Ian Tyson - Navajo Rug - March 1991

Navaho Rug

[@kaiserschwert1184]

I'm a aussie old man, and i confess that canadians and americans know how really to make amazing true cowboy songs. Ian Tyson it's not a greatest legend just in Canada but in Australia same. And will remembered ever. Rest easy cowboy.

[@darrelldvorak9633]

He was really special. Like him, I am a Western Canadian. An Albertan. Pioneers...We have so much in common Aussie's rock.

[@tgfabthunderbird1]

He let me use lyrics from "Four Strong Winds" in a book I wrote. He and Gordon Lightfoot remain two of the finest songwriters out of Canada, and the world. RIP Ian Tyson.

[@brucewayne3602]

"in the world" ... absolutely !!!

[@s.r.r.]

@@brucewayne3602 I've loved his music since I was fifteen. I was heartbroken when he lost his voice but l own almost all his music. So long Ian. RIP You will always be loved.

[@murielrichardson3922]

I'm so sad 😞to here of Ian Tyson's passing. He was such a legend. I love 💘his music.

[@bobelliott2748]

Leonard Cohen

[@moonbeamchaos]

And RIP Gordo

[@wyheadintx]

Very rare to see Ian in Texas. Finally he came to the Kerrville Folk Festival, and told him I’d waited 30 years to see him (since the Ian & Sylvia days of the 60s). He replied, “You need to get out more”, LOL.

[@hotwelder21]

I grew up listening to Ian Tyson and I'll die listening to Ian Tyson.

[@4145sam]

We fell in love with Four Strong Winds playing in the background, still together 58 years later❤. RIP

[@Difugildy]

Met Ian many years ago at '''Esmerelda's" in Lethbridge, Alberta, a great loss to us all RIP sir.

[@nmelkhunter1]

I just learned of his passing and Alberta has lost a true Alberta child. Thank you for all of the outstanding music. Like many others, it truly touched my life. God rest his soul.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Today is September 25, 2021. Happy 88th Birthday Mr. Ian Tyson. God bless.

[@deb9680]

We lost one of our country music icons with Ian's passing. I so remember stopping in Longview and the store there was dedicated to him. RIP Ian....we will still have your music to listen to.

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Met him and his wife at the Longview Hall, after work, in my Carhartts. It’s was a Tom Russell concert. Super small venue and as Albertan as they get. My dad loved him. RIP🩶

[@Casio163]

Rest In Peace Ian. Such a Canadian Legend!

[@dewolfm]

So sorry to see that we've lost Ian Tyson. I grew up in southern Alberta and always felt a kinship with him.

[@dougbell2071]

Met him & Sylvia @ Red Deer Lodge in 1990. Country bar packed.He walked through the crowd to shake my hand for playing this song. What a Gentlemen...honor to meet both of them Thank you for All Great Music💥

[@TheAjbarron]

RIP Ian Love you music and heart felt love of western Canada

[@AberdeenRedpath]

This song was a bit risk eh. He's awesome! Happy 🇨🇦 day!

[@Bossladyone2]

I wish that I had found his music a long time ago, but better late than never

[@briansmith9059]

This song is one of the last memories i have of my father before he passed away, he and his buddy Jim were avid moose hunters and always brought cassettes with music to listen to since the area they hunted was too far away from any radio stations and this song was one of his favorites, anyway for 3 days before he passed he was in a coma due to his organs shutting down and my daughter and i were in his room when my daughter played this song, he opened his eyes and smiled briefly before his eyes closed again, he passed away at 5:00am the next morning at the age of 92, we played this song at his funeral too.

[@pipersimpson906]

This is fairly the same with my dad and I

[@gregfrancis5252]

HEARTWARMING STORY,,,I HOPE THAT HIS CLASSIC " FOUR STRONG WINDS " IS PLAYED AT MINE.

[@martinrodriquez3304]

Beautiful story, music has a special way of connecting people back to their past, they have actually seen dementia/Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes light up when shown the music of their youth

[@parkbrooks8253]

That's kinda how I might respond if I just had anyone to be that thoughtful

[@donnaangel6654]

And now today December 29, 2022 Ian has passed. This is my favorite song of his also. Hugs.

[@vickyandrews124]

This song makes me sob, every time I hear it. It is so sad and beautiful. Thank you, Ian Tyson.

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, absolutely beautiful Vicky, feels really great listening, how are you doing?

[@icbmtunes2952]

RIP. I'll play a lot of his songs today on my guitar. The best!

[@joannethibault6016]

I'm a Canadian and very proud of him. Have seen his ranch near Longview, Alberta.

[@thomsonsmith3327]

Hello Joanne, Good evening. The song is amazing and heart touching for real. Love it ❤

[@brucewayne3602]

certainly must be near Heaven !!!

[@downhomesunset]

I drive by often enough as I live in Diamond Valley

[@daveswitzer7163]

Ian Tyson is the PRIDE of us up here in Alberta Canada

[@CarpenterTom1]

A homegrown boy from British Columbia , Canada`s Pride

[@franknberry333]

We're proud of him in Ontario too!!!!

[@ChallisVenstra]

We’re pretty big fans in Utah too...

[@dakotajohnson3295]

We think pretty highly of him in Elko County too

[@Danimal1577]

Just got into him, via Ian & Sylvia. From soCal 🌄

[@maryhollard6127]

Love this song! And Ian Tyson, too. Memories, great memories.

[@SniperFrans]

This song takes me back to those days (and nights) I spent with my Katie. I pray, where ever she is, she finds peace, love, and happiness. I pray she finds a man that treats her the way I tried to. God bless you, my long lost Katie love.

[@maureenlewis4300]

He will always be my favorite cowboy singer. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

[@michaelwolfenbarger410]

What a treasure this guy is. I Listen to his cuts all day long. How in the hell can 10 people not like this?????

[@nicmackowey510]

Now it's 49 ppl

[@willywood5491]

i take it you havent listened to jerry jeff do this song? this guy is probably ok as a performer but definitely NOT this song!

[@julianmarsh1378]

@@nicmackowey510 Oh, it is nothing for me to say anything negative....tyson is a treasure

[@craigmcintosh7241]

This song has enough for a movie to be made of it.

[@JHarder1000]

A LOT of classic country songs contain the germs of potentially great films.

[@darrelldvorak9633]

I came back to Alberta in 1989. HIs music made me feel at home and helped me remember my heritage.

[@kcstoneguy]

Amazing five minutes ago I’d never heard of him 30 seconds of someday soon and I was a fan of him

[@margmotts5332]

I have no words... this is just beautiful, what a gift!

[@bethhendrickson4233]

my freinds found this LP in Germany 1989 and this was the song that is still my favorite today 2022.

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, hello Beth 🌺 😊

[@lanaharris4181]

I actually ate in this very coffee shop and didn't know about this song until years later. Made me homesick, for the LIttle Colorado and the Cameron Trading Post. You don't find things that last anymore like a double woven Navajo.

[@thomsonsmith3327]

Hello Lana, Good afternoon. How are you doing today?

[@terrafarmer48]

Brings tears to my eyes to play this. ❤️🙏

[@brucewayne3602]

undefined brilliance ... Eternal Blessings Ian ... Thankyou !!!

[@daveferguson2996]

Best version. Love it ! His voice is so good here.

[@ronking9416]

Listened to Ian all my life saw him preform many times in alberta.🇨🇦🇨🇦🎸🎸

[@ron6769]

At the time this was popular I was going between LA and Durango to buy property. I played this song so much my wife asked me if I had a girlfriend in Colorado.

[@davidstryker4169]

A treasure not only for Alberta Canada but also for all Americans. Beautful voice and great western songs. God bless him on his ranch.

[@bettycander]

this is a great song..can't get enough of it

[@robertanderson7823]

Nice comment hello Betty how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@studio1954thereflections]

Love Ian Tyson ...and the years with Sylvia were awesome what a Canadian treasure 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@supergma69]

It doesn't get any better than this! This is perhaps my favorite.

[@Dunitlucky]

I fell in love with Ian's songs when I first heard this song.... Ian writes the very best of out west music, one can visualize the beauty of cowboy country & history amongst his songs.

[@richcountyratrodsjrod2329]

Real country music

[@johnwinntheoldtroubadour]

I first met Ian in the early 1960's in the storm that U. Utah Phillips called "The great Folk Scare." A whole passel of folk singing pilgrims tied up at the hitching posts in Greenwich Village, New Yawk. Names like Ramblin' Jack, Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, P P and M and many others waltzed to a different Matilda. Ian stood apart with his wonderful western voice. Whenever I want to hear a song of prairies, horses and love. I like to wrap myself in the warmth of a "Navajo Rug."

[@unclejeevers7356]

RIP Ian. A true country singer-songwriter.

[@TheEd1957]

I had the pleasure of seeing Mr.Tyson in person many years ago, and it was truly a great show.

[@discowheels77]

i worked on an arapahoe/shosone reservation in wyoming many moons ago and someone had the Jerry Jeff version of this song on tape (well before cd's); we played it over & over & over again. i never heard it since. tonight i got a wild hair & found both here - gotta say Tyson's voice blew me away! i love this version. thank you very much for posting. "shades of red and bluuue..." breaks my heart, to this day! dern you, Katie. ;)

[@prestonlindbeck1197]

Just discovered Ian Tyson. Pride myself on having good tastes in music, but you can always discover something new. Was watching the full concert film from the Last Waltz and Neil Young sang one of his songs and mentioned him by name. Really like what I've heard.

[@bonitagreenbaum2361]

My cousin and I sang to this song all the way home from the cottage...we couldn’t get enough. Thanks Ian.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Bonita how are you doing

[@marycahill546]

December 29,2022. Ian ha died at age89. Rest in peace Ian, and thank you.

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, hello Mary

[@seanthemoneymagnet2158]

Song reminds me of my father who passed 10 years ago. Great song, great memories

[@deandoucette7206]

I had never seen him play live. He's excellent. I wish I was attending Salmon Arm's Roots & Blues this year so I could see him.

[@lindamateri9906]

One of our Canadian legends,,,❤

[@celticjh]

My heart just bursts with pride for you Ian!! Love this and you!

[@terryryckman8364]

May one of our long lasting Canadian legends always be remembered. Both him and Sylvia along with Gordon Lightfoot will always be my Canadian Favorites. May the good Lord be ready for him to enrich all the old souls in harmony upstairs. Rest in peace Ian.

[@janetmaxwell222]

Ian and his band the Chinook Arch riders...Myron, Randy, John and Tom Moon...takes me back for sure..

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Janet how are you doing

[@LenCanning]

Seen him play half a dozen times or more. In Ranchmans in Calgary, in Longview and in Victoria. Big fan

[@MaabudZ]

What a pleasure!! Jerry-Jeff introducing and Ian singing this great tune with his great voice. Thanks for the post.

[@California6567]

Find me a finer. or more original cowboy song than this one. Skillfully composed and crafted by the GREAT Ian Tyson. He is a Canadian musical TREASURE !

[@nmelkhunter1]

It is among the best.

[@robertshorthill6836]

No longer a fan of american commercial C& W music, but still have a great affection for Townes, Emmy Lou, Jerry Jeff, Ian&Sylvia, Steve Erle, a damn few others. Great stuff.

[@georgepower3700]

My favorite song .. I am a SO an IAN TYSON fan ... my children sat on my lap and sang/recited his songs as I attempted to sing! I met/saw Ian at a concert with one of my girls at my side. I bought a CD and had it signed and I commented "My kids have listened to your music since they were born." LOLOLOLOLOL ... his comment was "They must be a bunch of renegades" LOL they aren't. I love it ...

[@skilski2003]

Oh my, my!!!! Can't get any better than this!! Navajo Rug is one of my favorites and Tyson is such a prolific song writer and his voice is angelic. I hope he's doing well, now. Thank you SO much for posting. Sitting here with me hubby and just crying, laughing and enjoying. Peace to ya. skil

[@pipersimpson906]

Memories, my dad and I would listen to Ian when I was young all the time

[@joannethibault6016]

Fantastic song. Cananadians are lucky to have known. RIP Ian.

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@Dagmar-St]

That Sound directly goes into the heart and the stumps with Catalan Linedance Ay Ay Ay…ay ay ay ☺️

[@BDFAN65]

One of my fav songwriters. Thumbs way up...Lloyd.

[@FATWONTON]

thanks for putting this back up... I F*in love this version!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tobydavidson5291]

Will be missed. Thank you.🙏🎸🇨🇦 .

[@june231951]

One of the few super stars that STAYED Canadian and STAYED in Canada! A national treasure!

[@timd4151]

His ranch in the hills must be a treat for a cowboy like him.

[@marilynjohnson5672]

This is my favourite Ian Tyson song! So glad to hear it again.

[@robertanderson7823]

Nice comment hello Marilyn how are you doing

[@loisb7727]

will always love this song. That's our "Canadian" cowboy....... what a singer......... !!

[@cndpolarbear]

A real genuine talent... I don't here new folks that have this quality...

[@leslattery3913]

loved his tunes for 20 + years and lived in central Alberta my whole life and have never seen him live... Got to fix that

[@katelynmills2701]

He's in Longview in March!

[@barontaylor7139]

He was in an episode of You Gotta Eat Here! and passed away today at 89

[@RoryLynott]

Ian Tyson's delivery is so damn authentic. This is cowboy music.

[@madeleinehague648]

Happy EIGHTY-FIRST birthday to Ian Tyson!

[@josephkurt2080]

😄😄I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 the song but when last did you play it.

[@Duder807]

I saw him in Portland, OR. Ian and a guitar player and bass player. That's it. Perfect.

[@kevinlesch9656]

I always liked this song by Jerry Jeff. Nice to see him introduce Ian to do it. Can't say one version is better than other. That's a compliment to both the songwriter and the singer. Awesome song! Would love to hear a younger red dirt artist remake this I'm sure one of them could do it justice! It's a great song!

[@annecohen8927]

I can’t believe he’s gone. Nobody told me. I am also saddened by Gordon Lightfoot’s passing. Two legends Two men. So beloved.

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@TV2338]

Legendariske Ian Tyson fra Canada. Praktfullt.

[@brianhadley4456]

This is my favorite song of his.

[@FATWONTON]

He's going strong. I've seen his concert the last 2 years at the Pendleton round up in Oregon. He played almost 3 hours this year. AMAZING

[@stevenbatke2447]

RIP Mr.Tyson

[@tomdelayhole221]

Ian and Sylvia are parodied in a really loving way in "A Mighty Wind." I knew Tom Russell was a writer on this song, I didn't know Ian Tyson was another one. My god. Read up on the Ian and Sylvia story.. is this song about Sylvia?

[@palmborotn]

IAN, YOU ARE THE GREATEST. WE NEED YOU IN NASHVILLE. I ESPECIALLY LOVE COWBOY MUSIC.

[@robertanderson7823]

Lovely comment hello 👋

[@RobertLaberge]

If I had the choice of a singing voice, Ian's would be my first choice. Always perfect.

[@troynov1965]

RIP Cowboy......Godspeed and Happy Trails

[@cowboyguero]

What a great country singer. Great voice.

[@mariannemarsh6776]

The greatest country singer of all time

[@nanashouse202]

+Robert Marsh western singer. love his voice. so clear and moanful

[@Marian-nx3zf]

of that I will agree

[@katedennis6246]

Marianne Marsh amen

[@lindamateri9906]

A great song and a good one to two step to ❤

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, hi Linda 🌺 😊

[@carolyngreene3432]

Love this song❤

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@Jon_2218]

RIP Ian Tyson, December 29, 2022.

[@jenniedodd5521]

one of my favorite songs!!!

[@robertanderson7823]

Yes it’s so great and nice ,Hello Jennie how are you doing

[@anthonymaccherone]

Ian is gone now. I'm heartbroken.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Much better than today's so called country.

[@54ever1]

One of my ol favorites :)

[@karinkraemer9353]

I grew up on this music

[@robertanderson7823]

It’s so great,Hello Karen how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@carolgetten1657]

Good singer from long view Alberta where I grew up

[@robertanderson7823]

Nice comment hello carol how are you doing

[@gerardhiggins1]

A true Canadian Treasure, Ian Tyson.

[@deborahsthisthat5034]

R. I. P.

[@nj1232plane]

where can you find a Nava HO rug anymore...I miss the past america

[@Danimal1577]

Rest in Peace Ian Tyson 🤠🐴🌄🇨🇦

[@MrNavajo1988]

Navajo Arizona cowboys like me likes this song.

[@AMentorway4u]

His star should have shone sooo much further. Music and politics. Thank You for the memories Mr Tyson.

[@willybest5530]

Did so much for country music