Jimmy Rankin - Fare Thee Well Love (Acoustic)

[@shellybreen6007]

My dad passed away 3 years ago and this is the song he chose at his funeral 😢❤ he loved jimmy rankin. Thank you for your beautiful songs

[@elizabethallison5596]

OMG!!..There is no better talent in this world. I can not even imagine the pain this family has gone through..yes the fame at a very young age. Holy, moly, still true and strong!!Thank you for your beautiful voices. Family strong hearts. Love you all to the moon. ...crush on Jimmy though..going to sleep with your music, ..and a little bit of Pavarotti. Lol Hmm...same level of talent my dears.

[@trugfarms3118]

You good Sir I have listened to for over 30 years. The harmony you and your siblings were able to achieve is, was and always will be set forever in time.

[@carolmartin1298]

Wow Jimmy does a hauntingly beautiful version here. He still sounds as good as ever.

[@KLoiswinning]

I have loved the Rankin family for 30 or so years because my mom did, she is long gone now and we loved the Rankin Family recording of this. I have heartache knowing all your family has been through and yet, here you are and this is just as strong and powerful even as you stand on your own. Love this so much.

[@marticus61lau]

A well deserved accolade Jimmy. Congratulations my friend and fellow Canadian. You've done our country proud.

[@staceyg6366]

Chills❤ Incredible talent and wonderful person! I did the hair and makeup for the original video in the early 90s.I remember being blown away the first time I heard this song by the level of talent frim the family. I still absolutely love this song. Exquisite voice Jimmy!

[@susanbambridge1076]

I am in love after hearing this...

[@pwindle]

My great grandmother came to Canada because of the potato famine. My great grandfather was here because of the Fenian as part of the British Army. They were both so young coming to this brave new world.

[@oceanle]

Wow, he’s age like a fine wine.

[@L1qu1dC00L]

Here I am, six months later, and I've lost my Father. My first 29 years were spent growing up in Cape Breton, the last 17 years in Edmonton, Alberta. I am the Restless Rover.

[@JasonGaudet01]

Thank you so much... Coming from all of the college of piping here in summerside P.E.I... Would be great to meet you my friend... THANK YOU!

[@JasonGaudet01]

maybe see you this weekend at the Cavendish Music Festival!

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

First heard this as a young soldier stationed in Germany. Bought the CD the next day, still have it.

[@Caperhere]

His Handmade album is my favourite. I highly recommend it.

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

@@Caperhere Thanks!

[@Caperhere]

@@Theoriginalbubbafett You are welcome. Stay well.🌸

[@cuttingcrewmusic1156]

Beautiful Jim...never doubted your voice till the day we both die. Impeccable. I know the sad story of your family tragedies..crushingly impossible... but I hope you know from some old Brit over here that you and your sisters and brother recorded one of the best songs ever in my life. I know, you know I have a big connection and love affair with Nova Scotia and it probably sways it slightly 'cos of Kevin M. but...you live in a overwhelming area of the world for soul-engrained music and players and writers...BUT the original record has the most daring folk arrangement I have ever heard. You and the girls soar across the mountains you sing about...and the harmonies are remarkably perfect ...but MOSTLY it is simply about your arrangement ...the dynamics and those killer bass notes held and then introduced when needed. I aspire to make a record like this before I can't. If I die before you Jimmy.... pop over and sing this at my grave! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SONG OF THE LAST CENTURY. Love to Canada Nick v E

[@kennya3386]

Damn!!!!!,Nova Scotia proud

[@lindalbert1508]

When this beautiful song first came out in 1992 I was about 24 years old, it instantly touched my heart. At that time I felt it as a lament sent out to a lost lover. It was ageless and timeless, so well written and beautifully sung by you and your sisters and brother. 30 years later this beautifully stark and haunting acoustic version has touched me once again but in a different way. My mother passed away this year, we had a very difficult relationship; your song came to me again and soothed my soul and broken heart. Now when I listen to it I cry and send it out to her in my thoughts and prayers and hope she is well out there...that she knows I wish her well despite our differences when she was on the earth. Jimmy thank you for your wonderful gift of songs; some people seek therapy when times are tough, I get my therapy by listening to your songs and really feeling them. Thank you.

[@privateeyeca2000]

jmmy has had my celtic heart for years he's a true caper

[@lindsayhann7690]

Saw you in Concert in Fredericton, Dec. 2019. There was only one seat left and so I went alone. I swear your music brought my dad back to sit with me ( he was a Caper). You have such a gift. Thank you for sharing it. I didn't think anything could top the version of this you did as the Rankin Family, but this was pure magic, too.

[@tim7402]

My first Rankin song way back in 91 or 92 at New Brunswick. Retired in Thailand.

[@dmiddleton1985]

Beautiful! Amazing voice, I saw the Rankin Family in concert twice.... both with my now passed mother. It is a memory I will never forget, as she loved music and you were one of her favorite.

[@lilabrown1980]

this is absolutely gorgeous!! Your voice alone is stunning on this cut. Gives me goosebumps. Really lovely...

[@nw666tube]

This song has been with me my whole entire life. I am now currently 35, and I’ve been through all kinds of music. This song is transcendental. It is beyond our time and space. Watching this video, I miss his sister’s voice. Time gets us all. I hope you are all well wherever you are reading this. We are transient beings, impermanent

[@triciag7158]

I love Jimmy Rankin! This was so beautiful! I got all misty eyed! Thank you Jimmy xx

[@Cornchipdisease]

Damn Jimmy. You still got’r bud. Nicely done

[@Stationary76]

I have 2 monitors and I was bouncing between 3 other things when I started this. Everything else stopped as I had to give this my full attention. I LOVE the original and now this one as well. Amazing job. Plunges deep into the soul this one.

[@Fogo_pogo]

Memories came flooding back, thank you 😭

[@gemmadonovan1398]

My parents listened to the Rankin family a lot when I was growing up and I remember this song well, was always my favorite. Also, you are fellow cape bretoners. I have to say, and no disrespect to your sister, but I feel like this song was absolutely meant to be solo for you. You owned the hell out of it

[@gaenorharris-obrien9934]

It is beautiful no matter how it s performed but Jimmy Rankin s voice is how it should be heard the first time...oi

[@artgamesforfun]

Thank you for sharing this. This is real music, the stuff that involuntarily makes you sit on the edge of your seat as your heart strings bend with the notes and the melody lingers long into dreamtime. Thank you Jimmy!

[@hughcarola3964]

SO. VERY. DESERVING.

[@elizabethallison5596]

The very first time I heard the Rankins sing this, I melted, my nieces, sister near died. Now personally I think it took a very brave soul to sing this on your own. Cheers to you! Now, I am no "voice couch" but your voice, passion, made my heart near jump out of my chest!! ❤

[@myfamilymatters]

I ‘ve always loved listening to the Rankin family since they started recording. Your voice is a “force of nature” Jimmy ; rich and soulful and soothing and simply so beautiful.

[@Gypseygirls]

Most perfect...newfoundland girl....

[@mccallumcra]

Epic. Thank you for singing how I feel

[@shannondawn44]

I think I love this version even more then the original . My gosh my dear , just gorgeous . Thanks for sharing this beautiful version

[@dondolina]

Just found this by randomess, this is my daddy's name, loving it

[@JasonGaudet01]

AMEN!

[@JasonGaudet01]

Can't Wait until you perform in P.E.I. Again.... I Will Be There!

[@dianeharris2358]

Oh Jimmy, so hauntingly beautiful. So very moving. Thank you for this ❤️

[@nancyphillips3044]

I must say, this gives me chills every time i listen to it. You, by yourself, give new life to this song. Your voice is incredible. The high notes, amazing. Love it

[@theleakytapproject1491]

Absolutely beautiful rendition. Still makes me shed a tear after all these years. ❤

[@reddwarf9422]

Yay! Finally found him again. I listened to his album so much years and years ago. Then life happened, my CDs were lost and I forgot about his lovely voice. Something I was reading sparked a memory and had to google vague words to find his name again. Always happy to rediscover music I loved.

[@ancilgillis7331]

SWEET

[@elizabethallison5596]

His heart and soul is huge!

[@danterusso9245]

ONLY the SOUL knows this tune ❤

[@lindaklimm7009]

This is my favourite song! Love hearing it every day!!

[@chubbypoulet]

Just plain BEAUTIFUL!

[@shellyrebod8465]

Wow! Absolutely stunning... Such a great addition to the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame... Much love from Newfoundland

[@sueweatherby3729]

Jimmy, your voice has matured over the years. It's much more nuanced than when you started out. Thanks for all the music bud. I never get tired of it. And I absolutely loved the song you played for Bruce's memorial. Your talents are many and have comforted more than you will ever know.

[@robinroberts3335]

Fantastic jimmy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nancyp4337]

You still got the pipes!!

[@adepated]

I found myself singing along doing Raylene's part in the choruses. Beautiful song.

[@petestack]

Cookie's part?

[@patakel]

This is the first time I have heard Jimmy sing solo. Perfect. This must be quite a comfort to his family to see this and hear him again.

[@jhart3983]

Thank you Jimmy!

[@nigelsharratt933]

Stunning

[@marymacpherson7719]

Sung with so much heart. Beautiful. God Bless.

[@tamrahawkes3170]

My all time favourite song!

[@tamrahawkes3170]

Shared this on Facebook, cause more people should follow you!

[@L1qu1dC00L]

I moved from Cape Breton to Edmonton.... this hits hard :(

[@JahsonBDA]

Amazing! Fell in love with the Rankin Family while I was in Nova Scotia!

[@carmelburchell6732]

My favorite song

[@bobmohan9815]

Sounds excellent as ever! I've never met the man but my dad is from Mabou, Cape Breton Island & every yr we traveled to visit my Gramma & I'm pretty sure I've been to a shindig or 2 when Cookie would be singing but can't remember if it was all of them. One thing about the people from Cape Breton, they're friendly & will show u a good time. I could listen to him all day every day.

[@trickortrump3292]

Absolutely amazing!

[@L1qu1dC00L]

I remember sitting down with my mother when this song was first released, she loved it so much we kept rewinding the cassette and trying to figure out all the lyrics. My Mom passed away recently, the memory remains after decades.

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Lovely, touches the heart!

[@halifaxliving]

Beautiful!

[@kenmacdonald2569]

Brought tears

[@JKxox]

Stumbled upon this in my music app and fell in love. Needless to say, its now in my playlist. Thank you soo much for this masterpiece! Edit: From Newfoundland, Canada(=

[@robstacknik8]

Such a beautiful song. I love the version of you and Cookie singing this!!!!

[@BigBluenoser]

So I'll dream today love; I'll sing to you love. No home or ties, love. A restless rover, if I can't have you by my side

[@colinmatchett71]

Jimmy is an amazing talent.

[@allisonmenegoni822]

Pure bliss. xx

[@irishladies]

i love jimmy, mad crush

[@dougmacdougall5581]

Sounding as good as ever Jimmy joe tecs son doug out in maple ridge b.c

[@laurensavary9453]

This is incredible ! So many memories ❤️Thank you !

[@daviddarling2801]

Fantastic!

[@MsCatslady]

Love this song. You sing it nicely.

[@mollysmiles04631]

So beautiful! ❤️ I grew up in Eastport, Maine and have spent a lot of time in the Maritimes. I’ve been in the western United States for almost seven years now, and I so look forward to the new videos you put up. They bring a little piece of home to me. Now, is there anyway you could put a little salt air in there too? 😉

[@jeroenwesselink7337]

Being a (ex-) sailor from Holland I moored in Eastport Maine in winter 1987 after a very rough trip over the Atlantic.. I remember the beautiful port entrance, covered in snow and the small wooden quay. Since that time and my other trips to the east coast of USA and Canada I love this Rankin-music. I discovered it in the nineties by this beautiful song. Lots of love voor Eastport and for the Rankins music

[@centraterasen]

I'm an import to this country and I didn't grow up with this but this music resonated with me when I heard it on CBC. The vocals can't be matched, no question there. I play guitar and I love the arrangement. Is there any chance to have to chords posted please? Friend from the Old Country.

[@bobdaly4499]

Jimmy, I've been singing since I was a kid and even penned a few tunes over the years. I was in high school in 1992 so I was more into Nirvana at the time, but I just wanted to say that this recording has sparked a deep appreciation for this song. We wont be around to see it, but I'm certain this one will go down with the likes of Danny Boy. It's an historic accomplishment. I've been riding the wheels off this video and when the mood is right I'll be singing it at parties. (...and you're truly belting out those notes! Nice job Man!)

[@adventure002006]

Amazing!!

[@franciscojaviermadridpolo6836]

HERMOSO CANTOO MASTER !!! FIRMESSS LO SIGO DESDE QUE LO DESCUBRI EN HEARLAND !! MUY BELLO BELLOOO! TODAS SUS CANCIONES Y ESTOY ATENTO CADA QUE SUBE VIDEO, SEGURAMENTE NO ENTENDERA LO QUE DIGO PERO OJALAA!! APLAUSOS

[@Caperhere]

Beautiful job, Jimmy, and congratulations!

[@toddnutley1136]

powerful.

[@cubicroot125]

Great job, some wonderful variations to the guitar parts

[@mtlwoman]

Excellent rendition. I play have played the one with you and your sister full blast throughout my household for years, and no matter how old the people that listened to it were, they stopped and loved the moment. It is one of the rare songs that I do that with. Your rendition alone is definitely worthy of full blast vibes. Did your sister also do a solo of this song?

[@Caperhere]

No.

[@karlyaz]

Congratulations fro Perth - Andover NB

[@chevarie2008]

Perfect

[@merchant2]

Love the Rankin Family. Though for you old Folk.. John Rankin's daughter Molly is clearly just as musically gifted. Her band is called Alvvays. Excellent!!!

[@ClangWyld]

Congratulations!

[@canadaguy20081]

Rip to his brother John morris Cape Breton ns

[@jonathanmoellman]

A true legend...

[@FM-dm3rk]

❤️

[@carmelburchell6732]

Great hair cut

[@JNGL-bw8ux]

You should do a duet w/Dermot Kennedy, I think.....this song has always resonated with my family, your (family’s) voice is magic ⭐️

[@davekeenan1861]

Beautiful song and performance. What guitar tuning was used? It doesn’t seem to be DADGAd.

[@davekeenan1861]

It appears to be a double drop D 😊

[@joshuaericfitzgerald-schry6616]

Can you sing The island on next album

[@Sierra4435]

A fitting memorial to his brother John Morris on his tragic passing.

[@j.chisholm3391]

Jimmy my friend, remember that time you locked my mom's car over my shoulder, when I was ready to barf at the age of 15 in my parents driveway ...the absolute first time I every drank...and did barf in the car because you locked the fricken car door. I forgive you.......Jimmy C. Keep on singing....say hello to Cookie for me.

[@gerrybonshor4150]

Sir i wonder what kinda bat you have all those women loving you no need for a bat for me but i love you too

[@elizabethallison5596]

Beautiful!!!

[@lovenitable3]

Congratulations!

[@tammypringle7384]

Stunning