The Idiot - Stan Rogers Cover

[@ZZSmithReal]

I am not young. This brought tears to my eyes - the fact that someone of your age is covering this in 2024. I first heard Stan Rogers sing this on Dave Sear's radio program Folk and Baroque in the early 1980s on WNYC radio. You have marvelous taste. Bravo! And you might also want to check out Bill Staines.

[@liahavlena]

I'll look up Bill Staines! I'm trying to do my part to keep the old music alive, thanks for listening!

[@willselley6693]

I'm a diehard metalhead but I've always loved Stan Rogers, and this cover is great.

[@liahavlena]

I love punk and metal as well but I can only really write and play folk music, so I get you lol

[@jamespeart9922]

That's how i started too, but i have expanded into many genres, and Stan Rogers is one of those amazing artist that i lost before i was even born. Good Music is good music.

[@LSOP-]

I always loved this song, and then I visited Alberta. Oh boy, every word is truth.

[@liahavlena]

I went to Alberta last summer and thought the same thing

[@TuskTales-qe4dz]

Yeahh I’ve lived here my whole life, don’t know much besides these plains. Great cover and hope you both are doing well!

[@theDENIMMAN]

I worked oil for 6 years out there...trust me this song is 100 times more accurate than you might know

[@averynewtown2782]

At first i was thinking it was just a good cover but now ive realised that ive been listening to it more than stans version. Just wonderful. Hed be proud

[@liahavlena]

@averynewtown2782 that means a lot! Thank you so much for listening, it's a honor to help this song be heard!

[@TheYankeeMinstrel]

It's always a joy to see there are still people set on keeping Stans music and legacy alive! Hats off to your excellent singing and playing ma'am, God bless ya

[@liahavlena]

Thank you for listening! Happy to do my part!

[@SamsonTheCatFox]

Hands down, my all-time favorite Stan Rogers song... and you play it so divinely! Not only is it by banjo but your voice rings like a bell :3 Thank you for this~ You really made my night!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you for listening and for the kind words!

[@samchaz1965]

Great choice! Love Stan Rogers and love your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks man!

[@zooblestyx]

The finest singer/songwriter to ever come out of the wide and savage land of Canada

[@poetik7310]

Indeed, a fantastic cover. I have very much enjoyed it. It is so nice to see that I am not the only young one that loves Stan's songs. Thank you for doing that, your voice is fantastic! I love it.

[@liahavlena]

Thanks for listening! I'm glad you liked it!

[@Fuzzyblackyeti]

There are dozens of us! Dozens!!

[@poetik7310]

Indeed, Christopher, indeed. How I wish that there would be more. Can't find anyone to talk to about folk and filk (if you know it you know it) nowadays. @christophermcculloch8781

[@exodusfamilybelize]

Lovely cover, first time I heard this song was sung by Chris Burk from PEI at a kitchen party, you will find others your age playing folk music there.

[@bilgeratjim]

This is a song I often sing to my dog when we're out wandering in the bush. You do it much better, I'm sure Stan would approve.

[@liahavlena]

But, more importantly, does your dog approve?

[@fxm5715]

I almost breezed past the thumbnail in my subscriptions because I didn't recognize it. Congratulation on the new digs!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks! I'm happy to be in a new place 😊

[@sapatanque5881]

Same ❤

[@dragonwithamonocle]

I'm so glad I decided to check this out. Great picking, great singing, great song. You got yourself a sub with this one.

[@yriafehtivan]

Those Morris dancers are gonna have a hell of a time trying to follow this version!

[@keil97]

Very well done. Stan gave us quite a few wonderful songs. His son Nathan has done some excellent covers of Barrett's Privateers, Flowers of Bermuda, Northwest Passage, and probably others I've forgotten. I'd bet money Stan or Nathan would be happy with this cover. Great Job.

[@liahavlena]

I'll have to check out those covers! Thanks for the recommendations and the kind words!

[@canadiancommenter160]

I dont know why, but ever time I listen to covers of Stan Rogers, its always missing something; like it doesnt sound quite right. This is the only cover i've listen to that really works for me. It has its own thing going for it but still has the same vibe as the original without trying to be a 100% copy.

[@liahavlena]

This comment meant a lot to me. I always try to achieve that tone with any of my covers I post.

[@astroboy3002]

​@@liahavlena You did well

[@defenstrator4660]

It is the lilt he has when he sings it. Most covers are flat in comparison.

[@visus_desertum]

I've watched this many times over, had to get out my guitar and capo to play along. Great song, lovely voice, great smile. Love it!!!

[@abedindurakovic8190]

This is really really good, I've been listening for the last 15 minutes and I'm loving it.

[@liahavlena]

Glad you dig it!

[@Dobolob576445678]

Man, this is such a fantastic rendition of this song. It's one of my favourites and you really knocked it out the park. Good job.

[@liahavlena]

Thanks so much! It's one of my favorites too!

[@jameshuman1753]

Jesus I lived off grid a year moving back to the city SUCKS but it's a paycheck. Or 2. Makes me an idiot I suppose. Great job as always lia!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! I'd love to live off grid in a cabin somewhere someday. But for now it's apartment life for me!

[@jameshuman1753]

I could see that, and I lived it. It takes self confidence determination and commitment not to mention courage. On display in spades every video

[@jameshuman1753]

Also, golden jackal song by m.g. would be an epic cover

[@willemverheij3412]

Sounds great, and congratulations with the new place! I'm only missing your Alpaca buddy in the background.

[@liahavlena]

He's still back there! I'll move him so he's in frame next time lol

[@vodnikdubs1724]

Keeping the spirit of the legend alive. Massive props.

[@liahavlena]

Hell yeah!

[@ethang6735]

fantastic! love that sound. i own a banjo, this makes me really finally want to take the time and learn how to play it.

[@brassard7741]

Stan would have loved this, wonderful job! I am looking forward to hearing more in the future.

[@liahavlena]

That's so sweet! Thank you!

[@PeveccDude]

Your cover brightened my day, thank you!

[@CitizenPurpelios]

One of my favourite songs, and you played it so well. Great work!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks for listening! Glad you liked my version!

[@the_argonaut540]

From somber melody to pub jig, love it!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! I had fun with it!

[@user-zn4is8no7z]

How lucky I feel to have had this video be suggested to me. Seriously, excellent job, love your voice, love your pickin, and Stan Rogers to boot. Also, as I was writing this, I enjoyed your playing a lot in Fish and Whistle.

[@liahavlena]

Thank you for listening! I'm glad you like my music!

[@user-zn4is8no7z]

@@liahavlena No problem Lia, subscribed as well. Can't wait to hear more.

[@liahavlena]

@@user-zn4is8no7z thanks so much! It means a lot!

[@ConstantineCaviris]

Ah, the idiot! One of my favorite Stan Rogers songs. Well played.

[@liahavlena]

One of mine too! Thank you!

[@archbishopjohnjohnston1184]

Total awesome playing and singing, just loved that song.

[@dev1944]

This is absolutely fantastic and captures a hearty beauty not found in the original. I love this

[@liahavlena]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@connormckibben5986]

You have a stellar voice! Great playing as well- Brava!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!

[@regexRex]

Wonderful choice to use the banjo!

[@liahavlena]

I felt like this song really called for some banjo

[@oliviamusselman2235]

Oh helllll yeah - you have such a fitting voice for this Stan Rogers song! Awesome job

[@pablopickasso4098]

Utterly lovely 😊

[@liahavlena]

❤️

[@void_of_despair9747]

Beautiful!!!

[@Flargbarggle]

This is such a lovely cover of a great song. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you for listening!

[@dwarfzerbo]

Honestly, an incredible pull and performance

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! It's a fun one to play!

[@digimonstar]

Thank you so much for showing me this song can be played on a banjo! I now know what I can play for my fathers birthday!

[@liahavlena]

I hope your dad enjoys your playing!

[@tomschmidt4949]

This is great at this pace

[@liahavlena]

Thanks! I'm glad you think so!

[@tomschmidt4949]

Watching this at half speed zoomed in on your left hand lol. Ive had a banjo for about a month and and Im loving it.

[@DocFord772]

Ya just got a new subscriber. I've never seen anything before this but this was beautiful. Ive loved this song for years but your rendition brought a whole new experience to it. Keep up the amazing work!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks for subscribing and listening! I love this song.

[@adamn8156]

Found your video on recommendations from Mary Winterroth's channel, another folk singer who covers Stan Rogers songs among others. Nicely done!

[@liahavlena]

I'll have to check her out! Thank you for listening!

[@lexiheart6558]

This scratches an itch I have in my brain that I have every time I either come home from work or am about to go in. I definitely feel like an idiot for taking it 😅

[@liahavlena]

I think we all feel like that sometimes lol

[@lexiheart6558]

​@@liahavlenaThat's why these songs exist! Very therapeutic

[@Redbear2190]

I love your take on this great song! Thanks for the video, it made my day and will certainly be stick in my head for a while😅

[@liahavlena]

Thanks for listening! It's been stuck in my head on and off for like a month now lol

[@Diesel-ship23]

Hey another Stan Rogers fan, I love Stan. “45 Years” was the first song I learned to fingerpick and Marry Ellen Carter” was the first song I learned to play on guitar. Since then I have learned more songs by Stan and I am lear how to sing and I love singing Stan Rogers.

[@liahavlena]

Those are great songs! I've given some thought to covering 45 years as well. Keep on playing!

[@Diesel-ship23]

@@liahavlena please cover 45 years

[@sapatanque5881]

Never heard the original song but I loved this cover! 💚 The shirt is a win on itself

[@liahavlena]

Thanks! I got it from a vintage store years ago and it's one of my favorites

[@johntrifunov9597]

I wish more people knew who Stan Rogers was i loved The Athens Queen when they would play at Disneyland in 2013 New Orleans Sqaure thank you for keeping this on the archives and hopefully reaches more people

[@liahavlena]

Me too, such an amazing talent. On my channel I really try to focus on bringing songs to light that people might not know. Thank you for listening!

[@johntrifunov9597]

@@liahavlena i have a song Suggestion/ Request maybe? either Shoals of Herring or Fiddlers Green by the Dubliners ?

[@mustardjar3216]

one of my favorite songs from stan, thank you for covering it!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you for listening!

[@samtheman4835]

Great music! I love every stan rogers cover that i can get because it brings new life to his already beautiful music. I loved this and would love to see maybe more Stan in the future, but I love your originals too! Thank you for the cover!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! If you have any stan Rogers in particular you think I'd sound good singing, let me know!

[@samtheman4835]

The Mary Ellen Carter and 45 years would sound absolutely great, but there's so many songs! Any that you would be able to play I'm sure would be wonderful to hear. Any ones that interest you maybe

[@liahavlena]

@samtheman4835 great suggestions! I've thought about the field behind the plow too. You can't go wrong!

[@samtheman4835]

@@liahavlena Field behind the plow would be wonderful! I also think that Workin' Joe is another great song and very similar to The Idiot and Field Behind the Plow

[@denki01010100]

I really enjoyed this performance. Please keep them coming.

[@liahavlena]

I will! Thanks for listening!

[@victorwallwork841]

Well done!

[@liahavlena]

@victorwallwork841 thanks! 😊

[@Name-bs3rp]

Love me some banjo and stan rogers! Great voice

[@liahavlena]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@wayne00k]

I'm a day late :( But so happy to hear you play this song for us this evening!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks for listening 😊

[@IronAceSUB]

I love this cover ❤ nicely done! Way cool 🤘 rock on

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! 🤘

[@TEXASREDD76]

Great job on this cover Stan Roger’s was a amazing musician 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@liahavlena]

He was!

[@MackBanjo23]

One of my favorite songs! I should learn this one on my banjo.

[@liahavlena]

You should! It's fun!

[@MackBanjo23]

@@liahavlena If I do I'll make sure to upload it to my channel

[@TheMiura]

Nice one, one of his very best. Great cover.

[@liahavlena]

I agree! Thank you

[@Texanhessian]

Amazing cover well done!

[@liahavlena]

@@Texanhessian Thank you! 😊

[@avramrosenzweig6866]

Makes me happy! Gotcha self a new subscriber

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@SargeMorris]

Thank you for covering this.

[@liahavlena]

Of course! Stan rocks.

[@kabaleskus]

Fantastic. Going to learn this tune today

[@liahavlena]

Hell yeah! Do it!

[@fintanmccann1128]

Well done ma'am. A God given talent.

[@liahavlena]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@neonmoon9205]

Great cover. I adore Stan Rogers!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks! Me too!

[@LincolnTheNerd]

Omg! this is absolutely beautiful.

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! 😊

[@zainbeverly8420]

Hell yeah. Love Stan Rogers, and nice picking!

[@liahavlena]

Hell yeah 🤘 thanks man!

[@cloud1973]

Fun cover you've done!

[@liahavlena]

@@cloud1973 it's a fun song to play!

[@Orthodoxcuber]

Sounds great with the banjo

[@liahavlena]

I think so too!

[@365DaysOfFolk]

This is very very enjoyable! Well done

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!!

[@Prophetbunny1]

Wonderful cover of a great song!

[@nickbabiy3918]

Cheers from Ontario, it sounds great!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks so much!

[@SleepingPepper]

Great cover! You do great justice to Stan Roger's memory

[@liahavlena]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@michellestoneman7537]

That voice!🙌

[@hamblinhomestead4046]

Wonderful!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!

[@gaius9240]

This is amazing thank you

[@liahavlena]

@@gaius9240 😊

[@Victor-vi4wg]

i freaking love this interpretation. It makes me want to ride my horse to free Richmond, dont know why... but thank you very much

[@liahavlena]

Hell yeah. Thanks for listening!

[@matsnilsson1167]

Great as always!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!!!

[@thesunman]

a Canadian classic ❤ 🇨🇦

[@BanjoRose_down-picker]

You have such a lovely voice!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@rehamkcirtap]

Never heard of Stan Rogers but I like this. Time to tune up my banjo. Although, I don't pick as well as you

[@liahavlena]

Thanks man! It isn't too hard to play. I figured out the instrumental by ear but I just transposed the chords from guitar chords.

[@scottmarsh2991]

Marvelous!

[@liahavlena]

:)

[@kieranrennox122]

Nice cover, think I’ll subscribe.

[@liahavlena]

I appreciate it! ❤️

[@Tiger74147]

Just awesome

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@ltbite6404]

Very well done!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!

[@shmegory3741]

Well done. Keep goin🤗

[@liahavlena]

Thanks! I sure will!

[@lizardman2589]

So good!!

[@jameshuman1753]

Congrats on how many views on this one Lia! I really hope it leads to more people checking out your bitchin' catalog. Feels cool to be an "og" fan. I know for fact the mountain goats guitarist digs your work by happenstance after the Boston show. You impress the people you cover with originals that's pretty effin' epic!

[@liahavlena]

Always appreciate your comments man! I'm happy the algorithm seems to have picked this one up, pretty cool! Hope you're doing well!

[@jameshuman1753]

Praise be the KZbin robot God lol

[@1777333777]

Wonderful

[@liahavlena]

❤️

[@karlberardi4351]

Nice work.

[@zcl812]

Great cover!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks so much!

[@ryansergas2776]

excellent!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!

[@lavaisacamper]

sublime

[@liahavlena]

❤️

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

More Stan please!

[@flameoguy]

good playing!

[@liahavlena]

Thank you!

[@whiskymylove]

Great now i have to watch this a bunch to learn it. Forcing extra views on me lol 🤣 you rocked this tune

[@liahavlena]

If it helps, i used the chords from ultimate guitar chords as a base

[@yasdnilknarf1885]

Brava!

[@themadman3438]

good cover. good song. good job.

[@liahavlena]

Good comment!

[@mboy45]

Bravo!!!

[@liahavlena]

Thanks!

[@brieOkapiqueenelder]

You should do which of the Westmoreland

[@liahavlena]

I will check it out!

[@LewisPugh777]

Great!

[@liahavlena]

❤️ thanks!

[@RascalKyng]

How does someone your age, and region of the world, find out about THIS song?

[@liahavlena]

@RascalKyng fair question! I've always been interested in Arctic exploration and stumbled upon Northwest Passage. From there I was hooked!

[@RascalKyng]

@@liahavlena Well, good on yah! Northwest Passage isn't a song, but an experience... (with headphones)

[@liahavlena]

@@RascalKyng amen! I couldn't agree more!

[@thomassager6396]

annnnnd subbed

[@liahavlena]

@@thomassager6396 thank you! 😊

[@zacharythomburg6335]

Do you have suggestons for starting out on the banjo?

[@liahavlena]

It depends on what kind of playing style you're interested in but I'd suggest Earl Scruggs book