The Cremation of Sam McGee

[@jerryhouck2708]

I was introduced to the poems and srories of Robert Service 53 tears ago by Larry Beck, the "Bard of Alaska" at the Expo Center in Fairbanks. Larry performed live on stage during the summer. He was absolutely incredible. When he did "The Shooting of Dam McGrew" the lights in the theater acctually went out and two shots (blanks) rang out and made everyone jump. This rendition and presentation by Hal Jeayes is absolutely wonderful. Well done and BRAVO! BRAVO!

[@thelonegunman2622]

It’s almost as if this man is telling this story a mere few days after it happened, or right after. It’s like he is Robert Service, and he is telling the story about the time HE cremated Sam McGee. Unbelievably fantastic.

[@MomtySmith]

Agreed 👍

[@Johnthestoryteller]

This is my favorite poem and I've performed it myself but this is the best performance and interpretation I've ever seen. Thank you for the riveting performance of this amazing poem

[@lynnkanerva5005]

This is great. Old guy seems like he actually lived it. Scary, but strangely fascinating.....bbrrrrr ! I got a shiver up my spine.

[@joanellis9475]

Best performance ever. Thanks for sharing. Robert would be impressed .

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

This is utterly fantastic!

[@WhiteWizard44]

Sam McGee may not have come out well done, but this version of the poem certainly did!! Any of us that have upheld deathbed promises and their unexpected outcomes can relate to this more deeply than most I suppose. Now how did you get those huskies to howl on cue? ; )

[@m.b.calderhead268]

This is the best "reading" of Sam McGee I have heard outside my own home. Hal Jeayes catches the cadence of it perfectly and makes it come alive. Sam McGee was a favorite poem of my Father's. Growing up we all participated in it's recitation at the dinner table. Bravo to Hal and Davin Jeayes.

[@bunnybgood411]

My father as well!

[@johndykty3390]

It all began with "The Shooting of Dan McGrew." Now I listen to this poem every night and it is a wonderfully done and taped salute to Service. It is my opinion- for anyone who cares- this rendition will have no equal.

[@lucypotato8793]

There's none better than Hank Snow's version, sorry

[@KeithHill2]

As one who is very familiar with the frozen arctic tundra. I find this to be an outstanding rendition of Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee. The video quality is excellent. The staging is superbly performed and provides an excellent effect. Well done.

[@Sherrie-xv6ld]

My absolute favorite poem by Robert Service. I hope you've enjoyed it as I have for many years, with a few hundred renditions.❤🎉🎉🎉😅

[@sineadoconnor2000]

Wonderful , one of my dad's favourites , never heard him recite it from start to finish though. Here on his 27th anniversary ❤

[@kimmerp2271]

This has long been my favorite poem, and this version will remain my favorite of favorites! Absolutely wonderful rendition. Thank you.

[@jinxfogle2715]

It was clear one night And the stars shone bright when I listened to Dan McGrew I knew right then I can say my friend From that tale I needed more So I came here I'll make it clear Never knowing what I'd hear But to my surprise I'll tell girls and guys Tiss brought smiles to my eyes For you see its the best version of Sam McGee I think I'll ever hear

[@claudiamichel2709]

I learened this poem years ago to recite for my kids when camping. Now I have to learn it again for my grandkids and this is the best Iv'e seen. The inflections, and facial expressions are awesome. As I go into retirement I will learn this again. as I know look more and more like Mr Jeayes. Thank you sir, that was awesome

[@bradytheriddle]

Toil for gold * Fucked it up in the second sentence. Meh...

[@bill10140]

Very well done to say the least. I love it. I have always been a fan of Robert W. Service. Thanks, Hobo Bill

[@NAHANNIYUKON]

Serving far away from home & getting a little more than homesick , for the Yukon , I came by hap-stance upon this ... Although it was posted 7 yrs. ago & you will probably not see my posting, regardless , It is one of the very Best !! Bravo & Thank-You !! ( sometimes , something that is created in the time frame of the creator , has long standing meaning , to those that see it down the pathway , you & yours have given that , Thank-you once again )

[@willong1000]

Though we diverged in '75, and fought on and off through '14, shared heritages and outlooks endure. I think, perhaps, it is an affinity for adventure that binds our anglophone nations. Brashly thumbing my way down the Alcan in April, 1970, in youthful ignorance and optimism, I learned that 3+ pounds of down provide no insulation on the side compressed into an embrace with the old, frigid and lingering snows outside Whitehorse, YT. Visions of wilderness traversed along that slender thread of "civilization" have haunted me for decades since. I could not answer their call, for obligations pulled harder, despite my lingering for times I never knew, though they reside in the memory of my species. You should know that some have, indeed, seen your posting and perceive your passion.

[@lisarichards1956]

I hear this was my mom's favorite poem from her childhood in the 1930's. I can see my grandpa reciting this to her as she sat on his knee as a little girl. He was quite the poet and story teller in his own right. Thanks!

[@myself49fyi]

First Let me say Hal Jeayes is a superior actor His voice was clear ass a bell. The rhythm of the flow in which he presented this poem was easy to the ear . Let allows one time to fully comprehend the gist of the poem. His facial expressions were impressive aspirations of emotions. Davin Jeayes , The production was very picturistic . It reflected the mood and theme with an atmosphere by the enchantments of the background and sound effects. Yes this is the very best presentation Thank you Please do more.

[@Logjam5]

Watched it four times in a row. Excellent presentation and imagery.

[@DavidWsTrainVideos]

Absolutely amazing!!! Best rendition I’ve ever seen of this poem.

[@evedutkiewicz3447]

Wow!! What a reading! Fabulous!!

[@waynem4496]

Wow!! Outstanding and just blew me away. I've been a Robert Service fan since I was just a lad over fifty years ago. Well done. Bravo!!!!

[@obscenecolleen]

Elementary librarian here. I read this (I almost have it memorized!) every Christmas to the older kids, as my grandpa did for me. Thank you for the inspiration ❤ Merry Christmas!

[@elizabethsheldon3066]

What A Story Teller! Just Amazing! 😊

[@michaelfarrow6217]

A wonderful performance! And an excellent production. Thanks!

[@gwendolynstarks1126]

This is a wonderful, simple version of this poem. I am a theatre and Storytelling Pro and Instructor. You have done a fantastic job - I will be using this as part of my lectures for Story Telling from now on.

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

I feel the call of the great white north when i hear this poem. Doubt I'll ever get to see them quiere sights under them northern lights but who knows maybe ill make it up there one day.....

[@shelahjohnson3037]

The best! I have been listening to recordings of this for the past 50 years, this is truly the best - thank you.

[@advent35]

Very well done, my favorite poet/storyteller.

[@larrysteimle2004]

Excellent! Complete with the sound effect at the end.

[@donnamarieharrison1125]

Excellent rendition of an old favourite!

[@hamstar4859]

Wonderful! What a great job.

[@lexingtongreene400]

Excellent production of this great poem. Both the directing and the delivery are topnotch. I enjoyed this greatly!

[@VivekAnandJ]

Awesome!! It makes you shiver just to hear this!!

[@lar7pot]

I have learned this poem in the past and am working on it again. It's like a fraternity of (The Cremation of Sam McGee) folks reciting it on you tube. My goal for a fund raiser in October is to recite it as close as I can to Davin Jeayes version, but he is the master! Thank you sir for the amazing presentation. You are the master!!! Larry Potts

[@dianajohnson1744]

I love how he brings the heart of the Yukon right into your chest.

[@ericolson3758]

The bestvi have ever heard thanks a million times over my dad is dead 20 years now and i still hear him tell the tale of the creamati9n of sam mcgee in the 1920 s dad said to graduate 8th grade you had to recite a robert service peom

[@aktrapper6126]

Well done, It was told so well I almost felt like I was there. Got up after listening to this and threw another log on the fire.

[@shawngilliland243]

Simply superb, gentlemen! Thank you so very much!

[@The45Gunslinger]

Superb. For many years I recited this around the campfires for the kids, but I only wish that I were even half this good. Hawk Scarbrough

[@ElaineHutch]

Thank you so much oh my God! You sound exactly like the voice I heard in my head when I was 9 years old. I memorized this poem and spoke it as some kind of competition when I was very young I don't remember the competition but I remember every word of the poem and I heard it in THAT voice. I spoke it as well as I could as if I was an old man. It was probably super cute cuz I was only like 9 years old.

[@Hollcall]

Brilliant Job.............Well done Sir. Service was one of my Dad's favorite poets. Also Bobby Burns and Rudyard Kipling . Many years have passed but I can still hear His voice as He would recite them all. Thanks again.

[@DonnaWard111]

Nicely done Davin and Hal. I shared this on my website for home educators. Great staging & wonderful rendition of the poem. Create some more Robert Service recitations!

[@t24hy44]

Had only heard the song sung by Johnny Horton. So glad you posted this, wish I had seen it years ago.

[@figgymoonpowda]

fantastic! fantastic! thank you!

[@dmonick8755]

I just read this in school. And he makes it seem like he was the actual person in the poem/story.

[@Chrisfragger1]

I heard this for the first time when I listed to Johnny Cash cover it. Great version. Giving this one a shot. Not a musical version but still sounds good.

[@wildberry6126]

I love this! Great video and dramatic recitation.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

This is the best reading of this poem I've ever seen! Liked and subbed. I agree with Sam, I also want to be cremated when it's my time.

[@scotthiggins375]

So extremely well done. Bravo!

[@rebeccastephens6087]

My dad LOVED Robert Service! I remember him reading this to us kids.

[@omideixis]

wow! he has such an expressive face, and a perfect voice for this poem. well done!

[@shelleyvanhouten27]

Definitely the best version! Great job! I’m hoping to recite this during a reading next month, so I’m listening to various narrators, or storytellers. I’m a woman, but I’ve always loved this poem and memorized it as a teen. It’s been a long time… I don’t remember all but I don’t think it’s about memorization necessarily, but I’m definitely practicing!

[@lesterdfunct]

Fantastic performance of this classic poem, thanks!

[@TheMrbillh]

My dad being a great fan of the poems of Robert Service as I am, would have throughly enjoyed this rendition of the Cremation of Sam McGee, I could feel the cold as he spoke. A great performance by Hal Jeayes

[@louisejffisher4630]

I love his work have everything ! TY Jennie

[@RichardJoeLeonn]

One of my favourite thanks

[@DavidJones-dq4gf]

There are several interpretations of this great poem on KZbin. Some are more ambitious than this one, attempting to illustrate the story more literally with full-blown reenactments of the individual scenes. There's even a reading by Johnny Cash, which is also very good. But this, I think, is the best of all of them--at least, the ones that I have seen. The actor's face is so evocative, his reading dramatic, and yet natural. He is the most convincing as the teller of the tale. And there are just enough sound effects to add some atmosphere. Well done.

[@victor-sd7tm]

at the end the biggest chill went down my spine.

[@dtwoodsurgery]

Amazing rendition. Love it. Has this gentleman done more poetry?

[@DerekandDoc]

My all time favorite poem, and the best rendition I've ever seen... Love it!

[@1987WE4]

This was awesome! I have known this poem my whole life (43 year) and this was amazing!

[@scottkaravlan936]

Thank you for sharing. I've always loved this poem.

[@deanstirling2089]

Wonderfully felt and dictated ... thank you :-)

[@alexstanley6710]

Love this mans telling of this poem.

[@MichaelLeBlanc-p4f]

Good, good stuff . . . Loved Robert Service. Had both a remarkable life as well as a very remarkable marriage - look up the story. Hollywood missed the mark in never exploiting the man . . .

[@aldrickfondracul9297]

Brilliant performance of one of my childhood favorites. ^_^

[@susie1216]

That was fantastic. One of my Father's favorite poems.

[@mux1978]

That was incredible!

[@littlebrookreader949]

I LOVED THIS! LOVED IT!

[@jamesrogers2963]

This was really well done...

[@Villiago]

A bit like Sam McGee!

[@elizabethporrazzo2737]

I was reading this poem in class

[@poetryjones7946]

WOW!!!! I LOVE this guy!!!!! Got any more?????

[@davidgoldman6191]

Beautifully acted

[@allensandven0]

I’ve been to the marge of lake labarge and I too fear that dreaded cold ! For one day soon I to will earn that spot on the Alice May. Lol I love the rendition!

[@calientay3779]

THIS IS AWSOME!!!

[@johnruth8237]

Fantastic!

[@WTP_DAVE]

I tell this story to my scouts well done

[@st1ckman456]

Fantastic work.

[@matthewbenton4767]

Best reading ever, thank you

[@MichaelLeBlanc-p4f]

Gotta love this !

[@seivaDsugnA]

Lots of people cremate bodies every day all over the world. This is the only beat poem I know about it, and it's terrific. As well done as Sam could hope to be.

[@myself49fyi]

Why don't you try one with the poem of Bessie s boil very funny poem by Robert Service . Would quite a funny piece of entertainment.

[@eliotreader8220]

the part where Sam's pal lit the boiler fire and stoked the fire with the coal that he'd found before he fed the flames with Sam was perhaps the best bit of the tale

[@TheJamesrday]

Great rendition. :-)

[@TheJamesrday]

Thanks!!! :-D I used to recite this while hiking with my dad. We'd each do every other line. Great memories!!!!!

[@tudo222]

Feels like my grandpa telling me a bed time story.

[@gypsygypsy2551]

why does this absolutely mog every other version out there

[@coleparker]

One of my uncles could recite this poem by heart, no matter how drunk he was😄

[@mikhaelkamradt3453]

My Grandfather told me with eyes like that and I shall never forget.

[@jclaer]

Great work, you guys. I won't tell anybody how many words you flubbed since I left out two whole lines. The Cremation of Sam McGee (poem recital by Jon Claerbout)

[@cromcoffee3229]

That was outstanding!

[@xshanghu]

Excellent, good work.

[@nytewitch8577]

omg that was so great. Awesome

[@SnickInvoked]

i cant believe this was uploaded in 2010!

[@thekraemer1757]

Oft thought this and other tales of the north inspired the Dead's "Dyer Wolf" Wonderful dramatic reading.

[@blindvoyager]

Great job!!

[@poetryjones7946]

Back 2 years later to revisit this fabulous film/recitation. I must know - who IS this man? Is he still with us? How did you find this ? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜

[@davinjeayes]

It's my father and he's sadly no longer with us.

[@canidsong]

I'm sitting up here with my loved one near after camp for two weeks or three. With a load of firewood which I watched and stood while drying by fires weak. And the blaze alight and the look of fright on my wife's face seems like glee. It's our last night here and the looks were clear, it's time for a funeral pyre.

[@greatskytrollantidrama4473]

Excellent.