Early Morning Rain (Cover) by Foxes and Fossils

[@billhallenbeck2724]

Y'all are the best cover group ever. And in any art, perfection is a lost cause, but you are the closest I've found.

[@Txdvsz]

Darwin you nailed it. Gordon would be proud.

[@tomsimpson8111]

Thank you for this incredible version of a truly great song

[@pgrwrx]

Brilliant tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot.

[@juligrlee556]

Darwin puts emotions into words. I love his work.

[@shortribslongbow5312]

This rendition is the best I've ever heard! Kudos all.

[@michaelmccullough8015]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for honoring Gordon, in my opinion the greatest singer/songwriter who ever lived. I saw him in concert 35 times, and was honored to meet him after a concert here in Chicago a few years ago. He was kind enough to pose for a picture with my wife and me.

[@bobnewberry368]

A Canadian legend. RIP Gordon Lightfoot 🇨🇦

[@hybridwolf66]

Absolutely amazing! Great vocals, great band, great song to cover. TY F&F!

[@Snarkapotamus]

I just bought 2 Gordon Lightfoot albums at a yard sale this morning for $2 a piece! I almost feel like I hit the lottery. They were barely played and still in the shrink wrap! Great version by the way!

[@mikeknowles8017]

Dar gets this one exactly right. He does my favorite vesion of one of my favorite songs. RIP Gordon Lightfoot - you left an incredible legacy.

[@Vikezupa]

Love Darwin’s voice. Rich & full, full of soul. Loved it!

[@pl5bnsf]

Losing Gordon Lightfoot was such a loss. Thank you for posting this cover.

[@Brucev7]

Glad I got to see him

[@ctarabocchia]

@@Brucev7 I saw him last fall. I have mixed feelings about seeing him. On the one hand, I am glad that I got to see him before he passed away. On the other hand, due to his age and declining health, his performance was negatively impacted. I think somebody should have told him to retire sooner than he did.

[@Brucev7]

@@ctarabocchia You think, after hearing he was in the Hospital, and he was on a Tour, if he was trying to milk every last minute of his temporal life on Earth. It was around 10 yrs ago, when the concert was. You could tell much time had lapsed. But, as someone else posted, "He was very down to earth and personable."

[@charlesbarkley2883]

I respect who he was and what he was. If you can’t see past what age does to all of us it’s because you’re too young to understand. If you’re lucky, you’re time will come. A life doesn’t get frozen at a certain age. It evolves. You might get to decide when it’s time for you to quit. Don’t judge the choices made by others.

[@michaelparish9645]

@@Brucev7 I last saw him in concert 2011 in Canada and he was in good voice and after the show before he left he talk for about 20 minutes. It was in Cornwall Ontario.

[@FoxesandFossils]

HeY Ya'll Darwin is here. ThankTYou for listening

[@Brucev7]

Very Nice. I'm glad I got to see GL Blessings

[@medw7013]

Great job Darwin!!

[@gliebzeit]

Really beautiful performance, Darwin. Thank you for sharing, guys!

[@jamessandman3708]

Fantastic job Darwin!

[@lornapinkoff4747]

Such a pleasure to listen to……again and again.

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

Beautiful tribute to one of the greatest we ever had among us. RIP Gordon. We all miss you.

[@Mooseman327]

What a lovely version of a great song. Darwin sounds a bit like Willie Nelson, and that's a big compliment.

[@scotboy1297]

Was thinking the same, although Willie has a little more vibrato.

[@jeffbybee5207]

Maybe Darwin might do Pancho and lefty

[@Vikezupa]

Thinking the same thing.

[@wagonmaster1974]

I'd like to think Gordon will now smile and tap his angelic foot every time he hears Darwin sing this. Very nice harmony, Darwin and Tim. RIP, Gordon... Thanks for posting!

[@carllester149]

This is an excellent tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, carefully crafted by Dar & fellow Fossils!

[@spiritgover4223]

Hopefully Mr. Lightfoot heard Darwin's excellent version before he left this planet.

[@geeeemn5010]

Gordon Lightfoot will be dearly missed. Thanks for this tribute to him.

[@medw7013]

Rest in Peace Gordon. You gave us quite a few memories had by your songs. Darwin does great vocals on this one. F&F are always great to listen to.

[@budlistar5312]

Groups like F&F will keep great music and songs like this alive forever. Thank you! RIP Gordon.

[@dan-Michigan]

He sings this song so beautifully. Incredible voice

[@robertwells6724]

Great cover a great artist we lost. RIP Gordon.

[@comiketiger]

Beautifully done. RIP Gordon Lightfoot. God bless all here.

[@Vikezupa]

I moved from my home to the coast for work when I was 18. This song brings me tears because it completely describes how I felt as a kid, stepping into adulthood. Such a great rendition. Bittersweet memories. Love it!

[@billiegoodman4872]

Dammit, Darwin! You either making me cry or laugh. You’re a beautiful, emotive singer and I just love you to bits.

[@user-ll7fv6tu7k]

More of the fossils, please! The old guys have so much skill and soul.

[@davidwilliams5682]

His voice sounds like Willy Nelson. Wow. What a performance. Love it

[@michaelogden5958]

Yeah, I can hear that in this song. 🙂 All of these guys are quite versatile!

[@acdii]

I was about to post the same thing! He would ROCk any Willy song for sure.

[@nancyhillard6456]

Beautiful job! Gordon would be proud. Rest in Paradise ❤

[@cliffwolf]

Darwin brings it with great vocals and perfect pickin’. Great job.

[@woodywoodpecker9408]

Love the depth & tone of Darwins voice. And his guitar playing is fantastic!!

[@NWLaserImage]

By far, one of the best covers you all do. Dar - your voice is absolutely perfect for ballads and Gordon Lightfoot would be honored by your performance!

[@kathleenporter1959]

I am crying as I listen to Darwin sing this song so beautifully and with so much heartfelt emotion. Now my absolute favorite version of this Gordon classic. Thank you! Sending hugs to all F&F!

[@jaydickey1049]

Seems to me if you aren't dropping a few tears listening to this you are lacking something...

[@douglasrasmussen480]

Foxes and Fossils is not about finding superlative music, it is about finding an entire new plane of existence. A true musical multiverse!

[@austinteutsch]

Such a perfect version of the great song. Where are all the musical poets today? The Denvers, the Lightfoots, the Dylans? Where are they? Seriously. Are we that fucked up in this country?

[@laurencewhite7722]

Jeeze, It just does not get any better than this folks. Wonderful !!!

[@paulbeale5812]

This video is a great tribute to A great singer song writer.

[@garytorresani8846]

Thanks Darwin and F&F for this tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. And yes, Darwin kinda sounds like Willie Nelson.

[@ricksmith4874]

Great tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. It really hurts to see these great ones pass on. You'all are keeping their memories a live.

[@goldhat3]

My favorite Gordon tune, well done. He will be missed.

[@km20061234]

Absolutely wonderful

[@SootHead]

Thank you for remembering him and helping us remember him better. At least one old soldier, me, considers this cover a "full military" sendoff.

[@Bustedflat51042]

I new I wanted to comment how much I admire this version and thought what affect it has on me, and profound would be the best I can think of.

[@mic03chael]

I love Darwin's voice. He is a cool guitar player and can sing!

[@jackburkhart873]

I’m a huge Gordo fan and I must say this rendition of Rain is phenomenal. Thank you for bringing so much joy.

[@rosslongbottom6362]

I meant to mention, I like the little bit of Neil Young and Willie Nelson that radiates at times from Darwin's voice. Yet he has his own distinct style, and I am not saying he is copying them, I just happen to like that similarity when it pops up. Great job everyone!

[@keithcollins6303]

I'm old enough to remember this song sung by Peter, Paul and Mary. It's the version that strikes a chord in me yet today. I didn't realize it was written by Gordon Lightfoot until just now. But I'm blown away with this F&F version sung by Darwin with harmony by Tim. As always they make every cover they do start a new life.

[@PRR5406]

I first heard this performed by The Kingston Trio, then about three years ago Gordon Lightfoot came to the Maine Center for the Arts and performed all evening to perfection. Of course this was part of the performance, but Gordon sang just about everything for which he is remembered. Simply the best, finest concert I've ever attended - bar none. He opened the second set with "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", note for note sounding like a perfect recording, but very much alive. He is quite justly regarded as a Canadian National Treasure. God bless the time he wrote, sang, and performed amongst us. Darwin, you did him justice. Yours too, was a fine and soulful performance. This is just great band.

[@bettybringhurst1606]

Thank you for honoring Gordon Lightfoot with this lovely cover.

[@ronwagner7963]

He does now that mention it!

[@loveistheanswer8137]

Orillia Ontario and Canada lost one of our icons with the passing of Gordon Lightfoot. Nicely Done tribute. RIP Gord

[@chazfaz3595]

Simply Awesome!

[@newtron1]

As with me and my wife, my late father-in-law was a huge fan of Gordo. He would be chuffed to know that they are both interred at the same cemetery in Orillia Ontario.

[@donaldtucker2707]

Great tribute to Gordon. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@adaltroczguitar]

What about those vocals? Beautiful!! What a moment for the ones watching it live!! 👏

[@odessa3186]

Gordo was a genius. Darwin you did him justice. If you love Gordon Lightfoot you have to like this. Great cover.

[@tombarclay7108]

Nice tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, a true storyteller. He will be missed.

[@DianneWing2]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Made me cry...

[@bigmac9940]

Stunning as always. RIP Gordon Lightfoot.

[@Coolseason18]

Honestly one of the top 2 or 3 covers F&F have ever done.

[@secretagent86]

Yes fabulous. My fav is suite judy blue eyes

[@bobburos8124]

100% truth!

[@mikefrey7883]

Great live performance by Tim, Darwin, Richard and Johnny. It was the first encore song, as I recall.

[@fatcharlieuk]

As usual, tears in my eyes.

[@dougflint5919]

What a beautiful version of this song! Love the vocal. Great job!

[@t9cstudio]

Beautiful! Thank you

[@johncoleman8174]

You guys are soooo good.Thank you for sharing this wonderful tune enhanced by your amazing talent.

[@13thBear]

I remember being in Georgia on a Sunday morning in a fine misty rain being lonely as hell. This song always takes me back there and I hope I never ever feel like that morning again. Good job, guys, and, of course, to Gordon who passed just recently.

[@stevenkureczkasr6845]

One of F&F BEST to date that I have seen already in my playlist thank you from Buffalo NY

[@serzi50]

what a warm and beautiful voice. amazing.

[@grumpyadventures3843]

Darwin 's version of this is truly special. He applies the emotion the song needs, better than any I have heard. Thank you F&F.

[@filiperocha4466]

Great Sound and Excellent Version of a Beautiful Theme. Merry Christmas 2024! Greetings since Caldas da Rainha-Portugal🎈🎼💙💛

[@tombrewton7823]

Gordon is smiling and singing harmony! Well done, folks!

[@sharonwilson7077]

"That Darwin" lol💓 and Johnny on drums !💓 Great tribute to Gordon Lightfoot

[@janellecanine2590]

And Tim!😊

[@jackiebrand3352]

RIP Gordon... beautiful cover💓

[@DonWilliamson-d8s]

Nicely done Darwin, what a great tribute to our friend Gordon Lightfoot. rest in peace brother!!

[@jimfladwood4393]

Lightfoot’s a hard act too follow. So very amazingly wonderful Thank you for the post ☮️✌️❤️

[@danielgreen1080]

Darwin and Tim nailed it!

[@stevendorsey4882]

Another great cover of a classic song by Gordon Lightfoot. F&F always do these great artists justice. Thank you for posting this. RIP Gordon Lightfoot.

[@bobburos8124]

I can’t get enough of this cover!! Great job!

[@rcturner54]

Wow, I’m so impressed with y’all’s talent and song selections. It’s my generations songs and can’t tell you how my spirit soars and my eyes leak listening to y’all.

[@danoblue]

At the time, they didn't know how appropriate this song would be. Darwin sings with world-weariness and controlled emotion, and his guitar work is excellent. I wish I could play like him! Very tasteful performance by all, including the understated rhythm section.

[@tomlacko606]

I think Gordon would be flattered and pleased. Wonderful job!!

[@1459paloma]

I keep coming back to the perfection of the best cover ever. Better than first.

[@usmapiper88]

One of my favorite Gordon Lightfoot songs. Always reminds me of my brother and my early days in the Army. Great rendition; you do it with finesse and emotion. Thank you

[@patryan478]

Beautiful tribute to a soul that has influenced mine almost 50yrs now, thank you for posting this, Go in peace GL

[@mottledbrain]

A big thank you for sharing this. Obviously we must also give a big thank you to Gordon Lightfoot for writing (& recording) this song

[@paulbalogh4582]

Every adaptation by you folks…. Foxs is just gold. Did all folks know that the day Gordon passed, the Great Lakes Mariners Church in Detroit rang the bell 30 times & shall continue to do so for every commemoration of the Fitz sinking. ❤ our men, ❤ Gordon.

[@Yooper2024]

Saw Gordon lightfoot many times at the old Massey Hall in Toronto in the 1970's...just fantastic. F&F do a great version of this song.

[@JamesNewsomeCaiLeighAnna]

One of the great songs of all time beautifully covered by the Fossils. It’s a pleasure to listen to Darwin play & sing.

[@johnsorensen3831]

Outstanding performance by Darwin!

[@Vikezupa]

I can’t listen to this without tearing up. Thank you F&F

[@kenmorgan9470]

Love the photo of Scott on the table. RIP buddy

[@johnbender6042]

I saw that. Fantastic

[@mbmiller1956]

PERFECTION. RIP GL - you will live on through your music 😢

[@saturnn77]

You did a great job with this song!! Like you, I grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot. He was a great poet... Again, wonderful Job !!

[@paulhall170]

This does the wonderful Gordon great tribute..

[@iggyfritz7150]

I am speechless and bawling my eyes out 😥 music from Heaven

[@putinkhuylo]

Love the picture of Scott on the little table. ❤

[@gracerev1]

Excellent. As always! Thank You.

[@michaelparish9645]

When I heard about Gordon passing one of his songs I been listening to was your version of this song from a couple of years ago. His music been my entire life. Thank you from one who grew up by the St. Lawrence River. RIP to the greatest Canadian songwriter

[@robertsmith1768]

That was just beautiful!

[@southrocket]

Wonderful! Love the harmony!

[@Vikezupa]

I love this band. Period.

[@TR-xp1eb]

I have to say it: the foxes were the hook that got me watching y'all. But this is hands down my favorite song you've done--I love how the original video was posted with a disclaimer about there being no foxes : )