The Last Saskatchewan Pirate by Captain Tractor

[@evilcodingmonkey]

Alestorm's cover brought me here! Awesome song.

[@jamesshackleton5860]

YOU MY FRIEND ARE A LEGEND

[@glfc2112]

Actually, you should have went to The Arrogant Worms first. They wrote and recorded it for their 1992 self-titled album. This is a cover.

[@zynathera8140]

My question- did Alestorm cover this version or the original?

[@evilcodingmonkey]

@@glfc2112 Thanks for the info. I'll check 'em out. In any case, the knowledge is always welcome.

[@saintdriff3356]

The Saskatchewan education brought me here. Hell yeah, no matter how you got here.

[@aircanuck]

We were at a resort in Jamaica and a wedding party showed up to have their fun. Everyone rolled their eyes "uh here we go, let the disaster begin" next thing Captain Tractor starts and their party hits the "hos" and "heys" perfectly. There wasn't a single person at our resort that didn't love that group after that. Perfectly Canadian. Loved it.

[@NahiekDH]

A friend in the US was asking for music suggestions for a party, so I played this and she did not appreciate it at all. 💔😅

[@rickymcdicky1469]

@@NahiekDH sounds like you need new friends!

[@azriaarvenee042]

@@rickymcdicky1469agreed

[@Assassinus2]

@@NahiekDH I’m an American and I am appalled at my compatriots’ lack of humor. What is there to not like about this?

[@flashn00b]

Christopher Bowes and Captain Yarrface should remake this music video tbh

[@palookadventures5694]

STEALIN' WHEAT BARLEY AND ALL THE OTHER GRAINS As a guy who lived in Saskatchewan, I must say, it really gets it right.

[@BeatsbyTravisRay]

except the river don't go to regina.

[@RedRidingBlue-c8i]

Details.

[@MeggieMags]

I love that this is filmed in west Edmonton mall

[@titotitotito]

absolutely everything says that Saskatchewan and Alberta should succeed to become our own country then we can invade B.C. and have sea access.

[@TheEpicArcher3229]

@@titotitotito there are so many problems with what you just said, most glaringly is that attacking BC would be an attack of Canada, which has a very capable military, most of which would stay loyal to Ottawa. Then the international community would place sanctions and tariffs on Alberta/Saskatchewan goods. And then there's NATO which would lead to military support for Canada from the US and other member states.

[@Dill_Pickle1997]

JamesMcRuffles you’re right, we should attack the US instead so we can annex it and turn both are countries into “The United North”

[@Bretzky01]

The North Saskatchewan River flows through Edmonton.

[@paranormal_bass1324]

@@titotitotito Id love this just for BC to win and then BC gets 2x bigger lol

[@goobertsnoobert9015]

A lot of are saying mlp brought em here but like a true Canadian I was raised knowing this classic

[@titotitotito]

whats an mlp?

[@PlaidHiker]

@@titotitotito you would be better off not knowing.

[@creeperminer125]

Not necessarily MLP itself but a creator among the community who did an animation for the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaG8YZqQh8droac If you don't mind the look of the characters I recommend watching it.

[@Dill_Pickle1997]

I liked this song before I even saw that video

[@WretchedRedoran]

@@titotitotito My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

[@AngryBirdsFiddleMessery]

I remembered hearing this song as a kid. I saw Alestorm tonight and they covered it. I knew I heard it before!

[@TayR0C]

I'm seeing Alestorm in Edmonton on Friday the 4th

[@leannetalbot9402]

This was my Dad's favourite song he was a truck driver that frequently drove over the Saskatchewan river when he did him and my mum would look for the jolly Rodger. When they emigrated from the UK they lived in Regina and then moved to Windsor he also use to dress up as a pirate on the Disney cruises always evokes happy memories of my dad when I listen to this all the way over in the UK X X

[@ndw8694]

My dads a Saskatchewan farmer and this was one of his favourite songs too lol

[@forgetfulpriestiv14]

My family moved from England to Regina in 1977 and we have unfortunately been here ever since but I do have local pride. I do love my birth place but I much prefer Vancouver. That's really where my heart belongs. But this song was always played school, especially at dances.

[@xbrandi12345x]

I am just hearing this for the first time and am kinda pissed about it. This is fantastic.

[@Kaughphie]

13 Canadian farmers have seen the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores.

[@user-under_a_rock]

And lived to tell the tale...

[@paulaell9088]

Danced to this at the bar last night, still a classic favorite in Edmonton. Everyone was dancing to this one

[@beatrixmoersch4842]

I had this played at my Sask wedding this summer. My husband didn't understand until it came on and suddenly everyone who had been avoiding the dance floor all night swarmed to it, swinging each other arm in arm.

[@ckolosky]

Dealing with -31C right now and this song came on. Felt like an entire new latitude. So fun.

[@teonasbrk]

this song was an assignment in my English textbook.

[@wintersking4290]

How'd that work out?

[@Party_in_a_small_box]

Why am I just hearing this beaut just now? I’ve been missing out

[@wilmafistfit9355]

Everyone in sk knows it lol

[@meh586]

still an absolute banger, on the canadian nostalgia trip tonight 😭

[@murraystewartj]

I'm an old fart who remembers this song when it first came out. It was a joy last week to get the kids at work to listen to this. They loved it and there has been a wee bit of "hey, ho" going around the shop lately. Maybe a few "arrrs". too. Brilliant sillyness will never go out of style. And it was great to see the kids having fun being kids.

[@TheRealmsOfGold]

I'm from Michigan, but have good friends in Toronto and have been to BC quite a bit. I have to say, the more I know about Canada the funnier the Arrogant Worms get. And this cover version is great -- really catchy. I can't stop listening to it, even though I'm supposed to be analyzing Wagner right now! :-D

[@megannn__7]

My Canadian coworkers showed this to me and now the song woN’T GET OUT OF MY HEAD 😭

[@JohnDoe-zn5bn]

Still the greatest version of the Arrogant Worms' classic. I just wish a higher resolution of this video was available.

[@MrMin0taur]

Prefer Alestorm's but this is good

[@chriswynters4772]

Hopefully this is going to come soon!

[@Dumbledoresarmy13]

Every time I don't get that job.... *sings along*

[@dooplon5083]

Maybe you should become a pirate! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@FloppyRodrigo]

I'm from Edmonton, so it might be a problem if I'm taking vocational advice from Captain Tractor.

[@dooplon5083]

Floppy Rodrigo But you gotta! ୧( ಠ Д ಠ )୨

[@RavnVidarson]

Up until now I had only heard The Longest Johns' version. Great fun, both this and that!

[@taxevasion4870]

I do like the Bri'ish version

[@inquisitorsteve1429]

Same

[@finnparker6045]

Same

[@gkiss2030]

I want a cover of this by the Dropkick Murphys. To think about it, Alestorm has already announced a cover for it. :)

[@thiatheheroine]

Saskatchewanians rock! Canada rocks! this is the best version of this song!! Lovin it!! Anyone who says we're a bunch of hillbillies is wrong... WE ARE PIRATES!!

[@rickymcdicky1469]

damn straight!

[@usagiwerd6664]

Most Saskatchewan song in the world. So relatable . Life is strife and we have to do what we gotta do

[@ExpatChef71]

This takes me back. They were so much fun live.

[@5ou1Solid]

haha this is why I love having Canadian friends. I get directed to awesomeness like this :D

[@Dataanti]

4 months into COVID19, i think this song has prepared me to become a pirate once society collapses :P

[@taxevasion4870]

9 months later the rest of society has too

[@AydenC1248]

10 months later and covid still a bitch

[@theotherhourofthetime.3090]

This is the way. 💎🙌🦍🚀🇨🇦

[@GoldPrince2468]

Streaming services are already being pirated more so now than ever and every riot/mostly peaceful protest has some looting involved. Maybe some of the looters are making eBay bank?

[@Fresh4LifeBoys]

Right!?!?!?!?!?

[@WagenBurner]

Played this song at the pub the other day! The whole bar dancing around belting out this song only in Canada!

[@1308Aditi]

I was at a conference in Canada when they played this and I’m hooked since. 😀

[@Katt1n]

Possibly the best music video ever made.

[@tkay221]

this is the song i play to see if i can still play guitar when i’m drunk. no matter what i can always play this and slur it somehow🤣

[@johnpetten8717]

Man, I know I heard this song more than 14 years ago...on CMT I believe, and I thought it was was genius. Captain Tractor, I salute you

[@SleepyShroomie64]

Alestorm my fav band got me here, this is amazing!!!

[@aesthetichoarder8248]

Aaa canada day background music at my towns yearly picnic

[@blackfish95]

I'm a Tractor Head from the beginning... Best band ever :P They still play live from time to time...Check them out if you can. Mostly in Alberta, but they just came out to Toronto for North by Northeast this June...so you never know. Glad to see all the videos are up on KZbin... Viva la Interweb!

[@johnaltman6671]

I have been watching this so much

[@darrylross3298]

one of my go to songs when I DJ weddings. When I know they have a few wobblies in them, I hit them with this song and pack the floor

[@kilotun8316]

Had the CD of this when I was a kid in small town Ontario. Me and my mates would belt this out when we were drunk off smuggled Quebec booze!

[@RoyalCC1029]

I live in the prarie provinces so this was a real banger. Melts my heart

[@mastercrow19]

For anyone wondering, the ship is in West Edmonton Mall.

[@rickymcdicky1469]

😂😂

[@iggawalla]

Still a great song in the pubs and such. This song never gets old.

[@chrisgrundberg9212]

2019 and I still love these guys. Thank you :-)

[@leannetalbot7873]

My parents lived in Regina and them moved to Windsor and Dad was a lorry driver every time he drove over river he and mum would look for your pirates while singing things (he was a total crackpot) sadly dad passed suddenly at 62, 3 years ago everything I hear it it makes me remember my crazy old dad

[@calliesmith5330]

Saskatchewan weddings! Drinks would be flying and so much dancing, I MISS THE FUN!

[@rdubya4911]

I heard this at a wedding last night for the first time. Groom was from Sask.

[@Portalboy100]

Came for first time for ponies. And now I'm here for the 8th time this week because of the music.

[@ZuzuDoodle]

Same

[@gerard6568]

Thank you Cruz FM for playing this when I was like 13

[@DarthTofu2]

The term "Epic Win" comes up short in describing this! On a scale of 1-10, ten being the highest, this is KICKASS! Fav. Vid, five stars! I've heard the song and loved it, but this time it made me laugh all over again! Great stuff!

[@Kya10]

Hi, do you still use this account 15 years later? Do you even remember this song? Or indeed this comment at all?

[@gregpommen5630]

I saw Captain Tractor at the First Night Festival for the end of the millennium party. -35C out and these guys didn't wince or balk at the cold. They had a crowd of hundreds/thousands cheering and dancing in several layers of clothing, especially for this song. Great band!

[@sergentboucherie]

Lord Zargothrax's magic got me here for some reason

[@adamstag9775]

"East of Edson" has to be one of the greatest album titles ever. Right up there with "CSI: Ambleside".

[@atf5813]

I’d prefer to be west of Edson. But not too far west. Might end up in hell…or even Vancouver.

[@rickymcdicky1469]

@@atf5813 😂 yeah not too west hahahha

[@silverchord5790]

This is a masterpiece

[@stephenwmsmith]

The Saskatchewan is a river as well as a province. The North Saskatchewan goes through Edmonton. PLUS the ship in WEM is like the only ship of that kind anywhere in Western Canada so kinda need to use it

[@GrandmaBeth2dogs]

Got to do it now, lets all pirates

[@icyskelly204]

Cheers

[@vaelararagi496]

So many people from Viva Reverie. I love it.

[@ponderrous2659]

A friend sent me here. This song makes my heart beam!

[@user-yr8mu1ce1m]

Just wanted to mention, this song was originally by a Canadian comedy band called The Arrogant Worms. They’re hilarious, and check out their orchestral version. Also, this version kicks ass.

[@101chibbesrock101]

GO RIDERS GO!!!! WOOT!!! Saskatchewen forever!!!

[@zekenstyne]

This is an arrogant worms over, pretty much the best canadian comedy folk band :)

[@sydneymcneill1236]

You guys are so talented and me and my dad love you, captain tractor!!!!

[@pivotgurl]

:) YAY!!! i love this song. Born in Saskatchewan but raised in Ontario. :/ i still have Saskatchewan in me and i consider it more of a home to me then Ontario is...

[@gurugenis]

When I was a DJ... I used to teach a line dance to this song... IT WAS GREAT FUN!!!

[@andrewmarkwasowicz]

what is it that make sandra want to beher man is because i funny or iis it deeper that that?

[@Frebazak]

Now I will be humming that song for the next week. OUTSTANDING!

[@KatsCorner]

Saw these guy at a private party about 15 years ago. Very fun and lots of dancing.

[@TimelessOne123]

I'm here because this is an awesome, fun, and catchy song. ^v^

[@dooplon5083]

Same

[@joejoe-the-original]

Spirit of the West "Home for a Rest" brought me here...and Alan Cross's The Ongoing History of New Music's episode on Celtic Rock (Episode 1027 - October 23 2024) . They don't mention Captain Tractor, but a search popped up this group.

[@piratesofhalifaxofficial6756]

Love it. Greetings from the Pirates of Halifax!

[@BadWebDiver]

I *love* Canadian humour! Oh, and Quill brought me here.

[@kevinnikkielliott8925]

Best song ever ❤️

[@zippydebrain]

There is an orchestral version by the Arrogant worms form a concert in Edmonton in 2002 that sounds amazing. Musically this one is probably better than the original Arrogant Worms version, but the orchestral version blows this one away. They even comment afterwards "Let Captain Tractor Cover this one!"

[@Morrigan070671]

My room mate at university used to play the crap out of this song, so I have it in my plasma.

[@contortionistgurl]

i love this song, i think its amazing, and the music video just makes it better!!

[@meh586]

If the hockey song didn't exist this would be next in line for the canadian anthem I think

[@HUTINAK]

it is, it is, a glorious thing, to be a pirate king

[@Psilocervine]

It's been SO LONG since I heard this song. I think the first time I ever heard it was some time in 2000, and even then it wasn't exactly a new song.

[@lacobi_4743]

I used to sing this song sailing, its a classic!

[@Trevorious2010]

I live 10 minutes away from West Edmonton mall! playing Assassin's Creed Black Flag reminded me of this song...

[@davidsask]

Flash backs to the Hose and Hydrant bar from many a year ago!

[@jaybortnik]

We've had this song on 2 KZbin playlists for years now 👉 Mix: Songs with solid lyrics 👉 Alberta Music Mix 🎶🎧📻🎸

[@_lolucoca_9735]

Seriously, I love the JB Weld shirt of that one guy

[@musicaddict123]

@xerin101x It was originally by Arrogant Worms. But Captain Tractor covered it and had great success.

[@siegholle]

great we need more pirates

[@fionnmccueil]

Brilliant video! This must have been fun to produce!

[@DerekRawlings]

Love this song...

[@Party_in_a_small_box]

Are they on the boat in West Edmonton Mall??

[@starty8814]

Yes

[@LauraFreyReadinginBed]

I saw these guys today, they've still got it

[@tward2022]

This is one hell of a career day

[@CaptainWender]

Haha I love how the parts with the pirate ship were filmed in West Edmonton Mall =D

[@saphirekin2253]

My sister told me to listen to this because she said it’s my brothers new song lmao he lives there. Im from yukon btw 😂

[@masonl3612]

Im going to miss this this year

[@GlowingBentley]

Great video. I came across it looking for Arrogant Worms stuff. Captain Tractor do a pretty good job. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@cohengamertv6548]

THE UNOFFICIAL ANTHEM OF THE CANADIAN NAVY

[@NsOilFan]

The "ship scenes" are shot on the pirate ship in West Edmonton Mall... and the classroom shots are taken in Blessed Kateri Elementary School (at the time it was a K-9 school)

[@TheGreatWizardTaes]

As a New Mexican, as long as you know how to drive in the snow during winter, it'll be easy pickin's.

[@eskaweeks]

Why was this Canadian gem hidden from me for so long

[@moosejavian210]

Reginas mighty shores lol.. I have canoed and swam ( stinky) in Wascana, Probably something as a Moose Javian (Citizen of Moose Jaw, 40 miles west of Reginas mighty shores) I shouldn't admit

[@myfriendsfordinner]

When I think of "the last Saskatchewan pirate" I just think of a Roughriders fan.

[@AnstonMusic]

Aww yeah this is great!

[@benrussell-gough1201]

"Okay, Mabel, what does your daddy do?" "Actually, he's a despesrate, bloodthirsty riverine pirate, Miss Keen! I've been raised on the *Black Mussel* for the past five years!" ((Silence)) "Okay, it could be worse...!"

[@wesleywheeler7891]

The promise of good music brought me here :)