Funny how fresh, how good this still sounds in 2024. Saw them live couple times in Saskatoon, they were fantastic, very talented ..... great band ... great times
Such an underrated, Canadian band. I just love the thought that goes into the lyrics, I really thought they would become a lot more famous, anyway they are in my view
The Pride of Saskatoon, SK. Some haunting riffs from Bryan Potivn on this cut, against a cold and stark yet beautiful badlands of Alberta. Rock on boys, rock on!
Every time I hear this song I love it even more, which is a very rare quality indeed. I also want to say that I'm very proud to be Canadian...but in a humble Canadian way! :)
Wow !! I've never heard this song before today. It played on Iceberg Canadian rock station sirus radio. I rocked it out in my car thinking it was new. What a jam.
I'm 40 years old and never heard this song until they started recently playing it a lot on a local rock station... I thought it was catchy and new. I'm now blown away to find out it's been around since the 80's.
This is one of the best late 80's Canadian pop songs, I never get tired of the greatness of craft. Fantastic, melodic electric guitar solo. True North Talent at its Best!
This is such a great video. Iconic. And it was my first glimpse of the prairie as a Vancouver girl. I even dreamt about this video. The crazy girl plays the part wonderfully. And I still love the song, all these years later. The Northern Pikes had an urgency that was so delectable.
I heard this song over & over . . . But it was even more powerful after seeing the video. Because it was exactly how I wonderd. The man looking through the bottle was seeing a different world. Just like me! In front of his own eyes...
I was born 1956-08-08. so naturally I had to give it a crack. In 87 I was busy raising kids and such and fell out of CRACKING good vibes in the music department.
I saw them live here in Welland, Ont on Niagara St. Back in I believe 1988 to 1991 at a place called the Aqauduck. Awesome show. I bumped in to Jay by coincidence a year or so ago on FB. Told him I had seen then.
My introduction to this band was very morbid, i heard this song of a video going over evidence on the Delphi Indiana murders. I have never looked back, Canada really has some hidden gems.
It's a great song with brilliant instrumentation. I hear elements of Alex Lifeson's guitar style from his work on RUSH's "Grace Under Pressure" album. Maybe not consciously done, but perhaps likely inspired by.
Grew up in SoCal, and 54 years later, I'm tripping out on Canadian bands I hadn't heard of until now. Started by watching song credits roll at the end of The Trailer Park Boys (the movie) to "discover" The Tragically Hip, Hugh Dillon, and now the TH-cam robot led me here. Really diggin' the 80s sound.
Reminds me of a GREAT trip to Victoria BC. When somebody gives you shroom-spiked tea and doesn't tell you... Weird things can happen... And THIS was playing when I thought I was having some kind of weird food poisoning, while everyone in on it started laughing at me. I'll never forget that song. At least they watched over me so I wouldn't do anything stupid after that shroom-infused tea, and the next morning I puked my guts out. My one and only experience. Too much disconnect if you ask me. And a very grumpy stomach for a few days after. Just like I'll never listen to Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" again, because I had that stupid cassette playing on auto-reverse all night in my bright yellow Sony Walkman, when I got REALLY sick with my first, stupid, football team drinking binge... When I hear that song play, I get sick all over again. I couldn't even SMELL Rhum for about 10 years after that. I had WAY too many Zombies that evening. The things I did to be a team player... I wouldn't do again. I thought I was being practical, now I'm just not really sociable. Whatever,, it rhymes... It's a cool song. Sorry about my meandering who-cares story... That song just popped those memories right out of hibernation. Sounds and Smells will do that.
Funny how fresh, how good this still sounds in 2024. Saw them live couple times in Saskatoon,
they were fantastic, very talented ..... great band ... great times
Such an underrated, Canadian band. I just love the thought that goes into the lyrics, I really thought they would become a lot more famous, anyway they are in my view
Same as Tragically Hip.
Not underrated at all lol.
Every song on TH-cam has this as a top comment.
UNdErRaTEd 😂
What a great complement for a awesome song.
@@Tacomadome24 you're insane
@@l3joint Take it easy bud, I was commenting on their lack of American success rather than their depth as songwriters.
One of my favorites, a very under-rated tune
I had to do some digging to find the name. I hear it on classic rock stations all the time. Had to search the lyrics lol. Amazing tune ❤
Honestly came here 3 years later to say this exact same thing
Absolutely underrated I liked it before I started my business lol
Underrated for a reason. Just saying.
@@user-tv2dw5wb4j don't think you understand what underrated means.
Still a killer track! Been a fan since album came out and they still rock!!
This song always blows me away!! Love it and never get tired of it.
Such an underrated Canadian talent.
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The Pride of Saskatoon, SK. Some haunting riffs from Bryan Potivn on this cut, against a cold and stark yet beautiful badlands of Alberta. Rock on boys, rock on!
Yeah see that lightning bolt at the end?
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30 years later and this song is still so cool. Tunes that never fade away. Love The Pikes!
35 years now. My little guy LOVES this song too. Timeless.
Every time I hear this song I love it even more, which is a very rare quality indeed. I also want to say that I'm very proud to be Canadian...but in a humble Canadian way! :)
Same here! I'm giving my son an education in Canadian music. So far he loves it. We'll what sticks once he becomes a teen. 🤷
I keep coming back to this every few years…
It’s always a wonderful rediscovery!
It just came back into my feed.....what a classic! Thanks YT!
Wow !! I've never heard this song before today. It played on Iceberg Canadian rock station sirus radio. I rocked it out in my car thinking it was new. What a jam.
Haha nice!
I did this recently too....brought me here!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
I'm 40 years old and never heard this song until they started recently playing it a lot on a local rock station... I thought it was catchy and new. I'm now blown away to find out it's been around since the 80's.
Nice me too actually!
I know I'm a little late to the game guys but I have never heard this song before , the guitar is AMAZING
Lance 2019
yeah dude, lotsa folks were rippin' The Edge's sound off "The Joshua Tree" in '87. Go figure.
?? Boys R into fishing. From MIN. ST. Love there SOUND.
One of the best guitar riffs. "The palm of my haaand, the PAAAlllm of my hand". Chills.
"I used to be quite practical, but now I find I'm tactical." My favorite line concerning growing up and adapting to life.
This is one of the best late 80's Canadian pop songs, I never get tired of the greatness of craft. Fantastic, melodic electric guitar solo. True North Talent at its Best!
UGH - yes. I was only three years old when this gem came out !
we see you haven't evolved much emotionally . Your stuck at 3 like Trump, and now you have wrinkly balls !
Yes they are !
One of the finest pop songs of the entire 80's. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Agreed
Love the guitar in this song😮
Doing a re living of my 80s Canadian youth. Fantastic music. Unbelievable actually. So much talent and originality
Great tune. The band is still playing 30 years later. Going to see them next week in Ottawa.
SUPER TALENTED.. SOUND TRACK OF MY YOUTH...
Just heard this song today. Where has it been all my life??!! 1987 was such a good year for music. Especially Canadian music.
Never gets old. I love this song¡!. .
This tune is another great song out of the 80's by another great under-rated Canadian band.
One of my first concerts was to see NorthernPikes and Violent Femmes in 90. 😃 awesome memory
an original masterpiece......there's nothing quite like it....
check this song from Wolfenstein game, I think they may have been inspired by this Northern Pikes song. th-cam.com/video/-60W5jFUCno/w-d-xo.html
this song is so good no one knows it exists
Marvelous song, so well constructed.. I never tire of introducing great Canadian music to my European friends.. 😃
Shout out to Q107 for actually backselling this dope Canadian band, never knew this was Northern Pikes!
The mighty Q, sadly not what it used to be but nothing is I guess.
I sure miss those days. Brings back so many memories.... I love this band so much!
Great great great Canadian music from a great great great Canadian band!!!
i forgot all about this song until i heard it today on the radio.
I heard this on the radio and fell inlove, the fact that it’s Canadian is a plus ♥️🥰
More relevant than ever...great tune
I loved this song in 1993, and I'm still loving it in 2019. :)
Brings me back to high school. Loved this band
2022.
This is still a breathtaking song.
Amazing tune. It's held it's time. Can't wait to see them soon!
They are playing at the Burlington Sound of Music festival this year. Fathers day weekend
Just live this song, music, lyrics, that guitar solo gives my chills....
Takes me back to when I saw the Pikes open for Luba in '87 I believe at Ontario Place.... Loved these guys ever since,
Growing up Luba was our neighbour. I never even knew how great she was!
This song just gave me a huge set of goosebumps!
This is such a great video. Iconic. And it was my first glimpse of the prairie as a Vancouver girl. I even dreamt about this video. The crazy girl plays the part wonderfully. And I still love the song, all these years later. The Northern Pikes had an urgency that was so delectable.
im just saying hello so you can look back at a comment you made 9 years ago.
@@itstheotherwhitemeat : ) Thanks!
TH-cam has been around for 9 years lol
@@nickr3441 A bit more than that! I remember when it was just people's home movies.
Love this song now more than ever:)
Such a good sound. The imagery in this video are great too, that's the Canada I know.
Heard this on the radio and instantly dug the tune
GREATEST SONG OF ALL TIME
30+ frigging years later any only now do I FINALLY figure out what word he sung...'marble'!!!
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I heard this song over & over . . . But it was even more powerful after seeing the video. Because it was exactly how I wonderd. The man looking through the bottle was seeing a different world. Just like me! In front of his own eyes...
I was born 1956-08-08. so naturally I had to give it a crack. In 87 I was busy raising kids and such and fell out of CRACKING good vibes in the music department.
I watch this video 4 or 5 times a week...so addicting
Sounds fantastic with headphones. Kudos to the producer and recording engineer !!
A Canadian Classic
What the hell is wrong with us Canadians?
I like this song; it is highly unusual....and good!
It's always the "unusual" rock songs that endure.
Way ahead of there time!
I recently heard this on the radio and i love it it's so good
In my opinion..Their best song...!!
Still fantastic!!
I saw them live here in Welland, Ont on Niagara St. Back in I believe 1988 to 1991 at a place called the Aqauduck. Awesome show. I bumped in to Jay by coincidence a year or so ago on FB. Told him I had seen then.
My favourite song........ever
A song with a message...we don't get those any no more...
IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR SO LONG NOW!!!!!!!!!!
The guitar tone on this song is so awesome! Great video too!
This was such a great hit ! Still is !! Brings me back to my university days ‘85!!
It's from 87.
It's from 87.
Caught it on a movie soundtrack, liked it and searched for it.
Very well crafted tune...
great use of accents and effects
Personal all time favourite song by the Pikes!
Living under a rock I missed this thoughtfully crafted tune. My bad!
wow that song is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I seen this band last night.. I had a blast.. man..
Absolutely my favorite! ❤
i always took this song as a warning not to let the world corrupt me
September 11/2019, had this tune stuck in my head for days.
My introduction to this band was very morbid, i heard this song of a video going over evidence on the Delphi Indiana murders. I have never looked back, Canada really has some hidden gems.
Such an awesome track.
What a song...
Best opening to the best song
Saw them twice at Barrymore's in Ottawa. The music still stands the test of time.
It's a great song with brilliant instrumentation. I hear elements of Alex Lifeson's guitar style from his work on RUSH's "Grace Under Pressure" album. Maybe not consciously done, but perhaps likely inspired by.
anishinaube SUCH AN AMAZING ALBUM. I get a little bit of a Power Windows vibe too the delayed palm muted guitar
Always gives me chills. Inspired! Glad I got a chance to see you back then. :)
Heard this first on CFNY in Tronna on a chris sheppard weekend radio-cast. Effin Kickin’!
The Spirit of Radio. 102.1
Nicely said. Good memory 👐👍
This song becomes more relevant as the years go by.
Guitar style sounds very Edge of U2 . Always loved this song .
wicked fucking song!!!!!!!!!! in 2017!!!!!!
A masterpiece! Rock on!
In my top 10 songs of all time!!!
still Love it 2022 :)
Grew up in SoCal, and 54 years later, I'm tripping out on Canadian bands I hadn't heard of until now. Started by watching song credits roll at the end of The Trailer Park Boys (the movie) to "discover" The Tragically Hip, Hugh Dillon, and now the TH-cam robot led me here. Really diggin' the 80s sound.
Great Song.
Best cranked to 11!!!
This song is deeper than you think...E=DxB/R... Just a start...
Outstanding. Everytime
The guitar note at 0:40 defines this song.
Alot of Podcasters play this tune. You're fab and so talented!
Great interview on humble and Fred
Dream theater knocked off that delay and guitar sound for lifting shadows off a dream.
There is a lightning strike at about 3:54 when the guy picks the bike up. That was not a post effect it really happened in real time.
god damn i love this song. pikes rule!
ya loike dags
@@taylorgoetz7604 what are you trying to say?
A gift to the world. Always. Message is clear. ❤
Wow!!I love the internet for this...Internet+Music=Match made in heaven...what's old is new again..
Reminds me of a GREAT trip to Victoria BC.
When somebody gives you shroom-spiked tea and doesn't tell you... Weird things can happen... And THIS was playing when I thought I was having some kind of weird food poisoning, while everyone in on it started laughing at me. I'll never forget that song. At least they watched over me so I wouldn't do anything stupid after that shroom-infused tea, and the next morning I puked my guts out. My one and only experience. Too much disconnect if you ask me. And a very grumpy stomach for a few days after.
Just like I'll never listen to Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" again, because I had that stupid cassette playing on auto-reverse all night in my bright yellow Sony Walkman, when I got REALLY sick with my first, stupid, football team drinking binge... When I hear that song play, I get sick all over again. I couldn't even SMELL Rhum for about 10 years after that. I had WAY too many Zombies that evening.
The things I did to be a team player... I wouldn't do again.
I thought I was being practical, now I'm just not really sociable.
Whatever,, it rhymes...
It's a cool song. Sorry about my meandering who-cares story... That song just popped those memories right out of hibernation.
Sounds and Smells will do that.
The best TNP song.
Prairie boys always write the best tunes