"General Taylor" Great Big Sea live in Ottawa

[@SparkyX3X]

WE NEED ONE MORE GREAT BIG SEA REUNION TOUR. LOVE, FRIENDSHIP & GOOD TIMES FOR EVERYONE. TO SEAN: YOUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE YOU. TO THE BAND: YOU DON'T NEED ALCOHOL TO HAVE FUN, AND TO ENJOY MUSIC! MUCH LOVE FROM MONTREAL, QC ❤❤❤

[@TristanandIsolt]

Great comment even if you're screaming.

[@laurastuart3814]

Why are you shouting?

[@Mandolorian1001]

You guys and stan rogers are the reason i became a shantyman. Thank you so much

[@apexieclipse]

Stan Rogers was taken from us too young

[@Mandolorian1001]

@@apexieclipse far too young

[@kmech3rd]

Sitting on an island off the coast of Maine RN. Made it a point to listen to every version of this song. Sean (and GBS) are, in fact, THE version. Fookin' inspiring.

[@blahblahoww123]

I'm from the county, used to work as a fisherman on the coast during my summers. I miss Maine.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Nobody can touch Sean on this.

[@SirTenTea]

I do like this version. It's got more lyrics and interesting ones. The first version I heard was from Steeleye Span. This has more power!

[@GrizDrummer25]

I friggin love Sean's voice, and this video will always be my Exhibit A to show anyone who hasn't heard the magnificence this man puts out \m/

[@moon47mars]

I've been lucky enough to have met Sean McCann (lead singer of this song)! It was amazing and I thank God for the amazing privilege!

[@StephenDahlke]

This is my new favorite version of this song. I thought the XX era was the best one. I thought seeing them live in 2010 and 2011 was the best. But this blows them out of the water.

[@potter3439]

A pint of Rum for every man! And a bloody great bin barrel for the shanty man! HELL YEAH!

[@laurastuart3814]

er Hell no, not considering he is an alcoholic.

[@TristanandIsolt]

I'm pretty sure it's great big not great bin.

[@ricktard23]

I wish I was present for this amazing performance

[@WhitePilledSanctuary]

Glad I bought this on iTunes. Makes the work nights go by better and the troubles of the day seem fleeting. Some days I want to toss it away and seek a meager living on a vessel, fishing or otherwise, just to smell the ocean air once more and savor a taste of freedom I’ve not long felt in my soul.

[@VeryCherryCherry]

I was at this show. Actually I think it's the time that went backstage before the show and met you guys. I was with the label reps, and I brought my mom with me to see the show because she was a big fan too. You all signed a poster for her saying "Thanks Mom!" and similar. I don't expect you to remember. I'm sure you guys met so many people over the years. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@eviljeep]

4 fkng Canadian Legends 🇨🇦

[@TristanandIsolt]

This song is so good it would be a worthy addition to a Stan Rogers album.

[@DanielElwell]

I always loved hearing you belt this one out, Sean!

[@j.h.moncrieffauthor]

Love this so much. This song is so haunting.

[@TonyOneto]

This is so awesome! I have so many great memories from these days.

[@illithid75]

The best advice I ever got about singing live was "Plant your feet and tell them the truth from your heart" and Sean McCann does this every time he signs.

[@AndreasHaueter77]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. My favorite 😍 song 🎵 by Great Big Sea. 👍

[@GStraitKISS1]

Underrated band!!

[@amandapanda6336]

Absolute perfection.

[@moose7454]

Séan at his very best

[@Cdsens]

Great Big Sea... love these guys

[@corvanna4438]

Always nice to see other nations sing to an American General.

[@argamannenilskpigg5789]

Please come to sweden

[@andrewdolan1821]

I gots goosebumps

[@argamannenilskpigg5789]

Pls reunion and come visit Sweden

[@briandwyer3289]

Great song

[@skooliecatwilderness6346]

Yes

[@HelenaKendall]

❤

[@SirTenTea]

Who was the General Taylor in this tune? There are a lot of General Taylors.

[@scrapper70]

It seems to go back to General Taylor from the US Mexican War, who then later became president

[@SirTenTea]

​@@scrapper70It's an historical mystery. I wonder if anyone has been able to prove the source.

[@skooliecatwilderness6346]

For the Shantyman!!

[@matthyson5546]

Why isn't this album on Spotify?? 😱

[@baptistepelisson6686]

It is 😉😉

[@CanaDaddd]

Such a great song! But does anyone know what rank this Taylor guy had?

[@TristanandIsolt]

President and Commander in Chief.

[@quinandrews3316]

Great big sea is this good live….I say after 18 years.

[@jeffh7211]

Isn't this in St John's not Ottawa?

[@jeffh7211]

@@ryanzedic9246 Well you learn something new everyday. I always thought this was in St. John's

[@briancomiskey9824]

Wonder if they didn't like people clapping...if it threw them off.

[@GStraitKISS1]

Amazing!!! Donald Trunp is our General Taylor!!!! MAGA

[@zada7629]

super cringe

[@joshuamoores5665]

The people with the nova scotia flag have no idea lol. Good thing 3/4 of the people there are newfoundlanders.

[@IYPITWL]

no lyrics is disappointing frfr