The Mary Ellen Carter

By Stan Rogers

[@jeffreycohen3451]

Hearing you play this song on the very guitar that Stan used to write it (and having seen this guitar in action on many occasions) is really special. I still perform his songs, when I can do so without choking up.

[@sebatis1]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It brought tears to my eyes as I was looking for something to play as I try to learn to play myself (I think I'll start a bit less ambitious than a 12-string, though!). My daughter Ellen is named after this song and it's been one of our favourites. She's been the epitome of the song and is a neurosurgeon now - I like to think Stan would be proud. We sing it together whenever something bad is happening. Rise again!

[@gaora8070]

Wow, this is absolutely incredible! It's really cool that you actually have the mans guitar. Really good stuff! The fact that this only has about 400 views baffle me

[@kevinj6469]

I've never played in DADGAD before, but I'm going to spend the next several days trying hard to figure out exactly what you're playing here so I can finally learn to play the song correctly. I've been playing it in standard tuning for years and it never quite sounds right.

[@amybsales7133]

If you ever write out a tab, I'd love to see it!

[@joeb7168]

Did you figure it out Kevin ?

[@gregerlach]

Excellent. Is your guitar tuned to DADGAD?

[@marksmith161]

Thats insane. Thats HIS guitar???

[@tsarbamba642]

beautiful. Thanks for this. Watching you also helps with learning the song!

[@williamcameron6847]

What an inspiration; such a fantastic cover. When life gets you down, make like the Mary Ellen Carter and Rise again!

[@paulcallow1331]

lovely version. What tuning are you using? Is it DADGAD or open D?

[@Kai_Peters]

It is wonderful that you carry on Stan's legacy, and on his very guitar nonetheless!

[@mikemodels928]

That's absolutely incredible! I've never seen more accurate cover. Jaw down, sir.

[@paulmills9005]

Thanks...Glad you enjoyed it!

[@radcanadian7365]

I'm so happy that you did this song! Great job mate, really nailed it!

[@joechivers4661]

Such an incredible instrument and a fantastic performance. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@mistersandman2069]

This is the type of content I roam the less-known parts of youtube for. Great vid.

[@Rbragg427]

H.O.L.Y!! Awesome Job, sounds great! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this!

[@ShursGarden]

I see a man with white hair and a guitar, I know I'm gonna be in for a treat!

[@richardrudersdorf351]

What tuning is that in, DADGAD?

[@Jmansummers]

Great cover! RIP

[@yomegayo]

Amazing.. just amazing, thank you for sharing.

[@joeb7168]

Im gunna learn this on the 12 string

[@travisdimmitt7925]

An amazing video, an amazing song, and an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@AJChen-lw6ju]

That's incredible great video

[@michaellaverty1844]

Awesome!

[@Kirk1914]

Tell us the tuning Paul. It’s the secret to allowing us to play this correctly in honour of Stan.

[@paulmills9005]

The tuning is DADGAD

[@Kirk1914]

Thank you !!

[@samuelhorwood]

Really nice cover, what an amazing guitar and fantastic these songs are still being played on her. Thank you

[@gracecatz3996]

😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@garageman2236]

I thought it looked like his guitar! It’s beautiful!

[@dane4]

This is amazing, a great tribute to Stan.

[@rivermistfae]

This is brilliant, thank you 💜 RIP Stan

[@BradyxD]

That was amazing. Say would it be ok if I use your song in a shanty type video? Just making it for fun.

[@paulmills9005]

Do you mean the song (which is not mine...it’s Stan Rogers song) or the video?

[@BradyxD]

@@paulmills9005 the song, I might have an idea in a way to use the video. But only with your permission.

[@paulmills9005]

@@BradyxD I'm sure you can use the song. Will you be performing it or will you be using Stan's recording?

[@BradyxD]

@@paulmills9005 I was referring more to your version and the video if possible. It just sounds so much better on that guitar.

[@paulmills9005]

Ok you can use it but you know it’s the same guitar that Stan played on his recording?

[@neilwilson5785]

What a lovely guitar. Good work.

[@martinaxelsson7755]

Lovely as always Paul! Any chance you could post/send a picture of that wonderful guitar?

[@JCKAMK]

Great video. Between the Breaks is still one of my favorites. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. Question: I have a bootleg tape of one of Stan’s last performances. It was recorded in Chicago. The version of White Squall has different guitar part than the studio cut. Was that you on the guitar on either/both? Love your work!

[@paulmills9005]

Thanks! On the recording Stan is playing the 12-string guitar and I’m playing 6-string lead. I would not be on the Chicago recording.

[@mjuhanil]

Great job...you make that song look easy to play. Any chance you could do a Steve Earle song like Ben McCullough or Tom Ames prayer

[@peacedozer]

Amazing!

[@coltonetheridge8172]

I'd pay a lot of money for a guitar lesson on this song Paul

[@paulmills9005]

Really? How much? 😄 (just kidding)

[@EitherOr3]

I have no words, this is simply beautiful

[@Kirk1914]

Paul. Thank you for this true cover of one of the best songs written in Canada. DADGAD tuning. 12 string. Key of G. Use DADGAD chords in D with capo at V: I, IV, V & ii. Rest in peace Stan.

[@jimsmedley234]

Aaah 'the masked luthier of Dupont Street' , isn't that what Grit Laskin calls himself? I took my Mom to a concert in the late fall of '79 in Kingston where Stan performed this piece and I think it's what helped lift my mother from her sadness due to the recent passing of my dad. An awesome concert shared with family, fond memories.

[@paulmills9005]

Yes, that was what we called Grit!

[@enneffgaming]

Thanks Paul. May Stan's legacy shine on us forever.

[@malgash]

You did it amazing

[@deepestfe4rs474]

:)

[@ggatinggatincom]

Lovely. DADGAD?

[@paulmills9005]

Yes...that’s the tuning!

[@ggatinggatincom]

@@paulmills9005 Thanks, just got a new Norman B50-12string, going to work this up.