Nice lie

[@mikerusso703]

@VVoOꟻF then why include it???...

[@mikerusso703]

@VVoOꟻF wow...naive much???

[@briancoughler2747]

Love That Song , didn't know they were Canadian!!

[@songsent]

so beautifully shot,..still so classic

[@rosebyanyothrname]

Wow!!! Full of raw...passion....definately didn't get the recognition this song or group deserved!!