The Tragically Hip - Gift Shop (Official Video)

[@jaygabbard6083]

I live in the states and first heard the hip when I was 29 years old-boy was I missing out. I know it's cliche to talk about how big this band should have been here in the states but honestly-it is our loss and Canada's gain-perfect synergy of flawless musicianship, transendent lyrics, and one of the best lead singers to ever do it-RIP Gord

[@slingerlandiamusicpublishi8495]

Yep, as a fellow American I share your sentiment. The Hip should have been bigger 'south of the border.' I was fortunate to grow up in Albany, NY where they actually played Tragically Hip songs like "At the Hundredth Meridian" on the radio, but every time I've seen The Hip in the States the majority of attendees are Candian expats. They were such a killer band that deserved to be bigger outside of Canada.

[@kerridocherty5744]

I’ve been a Hip fan since the late 80s. As a Canadian, I compare their gift to us as Pearl Jam is a gift to you South of the border. Both bands have(had:RIP Gord) amazing leads, are wonderful humanitarians and love their fans.

[@sryburn641]

Yer exactly damn right. Those damn beautiful Canucks brought us something we weren't used to. Fell in love with them at edgefest 1992, I think. Will always be my favorite group of people that got together and stayed together. For always the right reasons. Because they had to.

[@tracyanne1548]

Me too .... western NY....I've been HOOKED on the Hip for about 15 years now.....🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@royglenn2487]

I hate this band, Terrorist made me say that.

[@dakotaslim]

As an American who discovered The Hip after Gord's passing, they are by far the most underrated, under-appreciated and little known band of all time. Canadian bands always get short shrift, from Rush to BTO to the Guess Who, but the obscurity of The Hip is hard to comprehend.

[@onelove1968]

The HIP were a Super-Sonic Stealth Fighter Jet. They flew under the mainstream radar at the speed of sound and light. For 30 years, they soared within my heart, and still do. A perfect band based upon extraordinary friendship, long term commitment to artistic craft, and electrifying musicianship, if there ever was one.

[@markrm16]

If you like country rock, listen to Blue Rodeo.

[@arohalight3670]

Gord is a magic soul he also helped the native American people and made healing music for the world he is the best the band Is he best too yaaaay Golden souls like wooohoool

[@matt79hz]

Interesting. A little like powderfinger from Australia.

[@patriciapaquette1199]

HIGH five Dakota...

[@dannolan2233]

Saw them in concert in Texas. Every Canadian in 500 miles was there, singing along so loud you couldn't hear the band at all.

[@dneuf6146]

Lovely. Thank you for this.

[@Gogalen789]

Only Gord Downie could style a song like this.

[@zedzedtop]

Rip Gord Downie. Gone but never forgotten. A piece of Canadian history... let alone just Canadian rock

[@artshake9524]

I miss Gord so bad. Buffalo, NY here -he was a gift to all of us. This city loves the Hip, then, now and forever.

[@taveontimmons5284]

This song is unbelievably gorgeous. It damn near brought me to tears when I saw them performance this at their last concert. This band is sorely missed.

[@Pucktechnology]

Im so glad i got to see them at the orpheum, realized i didn't have my ticket at the door, im sure the ticket guy saw the look of panic on my face before i darted under the velvet rope and thats why he didn't chase me down. 🙏

[@jamescornwell5975]

Good on him, and You!

[@robscott7315]

You ⁸

[@philiphyman-m8u]

got that right

[@patriciapaquette1199]

well hell .. I believe it lol

[@chrisschmidt7315]

This american is crying tonight. One of my all time favorite song writer/vocalists. Love you Canada.

[@eddiemuise4791]

Thankyou from Canada.Amen.

[@sketchtown6663]

Thanks man, I call the day he passed the day Canada cried. I was standing in a crowd of people I didn't know, crying and hugging eachother, it was one of the most beautiful and sad moments I've been a part of.

[@thejman7399]

@@sketchtown6663 Thanks for sharing, that's a sad and beautiful moment for sure. When you and people you've never met can come together and share tears and hugs over shared grief, touching to say the least.

[@krazejeff]

Check out the Saskadelphia 6 track release a treat that was released yesterday. It is amazing!!!!

[@Ktubey]

Crying rn, three years later....

[@mattt0231]

Gord Downie should have his own statue in Kingston, his hometown.

[@josephastier7421]

I'm surprised he doesn't already.

[@coolllamabloxnews2365]

Agreed. He should be on the 5 dollar bill 💵 also.

[@adamblunt3562]

Agreed

[@camwinters5672]

Man was Canadian to the core. They filled an an arena with no fancy light shows and pyrotechnics.

[@chrisshields8603]

Agreed

[@carollockhart7756]

What a DRAG about Gord! As an American, I'm THANKFUL for discovering the Hip in the early 90s! Canada, sorry for the loss of one of your National Treasures!!

[@shakybryan2230]

sweetheart it's everyone's loss

[@guessowii]

thanks man

[@freedomfries333]

Thanks bud

[@charlesharvey4325]

Thank you sincerely

[@richardbullis8413]

As a Canadian, i thank you Carol, but they are just as much your band as mine/ours. I too was lucky to catch a ride with them way back in 1990. Many great memories seeing the band with my friends and playing their tunes in all sorts of occasions.....caught a Toronto show on their final tour. It was sad but joyful. cheers to ya Carol.

[@tonyhiebel7247]

Much love from Texas!

[@94RIPCobain]

I only discovered this band yesterday after hearing about the death of Gord Downie. I absolutely love them, I haven't been able to stop listening to them. My only regret is that I didn't discover them sooner. R.I.P Gord Downie, from Ireland.

[@seansaville5664]

funny, my GF says the same thing

[@Steeveriffic]

It's so sad discovering an artist you love after they're gone. But so exciting. I kind of envy you, still with "new" Hip material to find.

[@999manman]

Same here...I knew their one US hit but never paid attention otherwise...now I have been searching out their catalogue and loving it...better late than never I suppose...

[@colins7771]

its to bad you never got to see them live man... best band there ever will be.

[@johnnylaroux9517]

Welcome to The Hip Club from a Canadian guy that was a U2 fan by the age of 13, in 1984!

[@RoaringRanger]

Another American studying The Hip. A very strange creature indeed. :)

[@seanarthur8392]

why does this song bring me to tears?

[@TheRavenOne]

Thank you. 🙏.🎁

[@Blackwolfninja89]

2017 was depressing for a couple months, We lost Charlie Murphy, Chris Cornell from Soundgarden and Gord Downie. May all 3 rest in peace.

[@JosephStock7241]

Top notch.

[@MrAntitheist1]

I was born and raised in the U.K. where some of the best music ever created came from but now I live in Canada and I think the Hip are so incredibly underrated! I think they've produced the best rock music in the past 20 years.

[@chrispoulson7484]

Hands down some of the most rocking tunes 👌

[@janspup6232]

All I have to do is walk 15 minutes to that spot on the brink of Niagara Falls, its ridiculously beautiful.

[@logantorres6979]

I was not even aware of this group until I won Tragically hip album when entered a contest while in college. Gift shop was the first song I played then I became hooked to this group. Love this song because of its deep meaning. Gord is in heaven.

[@Geek37664]

Their best song in my opinion…and one of the best musings of human existence I’ve ever heard. It’s takes the angst, dread and ennui out of what would be a meaningless existence and gives it the power of joy it deserves. Yeah, we may be small and insignificant on the cosmic scale, but at the same time, you can feel at one with the sheer greatness of it all. I may be wrong, but that’s what this song means to me.

[@davidfinnegan9162]

Nope pretty sure you get it keep rocking

[@patriciapaquette1199]

And in the beginning ...there was this >>>>>>>>

[@Sickofsociety1]

I was very very fortunate to see them when they came to Nashville in support of this album. Packed wall to wall with Canadians, it was a great feeling to be amongst fellow Hip fans, even if I wasn't Canadian. Such a tremendous show they put on. And the thing was they sounded SO good in this tiny hole in the wall venue. They put on a show like they were playing for tens of thousands of people. Sadly that was the last time I saw them . But I got to see them. :)

[@onelove1968]

Let you in on a little secret Sam, any HIP fan (regardless of nationality) who has either bought an album, or has been to a HIP show, is always considered to be an honorary Canadian, by way of all Canadian HIP fans. Another little secret is that Gord included American/Global references within his lyrics just as much, if not more than he did with Canadian references. Listen to the HIP's catalog and you might be surprised at how well Gord stitched the entire universe together with his poetic lyrics.

[@christopherwoods6777]

The first time I heard this was 1996. I drove to San Diego. My first time there. It was foggy with a Marine layer fog that washed over the freeway like waves. Speeding along with the ocean on the one side and these beautiful rolling hills on the other. I felt like it was the most perfect and beautiful song in that moment. I got teared up as I heard it because the beauty I saw matched what he was singing. "After a glimpse, over the top, the rest of the world becomes a Gift Shop". I did feel small in the presence of such beauty...but not out of place at all. Rest in Peace, man.

[@gracefullikeagazelle]

Christopher Woods you have no idea

[@briankelly5432]

Christopher Woods nice Similar. Awesome when it happens. Drive at dusk or dawn And crank it.

[@breakawaybooks4752]

Fun fact, they were performing an early version of this song during their day for night tour, mixed into a medley. Heard it, and instantly wanted more.

[@christopherwoods6777]

@@breakawaybooks4752 It's strangely infectious. I agree with you on that.

[@wendyhughes4875]

Wow

[@JazzyBabe56]

this song still gives me chills.....

[@dmikelepage72]

Absolutely. The opening of this tune does it to me every time. Almost creepy in a way. Amazing stuff.

[@NewMessage]

ASMR at it's best

[@breanaadvey5799]

I feel that way about so many Hip songs. No matter how often I listen to most of their songs, I still get the feels like I did the first time hearing them.

[@SuperBlazer00]

Totally agree.

[@kennyphillip8451]

true Canadian rock

[@JazzyBabe56]

when Gord died it was like a death in family - and one we'll never get over....RIP GD! ♥

[@frances_all_over7048]

I still cry when I think of it...

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

This was a staple on much music/ muchmore music.... those who are Canadian know whats up.

[@chuckadamski9166]

Buffalo born and raised one of my all time favs grew up on the hip

[@patriciapaquette1199]

and here is seems .. I am again xxxxxxxx this listening here is great .. I can enjoy my fav & dance like there's no one watching... & for that .. I am thankful - music is my life xx

[@troysmoliak4924]

Amen my friend

[@Pshena54]

What an intro, what a song. RIP Gord, from Croatia.

[@chelton87]

The HIP is the greatest thing to ever come out of Canada

[@spinmanfinn4129]

with William Shatner being a close second!

[@ParticleLarry]

They should have been at least Bare Naked Ladies famous

[@santoslittlehelper06]

Gord Downie's voice is the sixth instrument in the Hip -- more than just lyric delivery, his voice transcends the song and makes it more than what it is. He made his talent into a gift for the world, and we are all richer having taken it in. Pray to the Almighty for peace for him, his family, the Hip, and their families.

[@Arculus192]

Thumbs up if you've ever driven through the Canadian Rockies while listening to this.

[@oman6421]

While in Niagara Falls....Blasted out 100th Meridian last July while driving from Drumheller to Calgary....

[@MrStensnask]

I haven't but it sounds great.

[@erickincaid9779]

I once drove through the most amazing multi-colored thunderstorm from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI while listening to the entirety of this record. I swear the lightning was all different colors, non-stop, and went exactly along to the music for the entire trip. The album ended as I came through a giant puddle of water in Grand Rapids, and the rain stopped at the same time. It was the most amazing experience, and I will never forget it. If I could , I'd watch that video on the couch over and over and over.

[@CWB2208]

I lived in Banff for 5 years. The Hip was my soundtrack to my summers in the Rockies. There's nothing better than a camp fire, a cold beer and the Hip on a clear Canadian August night.

[@Taylordactyl2]

Just left the Rockies bud fuckin rockin the fully completely album the whole way.

[@MacPhersonKelowna]

name a band that has a deeper catalogue of absolutely stellar works of musical art...I'll wait

[@kinmikey]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, how's that?

[@sethrodness6826]

Floyd yes, Petty - not as deep. E Street band though does. Have to say that in the past year I have grown to appreciate the Hip more and more as I delve deeper. Truly one of the great all time bands - Not just Canadian all time but world wide.

[@OGT4204]

rush

[@aburg10s]

Radiohead

[@russellgagne6892]

Duncan MacPherson you’ll wait a very long time may friend

[@nerofluidis9282]

You're over the top now, bud. Rest in peace.

[@AmpyTramps]

I'm certain in reviewing the collection recently since his passing... Gord was definitely somehow Ahead by Century. for real

[@U-rok]

3:04 we salute you too Gord.

[@mattblom3990]

Man, I saw them once at the Orpheum in Vancouver when the AC was broken. Everyone soaked in sweat in a September heatwave. Nobody cared. You were experiencing Canadiana incarnate and that's what we've lost. RIP Gord.

[@999manman]

"We're forced to bed, but were free to dream..." No idea why but this seems to resonate with me now more than ever.

[@joescott4778]

Miss you Gordie, life,long fan going back to the 80s Rip

[@barfootSmitty]

This is one of the most amazing sketches...Gord with the salute is priceless

[@shokendude]

Yup, Canada is damn hot in summer ,damn cold in the winter,and we have THE HIP, one of the best rock bands in the world. Any other questions?

[@briankelly5432]

shokendude I'm freezing The hip seemed to like western Canada

[@gypsyrose429]

Saw them live 2 nights in a row. Gordon Downie was electric.

[@tomsenft7434]

It's a hard planet to live on: not just Canada.

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

Thank you Gord and may God watch over your soul.

[@generalsixty2133]

During my teen years in the late 80's- 90's , Gord and The Hip were a part of life's gift shop.

[@captaindeluxe7328]

Living here in Sedona, AZ my wife and I immediately recognized the filming location as being on "Cow Pies" up Schnebly Hill road, just to the North of the city limits...

[@tylero8595]

Hip albums are the sound track to my growing up. Since 89' they have been there in my life. Today is a sad day. But they will always be there. Love you guys.

[@451dskots88]

absolutely...

[@lesbrown7009]

They're not done.

[@mjweber4325]

I hope not! #FuckCancer #LoveTheHip

[@seansaville5664]

i hear ya, also long time listener.

[@mattmingo7694]

When you finally realize what you seek is that which you already have, the world really is a gift shop. Just remember, even someone on top of the world like Gord here couldn’t by his way out of the death sentence of cancer. Enjoy what you have, while you still have it.

[@a.craig72]

#courage4GordD... love & prayers for Downie & his family.

[@briankelly5432]

A. Craig. Hear. Hear. And the band and all the fans. And go habs go.

[@matthewjoseph8275]

Make Canada Hip again

[@davidfruitt7452]

Saw them in 1998 in Indianapolis. Glad I got to see them.

[@ylyndar5111]

Godspeed, Gordie. Much love from Buffalo

[@Mr102405]

Ylyndar it’s the best defense when you hear people trash talking Buffalo. Say tragically hip

[@misterniceguy6993]

@@Mr102405 Or for people dissing Engalo.

[@chelton87]

Canada You Rock!!! Much love from the good ol US of A Glad you’re our neighbor/friend

[@markashton8183]

Are We Family or What. Have a listen to that one 🔥🍻🇨🇦

[@wadeforeman415]

I looked up to the Gord above and said "Hey man thanks!❤

[@greenxxghostie]

The beautiful lull The dangerous tug We get to feel small From high up above And after a glimpse Over the top The rest of the world Becomes a gift shop The pendulum swings For the horse like a man Out over the rim Is ice cream to him The beautiful lull The dangerous tug We get to feel small But not out of place at all We're forced to bed But we're free to dream All us humans extras All us hearded beings And after a glimpse Over the top The rest of the world Becomes a gift shop I don't know what to believe Sometimes I even forget And if it's a lie Terrorists made me say it The beautiful lull The dangerous tug We get to feel small From high up above

[@RedactedFreePress]

its almost criminal that Vevo doesn't add captions to a poets words. TY greenxxghostie

[@briankelly5432]

greenxxghostie Whoah. Is that any good eh. Brilliant. I just remember the crowd jumpin

[@luketracey3269]

🍀

[@deancuvaj2768]

One of my greatest regrets is not seeing them live...I thought I had time...love you brother

[@davidfinnegan9162]

that dangerous tug... keep rocking

[@AJ-ku7nm]

The pendulum swings ⚡️🎤🎸🎼

[@canadianwolverine2447]

We miss you so much as a nation Gord. God bless and rest your soul ❤️ One Love Brother.

[@scultralisa]

I absolutely love this video and I’m going to Niagara Falls next month I don’t live too far.

[@amonamarth55]

Canada!

[@ryanlanger470]

Half a year later and it’s still hard to believe. Much love from Buffalo.

[@charmacg]

So many memories, what a freakin' band...

[@swingersfan]

So glad I have PVR, plan to record tonight's concert on CBC.

[@sebastiaanvanleusen2297]

charmacg i

[@jasonb6373]

When I miss home.. I simply put on some Hip.

[@rojack007]

The lyrics for this song are so beautiful... Gord really is one of a kind. No one talk to me the day he leaves us :(

[@__RealEyes]

Chris Riddell I don't mean to disrespect your wishes... I just thought it would be nice to express my similar sentiments. Today seems so surreal. I think we Hip fans need to come together. I hope you're doing okay. Respect and blessings to you.

[@rogerw2101]

I feel sorry for all those who don't under stand Gord's songs

[@76-UVB]

4:41 that image should be on a high value bank note

[@andrewmein7457]

Loving the American Love!!!

[@davidwood916]

How could anyone give this song a thumbs down....... really???

[@bcriggs6962]

Ok. You asked for it and here it goes: Someone decides one day to listen to the Tagically Hip's song "Gift Shop" on KZbin. Upon listening to half of the song, the come to the realization they do not like the song and quite possibly are not a big fan of the Hip either. I know this is hard to understand if you did not grow up in the 90s.

[@martyhalloway7935]

@@bcriggs6962 Are you serious?

[@tjaehnigen]

I saw these guys almost randomly in Baltimore in 1990 give or take a year or two. Initially I was mildly amused, but then realized I was digging it. A lot. Then stupidity set in. Forgot about them. Did not pay attention. But re.embered that show well. Sometime in the early aughts, after recounting the me.ory to my wife, she shortly afterward bought me Yer Favorites and I was surprised but then so happy she did that. How much had I missed? So. Damn. Much. What a gift this band has been to my life since then.

[@BIGREDDOG09]

I am currently listening to a variety of music and am beginning to realize listening to nostalgic music can be like time travel...

[@bearlycamping]

Ain't that the truth

[@noseman49]

Was lucky enough to see one of their last shows in the Canadian tour, and am still discovering their music. Surprising how few people in the states are into them. The guitar work is brilliant and Gord's voice and writing blows me away. He is a unique dude. The Canadians in Winnipeg were quite moved by the show

[@stephenwells6434]

Some American radio stations play their music, mostly stations near the border. I never understood why the Hip didn't become bigger in the States.

[@davemorrison312]

Stephen Wells same reason Los Tigers Del Norte didn’t make it in many American markets. Think of the Hip as indigenous

[@stephenwells6434]

That's not actually a very good analogy. Los Tigres Del Norte plays music heavily influenced by traditional Mexican music, essentially a folk group, and they sing in a language the majority of Americans don't understand. The Tragically Hip were a band playing a contemporary style of music that was popular in the US at the time. And for the record, you don't actually need to be familiar with Canadian culture to understand most of their music. It just helps in some cases. I mean, this particular song, Gift Shop, is about the Grand Canyon and has nothing to do with Canada. Courage (reference to a Canadian author aside) talks of human suffering that could apply to anyone. New Orleans Is Sinking is about a tourist in New Orleans, and Bobcaygeon is about neo-Nazis and a small town that even most Canadians have probably never heard of. (Heck, Gord Downie only chose it because he needed a rhyme.)

[@davemorrison312]

Stephen Wells if by majority, you mean the 49% of Hispanic Americans who outnumber Anglos, then yes. You are talking about a majority. Also, not every American would understand Canadian references either.

[@davemorrison312]

Stephen Wells really? You kinda do. Most Americans don’t think like Canadians and nor do they care.

[@kurtploudre4476]

Metaphorically genius.

[@WdcMatchs]

The intro reminds me of a Dexter soundtrack but I can’t find it!

[@rickstd7083]

Thank you HIP!

[@tonyorsini5255]

I have lived within easy 2-hour driving distance from Niagara Falls and love hanging out there. I also made my liv as a long haul truck driver for years, running all the Lower 48 as well as Ontario and Quebec. The American West was where I felt the most peace. The same landscape in this video is what I used to surround my with.

[@vandevensaberton9359]

Listening in Feb 2021, remembering my childhood drives to family cottage... such a specific memory of Canada

[@originalmikestinson]

I've seen The Hip more times than I can honestly remember. They were my first concert when I was 15 at the Maple Leaf Gardens. New years Eve 1999, Woodstock 99 were some of the hi-lites but every show was just as amazing as the other. Your music lives on forever with your fans. Thanks for the great times.

[@katstevens8266]

SMILE SILLY FOR GORD !!

[@retiredretrocollector2907]

Rest in peace, Gord.

[@eddiemuise4791]

The Tears Form,The Sadness pours.:(.

[@Schmoople]

I love The Hip and I especially love this song. This song is truly a gift for us all, and will continue to be....bless Gord Downie. Many thanks for all the wonderful music he has shared with us over the years. I love him.

[@jamesstrang4809]

5 YEARS...RIP GORD.

[@arcticmonkey3]

The beautiful lull.....

[@patrickgrondines-u5w]

R.I.P GORD

[@jessyturner977]

WE LOVE YOU GORD!

[@arohalight3670]

Magical Soul Gord Is ⚞☼☾⚟

[@patriciapaquette1199]

and always will be >SO glad to have -partook RIP Gordie Baby xxxx you are SO missed xxx

[@Jay-od2xs]

from high up above

[@patriciapaquette1199]

NO other band could get me on the dance floor ,,,,,alone -- like these guys XXXXXXXXXXX

[@2nd_snideelf144]

This is one of those rock hits that people will never tire of. It will always sound new.

[@JohnReganSeattle]

Love you Gordie from Seattle where I have seen you a few times.

[@Dvdjnknsn]

Thank you, Gordie Baby, for a lifetime of great music and great memories.See you this summer!

[@sawatisbillings8759]

Gord rocks! The Hip rock! We all rock to The Hip! Love this vid in black and white. ONKWEHONWE in Niagara Falls Gord Nyaweh for all your devotion to First Nations children and their families. March 2021 r.i.p. Dear Gord your are missed

[@stanleyanderson9652]

I love putting your own meaning to cryptic lyrics with great melodies, and no one does it better than Gord and the boys.

[@diane5689]

Miss you Gord! 😢

[@Pandalover1982]

It took me so many years to understand the lyrics

[@stephenlisson1994]

What a terrible day for all Hip fans. GORD, rest in peace buddy. You were the best!!!!!!

[@ctrader5817]

Rest In Peace brother. Like a dew drop dissolving in the Falls.

[@turtledove2024]

Welcome back to the gift shop

[@ChrisIrving-f7k]

You need a good amp for most hip stuff ⚓️🌤️

[@matthewfollis2884]

Rest in peace Gord, I will NEVER forget the memories that you have let me attach to your songs

[@jeffsmith2042]

Nothing more Canadian then the 90's listening to THE HIP drinking Canadian over a bonfirein the winter watching hockey

[@brettsmith8690]

the Hip are timeless Canadian legends

[@dangillespy3000-v3k]

The Tragically Hip will always be a big of Canadian Rock and Music history and they will never be forgotten and they should be nominated for the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.🤘🤘