The Tragically Hip Live at 2004 Grey Cup

[@sherpajones]

I went to a grey cup party just to watch this live. I had just seen them in Edmonton and was stoked they were playing the half time. However, most everyone at the party fucked off at half time to do other things, and it was me and 2 guys watching the hip play. One guy had never heard of the band and thought they sucked balls. I was appalled, and said I was a huge fan, had all their albums, and saw them live. He looked at me like I was stupid. 12 years later I seen them in Vancouver on their farewell tour. Best fucking time of my life, singing along with 17k fans!

[@RS54321]

Screw those guys. Some people don't get this awesome level of music.

[@jkljoshh]

@@RS54321 Agreed

[@kengaroo67]

Fuck that guy. You don't need negativity like that in your life. I discovered them in 1990. I grew up in Ohio on Lake Erie. I caught 95.9 fm out of London Ontario. They played the Hip and I was a fan for life. Saw them a few times live. Best concerts I've ever seen. Only band that ever matched them was Maiden. RIP, Gord. #InGordWeTrust Oh, and as an American, I actually know what the Grey Cup is. Huge Stampeders fan.

[@davidhayne2624]

reminded me of the girl saying she did not like hockey ........Canada will never see another band like the Tragically Hip

[@ftjm69]

Didn’t get invested into the Hip until COVID, and I wish I got invested into their music sooner

[@ryanmedic789]

I worked the 2004 Grey Cup, nothing like getting paid to watch one the greatest bands ever.

[@bwho]

This version of 'Courage' brings me literal tears of joy...from the time Gord sings "There's no simple...explanation...for anything important any of us do..." on to the end of the song. Simply a brilliant tune from a brilliant band. Rock and roll has never been the same since I heard my first Hip song '700 Foot Ceiling' in 1996 on that Vancouver, B.C. radio station. Rock on!

[@TheBulldog019]

Had the privilege of seeing this halftime show live, my first Grey cup, first time seeing the Hip play. Never really clued in to how important these memories are until I go back now and watch this video and get flooded with spending quality time with my father.

[@bwho]

'Courage' just literally produced tears of joy in me again. Rock on to this incredible band whose talent EXCEEDS that of THE BEATLES and THE ROLLING STONES both.

[@TheYamahog12]

I love the Hip but not better than the Beatles.

[@jaysunhoffman]

I love how johnny's drumstick goes flying at :56

[@bwho]

'Courage' just did it again...produced real tears of joy in me. Great show, just a killer show put on by the Tragically Hip!

[@bwho]

Absolutely mind-blowingly brilliant music from my 3rd favorite rock band of all time. 1) Foghat 2) The Guess Who 3) The Tragically Hip 4) The Drive-By Truckers One of the bands is British, two are Canadian and only one is an American band. And I was born in America, still am American and always have been an American. It's not at all about what country the band comes from, it's all about the music produced by that particular band, for their lifetime. Period. Rock on brothers-in-rock!

[@bwho]

Absolute joy experienced here, love it so much, Tragically Hip!

[@rwcrsarrc]

R.I.P. Gord :(

[@bwho]

Gordie just brought tears ta my eyes with this best version of 'Courage' ever!

[@bwho]

And once again Gordie produced tears of joy in me after hearing this one again. What a great band.

[@bwho]

Once again tears of joy produced listening to this great tune. RIP Gordon Downie

[@jkljoshh]

@@bwho A true legend indeed

[@bwho]

@@jkljoshh When Lonesome Dave Peverett of Foghat died, the music died. When Rod Price died, the same. Those two musicians are the greatest ever in the history of recorded music. When Gordy died, it was absolutely awful. Gordon Downie was such a good writer and singer and basically because Dave and Rod were already gone, Gordon didn't have any competition, except for Burton Cummings of The Guess Who. But Gordon Downie was one of a kind. The Tragically Hip was my 3rd favorite rock band of all time. Here's my Top 3 list: 1) Foghat 2) The Guess Who 3) The Tragically Hip Every band and musician under these 3 bands falls anywhere and everywhere in my list. And it changes. Those top 3, though, don't change. The reason? They're great, that's why. Simply great bands. There's simply no reason to change their places!

[@jkljoshh]

@@bwho Lol. You in the Hip reddit?

[@sond87]

the hip should play every grey cup half time show. such a kick ass band

[@bwho]

Scotitude-you're frickin' right. I thought it was the rum last night but your very thought popped in to my head...that being, these guys are the best band in the history of rock. I've seen them twice in my life, in 1999 I believe it was, The Moore Theater in Seattle and in 2002 at Pier 62/63. Both times I was in rock and roll heaven. I mean, hippie music personified you might call them but listen to this stuff. It's downright phenomenal stuff.

[@bwho]

Once ya get hooked on Das Hip you're nevva the same. Rock on ta dis Hip-hip-hippy music, friends.

[@jacobboudreau2344]

Watched this live and it blew my mind, thankfully got to see the Hip live before Gord passed!

[@bwho]

Listening to 'Courage' early in the morning right now has produced joy tears once again. Absolutely incredible song by Das Hip!

[@salgc71]

Best halftime show ever put on by the CFL.

[@bwho]

'Courage' just now produced tears of joy in this hombre...again!

[@suspect649]

long live the HIP GORDIE YOU ROCK

[@bwho]

'Courage' produced tears of joy again!

[@pondababa4197]

Just. The. Best. I miss you Gordie.

[@TheBulldog019]

This was my first Grey Cup i ever went to, i've been to 2 since, for this one we where sat on the south side about 25 rows up on the 45 yard line towards the river

[@bwho]

Tears of joy produced again. This guy and his band are something very, very special, folks. Of that I have no doubt.

[@bwho]

I just experienced overflowing tears of joy once again after listening to this. It's the great job they do on 'Courage' that does it.

[@isaac4077]

I'm only 16 but from the time when I was 6 or 7 when I first heard courage I've loved the hip. I was 8 when they preformed this and was invited to go see the game but passed on it. Deeply regret not going.

[@bwho]

'Courage' in this video is one of my favorite rock videos ever. Beautifully done, gentlemen.

[@citrus1973]

I love, The Tragically Hip and The Trailer Park Boys and Rush and so on....

[@sportsportsport]

amazing.

[@chrisreddy8958]

Rest in peace gord downie you will be missed!

[@TheYamahog12]

Will be?

[@kevinheatcoat2190]

R.I.P Gord Downie We all Miss You.

[@bwho]

Unmistakenly brilliant music, exceeding in talent that of The Beatles and Stones. Dig it.

[@79sand10s]

What an amazing version of courage. The lyrics are so beautiful

[@Fish10790]

I was there! It was amazing. I met Tie Domi too

[@bwho]

Absolutely brilliant rock and roll from my 3rd favorite rock band of all time. The list goes like this: 1) Foghat 2) The Guess Who 3) The Tragically Hip

[@bwho]

More literal tears of joy from 'Courage' on this video! "Courage because you're a friend of mine...maybe you can come over with your own kind of courage and maybe I can come over with mine!" - Gordon Downie Rock On!

[@bwho]

If these guys aren't the best band in the world for all time name me a band that is? This video rocks so loud and so right that all one can do is ask for mercy. Foghat is No.1 all-time for me and The Guess Who is No.2 all-time for me, but if anyone can find a finer rock video to watch than this one lay it on me. ROCK ON!!!!! You've got to turn it up loud!

[@brandname6]

got me in tears over here mang

[@kindrs2rud]

I was in Shanks Sports bar on southern McLeod trail Calgary during this. The bar muted the halftime show and instead picked raffle prizes. O Canada how sad.

[@gavpaisley]

They play it on cfox 99.9 out of Vancouver quite a bit. U could try there website

[@DENISTHEMENACE77]

I was at this game and in the end zone too, audio was bad but was happy to see the hip again! P.S. It was pretty cold that night to be in a shirt but they are canadians ;}

[@bwho]

I love this video like I love fine sweets.

[@scootientherock]

Gordie and the boys do rule. Canada, you should be proud.

[@sotampacane]

No lip sync. Awesome. Much better than the SB stuff of the past 4 years.

[@blackorblack]

i was there!! :)

[@luisaevangelista7828]

how are so many people standing still during courage i will never know

[@xDirectJABx]

@SmashAttackOnline I agree!! They have too many to choose from.. tho I'm happy to see them, spectacular band!

[@bp09xc]

I remember being at that game, i was only like 14 and didn't fully appreciate this music and the hip but can say that the hip not only apply to baby boomers but have a solid hold of the younger generation like mine. Gord is easily on of the best songwriters of all time, right up there with dylan, lightfoot, and lennon. Love the fact that anyone who thinks his lyrics don't makes sense usually means they're retarded and cant get it

[@citrus1973]

I've dreamt of defecting to Canada. I never expected people like you, Bryan.

[@bwho]

At 7:16 when Gord goes in to his rappin' this song is pure heaven!

[@stcywll]

i love canada

[@MrMurphdog17]

Holy flying fuck. Time truly does fly by. It seems just like yesterday the hip released Gus the polar bear from central park and also played the Grey Cup. Life is too short 2 bicker. You either love or hate the Hip. Us that love em. Yes we are family

[@RobNickel001]

R.I.P. Gus. :-(

[@Will87]

awesome grey cup and to boot the argos won!

[@fsgumby]

thanks to all who sent me vids. still looking for THE KILLER WHALE TANK version of new orleans is sinking pls help

[@baxtersick]

hey... im in this video, worked stage crew cool

[@bwho]

@cbluezcastlegar dude, TTH are my 3rd favorite band of all time, here's my list. 1) Foghat 2) The Guess Who 3) The Tragically Hip The Hip's not about knock-yer-socks off guitar work. It's about lyrics, great guitar work, great bass work, great drumming and a frontman that might as well be the best frontman ever in rock. But you can't hyperactively look at this band. It's funny, Gordon Downie loves the Beatles, too. =;)

[@markperry8720]

They cancelled a show in Brandon MB (too which I had tickets) to play this 2 song nation wide episode..

[@luisaevangelista7828]

wristband definitely the best part of show

[@jmiller8333]

I love the hip. one of my favourites, but what the hell was johnny playing during courage? he was all over the place.

[@cn854]

The only thing that sucked about this performance is that I had tickets with my sons to go see them the night before in Brandon MB but they cancelled that show in order to get to Ottawa to play the Grey Cup instead and have never been back to Brandon. If you're reading this boys, please come back to Brandon for a gig, you still owe us one!!!!

[@bwho]

@SmileyGarrish Sounds heavy. But true. I'll take a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in that bright metallic blue they make so nicely.

[@bwho]

'Courage' just produced literal tears of joy there. Does that mean I like TTH...or something?

[@moketree78]

Going tonight to see The Hip at the outer harbor in Buffalo. Gonna be the fourth time I have seen them live. Favorite band of all time!! From an American who loves the Hip and could give a flying f$ck about our backwards politics Bryan!

[@tomwhiteside1779]

moketree78 was this the show that got rained out half way?

[@vanhalendlrband]

This is way better than the Muchumusic'd out Super Bowl halftime shows.

[@suspect649]

FUCKING BEST BAND EVER HIP FOREVER

[@owenhutchison4295]

2 of my favorite things. The CFL and the hip. Weird thing for a 15 year old to say.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Not weird at all. One of them's an awesome Canuckian band. Maturity beyond your years, I'd say.

[@tdejong85]

Go Ti-Cats. Used to be a Ottawa fan.

[@bwho]

"No one is afraid...afraid enough."

[@Perallious]

You know your good when you even have the girls in the audience dancing! Man band can't seem to get that to happen yet.........!

[@tevster1316]

You will be hard pressed to find a Canadian who doesn't like the Hip! They should do the halftime show every year! And let them play more than two songs next time!

[@badnewsbarnett]

Canada produces so many awesome bands/singers. Must be the Molson and Labatt

[@baxtersick]

yeah you are right on that one,gotta take the better of 2 evils unfortunatley

[@spenceeee]

the hip is it, end of story

[@0ri0ninh3ll]

good eye dude , that was funny.

[@Scottitude]

@bwho I'll do you one better: The Hip's talent far exceeds that of any other band in history. Sure, The Beatles and a handful of others have had a significant impact on the evolution of music and pop culture but none have had more talent, energy, and timeless relevance than the "Group of Five". The Hip are perhaps the most under-rated band in the band in the world.

[@kindrs2rud]

Talent?

[@bwho]

I still love the Hip more than The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. And it's an easy decision to make, too. Dig TTH!

[@patsuttonottawa]

at 0:58, johnny's drum stick goes after that whooporwill!

[@brandname6]

pretty sure they played vaccination scar too hope fully that footage is out there somewhere

[@Scottitude]

@bwho "Courage" is, in essence, based on a pivotal, climactic realization by the main character of the Hugh MacLennan novel "The Watch That Ends The Night". While "Gus" is politically motivated, "Courage" is more derivative of a bittersweet romantic sacrifice for the greater good.

[@darrellcooling7670]

Was there. Love the Hip but the sound was horrible. We were mid way up the stands directly in front of the band.

[@calixa]

Just ordered Jamaican wrist sweat bands off Ebay. Love and Miss You Immensely, Gord.

[@wlrdwds]

Gordie has the right to get stoned it is how it is now at least in Canada.Canada is lucky to have the Tragically Hip

[@KatraPlessure]

Its a GD Greek tragedy that The Hip aren't a band anymore

[@dcall2533]

Grey Cup 104?

[@tylerboi]

Grey Cup 92 actually. I went to Grey Cup 93 in Vancouver the next year in 2005.

[@jackass233]

oh shit i was at that game ,also plz join facebook group:Keep Football in Ottawa(save Frank Clair Stadium)

[@bwho]

Yep-Gord's lyrics are understandable, but, if I don't get them I don't sweat it 'cause the Hip's music is so great...music's always been that way with me. I don't get real hung up on the lyrics.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

The drummer lost his stick at 0:56 and Gordy lost the beat for a sec and had to improvise... totally professional... wow!!!!!

[@Perallious]

Watch at 0:57 - 0:58 as Johnny Fay's drumstick goes flying!

[@HarlanNemers]

@hockeyteeth ummm that music is proabably some of the best Canadian music ever. So don't go dissing Canada and their musicians because the Hip own. And so does every other part of this great nation. The more you know...

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

I miss Gord; Downie and Lightfoot eh !

[@bwho]

@SmileyGarrish Translate Praise Jah Ras Tafari Haile Sellassie for me, first of all. Then, what do you mean by why so negative? What are you responding to? I've loved TTH ever since I first heard them on the FM radio station from Vancouver, B.C. First song I ever heard was '700 Ft. Ceiling' then 'Little Bones' back-ta-back. Then translate what you mean by this statement: "surviving a tour of the less than pro-Rasta areas of the Land of the Imprisoned and Home of the Cage til Grave." Hurry!

[@0ri0ninh3ll]

I'm in Hamilton , went to a game on shrooms ...It's intense .

[@jkljoshh]

Lmao

[@ryanand154]

I felt like the Eskimos won that year.

[@tylerboi]

Toronto Argonauts did actually, over the BC Lions.

[@envoy3]

I'm still sad that them and rush didn't play at the closing ceremonies of the olympics. Instead we got god damn avril lavigne and that shit tornado simple plan.

[@gumpcd0315]

@bwho uh im american and ive seen them every time they come to buffalo, yet "we're hung up on something stupid..." unlike this comment...

[@12321Walrus]

@bwho Ok ok ok now, I love the Hip as much as the next guy. But more talented then the Beatles? Come on now. Do you even listen to the Beatles? They revolutionized music and went through numerous phases of music where they mastered each type. The pop phase (early), stoner rock (revolver), random stuff (sgt peppers/white album) and then rock with Abbey Road and Let it Be. Beatles were Genius's. Just because you like the hip more doesnt mean u can say they are better then the Beatles.

[@onelove1968]

Watching that fake crowd surfer at the beginning was hilarious.

[@ProgressiveTroll]

way fuckin better than this years show

[@bcbest]

musicmayne7: bite me

[@Scottitude]

Yeah, flame-like comments usually are.