Billy Strings 'Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' 11/10/23

[@garystepp1054]

No matter what song he does or who he does it with, (Willie, Trey, Carlos Santana, Dickie Betts, Del McCourry etc, etc etc,)Billy Strings never seems out of place or context. He is dialed in to the right things in music. Pop music will come and go, but you will be listening to this guy 40 years from now. He is a timeless talent with mad respect for who came before him.

[@billcrotts5456]

Wise words

[@alro11]

Agreed❤

[@danielroberts8315]

TRUTH!

[@sidneyvicious8039]

indeed sir he is a once in a lifetime musical talent..."Home" is one of the best albums my ears have ever listened to

[@gorillaspawn6071]

He stole this old hippie’s heart with his mastery of all the old school rock’n’roll. The Dead, Allmans, Hendrix, et. al. Then I found out he was a scholar of all the best bluegrass stars of the 20th century.

[@briankeegan8089]

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours" is one of the most gut-wrenching song lyrics ever written.

[@timmiller1]

The last line of that same verse too “And all that remains is the faces and the names of the wives and the sons and the daughters.”

[@wangson]

agreed.@@timmiller1

[@justrob2656]

I couldnt agree more! And as far as synchronicity goes, I read this comment just as he sang it

[@scottmultner354]

"Fellas it's been good to know ya"...

[@victorrodea7163]

Only Gordon could have written those thoughtful words. Yes, I'm a huge fan

[@sueellenwright491]

Don’t forget that Billy is a Michigander by birth. The Edmond Fitzgerald is in the bones of every Lakeperson.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Which is why i wonder why it took them this long to cover it.

[@ScharfSchutzen]

@@CorneiliusLibowitzsame. This song sound amazing in a string configuration and fits the bluegrass style well

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@ScharfSchutzen Hargreaves' fiddle really makes this version...He's playing the slide parts and it's pretty great....it's what makes it their own.

[@ex27evolution]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Maybe he felt compelled to play the song on 11/10 as a tribute to the crew of the Fitz...

[@bradywilliams2666]

I was wondering why he would play this song. And yes we were taught at a young age about this wreck. I was born and raised in the U.P.

[@PMofKhanadah]

As a Canadian who knew and Loved Gordon Lightfoot, I approve this rendition. Thank you Billy.

[@garvdarb]

Couldn't have said it any better, though I tried!

[@TheeSlickShady_Dave_K]

I second that 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

[@guywerry6614]

Aa a fellow proud Canuck: agreed - This song was a profound part of the sonic background of my teen years. It gave rise to a prominent American person stating that "the best storyteller in America is a Canadian" and I feel like Strings has done justice to the song and the artist.

[@AgentJayZ]

I am always struck by the haunting guitar of the original, but the violin makes the part even more touching. Eyes leaking... gotta go.

[@barbarasimon7152]

I was going through new artists for me and couldn’t believe it when I heard it!! He did damn good!!!

[@evilaslavaticus8535]

Thank you my family are all from Michigan and my uncle died on the Edmond I appreciate you for doing justice to his memory.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

🙏

[@63panheadtom]

Punch Brothers do a great version of this song to,if you haven't seen it.Sorry for the loss of your uncle,RIP🙏

[@deborahchapman222]

🙏

[@KustryRuntz]

Ahh everybody’s famous uncle

[@djardine2520]

“All that remains is the faces and names of the wives and the sons and the daughters.” Is there a sadder line in all of music? Breaks my heart every time.

[@firstgenchevelleman]

One of the best true songs of all time. Goosebumps

[@lizsutherland8732]

The song alone is a masterpiece. He did it justice.

[@devinschwartz7596]

Minnesota local here. Thank you for representing for the Edmund F Billy!! My grandpa worked in the iron mines so a lot of Minnesotans have a lot of pride for the Edmund fitz and the iron trade and boating part of our town in Lake Superior. Billy has the best covers man I love this.

[@stevem-h5e]

The Fitz normally stopped at a mill in Silver Bay, Minn., but on this particular day, picked up its load at the Burlington Northern Railroad Dock No. 1 in Superior, Wisconsin, so use of the word "mill" in the song is probably erroneous. Also, while most of the lost crew were from Ohio (14) and Wisconsin (8), two were from Minnesota.

[@UncleWally3]

What a great tribute to an iconic Canadian song by a genius American performer!

[@douglawson9732]

A Michigander taking up the song about the Edmund Fitzgerald. Well done, Billy. And a great rendition...

[@notbraindead7298]

Billy is incredible. He uses a bluegrass band to cover a song no one else would have thought could be done with a fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. And it's great!!

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

I'm not sure I've heard it any other way, and if I have, I now forget it.

[@rvaugh230]

Couldnt believe it when i heard the first few notes. One of my favorite songs being done by my favorite musician.

[@GregoryBrown-yu6ui]

same here. I didn't have a clue what a pleasure to find

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

I've been waiting a long time to see them cover this song. They did an excellent job.

[@ViewFromAfar-b9h]

Same, love this guy and love this tune

[@timlawrence2533]

best story ever told in song.

[@holyworrier]

This is an epic song. A masterwork. Gordon Effin' Lightfoot.

[@reddaisy7796]

I would have shit down one pant leg and up another if I heard Billy play this live! Favorite song, favorite artist. Gordon Lightfoot is in the 10 ten.

[@marvinbyler2962]

Well done.... listening to it when played by Gordon Lightfoot gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes, Strings playing it does the same, well done

[@rickromero1143]

One of the greatest songs ever written played by one of the greatest guitarist ever to play. Well done Billy.

[@HogLife]

I remember hearing this in the mid 70’s and I had the most weird feeling come over me,goosebumps,tingle up and down my spine,it almost made you feel horrified for the people who were lost in the wreck

[@Clyde6frame]

This song came out when I was in high school. It was on the radio all the time never got tired of it.

[@barbarasimon7152]

I remember when it happened and then the song!

[@dirkevans3443]

Think that Mr Lightfoot would highly approve Simply excellent!!!

[@barbarasimon7152]

Beautiful voice

[@sandman7ac]

I grew up on the the Lake Michigan shore line watching these ships pass by the sleeping bear dunes on there way north or south. This song means so much to me.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Sleeping bear dunes, and pretty much the entire Lake Michigan coastline (on the Michigan side, of course) is awesome.... I'd say some of the beaches can run with the best of them....

[@The1966dolphins]

Too bad you can barely hear this song maybe make it louder so people can hear it

[@PederMorse]

Greetings from Duluth. Thank you for persevering the importance of this story. The ore ships continue to come and go from our port at the Head Of The Lake. Billy, Keep doing what you are doing.

[@historicalplayground]

Gords performance of this song with hos band is one of the most bone chilling emotional musical performances of all time. I saw him do it live many times. Cheers for honoring such a giant!

[@philreeves2404]

Brought tears Billy.....

[@Krim138]

This song is one of those when you start playing it you gotta finish the whole song! Amazing!

[@rperrin12]

Peace to those who died and those they left behind. Miss you in TC Billy❤

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

Billy never disappoints.

[@kenbrown5449]

This song is one of those that you always have to finish once started. Always. It is personally, a song that connects me to the Upper Peninsula. Growing up watching the iron ore ships go by just about every day and then spending over 20 years at sea just deepens the appreciation for what the men and women of the Great Lakes Fleet sacrifice. Great job Billy!

[@brucefelger4015]

Once again they are remembered!

[@matthewolson5189]

One of the best stories ever sung❤ billy did gordon an all those sailers a good tribute here😢 bravo

[@Gafferd8186]

My dad showed me this song and I’ll never forget that moment

[@ericgriffinoutdoorsandmore7584]

There is just no words too say how good he is.

[@Clyde6frame]

Billy, your covers are the best😀

[@sidneyvicious8039]

Thanks for sharing this Gordon Lightfoot classic...Billy did it well

[@AudioFileZ]

Total iconic event enshrined by an iconic song writer done by a new iconic artist. Doesn't get much better!

[@plainjane2305]

Wonderful!

[@TieDyeVikki]

Beautiful rendition! I have loved this sad song since I was a little girl, and I still have my parents' old 45 record.

[@mohammedguketlov5619]

Growing up a huge Grateful dead fan. I also was a Gordon Lightfoot fan and seen him sing. This is outstanding.

[@gold-digger6579]

I love how Billy and his awesome band cover these incredible songs very few do. His Blaze Foley covers are amazing.

[@pavlovshouse77]

I’m so happy this popped up in my feed. Great version.

[@johnmac333]

One of my favourite songs of all time , thanks Billy !

[@JRFew]

Well done, and a fine tune to show off the addition of Hargreaves on violin.

[@deborahchapman222]

I just love to listen to Billy sing. He does not need fancy guitar playing to steal my heart ❤️

[@antmothirteen6540]

Loved this song since childhood

[@josephpickett6333]

Most accomplished musician I've ever heard! He's a treasure!

[@denniscolleen]

The hair on my arms are standing. Outstanding!!!

[@rksnj6797]

Billy, well done singing this on the anniversary of that tragedy!

[@johnjohn37371]

Goosebumps...over my whole body. God, I would have loved to have been there...good for you!

[@gangoffour6690]

Sends chills up and down my spine. Thanks Billy

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Holy shit!!!!!! 🌟 That's the most poignantly beautiful thing I've ever heard....

[@danw1955]

Well done Billy!! What a great tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, and of course the memory of those that lost their lives on the Edmund Fitzgerald.😊💜💜

[@tomasotomaso4936]

He makes me smile and dance and well up with emotion in everything he plays and sings. Absolute gifts he has. I feel so lucky.

[@lesbialek1000]

Wow! Just stumbled on this, and amazed they covered this song with fiddle and banjo! We had same idea, and released vid, thinking Punch Brothers were only ones that chose this style of arrangement! Billy and his group, what an amazing job well done! I'm a fan!

[@gibson3798]

Respectful, thoughtful, and better than the average cover……by anyone!

[@davepelfrey3958]

This song is hauntingly great.

[@jdekalb]

Violin/fiddle is eerie, and beautiful.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

It what really makes this performance, and essentially makes it their own....

[@patrickryan7385]

What a wonderful rendition. Love you Billy

[@anthonyshats4427]

We as a fan are so lucky

[@unclemoe5733]

This was done very well, but i always enjoyed the powerful drums from the original!

[@peterdoiron6435]

Bravo Billy. Great job. RIP Gordon.

[@TheAlienAbides]

I am a Yooper and live really close to where the Edmund Fitzgerald went down on the shores of the Gitch. Huge props to Billy for playing this on the anniversary of this tragedy. Every 10th if November I lay tobacco on the shore of the Gitch for the souls that she holds in her belly.

[@RhondaHawkes]

Hargraves adds so much to this song! Love it, thank you

[@bloopgoesdonald6045]

Every song

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Agree 1000%. I saw someone comment they're just covering the song as opposed to making it their own....like the Punch Brothers did... I disagree--the fiddle fills the slide parts and it's a major part of why this is such an awesome rendition...and the banjo helps a lot too.

[@plainwhiterapper1]

Billy and his band are an amazing joy. Six days until I get to see him live for my first time. Jacked up for his show.

[@adkflan]

You gonna be hooked for sure

[@alro11]

Have fun🎉

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

You're in for a treat.

[@plainwhiterapper1]

It was amazing. Love to see him at Red Rocks now@@CorneiliusLibowitz

[@plainwhiterapper1]

You got that right. It was amazing.@@adkflan

[@jimschleich8753]

Billy is The Kid!! Such an incredible talent!!

[@jimmypilgrim]

Well done! It’s tougher than you’d think. Tony Rice’s version is my favorite cover. But Billy does a great job.

[@johngalbraith222]

Outstanding!!!

[@kimullins]

Seen this was played on the YT Europe doc today. Finally sat down to search on KZbin & Ian Gibbons comes thru! 💕 Billy, like Gordon, made me tear up. Fellow Michiganian here. ☮️

[@spencertherren6806]

Holy shit, i love you guys. RIP Gordon.✌️

[@ronc1772]

Very nice ❤

[@jerryhickman1]

I saw Tony play with this when I was a teenager ..with my father miss those days

[@evanrice4505]

Truly being dying to hear him play this song, I love Tony Rice’s version so much and always imagined him playing this just as so! 🥹❤

[@BobsYoureuncle]

I have heard Many musicians perform Gordons music , but this is by far the best . Thank you for keeping it to its origin , because the origin and artistry of Gordins creation in song is not only the reason for its success , but also for the homage to those lost .

[@aarond23]

Great!

[@patrickscully4786]

That was fantastically done! Thank you for posting this up! ❤️‍🩹

[@bjp1958]

November 10 is the day she sank in 1975.Fitting tribute.

[@justinshort1087]

I remember this from elementary school 49 years ago this Nov

[@scooter2329]

A good tribute to one of the kings of folk music,

[@robertnewman4072]

Billy .Yes keep it coming

[@TheLochs]

Great song.

[@0066keith]

The greatest ballad ever written. What a treat to find Billy's cover. Excellent!

[@jdfsaints7510]

Magical...

[@jimlaw-stargazer]

respect from the UK well done Billy and co

[@lizzyb7735]

Class

[@wyattlaw4952]

Gordo would be pleased with Billy's rendition.

[@christophercampbell1677]

Bravo Billy from a Cleveland longshoreman come back soon. Great work guys ❤❤❤ so happy for you're success love ya boyo

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

Thanks for sharing this gem!

[@ChrisG-cy2om]

Beautifully done!

[@als1023]

I was born and raised not far from where she sank. This legend lives on thanks to Lightfoot's lyrics and incredible musical talents. Billy would hvae know all the stories growing up, Traverse City being close to many great bodies of water. Thanks Billy !! best,, as always !

[@32trixieh]

fantastic

[@carolpicard3716]

Wow very interesting!

[@CrustyAbsconder]

I would like to see this in a high-production video-recording. In the meantime, this is great.

[@Tn_jed001]

Nice, thx.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Thanks for uploading this! It's very fitting they played in on 10Nov.

[@victorrodea7163]

I'm in a terrible and scary time in my life but Gordon Lightfoot and Billy Strings make it very bearable. Blessings all.

[@justinshort1087]

I hope you're in a better place now, my thoughts go out to you.

[@barackmycat9448]

I don`t know how this was recorded but the sound and mix are fantastic.

[@chiefjoseph8154]

Awesome. My favorite “new” artist.

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

Nice version of a great song. Thanks for the post.

[@robertf3397]

Every time I watch this, I'm impressed with Billy's voice. I know he's a master guitar picker, but I think he sings this well too. I'm sure it's not an easy song to sing.

[@tomloewe8474]

And he sings it with Lightfoot's Ontario accent too. Listen to how he pronounces "Detroit" in this song - he says it in three syllables: "De-TROY-it" exactly like Ontario Canadians do. Only someone who's listened carefully to this song would pick that phrasing up. Also, I think Billy's voice is changing. And for the better. His tone is getting deeper, stretching back into the bass-baritone range. It's a solid and expressive voice. It's fun to hear him grow into his talent over time. He is a remarkably talented artist.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

And masterfully, he makes it sound inevitable.

[@beverlyd3464]

Such a classic...Thank you for sharing!

[@larryholland7192]

Awesome!!

[@TCarlin3]

Breathtaking; Billy as usual nails it...