The Tragically Hip - Induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - Grace Too, Fully Completely

[@matthewwolf7468]

From the US and falling in love with the Hip during quarantine. Thank you Canada!!

[@cheifsfan78]

From the east coast of Canada and seen them for the first time live in 95. I was not a fan before the concert at all. I ended up going into town with a friend (lived in the country) to go the concert and we drink a bottle of R&R (look it up another Canadian legend!) and my friend puked all over himself (ps we were 15 lol) and bailed out and couldn't go to the concert. Went by myself and I remember like it was yesterday, walked in the arena and the second I walked in, I heard Gord scream out, They said I am Tragically Hip and holy shit!! Sent shivers all through me. Watch the whole concert in aww, he owned that whole crowd, everything he did, they hung off it. Seen them tons of times after that, almost yearly. How big is Tragically Hip and Gord Downie to Canada, they stopped airing of the Olympics to show their last concert on CBC. Every city in the country had huge outdoor viewing parties. And I will never deny this, I cried like a little bitch when he left the stage because we all knew he didn't have long to live.

[@colins7771]

Congrats man, you have found an incredible band.

[@frankwong294]

Soak in Road Apples and Up to Here - their earlier stuff that made me fall in love with them.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

If you haven't seen the KZbin video of The Hip in concert at the '99 Woodstock Festival, you MUST see it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nXfqeMnrp7prs

[@rhymeswithteeth]

@@cheifsfan78 In my photo album of concert ticket stubs, I have a concert ticket stub from a Hip concert in '99...but I can't remember a thing about it. haha. They were really in peak form at that time, so I'm sure it was a great show and I really enjoyed their performance. Just wish I could remember it.

[@RodZZilla]

I am so happy I was introduced to them when I lived in Dallas, TX. I have introduced them to my wife, children, and grandchildren.

[@katherinehunter9526]

I love The Hip!! But it's really still so HARD to watch Gordie, without crying like a baby, now that he's gone. Rest in Peace and Love Forever Gord. Thanks for EVERYTHING you gave us!! So Proud to be a Canadian. ✌❤🇨🇦🎶🙏 🇨🇦💃🐈

[@JB-jf3ke]

I'm bawling so bad right now

[@katherinehunter9526]

@@JB-jf3ke I'm sorry.🙏 But I can hear you!✌💞🇨🇦🎶

[@mikemoz1289]

That’s a shared experience my friend. You, me and countless others like us….NO DOUBT

[@iangateson4122]

Not my idea for a quote but…” Looked up to the Gord above and said ‘hey man thanks’.” That’s about it for me at least. All the inestimable thanks I could try to give.

[@katherinehunter9526]

@@iangateson4122 I hear you!! But Gordon has hundreds of lines that we could quote to describe him! 💞🇨🇦🎶🙏🏻

[@alexkiss2515]

Just watched the new ducu series on Prime. Still with a massive lump in my throat. It gave me a gauge memory of my life better than I can remember myself. Now for the foreseeable future. The Hip and KZbin. Thanks Guys, my respect and love to my fellow Canadians.

[@waynemacisaac7577]

did exact same...finished it last night

[@mc76]

Isn't it wonderful? Mike did such a good job.

[@MouthoftheSouth-Backup]

IT WAS GREAT 100% PRO

[@kengaroo67]

"Is there anything MORE Canadian than a band with TWO guys in it named 'Gord'?"

[@colins7771]

my dads name is Gord :P

[@sryburn641]

I forget which member but he has a dog named Gord also.

[@mikeobrien6704]

I think Mercer was referring to how the CFL had two teams called the Roughriders.

[@brianshickey]

I’m completely at a loss of words. Crying as I write this, I feel so grateful to have grown up to the hip. Thanks guys. Gord, forever missed. THE coolest Canadian to ever grace the mic.

[@danhaley4465]

Isn’t it crazy… every time a hip song comes on, I have to tell myself not to tear up… and I am definitely not a “soft” person. That last concert…. 😢 Greatest band on earth, greatest story of any band on earth.. is it weird to say that when I “go” I want to be listening to the hip ??? As loud as possible??

[@williamphillips8023]

I live in Chicago, IL. My first exposure to the Tragically Hip was learning there was a band called “The Tragically Hip” and thinking that is one of the coolest names for a band, ever. I was curious and had to explore the music of this band. What I learned was they lived up to their moniker. Holy crap, what a power house of poetry and rock and roll all mixed together. They toured Chicago on a regular basis and I saw many of their concerts. One show in particular was very memorable. They played a small club called Martyr’s on the Northside of Chicago on August 5, 1998 on a very hot summer night. Martyr’s capacity is about 200-250 people with no air conditioning. It was a sauna inside that room that evening. The windows inside the club were foggy, because it was so hot. I was about three rows from the stage and watched a constant stream of sweat dripping off Gord Downie’s elbow performing that night. They killed it! It felt like they were performing inside a giant stadium in Canada. I loved it and was completely blown away. R.I.P. Gord. You are a legend and the band’s music will last forever

[@sasquatchers]

Thanks for sharing, I love intimate shows like that and I am thankful I was able to see the Hip a handful of times

[@RaoulDukeSr]

Killer story friend !

[@cedrickody1189]

i know Im quite randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch new series online ?

[@adonistrevor9539]

@Cedric Kody Flixportal xD

[@cedrickody1189]

@Adonis Trevor thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it!

[@bongload1052]

RESPECT from Seattle 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 FULLY AND COMPLETELY

[@ghostlight1]

I have just 'discovered' them. Bit of a long story here... Several years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Canada from the UK, my first time leaving the country. I went with a few friends, one of whom had moved to the UK from Kincardine, Ontario. He had one of his mixes on in the rental car and Blow at High Dough came on. It instantly resonated with me and he told me how pretty much revered The Tragically Hip were in Canada. Fast forward to a year or so ago and I was streaming Q107. Grace, Too came on and I instantly recognised the band, from hearing a single song years before. The next day Little Bones came on and I realised that I really had to check them out. I spoke to my Canadian friend and he recommended a few albums to get an idea of them. I'm currently listening to Yer Favourites, and Up To Here. I want to spend a week or so on these before listening to another album. I want to feel and get used to their songs, rather than just give them a single listen. Over the last week I have been checking out live performances, interviews and documentaries about the band and about Gord Downie. I've also been doing a lot of crying. I love Canada and I love its people, warm, friendly, funny and I like the pure "Canada-ness" of the Hip. I love that it is part of Canada's DNA and slightly down about, that being British, I may never 100% 'get' them. But I hope to try.

[@echase416]

Some of the references in the lyrics relate to Canadian history, geography, famous authors and authors. Eg Tom Thompson and The Group of Seven [landscape painters]; Canada’s language debate [English vs Quebec]; our hometown’s prison history; a famous murder case, etc. If you like The Hip, you might also like some other Kingston bands like The Headstones [older albums] and The Mahones.

[@andrewmckay9249]

That’s awesome! I live in Kincardine, it’s a nice town if you get the chance to visit (if you haven’t already)

[@Outta-hz1ej]

No kidding! My mother is from Kincardine. What a wonderful town

[@izatafactnow]

Cheers!

[@tomdimartino7361]

I saw them in Buffalo NY 20 years ago and did not know them like I know them now it must have been a great show, but me head was not in the right place. I absolutely fucking love Gord and the band today!

[@eddybearall]

They really Should make a Canadian coin to represent Gord

[@jamespolnick]

Gord should at min go on the 5.

[@KidKool]

Agree fully completely. ;)

[@joelstromberg2392]

@@jamespolnick no, on the $50(mission cap) ;)

[@kurtgreenwood5441]

@@joelstromberg2392 on the $100 (meridian) :-P

[@joelstromberg2392]

@@kurtgreenwood5441 haha may as well put him on both

[@NorthernSweetPea]

Here I am in 2021, crying as I watch this, my throat aching and heart hurting.

[@danlovepeaceunity]

Liar

[@REDSHOECLUBWILSONBAAL]

I think when Gord went into the Area of Residential Schools it was the death of him...It’s proven now that they have Cancer causing weaponry and with the News that has become Mainstream about Mass Graves it seems a little suspicious now & Trudeau is the Most Corrupt Politician in Canadian History!....JUSTIN CASTRO!.

[@JB-jf3ke]

My wife just asked me why I was teary eyed

[@davidnidus]

Gord is so great it's easy to miss how amazing the whole rest of the band is. Bunch of freakin phenoms.

[@ratboy717]

So true, they're one hell of a rock band

[@erinncarl9294]

Because of my work schedule, i was able to see more than more than 50 Hip concerts. Thank Gord !!

[@Marissa5985]

"Even when you're 95, I want to see you on stage" at 4:00 in... just kicked me right in the gut.

[@Tassie85]

I thought that I'd gotten rid of that huge lump in my throat. Nope.

[@tropicaldoodad]

Same here, totally, fully and completely.

[@CoreyS77]

WHOSE CUTTING ONIONS AGAIN

[@ClaytonKelemen]

Gord and the guys really put on an outstanding performance. I couldn't find this video anywhere on the net and I happened to have it tucked away. Enjoy!

[@darkdefender1111]

Clayton Kelemen Thnx for sharing this with us all...

[@mattyhilts3163]

Thank you

[@1959jammin]

Thank you Clayton. I have a friend in Belgium that mention him and I am now hooked. ♫ R.I.P Gord !

[@josh0g]

Thank you. Like many, I'm binging on Hip videos and grieving. As Chuck D said, "Rest In Music, Gord Downie".

[@shannynpeters4267]

Clayton Kelemen Thank you so much for sharing 😆

[@tbavitek]

Mad love for the Hip from here in the U.S. I miss Gord.

[@OneLove-ij2ss]

The HIP didn't just write songs, they painted hundreds of original masterpieces with brilliant musical alchemy and genius lyrical/performance masterstrokes. Always killer. Never filler. The secret "crown jewel" for ALL young music lovers to discover and enjoy. God bless Gord and The HIP.

[@colins7771]

100% correct

[@HMan2828]

They actually teach you about Gord's writing in school over here... One of our best poets...

[@moviestar1818]

woohoo! love it

[@mryodasosa4026]

Long live all canadian thank you gord from Montréal Quebec Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@samiamdj8603]

I saw The HIp in San Luis Obispo in the 90's. I was a dj for KOTR 94.9 FM in Cambria CA. The Mighty Otter. We were HUGE Hip fans. What an amazing band. Gord was truly one of a kind. I've never seen a live performance with a vocalist who was able to connect to the audience like Gord did. You were as one with him. RIP good sir.

[@chrisroberts-songsfromthel6299]

You just can't take your eyes off of Gord - that's what makes an incredible front man. The Hip were so damn good, thanks for the music guys

[@jamesfletcher9268]

No short cuts to fame for these guys...I've seen them so many times in small..smoke filled bars leaving it all on the stage every time they played...and for that gift...I will be grateful for the rest of my days...fully and completely.

[@echase416]

They also didn’t sell out and move to the States. #Nickleback

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah they really were a "bar band" a hidden gem almost outside of Canada.

[@sryburn641]

The greatest rock n roll band I’ve ever witnessed. They were a true force. A perfect blend of what’s true and vital.

[@rosalindkeep9360]

Just watched the entire series on Amazon Prime at an open air theatre in the hills in the countryside on a small island in Hong Kong...yep got Canadians here. I'd never heard of this band and enjoyed getting to know them a tiny bit. Looking forward to getting to know them more now. A lovely evening with good people watching a great band and feeling grateful.

[@ohnleeaman8050]

R.I.P. Gordie Your music will live forever.

[@janislucas8490]

what started as watching a couple concerts at 3:30 am has now become a Hip marathon now..10:30am o9-24-16an going strong ..mesmerized simply put can't get enough AMAZING MAGICAL MINDBLOWING proud to be canandian Thx HIP0

[@janislucas8490]

thx Hip..LOVE x 3

[@colins7771]

smart man here

[@kamac8761]

I will never grow tired of watching this.

[@myronens228]

This band goes down in history, at least in Canadian HISTORY, as one of the best bands ever. They've provided a soundtrack to my life of growing up with music, and I could not ask for more! God bless Gord Downey as he faces the ultimate struggle, and yet still gives of himself to others! For that, I thank you for the inspiration to do more, for others! To the band, I don't know what you're going through, losing someone so close to you, slowly, but I'm sure you have it well in hand, for now, when the time comes, the whole country will be in sorrow. :( Because we've lost Gord. And yet we gained Gord! Remember that! What a set to life you have given many of us, thank you!

[@kristopherloviska9042]

No. Not just Canadian history. One of the best bands ever, Anywhere.

[@WickWickWACK]

Agreed. Goes down in my vault and has already been passed down 2 generations. Buffalo 💕

[@dalemaguire2866]

Want to be a rock and roll front man? Watch this man!!!!!!

[@cutchopweld5717]

There will only ever be one like this one! One of a kind. As they say... The brightest burn the quickest. We were lucky to see him burning bright as hell. As long as he was able...

[@alexboon9035]

Talk about owning the stage... Damn, son!

[@colins7771]

An absolutely insane performance. This represents the Hip very well.

[@jaythompson5102]

Damn they were at the top of their powers here. Have seen lots of the Hip live but this is crazy good.

[@steveboisvert9822]

We are lucky to have had a legend offer us so much material, often these rare birds do not show very long but Gord was the strongest, the greatest poet was the most powerful and most creative in history music and has always given us his heart, his voice resonates in the infinite, bravo.the tragically hip have marked Canada forever ✌️❤️

[@danlovepeaceunity]

Lmao "most creative" bahahahah yeah ok buddeh the hip never broke outta canada because their shit. Gord has the star quality of a snail!

[@NORTHERNFARMGIIRL]

AGREED@STEVE ! 😃

[@WickWickWACK]

​@@danlovepeaceunityoh boy ... We got a hostage here... Unable to search for an artist of their worth-while they listen and voice irrelevant opinions 😮

[@krhiltztube]

Man, what a treasure. It's tragic we've lost them.

[@briancunningham845]

Happy Canada Day to the Canadian Hall of Fame f❤R your music. All I can say is THANK YOU.❤❤❤😊😂😢😮😅❤

[@natev1956]

People don't realize how much Gord Sinclair(bass player) was intricate in writing the songs you know and love. They clearly all played a part but especially Gord S. Downie's lyrics are genius. Study a few songs, you'll see.

[@colins7771]

Correct! GS wrote most of the tunes... he's my dad fyi

[@ceice2248]

@@colins7771 fr? That's awesome!

[@colins7771]

@@ceice2248 yep :) and my hero

[@eddiejr540]

@@colins7771 ….if you’re not messing with us, that’s awesome!!!!

[@colins7771]

totally 🤘@@eddiejr540

[@Sunflower4868]

I have recently discoverd The Hip the last couple of years - Incredibly Amazing and Unique!!

[@alau2058]

same here...after watching Anne with an E

[@mikegreen6282]

who on earth could thumbs-down this? get outta here. This is so awesome, so Canadian. So missed!

[@badgerswood78]

I saw The Hip in Trafalgar Square on Canada Day in 2013 and was instantly hooked! When they announced the final ever concert I rushed home that night and watched the live stream and got so emotional... I couldn't get why but everyday I listen to at least 1 of their songs and I understand why

[@generalsixty2133]

A front man like no other .

[@alhillx]

Honestly, I'm not a hardcore Hip fan, but the performance here of Grace, Too is just mind blowing. May he rest in peace.

[@lisahopkins375]

This band …. I have no words…. ❤️❤️❤️

[@IDREAMOFJEANIE2]

I have so much love and respect for these guys...

[@maureenwagg5305]

This still brings a tear to my eye. Miss you Gordie. We love you. RIP The screen door monologue, rap,conversation thing always makes me laugh. That and his argument with the microphone. "Where do you think you're going!!??" lmao

[@jordanelshof4959]

I wonder how the Weakerthans felt about that shoutout towards the end of Grace, Too! Pretty cool to see a clip of my favourite band singing a line of a song from my second favourite band!

[@PardeepLongia]

5:31 and onward is just art. Beautiful Canadian art.

[@MetalMilitia2112]

was not expecting the Weakerthans lyrics at the end, simply stunning

[@matthewburne5489]

Thank you to my wonderful wife for introducing me to these Canadian legends!!

[@VivianMcIntoshGetitartistVM]

My daughter Kelsey’s last night on this planet was dancing with my grandson in her arms, listening to Wheat Kings…an hour later my baby girl was gone forever. Love The Hip…soundtrack to our lives. ❤️💔❤️ #33foreverkelsey

[@hokeypokeyahandicapablebul4207]

Blessed be to you and yours ❤ dancing in heaven with Gord. Sending positive ❤

[@robinwaldman5707]

❤❤❤

[@pierremartin9048]

My hearth is broken and I’m crying, but all is good with this legacy. Just incredible music.

[@BCRandom69]

"This might be the last time I see you". Felt that

[@danielledumont6536]

I always love Paul Langlois's back up vocals.

[@colins7771]

Paul's got an amazing voice.

[@cmale3d]

Seeking out random Hip vids on this somber day. This is awesome! Gord so vibrant - being Gordy ! Rest easy friend.

[@ytubeanon]

14:15 I remember during the final Hip show, Gord was saying the same things like 'Him? Here? Now?' and he sounded particularly intense about it... maybe he'd been saying it for years

[@MrKellyHiggins]

Gratitude to my pal who dragged me to a Hip show in Austin. It was a revelation. Gord is a light for all of us.

[@corey6393]

"I'm leanin' on a broken fence, between the past and present tense". Thanks Gord, that's a new one for me. Hip fan since 1987, give or take.

[@dantecicero519]

What a trip. Thanks for having this archived.

[@johnenright6479]

Greatest version of Grace Too EVER

[@alex79suited]

Rock-and-roll personified, the Tragically HIP. Peace ✌️ 😎 from Canada, eh.

[@cocoabudder]

The Hip are eternal! Miss Gord and love The Tragically Hip - so grateful to have seen them several times live and met them once in PEI in 2010

[@dyates6380]

My favorite band of all time. No doubt. How is Good Sinclair not more appreciated for his KILLER bass playing?

[@colins7771]

one of the best bass players of all time.

[@sksbc3895]

The Hip... the soundtrack to this Canadian's life.

[@agauvreau5510]

Canadian ,,, greatness , we.ll never forget the Hip !

[@gabrielfitzgerald-biernath4322]

Rest in Peace, Gord. Really unfortunate that we can't see him perform at 95 y/o like the guy said. He is dearly missed.

[@bulldawg7232]

I'm crying watching this

[@davidhayne2624]

Talk about " Owning the Stage",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, have an awesome day

[@pauldelorme1524]

April 2023. Gord you are not forgotten, every mornin' I play the HIP.

[@shannynpeters4267]

Grateful Hip Fan for life right here...Fully,Completely ❤

[@cedartie]

Watching Baker and Sinclair in step in Grace Too is fucking awesome. Thanks for posting

[@RaoulDukeSr]

"Move the U.N headquarters to Halifax.....we'll take care of it from there"....yep, he is on to something !

[@robbieralph1278]

Every time I. Try to play the hip I cry like a little baby .....🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinsevery7122]

WOW! Thanks for putting this up!!

[@arthurfonzarelli4228]

Wow. Gordie quotes another great Canadian band, The Weakerthans, at 13:39. Awesome.

[@ClaytonKelemen]

This performance is what actually led me to The Weakerthans.

[@jeffreylower9469]

I just heard that part and was like "holy shit WEAKERTHANS!"

[@liamfidler3824]

I actually got into the Weakerthans through your comment, Aside is one of my new favourite songs

[@iihype01]

My absoultly, #1, bestest, favorite performance of Gordan. "where do you think you're going? A microphone in a microphone stand"

[@fromthe306]

Love this performance, one of the best.

[@1UTUBEUSERNAME]

So much high and no drugs. Awesome

[@jennypetersen4224]

I was there - so amazing

[@bitsabelle]

Utterly mesmerizing.

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

We're missing you tooo much Gord !!! RIP. ❤

[@williamjmccartan8879]

Heard the news headlines and what is that I hear, Gord has gone into the mists of time, I know he will be well received by all those waiting to meet him again and the others who will meet him for the first time and only heard his music on the wind, who will welcome him to the ages of our past with love and respect and peace, glad the pain is gone, singing loudly all the music we here in our own places in time. Peace

[@codydavidyates72]

Interesting comment

[@patriciamckeon8530]

Gordie Baby, you were amazing and are so missed ! Just binged the "No Dress Rehearsal" on Prime last night and bawled my eyes out. Hope you are singing your poetry up there in a better place xox

[@robharper1035]

I apologise that us in the UK never embraced The Hip. My opinion they were fucking INCREDIBLE.

[@chastitywhore6141]

The same reason Americans/Canadians never fully appreciated or understood The Jam.

[@joethornell1126]

Rest in Peace Gord.... Say hello to my Mom, and Dad. Love ya..

[@mikewood4092]

We sure lost a great man....The Band was ... Everything!

[@valerieh1648]

I will forever miss you...My sweet friend

[@melaniemontgomery633]

The Hips music will live on forever... R.I.P. Gord we miss you

[@danlovepeaceunity]

Only in lame ass Canada and you know i knew a lot of people who were fake hip fans. Never heard them play the hip ever but once they were in town they all acted like tge hip were the greatest. Beer and cancon/media has a lot to do with that

[@Ryanharrison69]

Goosebumps... still to this day

[@babs3010]

So great. Thanks for posting it!!

[@kamac8761]

Aww... this is so awesome!

[@dmc4426]

Yes it is

[@ericbuxton8316]

Hey Man Thanks!

[@dnic6199]

BESS you Gord Downie you are AMAZING and outstanding CANANDIAN SO PROUND

[@MyMarti21]

Toe bro

[@hughmann1908]

Still epic, proud to be Canadian with bands like this.

[@adamwatson6916]

Those jim Morrison screams are fantastic.

[@nancyferranti7690]

Treasured in Canada and truly treasured in USA …Especially WNY !!!!!!!

[@nancyferranti7690]

Love the Hip !!!!!!

[@emersonslater8144]

Long Live Gord ❤❤❤❤ I was playing all the Hip when I was in Bobcaygeon, love you guys forever

[@fluffymcdeath]

The Hip years were good years.

[@markcotgrave8066]

Fun watching Gord at his best in all his glory on stage ... how he probably would wish to be remembered

[@JosephMajocha]

even when you're 95 i still wanna see you on stage..

[@joshlynbrumsey6355]

gord dazzle the angels with your poetry

[@marksteele8445]

Let us not forget the greatness. what else can you say

[@mikeobrien6704]

I miss Gord's banter. My god he was arguing with his microphone stand during this performance.