Spirit Of The West "Home For A Rest" - Official Music Video

Official music video for "Home For A Rest" by Spirit Of The West.
Available on the album "Spirituality 1983-2008: The Consummate Compendium": smarturl.it/SOT...
Official website: www.sotw.ca

[@waivedwench]

A surefire way to find out if there are any Canadians around. Play this and see who goes crazy at the first few notes!!

[@92ShadowCat]

waivedwench It's very true!

[@chrisb6887]

YUP!

[@ClandestineSnowman]

+waivedwench Or see who partners up for a slow dance only to be like "wtf is happening?" almost immediately.

[@waivedwench]

+RandomBattleXP :D

[@Textey]

+waivedwench hey man we can't help ourselves we love this song, especially if we've been drinking

[@wallytube]

The best Irish song, by a Canadian band, about a trip to England

[@Rob-kf3gx]

@@choobooloo1 blows my mind.

[@jeanw9892]

@@Rob-kf3gx I just heard this on the radio this morning . Had never heard it before and had to check it out. So different and quite good!

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

Throw some Americans in there and you have a party! 😂

[@jeffsmith5311]

​@ericsouthard3767 a shitty party with light beer and loaded guns

[@ianchernencoff7968]

There's none more scots than the scots abroad, but there's none more irish than the ones in Vancouver. lol.

[@ruithinks996]

Canada’s unofficial national anthem. Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day

[@danielnero9594]

Fuck ya! This be makin me wanna migrate permanently from the US to Canada!

[@MetalMagoo]

For a BC band, they sure kicked it east coast kitchen party style. Respect. Rest easy brother.

[@rosesofonyx747]

Exactly!

[@paulthompson6745]

totally...i was just watching that video this morning on Stingray Retro and thinking it was weird they were called spirit of the WEST but sounded so east coast.

[@paulpritchard1551]

he he kitchen parties is a celtic heritage thing.... but in the UK it is done in a pub...

[@alim.7900]

@@paulpritchard1551 Have you never heard this song by Jona Lewis You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties

[@paulpritchard1551]

@@alim.7900 no but i will look it up

[@AutopsyMyDeath]

My dad is from Newfoundland. My mom is from British Columbia. From coast to coast this is my Canadian National Anthem.

[@earthtoIauren]

I’m in Scotland - recently, I went to the wedding of a Scotswoman to a Canadian guy. This song came on and the Canadian crowd went absolutely bananas!! It was so fun to watch lol. Cool song!

[@Lukiel666]

I am of Scots descent and my girlfriend would always request this song just to watch me dance to it.

[@MoreMedication]

And you should see the Canadians here when it comes on. Depending on how late in the evening it’s played, we are sometimes forced to seek shelter from flying beer.

[@earthtoIauren]

@Cryptameria• it truly was something special! Happy new year!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦❤️

[@christophermerlot3366]

Bet that was a hellava wedding!

[@jimmunn9926]

I was at a wedding in Scotland last year. They didn’t play the song at the wedding, but we played it after an after party and same thing they went nuts!

[@AimeHutton]

RIP sir. You are now home for a rest. You will be missed.

[@virtual_viking8908]

:(

[@stephenlisson1994]

VERY MUCH SO Aime. I loved this band and I loved John. He was a brilliant frontman. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his wife and family.

[@gcorneil]

#FuckAlzheimersRightUpTheArse

[@lisabuxton3435]

It's a sad day here in Vancouver! He sure will be missed

[@TheRealDarklock]

Been to a few of their concerts and met him back in the day, very nice guy... RIP :(

[@dsmasynergy]

When this is played at a wedding...DO NOT go near the dance floor, you WILL get injured! (in Canada)

[@johnaxios6335]

Ah, but it is a risk all Canadians would take any day

[@andreawalli9477]

@@johnaxios6335 And "Mary Mack" by Great Big Sea !!!

[@CrisPheasant]

@@johnaxios6335 especially considering we have free health care...😂

[@arthurfuentes4049]

I'm quite familiar with slam and dancing Ska... I think I'll feel like Im home

[@alphaslootari3126]

There's a very good reason we have an official national "Throw Hands Act"

[@eliquertier4558]

My uncle is the guitarist. The whole family is insanely musically gifted. Their music got me through my inpatient stay of 4 months in hospital. John is missed dearly.

[@skyyo]

i bet you heard some good stories

[@sandrafaith]

Oh, wow. And yes, he is.

[@nomimalone7520]

I live in Las Vegas and this song came on one time at a phony Irish pub and a select few people lost their goddamn minds. They were the Canadians.

[@patriciakane8214]

🤣🤣🤣 Damn good song, always makes me feel happy! Oh Canada 🇨🇦

[@corinnerico342]

Well we are who we are

[@Mr_T_Badger]

Nothing like a good kitchen party song. 💜

[@P0PP0PPER]

That flute solo is legendary

[@olabalinska8065]

P0PP0PPER yes!!!!!!

[@filmsensei]

I wonder what type of flute that is! It’s gorgeous. It looks like it’s made of wood.

[@markd4828]

He makes the flute look cool :)

[@Iwasaqt]

@@filmsensei I wondered that as well so contact them through their official web page: Hugh McMillan replied it's a traditional Irish keyless wooden flute. :)

[@SuperCyril2]

Tin whistle

[@P.A.C.E.automotive]

From sea to sea to sea. I fucking love Canada!!!

[@P.A.C.E.automotive]

+silent555 You obviously don't get the reference to the official motto of the country called Canada

[@cameronking9089]

+Conor Power Pretty sure he did, it's just from ocean to ocean to ocean.

[@iored]

+Cameron King It's neither. It's "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" which translated is just From Sea to Sea

[@taylorgoetz7604]

robophobic

[@darrylrossetti394]

We all do

[@Ana-gx1li]

Rest In Peace, John. Canada lost a great poet today.

[@adrianbelll]

World lost great poet. :(

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you ,how is the weather treating you over there?

[@marcus-852]

@@davidmoore2325 what are you talking about

[@paulthompson6745]

Every college bar across Canada in the 90s was rocking this tune. There is a bar in Saskatoon that is a very old fire station and the dance floor is on the second floor. When this song played I swore the old floor joists would snap...the whole floor would bounce.

[@AnahataMaryjane]

hose and hydrant.

[@KenniKaye]

I worked there. as a dj. I got in shit for playing certain songs because the bartenders feared the dance floor would collapse on top of them.

[@chadmartfeld]

i fell all the way down those stairs one night

[@TiborRoussou]

College 91-93; University 93-96 ;)

[@Nick-ty3dg]

Paul Thompson sadly it's not like that anymore... I have to show all the boys this song for them to enjoy it!

[@glendabarr7704]

This was voted to be BC's best song, in an unofficial CBC poll today. Well deserved!

[@amsivertson]

Reading this comment feed reminds me the internet CAN be a wonderful place sometimes. 🇨🇦

[@susannezezon1962]

This is why I love Canada so much. I’m in the US 20 minutes from the border. I love Canada!!

[@grantsineps]

This was the song my wife and I chose for our “first dance” at our wedding. We had everyone join us to share the moment. That was a great party! Thanks, John, for playing such a role in our special day. Rest In Peace, sir. 💔🎵🇨🇦🍺🍷

[@multaniloverofbeer]

While this wasn't our 'first dance' we did play it twice out our wedding. Someone ended up with a broken tooth .

[@grantsineps]

Multani Lover of Beer How could you not play this at some point, right?! I have never been at any bar, wedding, party, whatever and not seen the dance floor fill when the first notes of this song begin. This is easily one of the most recognizable and loved of all Canadian songs.

[@deathless12345678]

@@multaniloverofbeer sounds about right. Good times

[@hunterhunter154]

@@multaniloverofbeer couldn't be more perfect

[@mightymacaque]

The crowd of people who don't dance can get into it too by clapping along. It's a genius move to make it your first dance song or the first song after the formal dances are done, sets the tone for the rest of the night.

[@potn586]

As an American… 25 fyears ago I found myself at a very “techno” kinda club in Toronto. Lights came on. This song came on. One of the best memories of my life. The whole techno club went arm in arm and danced to this. Lights coming on… full volume… people starting to go home… but the “last to leave” group all sang this out. We (ex g/f and I) had never heard it… but the crowd pulled us in, arms around shoulders fed us the lyrics. It was amazing. And it’s now. 25 years later… my end of the night song

[@MoreMedication]

Thank you so much for sharing that. It’s the type of song that only ever brings back great memories. The band is from Vancouver but the song swoops in with wonderful elements from our eastern provinces. A true coast-to-coast Canadian hug from a homegrown band. Glad you were able to share in the love. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@JayKaufman]

It's still played to this day in similar venues as a way to say 'The night is over, you're wasted! Go home!'.

[@CameronMcLeod]

16 year old canadian, still love this song.

[@hunterhunter154]

I'm 15 and I had him over for house concerts.. I have a signed guitar from him in a couple CDs and a songs list from one of his tours... there's a picture somewhere of him seeing me a bedtime song, I believe it was "a new normal"

[@lance-biggums]

Keep the tradition alive and raise a glass boys

[@marcus-852]

im 14 love it

[@brianmartalus6231]

I am an American who went to college/uni in Canada in the 90s. This was a quintessential late night theme song! I love it!

[@rodelero12]

This should be the Canadian national anthem, good god.

[@joshuaszeto]

can you imagine how wild every gold medal ceremony would be if this was?

[@amsivertson]

On Threads I saw this song described as “the best Irish-sounding song by a Canadian band about a trip to England ever.”

[@csp1977]

Alternative Canadian anthem

[@kathywilkins269]

+Chris P yes

[@Zygmunt-Zen]

+Chris P :: Start a Petition, I'll be first to sign!

[@stoneaxolotl7674]

Shades of Grey no me

[@oddsmae1522]

Chris P fuck yeah man

[@madisonhoffman7432]

Absobloodylutely :)

[@alanaskogberg9753]

Canadians, please rise for the national anthem

[@actarusfleed6607]

That flute solo is legendary and brings out the wild side of me making me dance even if I'm dead tired after a hard's day work. It never fails. Along with the other instruments it blends in so harmoniously, so perfectly. Awesome Canadian Band. God bless you all.

[@bkulchycki]

Well it's St. Patrick's Day here in Canada and this will be the most played song in every pub. I keep having to tell people that "no, it's not the Pogues" and "they are not Irish, they are from Vancouver". It's a drinking anthem that everyone knows though.

[@timothyjordan5731]

I thought this was Great Big Sea. Surprise.

[@pvtrichter88]

@Brian Kulchycki it embodies the Irish spirit so much it's hard to believe they're not actually from IRELAND! and yes what a rocking anthem ! HOPE ST Patty's was a wondrous occasion for you GOD luv ye 'all!!

[@LEGOEPIC1]

@@timothyjordan5731 Spirit is basically western Canada's Great Big Sea

[@Seamus_Dolan]

Oh, the god! The Pogues are fantastic

[@alphaslootari3126]

The pipe flute solos are so fire one can be forgiven for thinking these guys are as Irish as Leprechauns

[@aidanw9378]

Petition to make this the second Canadian national anthem

[@swamp.1503]

No song better from Canada! Rip John :(

[@johnmichaelbyrne6551]

It was our wedding song (Collingwood Ontario Canada 1999) and a prophetic tune to our three week honeymoon in Ireland.

[@soulabics]

Collingwood how are the fried banana peanuts sandwiches

[@mrdouglasincanada]

Good man, hope you had a blast on My Island, even though I'm ruling Ontario these days ;-)

[@tamaraj4200]

You realize they aren't irish though.

[@stephenlisson1994]

@@tamaraj4200 Of course we do. It doesn't mean they can't play this type of music.....does it? They're influenced by irish celtic music. Geoffrey Kelly is of Irish decent.

[@alphaslootari3126]

@@tamaraj4200 Drinkin' song's a drinkin' song, doesn't matter what side of the pond you're on

[@davecarveswood2645]

This song is also known as The 2nd Canadian National Anthem

[@alacnaythegreat1054]

With safety dance as the third

[@thekornwulf]

And Northwest Passage as a fourth, Canadian Railroad Trilogy as a fifth and just about anything by Stomping Tom Connor as a sixth.

[@leohalpern]

anything by the hip and barenaked ladies should be up there as wekk

[@buggernut3643]

What about Stompin' Tom's Hockey Song?

[@junbh2]

@@thekornwulf You missed Barrett's Privateers

[@89turbo1]

I am Canadian and I call this song. Canadian radar. Doesn't matter where you are in the world. If you play this song, you'll instantly know who's Canadian.

[@billsanderson1442]

I took my then young teenage boys to see them at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. Spirit of the West were the headliners for the closing concert. The started the musical intro and all 2000 of us went nuts. Then John started with "You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best" then pointed the mic at us and we continued to sing the intro, on key, the whole crowd. It was a magical moment from a great concert. I'm so glad I got to see them live. RIP John, you are missed.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

I was at a music festival up on Haida Gwaii 20 plus years ago. Spirit of the West was the headliner. Outside concert at night. The concert started and John walked up to the mic and said "We flew 500 miles to be here tonight, you guys can come up a bit closer to the stage." The whole crowd surged forward. What a great concert it was. The local hippies were set up beside the stage keeping time on the drums, at one time there was a bit of a duel going on between the band and the hippies People were dancing everywhere. The grass in front of the stage turned into a mud pit but the people just kept going. It was a hell of a night. Thank you SOTW and thank you especially to John. Rest in peace. Your home now.

[@donthugmeimgay7574]

Petition to make this our (Canada’s) new national anthem

[@liberatetutemeexinferis5902]

If you don't go apeshit when this song plays then you do not belong in the Great White North.

[@robertchristie1216]

Hozers only!

[@derpay63]

RIP John Mann!!! You've inspired so many to live life to its fullest! Taken far too early! :(

[@TheCrimsonCake]

As I child I heard this, and yes, being Canadian is a blessing.

[@frazer7252]

same heard this alot as kid and I still listen to it

[@Mikee22ification]

It is true, I am in my 50s and 'stuck' in UK for some 20 years, I have worked and lived in about 10 countries and travelled to about 75 and Canada has is the closest to achieving what no other country has - a true respect for all people, and that is freedom xx

[@stevejohnson3357]

You hear those 1st cords and you smile.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you ,how is the weather treating you over there?

[@SharaEl-j1j]

Miss you John very much. So many great memories of fun times with you and the band.

[@tragicallyfit]

I'm playing this, and I'm stomping my feet in my living room, and then I am raising a glass. Do not go gentle into that good night. RIP John.

[@hunterhunter154]

I miss him so much- I had house concerts with him

[@thejemmett8881]

John Mann has gone home for a rest. RIP Good Sir

[@doc_shady]

This song used to get me pumped when I was in my bar hopping days in the late 90's. It wasn't a night downtown on George Street, in St. Johns, NL until they played this song at Benders. So many memories

[@MrJohnECanuck]

George Street. Wow! Love that place. Party Central!

[@moloscwartson]

HAHAHAHA!..Yes by, Benders memories...

[@Nathan-no3gu]

wildest bar scene ive ever seen. The rest of Canada doesnt even know...

[@heathergillis3862]

@@Nathan-no3gu uu

[@myr8902]

Yes been there, the place hoppes.

[@jay.quell.ine.]

RIP Mr. Mann. Hope you're enjoying a cold beer wherever you are!

[@mamalipster6923]

RIP dear John, enjoy your rest now that you are home.

[@Mikee22ification]

XX

[@andrewrodgers2180]

One of the all time ironic bar songs. Nothing gets a bar going then when this tune is played. Fill your boots boys !

[@marvathome941]

they were playing at a club I was working at, i went into the dressing room, asked " where are you guys headed next??" they said...home...get some time off...I said" I guess you need....home for...a rest" I got a collective sigh...left b4 someone threw something at me....RIP sir...words...ceremonies...awards...are not enough to honour you, you are part of the fabric of our country now...you will live on forever in your music......thank you

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there?How are you doing dear?

[@deksam101]

He was not kidding about what would happen from those "so called vacations"... RIP Mr. Mann

[@janicekitchen1111]

An enormous loss to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. When I was in school in Halifax this song was what always made our evenings. John Mann you are already missed.

[@Canteen1107]

This is what makes me a proud Canadian

[@unclekareem7074]

I just discovered this song....and I love it. I guess I pass the canadian test🇨🇦

[@canadian_5564]

Visit anytime brother 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mightymacaque]

As a Canadian born and raised, i hereby dub thee an honorary Canadian. You can pick up your goodie bag of timbits, a widdled wooden beaver key chain ornament, a toque and one best of The Tragically Hip CD when you visit. I'll tell wild Bill the border guy your comin'.

[@yackemflaber84]

This song will keep Canada together 🇨🇦

[@bernier42]

For a song with so many UK references, it’s odd that it’s so popular in Canada. Not that I’m complaining!

[@lawrencedares8853]

Jan.20/‘22 In a nail-biting vote, British Columbians on Twitter voted 'Home for a Rest' by folk rock group Spirit of the West as the province's favourite song by a B.C. artist

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

CANADIAN HERE.

[@Sheldon66]

RIP John Mann.......your music will live on forever.

[@supersecretbarclayfan7941]

this song got me through 2020, and now hopefully 2021. Rest in peace, and thanks for getting us through it

[@niclas8777]

So how did it go did it get you tho the year?

[@buzzknutson]

@@niclas8777 he's dead. sorry to let you know this way. rip

[@jessicaloree9033]

@supersecretbarclayfan7941 Dare I ask from 2024?.. 😬🙄

[@jessicaloree9033]

​@@buzzknutsonwait.. are you talking about John or the gentleman who made the original comment?

[@kevintucker1172]

John is Home For a Rest. RIP

[@leftcoaster67]

RIP Mr. Mann. Home for a rest.

[@stevenresendes2250]

RIP John

[@DeuteriumLicious]

this is how you know the guy standing next to you is a true Canadian

[@kmouse2675]

RIP John. You are a Canadian Icon.

[@xecoflow852]

I was in my car, coming home from work and I haven't had my radio on. So I turned it on and tuned it to my favorite radio station . they done a couple of announcements and then this song played. It made my night.

[@michaelpetrowski7138]

96.1

[@catg5105]

R.I.P. John Mann. You died far too young.

[@chiccorose]

This is such a great song from a great Vancouver Band. I play in a band called the Hard Rock Miners, also from vancouver and tonight we will be adding this to our singalong repertoire to be performed at the Princeton Pub in East Vancouver tonight. Come on down, raise your voice and a pint with us, in memory of one of the greats!

[@allinsondixon8224]

Been sober 20 odd years and this songs a hoot 😇😊😊😉

[@kamac8761]

So sad to hear of the passing of John Mann.

[@barrycrossley2945]

Lived in Canada 1989 to 1996 and while l was there appreciated music l would never have heard in the UK, sure miss the place. Brilliant 🇨🇦❤️❤️

[@ufrted1]

Rip John. Was very blessed to see this live. Thanks for the music you brought us. Canada lost another legend today 😢❤️

[@zacharycheng3977]

in 2021 every time i drive i always have one goal. roll down the windows and blast this song as loud as i possible can

[@Peg20476]

Got to love this song, real instruments, no machines. RIP John.

[@kylechanning6009]

RIP John Mann, thank-you for the good times and the great memories.

[@robluc28]

Rip John mann you truly are at home for a rest

[@Matt-zp1jn]

THIS IS LITERALLY A TOP 10 or 20 🇨🇦 CANADIAN SONGS OF ALL TIME !!! East Coast to West Coast, SOTW is 🇨🇦!!!

[@Jasper0o0]

Thee party song of my youth. Awesome tune!

[@pilot13121]

RIP John Mann. September 18, 1962 - November 20, 2019.

[@brendongomez8267]

I will play this at tomorrow’s show for u sir - tks for being a soundtrack for great times

[@74MikeBike]

RIP John, I had a chance to chat with you on a number of occasions and always found you as thoughtful and entertaining as your music. As you and your sounds drift on up into the ether, I wish you the best.

[@BroForce426]

I’m an American who appreciates Canadian music and culture. Can I stay?

[@charles-antoinecaron2143]

By all means please yes!

[@BroForce426]

@@charles-antoinecaron2143 splendid

[@gordcurrie8191]

R.I.P JOHN MANN... YOU WERE A HERO TO US ALL BATTLING MEMORY ISSUES. THANKS FOR THE MUSIC AND MEMORIES.. YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED... GOD SPEED MY OLD FRIEND..

[@BenSmith624]

I heard this for the first time on a Caribbean cruise at one of the Karaoke nights and just found the lyrics with no name in my notes... it opened up all the memories of why we partied so hard together that night that I was basically left with lyrics on a bar napkin to find 5 years later. Absolute classic, love our neighbors in the great white north 🤘

[@VikingClaw]

I am not really a nationalist or rally behind the flag, but damn, I am a Canadian , RIP John, and thank you reminding me what it means to be Canadian

[@terryalot6567]

THE TRUE CANADIAN TRAVELER'S ANTHEM

[@cericj99]

terry alot true, my ass is traveling to the pub right now

[@mickeykm]

RIP , they are an authentic band. Real music, real writing, real playing. Most of all real Canadian hearts.

[@tranimal72]

I USED TO SERVE HIM AND HIS WIFE WHERE I WORK AND THEY ARE TRUELY NICE PEOPLE, RIP!!!!

[@MrProfire]

My favourite song from SOTW. The news about John absolutely sucks and feels like a punch in the gut. Gonna see you guys on this tour. Stay strong! Canada loves you guys.

[@JBaker316]

Just in case any of you were wondering if this song was as good when they performed it live, it wasn't. It was even BETTER!!

[@kassi124]

RIP ♥️

[@LocalKeeper]

Met a good friend well dancing and singing to this song, me and him sung it word for word. He asked me where I was from after and I told him Toronto Canada and he just gave me a smile that said everything. Rest In Peace John.

[@danielnero9594]

This video gives me some sort of nostalgia I didn't even know I could have as an 06'er. Guess I was born much later than my spirit was.

[@morrismarshall1575]

This song is so infectious. One of my favorites of all time. It always makes me smile.

[@sharonconstable8146]

Happy Canada Day 2019!

[@roadsidetees2024]

I saw these guys in '95 at UNB/STU in Fredericton. Every song was up tempo from the album cut, and I am pretty sure they had to refinish the hardwood floor afterward.

[@whiteboysfavegoat]

Classic

[@Sleepy46joe]

From moncton. Wish I was alive then to see that

[@RedBeardedLife]

Godspeed John.......Thanks for everything

[@stevegover2255]

So long Jon

[@johnnybrace]

met John at Thunderbird arena UBC taking his kid to hockey...what a cool dude. Canadian legend.

[@paulhelm5384]

RIP.... Thanks for writing the other Canadian national Anthem.

[@highlandhoneyfarm5852]

Bless you John. RIP

[@sanbon909]

RIP John. You are now home for a rest.

[@Whathuhwhowhere]

I’m a later fan here! A close friend of mine introduced this album to me in 2013/14 and we listened to it daily at 21/22 years old. At 28 I now listen to these songs with nostalgia. Proud to be Canadian and proud to be born when these songs were written!