Mike Plume - So Long Stompin' Tom

So Long Stompin' Tom
Written and Recorded on March 7, 2013 by Mike Plume.
Video by Riss Wiebe at sarcastechdesigns.com.
So long Stompin' Tom, I can't believe you're gone
So long Stompin' Tom, at least we've got your songs
Like Bud the Spud from the bright red mud
And the Gumboot Cloggeroo.
So long Stompin' Tom, may God take care of you
Me and my wife and kids we all sing along
Driving around Moncton town singing the Hockey Song.
We were to it and at it and at it and to it till we tuned our attitude in.
So long Stompin' Tom, until we meet again
So long Stompin' Tom, I can't believe you're gone
So long Stompin' Tom, at least we've got your songs
Like Margo's got the Cargo, b'y and the ol' Muk Luk Shoo
So long Stompin' Tom, may God take care of you.
So many people I've not met but yet know by name
Like poor ol' Ben down in the pen and that gal Red River Jane
Or Potato and Tomato driving to Windsor in their car
And see walking past the pawn shop is Luke with his guitar
So long Stompin' Tom, I can't believe you're gone
So long Stompin' Tom, at least we've got your songs
Like the TTC Skidaddler and Goodbye Rubberhead too
So long Stompin' Tom, may God take care of you
Well the Father Son and Holy Ghost
They're all hanging on every word
While you're singing songs of Saskatchewan
And tobacco from Tillsonburg.
And a million drunken angles are singing with you tonight.
And when you see my Mum down in the front row
Could you tell her I'm doing alright.
So long Stompin' Tom, I can't believe you're gone.
So long Stompin' Tom, at least we've got your songs.
Like Big Joe Mufferaw and Sudbury Saturday Night
So long Stompin' Tom may you rest in peace tonight.

[@willymack5196]

As an American i loved stomping Tom. Anyone that has such pride for their nation deserves to be honored and respected and stopping Tom Loved Canada You can hear it in his songs you can hear it in his voice. I didn't know much about Canada till I started listening to Tom's music and what I would hear of a place and one of his songs I had to see it on the map. A great Canadian a great country singer and a great man Canadians be proud because he was the best.

[@mightykaytor]

WOW!!!! I bet Tom popped all his buttons on his shirt...From His chest swelling with pride for this Tribute A great song Mike For a Great Canadin

[@NSEasternShoreChemist]

The first Mike Plume song I ever heard!

[@Otokiak96]

LOVE IT thank you for making this song about a great CANADIAN! Cheers EH! Jason Todd(Otokiak) Rankin Inlet, NU CANADA

[@court1981]

i am sure the ol guy is stompin in heaven if he is listening.God bless you,God bless Stompin Tom, God bless Canada.You have done us proud.

[@timetraveler82]

i first heard stompin tom in 1999 i was trucking heavy machinery into northern canada when late one nite traveling north of prince george bc i happened to tune into CBC radio and heard tom for the first time i was hooked after that 🙃 his tunes got me through many long winter nites on the alaska highway ! i feel he could have done more for canadian unity then any politician ever could m

[@Sanessadawn]

An amazing song for an amazing MAN. Thanx Mike for sharing your song. We all love it as much as we all love Stompin' Tom. And that my Dear, says a lot. I am sure Mr Connors is enjoying it in Heavan as much as we are all enjoying it here. From our small town of Capreol in the Sudbury area, we thank you for sharing. "Sudbury Saturday Night!!!"

[@MathiasShaw637]

Drunk and tearing up about my old man watching stompin tom in heaven........Canadian problems am I right?

[@auntnenny]

That was awesome Mike. My Dad loved Tom and when we were children we listened right along with him. Now Dad can enjoy him again! R.I.P. Dad and Tom

[@veronicasaunders7629]

WOW!! Awesome song Mike.....Now Stompin Tom is stompin the floors of heaven....gonna miss him for sure...been following his singing for the last 39 years

[@neilcote1214]

I'm an Ameirican and lfelong Lighthead who was introduced to Stompin' Tom by a friend in Ottawa around 2000.. Every one of his songs is so charming, poignant, humorous. Mike Plume, you really tapped into Stompin's spirit. In some afterlife, he's smiling at this gem.

[@TheRobvaughan]

Great job Mike. I grew up with my grandpa listening to stompin tom it was his favorite singer. He is my favorite now and has been for years. Every sunday morn when I get up I put stompin tom on and my 3 year old puts my cowboy boots and hat on and dances arround. Like I said great song Mike keep up the good work

[@nywg]

Priceless beautiful and just plain amazing. I'm from the US but I think Stompin Tom was one of the Greatest Canadians. :-)

[@jatsmom]

it was a complete honour to have met tom, then to hear this..nothing but tears. thakn you ever so very very much. Tom would be proud of this song mike! thank you for sharing this with all of us! From Kingston, ON

[@randymillage8415]

Working class hero..... and an adopted son of Peterborough, Ontario!!! So long Stompin' Tom, may God take care of you!!!

[@Dragonhunter1156]

Marshall Coull I watched the show last night it was a very well put together tribue to a very true canadian man . I used to buy him beer at the danford house in 1970 and my son has all his music tom also past away on my sons 40 birthday.

[@yeriaf]

I play this at least once a week.

[@jessecalnan6073]

At least I'm not the only one

[@polarbear8304]

Mike this is the best Tribute to Stompin Tom Connors. Thanks for being at the Memorial I watched on my computer as I was not able to attend in person. Thanks Mike for this you are awesome. RIP Stompin Tom Connors.

[@user-ob6qp4rx6q]

We lost the most important Canadian who ever lived what a great man it was back in 1979 while I driving my 1969 Beaumont on my way back to Sudbury Ontario from my mother's house well just outside of the big city of Vancouver that' low and behold I seen this traveler on the side of the highway with his thumb out trying to hitch a ride I pulled over said jump on in friend and where u headed he spoke and said Ontario a place they call Sudbury i told that's my destination well i had no idea who he was or how famous anyways we introduced at the end of the line he invited me in to this place called the tavern and bought the a bottle of beer and I Sat down that's when this man came out on the stage and sang i was very blessed to have called him my friend

[@shilodawn60]

Love it Mike, thanks from all of us who loved Tom!

[@1954madonna]

Wonderful tribute to Stompin Tom. As Newfoundlander's we will always love him.

[@robarken]

I remember by parents listening to him years ago. bud the spud, too much. RIP Stompin Tom. Great song Mike, I love it.

[@flutterbytjc]

Beautiful job Mike Plume.....I am so happy that you've put this special song of thanks to Stompin Tim for all of us to enjoy....Therese

[@letitiacraven]

just got thru watching u Mike sing this AWESOME tribute song on THE STOMPIN' TOM MEMORIAL SERVICE......you should be proud!!!...RIP TOM.....

[@canadianbill1]

mike great job anybody can say thanks but u my freind did it the best great song keep it up and tom will never die we needs a singer like you since we lost are greatest CHEERS IN TOM WE ALWAYS HAVE AND WILL TRUST

[@combatcaller343]

I remember the first song I ever heard from Stompin Tom and that was old Atlantic shore and ever since that day Tom has been my Idol and for the longest time his song's brought a smile to my face. so many time's has my day been crappy and all I had to do was sit down and listen to one of his song's and it would bring me joy. as the song says "so long Stompin Tom. I hope god takes care of you" I really do hope he does. one of the last real Country star's. song's and music like his aren't around anymore. we all will remember him till that final day when we meet him in a better place

[@toyotadoll]

What a fantastic tribute to a Canadian music icon Mike. Stompin' Tom was one of a kind, and I hope his legacy lives on for future generations. Here's to Tom's patriotism and story telling that showed his pride in our beautiful country!

[@peiredmud]

Stompin Tom would love it ! RIP Canadas' Son..

[@alishah017]

i miss Uncle Tom he was my great uncle :( love u uncle tom and i will always remmeber the times when i was younger id sit on his kneew and hes sing and play his guitar... love u uncle tom

[@normanrootsrock]

Very inspiring and heartfelt.... RIP Stompin' Tom Connors. Thank You Mike Plume....

[@wendywark2329]

A great tribute to a true Canadian Musician .....well done !!!

[@cemonso]

Super homenaje al rey absoluto del Country Rockabilly canadiense. Un gran honor Mike Plume. Descansa en paz Stompin Tom. RIP and DEP.

[@Onthesamechapter]

What a great tribute, he will be truly missed in the music world.

[@denisgoguen9823]

Glad a NB born man sent off another NB born man,,Thanks Mike

[@bobmartin3062]

From one Saint Johner to another.Tom.. R.I.P. Sir , you certainly earned it. Fitting tribute Mike...Well done.

[@AvaT42]

This was the best song at the Stompin Tom tribute, so good. I was lucky enough to see Tom at the Horseshoe Tavern one time. I have always been a fan of his. Mike Plume did a good job with this song.

[@kellypaugh3869]

Great job Mike. He will be missed. He always always had happy songs. God Bless and keep them good songs comin'.

[@jt838]

Awesome trinitrotoluene to a great Canadian singer. The best concert I have been to was at lulu's I'm Kitchener Ontario where Tom played to a packed house.

[@userjos]

apparently everytime Tom went to lulu's it was a packed house or so i heard i was to young to every go there

[@darlenepilon1841]

Great tribute to a great canadian singer RIP Stompin Tom

[@John-sk3dk]

Truly a Stompin Tom classic! Watched the streaming celebration and Mike's song certainly brought a smile thinking of all of Tom's songs! Thanks Mike!!!

[@polarbear8304]

Wow brought me to tears, what a beautiful tribute. Glad you are singing it at the Tribute. Wish I could go but no way to get there. Thanks Mike Plume. RIP Stompin Tom Connors, thanks for the wonderful songs. Miss you so much.

[@GargOiler]

Mike, this is the most amazing song. it made me cry when I heard the line about your mom in the front row. She will have my brother as company. he was a big fan of Stompin' Tom. Thank you!

[@rickc2455]

So Long Stompin' Tom, R.I.P! Thank you for the memories and your music that has kept

[@danielgoodwin4719]

This mans amazing got watch his concert after work...was great

[@Freddi160]

Thank you for a great song to a Canadian treasure... well done

[@alliemacdonald-maclean5848]

mike that is one awesome song .Stompin TOM one of the best . May he rest in peace,I am from the East coast also .Outstanding tribute my friend . .

[@3391Dave]

Mike you did us proud! Excellent tribute to a real Canadian entertainer.

[@rickardsred73]

Well Done Mike. It is very touching. RIP Stompin Tom you will be greatly missed

[@jatsmom]

i heard this the day after this wonderful icon passed, then again at his funeral. you are certainly serving him due justice! thank you so much

[@maverickstace9642]

R.I.P tom and great song this is true he would of loved you

[@lioneldann9467]

It made me cry thank you for that tribute. He will be missed

[@Wanderwd]

Great lyrics & song for the best Canadian Canada has seen! We don't know what we've got until we lose it.

[@laurielarson7255]

Best tribute to Stompin Tom. Betcha hes up there very proud of you still today

[@Supesfan88]

Wonderful tribute for a wonderful man!

[@dandyu]

what a beautifull tribute to the one and only, love your singing Mike , RIP tom conners

[@npollock868]

Wow love this mike!!!! he sure will be missed by all ..... I have this song in my head all the time He would of been so proud ...

[@Viennery]

great tribute to one of the greatest Canadians to have ever lived.

[@yeriaf]

Still watching Mike.

[@golf11117]

Wow I still have the album from when I was 10 or younger honestly can't remember how long I have had the best of Stompin tom album but I can't believe he's gone R.I.P Stompin Tom Conners you were awesome!

[@darrylplume5413]

Its good we have a new Canadian balladeer to pick up where good ole Stomping Tom has passed the torch. Keep it up Mike.

[@tabska]

What a fantastic tribute to a great Canadian icon.

[@babackua]

Sweet 'un, Mike,....Thank you! RIP Dr. Tom

[@lornapburns1395]

such a wonderful tribute to a true Canadian, sure wish we had more men like him in this country

[@LilretaLadd]

thinking a lot about him today on Canada Day! I miss seeing him around town

[@Camman010]

I remember meeting Tom when he played my school. I just wish some other Canadian singer would care as much about Canada as Tom did.

[@pooh72bear]

Five Years ago Today We lost Our Stompin Tom RIP

[@Camman010]

Why is it that I cry when I hear this song??? Yes I met him when he played my school in the 70s but still why do I miss him and his songs so much.

[@nancymckay3463]

WONDERFUL JOB ,TY WE DID NEED SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO REMEMBER

[@tiamatxvxianash9202]

Beautiful tribute to Tom. Only the his fans will know all the meanings in your lyrics. Simply awesome.

[@marjcam]

Love this tribute - cried the first time I watched/heard it - and a few times since! Have been a Stompin' Tom fan since he used to be the house band at the Horseshoe in Toronto - even attended his wedding reception at the Four Seasons. He is missed by many, but so great that folks like Mike Plume still honor him, and we will always have his music.

[@monkeydodo21]

Great tribute to a Great Canadian, there will never be another Like him...He was surely one of a kind....Love the song Mike.

[@tylerbarber18]

I still listen to this atleast 5 times a day, an amazing tribute! Thanks again mike!

[@ShawnVotour]

Hard to believe someone would be so cold as to dislike this! Great tune Mike....thank you!

[@50clo]

What a great tribute Mike......I am sure Havelock community is proud of this just as Stompin Tom is as he looks down from above and smiles as you play it...GREAT JOB!!!

[@justinrodford5787]

My hubby helped weight this song is a very good song and I like it stopping Tom was my hubby's great uncle and my uncle in law it's an honour just to have been his niece in law so long to my will be missed and happy almost birthday we will have a drink for u on your day and say cheers Tom we love u now go fly and be an angel

[@siner117]

+justin rodford must of been a honer of knowing a guy like tom and hearing stories from him

[@bachmancummingsfan]

Had heard this the other day and then got to see you perform it at Tom's Memorial Service last night....you did the man proud Mike. Congrats and Thank You! I hope this Country's people appreciate what a man Stompin' Tom was.....we should all have 10% of his Patrioism....this Country would be so much better off. THANK YOU STOMPIN' TOM! GOD BLESS! RIP!

[@marvinberg4593]

this song Mike deserves every veiew it gets.keep on picking.

[@triedcobra]

god i hope there some one who loves canada like tom miss you

[@lyndaryan8771]

Wonderful Canadian tribute to an all Canadian Man !!

[@polarbear8304]

I love this tribute, what a great song. We will miss Stompin Tom for sure. I listen to your tribute over and over again. Thanks.

[@coyote3000999]

Thanks for creating this beautiful song. Stompin' Tom will be missed, RIP Tom Connors! You are a true Canadian!! And we salute you!!

[@drhumper1]

Right on mike and the band.wonderfull song for a wonderfull friend.glad i was a part of growing up listing to tom.r-i-p- stopin tom.

[@johnteaminfocards4838]

Well done! The most perfect tribute to such great Canadian, Thank you. So long Stompin' Tom.

[@dustinbird9170]

Beautiful tribute to the wanderer himself, I discovered this music around the time my grandfather passed and listening to it makes me think of him without fail. A great patriot and a true artist.

[@lynnanth64]

Thank you, Mike!!! Loved this tribute! I will be sharing it!

[@DaisyJaynne]

Lovely tribute - thank you!

[@davedupuis7187]

Great song will never forget your song

[@SeekerFor1000]

What an incredible sweet tribute to an incredibly sweet man. And to think he wrote it ina couple of days. Tom is no doubt laughing and stompin in approval.

[@loveless0729]

awesome song great tribute to a talented and true canadian..R.I.P .Stompin Tom Connors

[@Rakiprince1]

This is an incredible tribute to a great Canadian musician. You should be proud of your creation, Mike.

[@jwatchorn]

Great thanks! He is the greatest Prime Minister Canada never had!

[@jenten15]

it was said the family heard this song and wanted it played..I can see why...feels like one of Tom's songs...you nailed it..may have a beer with this..good job, mr plume!

[@haoneng]

Hear this on the radio this morning, and I am here. Keep up with the good work Mike.

[@normastewart5468]

BRILLIANT ... ol' Tom'll be smiling and stompin' along ... you did him proud Mike

[@HilaryMG]

Wonderful tribute to this great Canadian singer and I`ve no doubt Stompin Tom would agree also. What a handsome chap he was ...I dont think he would mind me saying that ;) R.I.P Stompin Tom....

[@BlackCat-dm7se]

if youre in PEI on a stormy summer night and you listen real close, thats not thunder, its Stompin Tom putting on a show in Heaven

[@tippic9252]

OMG! I've no idea how this song has passed me by for so long. Great Job! I'm an 8th generation born Islander and as a kid, Tom was The man. Decades later he still is that glue that holds us together coast to coast. What a wonderful tribute. Thank you.

[@unholydeacon]

Has the same twang that I remember from his songs, and recalls great ones from a great man. Definitely a suitable tribute to him. Good job, and we thank you.

[@icecan2ca]

Thank You Mike and God Bless!! This is a perfect Tribute song.. Should go down in history, as one of the best tributes, and it's wonderful you were asked to perform this at Stompin' Tom's Memorial. Cheers!!

[@wendycasey223]

So long Stompin Tom and thank you Mike for the amazing tribute. You have captured so many sentiments in great song.