Punch Brothers cover Gordon Lightfoot "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" 3/3/22 Boston, MA

[@BrianSmith-kv3px]

Today the Mariner's Church of Detroit rang their bell thirty times, for the crew and Gordon after his passing.

[@jaswmclark]

It sould be remembered that Gordon Lightfoot provided scholarsjps for the Wives, and the Sons and the Daughters.

[@jameshaviland6183]

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[@jameshaviland6183]

My mistake and KZbin “delete” doesn’t work!

[@robbie9030]

@@jaswmclark I didn't know that. Why aren't these stories known wider.

[@AZsunflower]

Some people like to do things quietly. ​@@robbie9030

[@joericher10]

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" I was haunted by those lyrics as a young sailor, and I still am today.

[@honolulublues5548]

I never was a sailor, but grew up on the Great Lakes.. it haunts me when I go fishing.

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

And all that remains Are the faces and names Of the wives and the sons and the daughters

[@chriscafaldo3232]

I put them in a Tune .. For the same reason..

[@TheLittlered1961]

If it were not for the 29 lives, this song would be funny. An Irish band covering a Canadian singer, singing about an American ship. BTW, the ship was 2 years older than I, and home port was my birth place. I still miss her.

[@J-DOUBLE-A]

Some amazing and deep lyrics are all throughout this song! They don't write songs like this anymore.

[@Rood67]

Served in the U.S. Coast Guard, at Sault Ste Marie. One of my Radioman trainers was on duty the night the Fitzgerald went down. He was one of the last to speak to them.

[@ianshadrick1414]

Semper Paratus

[@makelikeatree1696]

When I heard that they rang the bell 30 times this year to honor Gordon, I burst into tears.

[@MichaelKurse]

The Greatest Tribute.I tell people about The New Tradition.😔😔😔🤗

[@skimil]

bad ass

[@seanschmidt2793]

All hope is not lost 👍 this is good stuff ❤

[@jameshaviland6183]

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[@tin-man5687]

That is my favorite Gordon Lightfoot song. This version of it had me speechless. The tempo. The instruments fading in and out. The way he used his voice. It had me mesmerized. Fantastic job, guys.

[@MsAmericanMaid]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@Nick-ig9ol]

Yesss what she said, and he said!

[@BrettMarshallMusic]

Well said. Agreed 100%!!! Mesmerizing. Goosebumps…got me quite emotional. My favorite version of this great song!

[@wilburshuman]

And this Old Man................ Sittin here with Tears streaming down his face......... Agrees with ALL, That was said above.

[@umarkedreturn8776]

The audience needs to be more respectful when a song paying tribute to the dead is being done. Save your woos for the end. I know you want everyone to know that you think it's great, but just STFU!

[@se2702]

So glad these bluegrass masters are paying tribute to the master of poetry, Gordon Lightfoot.

[@robkunkel8833]

Exactly my thought. A hard song to cover but this is stupendous. Who better to do it than Punch Brothers?

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Never heard of them but I’m a fan now! This would be a hard song to cover. Great job. I’ve loved Gordon Lightfoot since high school. Fifty years if I’m being honest.

[@manovoid741]

@@valeriesuttonpayne7413 May I please know why you call it a hard song to cover? Genuine question!

[@manovoid741]

@@robkunkel8833 May I please know why you call it a hard song to cover? Genuine question!

[@johnkennedy963]

@@manovoid741 not sure what they were thinking, but for me, GL’s version is *so* iconic and we all have every inflection and note ingrained in our bones. I actually have never heard anyone else try to cover it before. For me, Paul’s repetitive, slightly unfocused, pulsing background on the bass makes this happen. Just magical. Can’t imagine anyone other than the PB pulling this off.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

There isn't a person that lives in one of the Great Lakes states that this song isn't in his/her heart. Beautifully done, gentlemen!

[@susanwozniak6354]

As someone who lived in Michigan, I whole heartedly agree.

[@m-moneymgt8055]

Deer camp 1976 we had a cook come in for 3 of the dinners the 6 days of hunting. Wakefield MI. That song came on the radio at dinner and he told us he was a cook on that ship a couple years back but couldn’t take the rough seas anymore. He got off just in time.

[@TheLochs]

I grew up on Lake Michigan in the 70's in Milwaukee, I still love this song. What a tear jerker.

[@guywerry6614]

Huge numbers of Canadians who grew up in the 70s had this song as part of the fabric of their souls. For me Lightfoot's rendition is more emotional, but that might be inherent bias towards Lightfoot. Nothing wrong with this rendition. Regardless of how a person leans, the song is stunning and has captured the tragedy and turned it into a multi-national legend.

[@randysquires8362]

l live by a creek & its in mine....

[@mikeroy527]

Been a Lightfoot fan for 60 years but these boys did an incredible version of the Fitz

[@clifftanner6289]

Indeed. I’m still dealing with goosebumps. Wow!

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

They really roared through the verses;I wondered if they missed one in the middle, but probably not. This was a radio hit in Canada; shocking in retrospect because of the song's length.

[@gr8dvd]

@@lincolnmaceachern2410 Thought tempo a bit fast and, sure enough, original (absolute perfection) 1-1/2m longer than this excellent 5m rendition.

[@garymoore8711]

Got to watch Gordon in concert sing this ballad in the late sixties. A cherished memory

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

Have to agree with you on that! Wonderful cover of one of my favourite Lightfoot tunes! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@tarheelbob44]

That was mesmerizing. My wife's grandfather, whom she never knew, perished when his iron ore ship went down on the Great Lakes during a November storm in 1966. This song has always resonated deeply, and this cover was just...powerful. Hear, hear!

[@AndrewVelonis]

It's "hear, hear"

[@tarheelbob44]

@@AndrewVelonis , Parliamentary-ily corrected.

[@brianr4570]

The Edmond went down in November of 1975.

[@tarheelbob44]

Understood. Her grandfather's ore ship was the Daniel Morrell. Went down nine years earlier.

[@st.charlesborromeo9793]

I bet it resonates deeply. What gets you about the song is visualizing the increasing terror the crew must have felt during the event and the final “it’s been good to know you” as resignation sets in. This version is the best I’ve heard other than the original.

[@martinhayward4466]

Absolutely magnificent. It can now serve as poignant tribute to it's creator. RIP Gordon Lightfoot

[@pete4ism]

As Canadians we often don't know when a famous Canadian is also famous outside of Canada haha. Good to see respect for a great Canadian story teller. Long live Gord!

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

Lightfoot is pretty popular among folkies down here. In the Great Lakes states, though, this isn't just a song by a singer. This is something sacred. ...And for what it's worth, another legend of Canadian folk music, Leonard Cohen, is extremely well-regarded and still fairly popular to this day.

[@DeadlyPlatypus]

@@unnecessaryapostrophe4047 You went and skipped over Stan Rogers...

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

@@DeadlyPlatypus Ever since I can remember -- and especially about 15 years ago -- I have been hearing Canadians say that the band Our Lady Peace is popular in the US. I have never actually known any Americans who listen to them. Are we having an Our Lady Peace moment?

[@darlenemassey6161]

Gordon Lightfoot is very well liked. His music has so much heart in it and his lyrics are so amazing.

[@tomallen5837]

Well if you lived outside of Canada for a while yes you'd notice that there are a lot of Canadian stars that are well respected and admired outside of Ca.

[@FelipeMelo-ec8bm]

This version just brought me to tears. Absolutely fantastic.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

I was 11 years old when the Fitzgerald passed in the storm. She radioed the coastguard station in the small town I lived in she was holding her own. A short time later word went through town she had gone down. The entire town was silent. I’m 60 now, I remember that day like it was yesterday.

[@chuckbosio2924]

Gordon Lightfoot wove so many levels of experience together: Superior never gives up its dead, the Seafarers Chapel in Detroit, the Chippewa's name Gitchee Gumee for Superior, Whitefish bay on the lee side of Marquette. Amazing song.

[@kennethkuykendall7364]

Unfortunately, the closed captioning has changed many of those lyrics on this video.

[@billnu]

This performance really lets the meaning ring out too. I’ve listened to it for years but a few of the lines really hit me in this performance. “Could it be the north wind they’ve been feeling?”

[@lauralake7430]

Superior is a big, beautiful, cold grave. We all know who’ve been.

[@als1023]

Never be more than an hour from shore. @@lauralake7430

[@garnerjoyce606]

Southern people always talking back with northern groups

[@TimDecker989]

Growing up and still living in Michigan this song is known by basically everyone. Most radio stations regardless of genre plays the Lightfoot version on the anniversary of this tragedy. I've stood and looked out over Superior as the waves rage. This song gave me chills. Great job.

[@630MIKE]

Hello, Grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago in the 60's and always saw the ore boats heading to south Chicago or Indiana, Im glad the radio stations honor the Edmund Fitzgerald. Some do here in Chicago too. Now days ore boats around here are extremely rare...things have changed.

[@als1023]

Those of us on the opposite shore remember well to. I was born and raised around Michipictone Bay Thanks for posting !

[@KittyLovesGlover]

back in the 70's my 5th grade teacher, when there was time at the end of the day, he would sit at his piano, we'd stand around and sing from the musicbook. he introduced me to this song and the story. he brought fourth many folk songs to us. the good ol days. thank you Mr. Bowlen. everyone's favorite teacher.

[@canterlevi]

What a lovely tribute to a beloved teacher.

[@KittyLovesGlover]

@@canterlevi he was everyone's favorite. He was a kind and thoughtful man. :)

[@tomnunn5714]

Just saw them last night in Toronto. An amazing show and they closed with Gordon Lightfoot's cover of "Pride of Man", then with "The Edmund Fitzgerald" right on its heels. The audience erupted and what an unforgettable night!!!!

[@thorrkan2123]

Oh, that's good. That's *WORTHY.* It's completely different from a Gordon Lightfoot performance, but still respectful. The string playing just raises the hackles on my neck and the vocalist is just the right touch of eerie. That's incredibly impressive. Growing up Da Yoop in the late 20th, the Wreck was a part of our mythology. It's good that those men and that danger are remembered.

[@seanschmidt2793]

Due diligence, paid in full.

[@rogersroad]

Best cover I've heard of this tune. As a kid growing up in Cleveland, this song haunted me as a cautionary tale of our beloved lakes. Here I am on the day Gordon passed so grateful for the masterpiece he crafted, and this brilliant rendition. R.I.P Gordon.

[@jenniferberlin9746]

Attended college in the Sault 72-75, SO very much remember that November storm.

[@archerlady]

Absolutely beautiful rendition of the song. I work as a ship's cook on the Great Lakes and this is one song (no matter who sings it) that I will not put on my playlist when I'm working.

[@honolulublues5548]

That's very understandable. There's not many songs that can do that in any profession.

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

That would be like the in flight movie of an airplane crash during "Airplane!"

[@7788Sambaboy]

my father who just died last year was a cook on a freighter for two years (1946/47)...only once did they not serve meals because it was too rough. "When suppertime came, the old cook came on deck Sayin' "Fellas, it's too rough to feed ya"

[@alicewoodard2373]

Can't say as I blame you.

[@brassteeth3355]

These young people are doing something great.

[@dennisjames5076]

It's rare that a perfect song can be sung by someone other than the creator. This really hits all the right thrums. Can't be better than the raw original. It's a song that has always thrilled me. But these young men do a proud swing pretty much equal to the original.

[@timmanion2197]

Revisiting this the evening after GL’s passing - I can only hope Mr Lightfoot had an opportunity to hear/see the guys’ incredible homage to an astounding song - it does the story, and the song, and its writer, great honor. I can’t help but think he would have loved it. Thanks, guys. Thanks , Gordon, for all you gave us. RIP.

[@drd1924]

Dang, I didn't know he passed away. Been a fan of his for many years. I just read about it after seeing your post... He was still doing concerts at age 84 and cancelled his tour schedule recently in April due to health reasons only one month before he died. I can see he went the way he wanted to, still doing what he loved and was born to do. A magnificent songwriter and musician he was for sure and will be missed by all.

[@goodwintrent4453]

A powerful interpretation of one of the best sea ballads ever written. We just lost the brilliant creator of this song... Gordon, it's been good to know yah. Chris and his bros give the song a different, more tense and an almost clinical dynamic with their string orchestration. I love the bassist's bowing that cranks up the tension. Nice job, boys, and thank you Gordon Lightfoot for your immortal gift of story telling to the world.

[@dnah2k]

Never in my life have I heard a song better reimagined. As a native of Superior’s shores, I feel this song. But who cares what I think, these boys are something special.

[@cliffsandifer3877]

I played this song in a pub, on my break a man came up to me , crying. Told me his uncle was on the Fitzgeraldl when it went down... that touched me , glad I did it justice for him. Long live Lightfoot, and this song.....199?

[@marnaehrech1223]

Wow.

[@BPH55]

Is there a video of that on here? I’d watch it.

[@timothyweaver4643]

You never know how much music can inspire someone

[@desfalloon7829]

Gosh! That must have touched! Love the song!

[@danjay67]

As a Minnesota native, I have sat on banks of Superior many times on that Anniversary. The light of Split Rock light house glistening across the lake as they only bring power to it once a year to remember this fateful day. There’s generally the shadow of a ship or two slowly gliding across the lake. Thank you for this. It was beautifully done.

[@brianley7402]

How the instruments build representing the growth of the storm. . . . perfect

[@doberski6855]

On May 03 2023 the Maritime Cathedral again rang the bells to honor the memory of the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald. 29 times for them and then once for Gordon Lightfoot, RIP sir and thank you for this beautiful and haunting song. Thank you also for this beautiful and haunting cover!

[@baafilm]

I remember this song from my father who had a 8Track in the car and he would play this as he drove along. Now i am over 50 years old and this song brings those memories back. Gday from Australia

[@TheLittlered1961]

8 track? I thought those were old tech by then. The song came out in 77. Cassette was the big thing at that time. BTW, I am 63. I was born in Milwaukee and am 2 years younger than the big Fitz. I remember when she went down and am upset that they play news cast in black and white. When she went down, everything was in color. Even Gilligan's Island was in color, almost a decade before the Fitz went down.

[@ryanmarshall3487]

Always such a devastating song, but this just adds such a haunting sound to it. Amazing.

[@harrygreenfeld4964]

Wow. That was stupendous. The *sound* being created here! very much like the surface of water with a terrible power beneath it. I'm so, so impressed. Bravo.

[@wescharlton]

They have a great cover of Josh Ritter’s song Another New World

[@padrematthewchurch5775]

Channeling Gordon Lightfoot the bro's captured the tempo and intensity touches to my soul

[@TWTexasA1]

One of the greatest ballads ever written, especially because it’s a true story makes it #1 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Milligan857]

This is such a masterclass in dynamic range!

[@tompurvis1261]

Excellent! Most impressive is the use of a single microphone and the dynamics achieved through the skills of the musicians.

[@verdatajmorus4308]

? I thought it was a good rendition, but lacking production value

[@tin-man5687]

Yes, the way they used that one microphone to achieve such dramatic effects is truly impressive. Genuine artists, for sure.

[@snowgorilla9789]

Unfortuntately lost on many

[@johnnybagofdoughnuts4193]

A real “O brother where art thou?” vibe

[@todboyer8076]

@@verdatajmorus4308 Having come of age in Gord's generation, I find so much of today's music so overproduced and off-putting, verging on cliché.

[@62Cristoforo]

I love the mandolin sound, especially when playing a Canadian 🇨🇦 classic

[@billnu]

Goosebumps hearing this in Duluth Minnesota

[@kevinlancaster5714]

I remember that night very well. My grandparents good friends had a close relative on the Fitzgerald named Simmons. Never seen her so upset and worried. My whole family stayed up late listening to the radio. And this is an awesome rendition, brought tears to my eyes.

[@diegooland1261]

OMG!! this is amazing. Who isn't getting a little choked up listening?

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Real story of real men, trying to provide for their wives and children, gave their lives to that endeavor. I always shed a tear when I hear this beautiful sad story put to music by Gordon Lightfoot. I had the privilege to hear him perform this number live. I'll never forget it.

[@johndodd6575]

I thought that was a simply brilliant interpretation of a magnificent song. Absolutely spine tingling. Thank you for posting.

[@andrewpeterson5882]

Anything these guys touch turns to gold. One of THE MOST incredible covers I've ever heard.

[@Pigeonsandpoems]

Agreed! "The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald" is a classic song and it is a wonderful tribute to everyone who lost their lives that day. If you have the chance, please check out my dad's cover of this song on his KZbin channel (it's called DavidMoatMUSIC). He did a live cover of this song. It's awesome. Thanks in advance! Take care :)

[@matthawkins8880]

It isn't a cover, this is an original song.

[@andrewpeterson5882]

@@matthawkins8880 I can't tell if you're joking or not but in case you're not, no it's absolutely not an original, it's a cover of Gordon Lightfoot's original song...

[@patgerein5225]

Not check out the headstones cover Amazing

[@malikashiqui]

@@andrewpeterson5882haha, Matt was saying it is such an original interpretation it is it’s own song, not a mere cover. Of course we know Gordon wrote it and recorded it.

[@TSCBroken]

Gordon Lightfoot was a genius with lines like "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turns minutes to hours". Such a haunting verse

[@CathyLarkinWebSavvyPR]

That is one of the best musical performances I have ever seen! Love the original, but this was amazing

[@steppingtotheam281]

I just wish more people would listen to Punch Brothers. INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS.

[@quij7ote222]

Ah, the Punch Brothers, still doing their part to keep music mysterious, passionate, urgent and thrilling. Long live live music.

[@seanschmidt2793]

Yes, Punch Brothers are an awesome bunch. So glad I knew of them from following Chris Thile, from Nickle Creek 👍

[@clifftanner6289]

Holy cow! I didn’t expect this. Outstanding boys! Bravo.

[@seanschmidt2793]

Chris Thile, is a Master and the company he keeps is simply amazing. As a Michigander, it's a life story we ALL know. The Punch Brothers turn it up, way up, I fully believe Mr. Lightfoot, would totally approve and wiggle along like Thile as it played. Good stuff Gentlemen!

[@DenubianSD]

You young men made a perfect tribute to both Gordon AND the men that died on that ship. Bless all of you❤

[@mariemulkey4228]

These guys are one of a kind, true musicians all. Enjoyed this rendition of theirs so much.

[@rexnpris]

A perfect song covered with love and respect. Well done!

[@frankdarr1635]

They played this song about a week prior to this recording in Saint Louis at Powell Hall. It was their last song of the night and they lost stage power and amplification about a minute into the song. They simply picked up their instruments, moved to the front of the stage and kept on without missing a beat. Made it only that much more haunting, mesmerizing, and moving. One of my top 5 musical performances I’ve ever experienced

[@ericmatz]

The way this builds...man. Masterful performance!

[@cielvt]

Legends! This song lives in the hearts of those who live on the Great Lakes and see all of her moods.

[@timbushong4387]

Guys - just wonderful.

[@RA57727]

Punch Brothers, well done. That was a remarkable rendition of a familiar song that moved me. Thank you

[@aliciahager2961]

My ex-husband was a longshoreman in Kenosha, Wisconsin the night this ship went down. The weather was raining and high winds and waves, making their jobs dangerous. They were working a marathon , working round the clock trying to get ships out of the Great Lakes before the St. Lawrence Seaway shut down for the season. I remember watching the late night news and hearing about a ship that was missing and feared sunk. I can still feel the chill I had gotten upon hearing that news. This song has a personal bond for me. There have been a few artists that have covered this piece wonderfully over the years; Punch Brothers you did good. I felt that chill and emotion all over again, and yes, the sadness, too. Your version brings to my mind The Springhill Mining Disaster sung by the Dubliners, and in particular, Luke Kelly(??). Certainly the eerieness of lives taken by the storms of November and the Great Lakes. Wish you all the best with this piece!

[@voodooranger5605]

Absolutely an unreal cover that pays tribute. Well done and this is going on repeat.

[@scubajeeper1]

Gordon’s ability to tell that story in a song is nothing short of brilliance. I’ve always loved that song and had the opportunity to go to the museum at Whitefish Bay and see the ship’s bell. My dive instructor’s buddy was the diver that recovered it and he gave some of the ore from the wreck to him and he had it displayed in our local dive shop. Just thought I’d share. Great cover also.

[@jamesnash6101]

I do want to visit that location. However, I would burst into tears if I saw that bell. Because I know the significance of it.

[@joecoool100]

This a master class of story telling, tempo, dynamics, and musicianship! Bravo men!

[@paulharty3081]

Great ensemble playing. A lesson in dynamics.

[@666ruth666]

Brilliant version of a brilliant song!

[@nsiepmann]

Oh yes please. We already knew that Punch Brothers + songs about ships meeting bad endings was a win; add Gordon Lightfoot into the mix and there we go!

[@charlesgoodwin-k1x]

This is the best cover of EFG I have ever heard. I really hope Mr Lightfoot got to hear it before he set sail for eternity. Oh man!

[@RenigadeCineTrax]

I'm from Texas and was born in 1971. I had this on a 45rpm and it is and always be close to my heart. I will make a trip to the Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to see the ships bell...

[@davidpriestley3708]

The bell is at the Gteat Lakes Shipwreck Museum on Whitefish Point, which is 72 miles from Sault Ste Marie.. It is small but a very worthwhile visit. Be sure to walk out to the tip of the Point.

[@robertsimmons1264]

I weep everytime I hear this song.

[@coylewho]

I cried the first time I listened to this song. It's a favorite. This version invoked those same tears years on.

[@TimNelson]

I’ve heard this song a hundred times. I cry every damn time.

[@stevenpavan327]

What a brilliant performance of a legendary song.

[@gerryszymanski8468]

Dang, when this started on a random auto-play, I was hooked!

[@johnschafer2375]

I didn't expect to be sitting here crying. This song has always been sacred to me but there is something about this interpretation that just raises it so much higher.

[@RevEggplant]

Enchanting performance. Cheers!

[@ketchman8299]

I never ever thought I woupd hear anyone other than Gordon do this song so well and with such respect! Well done Gentlemen!

[@timhalley6987]

A very nice cover of a classic tale by one of our greatest songwriters. As a side note, it was written by Lightfoot and covered beautifully by Tony Rice, possibly the most influential and imaginative bluegrass guitarists ever.

[@m.c.master4622]

No one in our lifetime will love Tony more than I. Thanks for bringing him up and may many enjoy his musical legacy. Please, please listen to Tony.

[@alexanderturqman7621]

Thanks for mentioning Tony - scrolled down into these parts to see if anyone mentioned Church Street Blues.

[@paulwilliams5108]

magical - sends shivers down my spine

[@lessqqmorepewpew100]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@patrickharmon9459]

I know I've said it before, Gordon Lightfoot would be proud!!!!!! I like what you do. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your Band.

[@kaboulscabal4816]

Absolutely fabulous cover ... does Gordon's original true justice while making it something of your own. 😍

[@georgekovacs4278]

Great rendition of Lightfoots' classic, mesmerizing, I feel like I've been to High Mass!

[@BrianHuntley]

A haunting version. Bravo!

[@patrickdaly5068]

I love The Punch Brothers and also Nickel Creek! The crescendo and decrescendo! Amazing!

[@jennifermccarthy7336]

Goose bumps given. BRAVO.

[@kurtrypar5062]

This is soooo amazing Thank's a lot guy's 👍👍🤝

[@GeoffreyJacobs-f9z]

I just heard this song from these guys and I love it

[@jasonh5902]

beautiful cover of a legendary folk song. well done! "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" is there a heavier lyric ever written? geeeeez

[@billryan8721]

Mother Nature can humble in a heartbeat......big water on boats has created no greater fear in my life at times.

[@denisehill3170]

I’ve heard this song a thousand times but this version is the first time I really heard that line. Had to rewind to hear it again.

[@davidhull1481]

Nice song but, being written in 1976 by Gordon Lightfoot doesn’t make it a legendary folk song. It’s pop music and not very old.

[@rudyschwab7709]

@@davidhull1481 Pop music???????????

[@davidhull1481]

@@rudyschwab7709 I think it’s clear what I said. Pop music.

[@mwarner1968]

The best cover of the song I have heard.

[@claudettemcallister7225]

I was a teenager when Gordon wrote this song. With all the wild mess of the 70's , my teenage heart stopped, was still, and listened to this song that ripped through my soul. It rips through me every time I hear it. I cry and I remember.

[@timothybrown3421]

Breathtaking. That has blown my mind.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

WOW! A like button isn't even enough! Is there a Can't Live Without This Song button? Chills, shivers and tears. Five star rating, gents.

[@DavidRivera-fm6vo]

I'll be dammed if I didn't start crying. Thank you gentlemen.

[@simontemplar3359]

There is an absolutely masterful use of tension and release here. Incredibly effective work with the dynamics. Everything about this was amazing, and authentic. I didn't just hear this, I felt it. Tremendous work!

[@CarlDavidBirman]

Marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks from dry land here in #Albany NY.

[@MsAmericanMaid]

I clicked on this expecting to ridicule it in defense of Lightfoot. I stand humbled by this beautiful rendition. Awesome guys.

[@jeffw2004]

I can't imagine if Gordon Lightfoot saw this that his reaction would be anything but humble honor and appreciation. Musicians are like that more often than not when someone pays tribute to their songwriting, the fans don't need to take any sort of protective tack. Even if someone has the opinion that the cover is better, it's just an opinion. Something so harmless it needn't even be classified as right or wrong by counter-subjectivity. It truly is a gift to be grateful for both renditions. One doesn't steal any light from the other when the intention was tribute in earnest.

[@italia689]

Don't knock covers. Songs are written for every other musician to interpret their own way.

[@mikekraan823]

I'm not usually a fan of covers at all but this one impressed me. I clicked on this link with the same intention that you did.

[@btlauer]

Wow! Just wow! Haunting.

[@BarneyDavey]

A mesmerizing masterclass in eloquence and understatement. Performances like this one propel Chris Thile to being recognized for the national treasure he already is.

[@samrapheal1828]

Correctamundo ✔

[@db9372]

Wow!!! Best cover I’ve ever heard. I’m sure GL would think so too. I’m in Canada by the Great Lakes and I’ve seen the storms first hand. Wicked doesn’t describe them. The immense raw power of nature.

[@hikemartman7971]

30 foot sister waves are a sight to see

[@jed1166]

Grew up loving Gordon Lightfoot, and this song! What a great cover!

[@markmuldoon805]

Absolutely nailed it.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

Props to the sound engineer! A perfect amount of vocals to go with the band!

[@toddleech1055]

absolute favorite version of this song....well done guys