Colin James Rocks........he puts soul into this song like no other.....as a musician of 20 plus years i gotta say that this is fantastic......i've seen Colin live and he is the real deal.......not many can sit down with just a guitar and a mic and make it sound as good as Colin with the passion and feel he has......good on him!
ha ha ha ha efin brilliant !!!! Colin OWNS this song, hands down !!!! This life performance of it is flawless, one of those musical moments when everything falls into place, so much feeling and it isn't fake or overdone - Colin you are a natural ! Love you, Canada is proud ! Cheers & thank you 4 the music !
Over the years, I’ve seen the best of the best do their versions of this song. Absolutely no one captures the soul of “Into the Mystic”, like Collin . No one.
An absolutely inspired performance! So glad to live in a time when something like this could be captured and we can watch it who couldn't be there to experience the magic live. Colin is a wonderful performer always, but this is one of those rare and wonderful moments that make live music so very special! Thank you COLIN! And thanks for posting!
I heard this fantastic song a few years back made me speed up and enjoy the sun rays and feel alive. Didn't know who was playing on the radio then few days later found out it was Colin James with Big Band singing Surely. Became a fan went to see him at Massey Hall in Toronto this guy sounds great live and on CD which is rare these days. He also did something that blew me away stayed after the show to sign autographs. Truly a nice person and gifted I remain a fan and wish him well.
This show is the best concert I've seen. Catch it if you can, even if you're not a hardcore Colin James fan. Intimate and acoustic. Video gives me chills. Dude just gets better and better and better.
colin james is AMAZING live!!! one of my favorites. If you want to hear top notch vocals with a great band, go see colin! absolute perfection. very underrated artist
Very nice. But Colin, I first saw and heard of you when I worked at Harpo's Cabaret in Victoria back in the Mid 80's Gary Van Buskirk days.,"Honey No more Dogging no fooling around with you" Of course after hearing you whilst I'm writing,yer still the best. Thanks for dropping by in Hinton this weekend
We were born before the wind, Also younger than the sun. Ere the Bonnie boat was one, As we sailed into the mystic. Hark now hear the sailors cry, Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly, As we sailed into the mystic. And when that foghorn blows, I will be coming home. And when that foghorn blows, I wanna hear it, I don't wanna fear it, And I wanna rock your gypsy soul. And it's just like the days of old. And together we will flow, As we sailed into the mystic. Come on, Come on And when that foghorn blows, I will be coming home. And when at foghorn blows, I wanna hear it, I don't wanna fear it, And I wanna rock your gypsy soul. And it's just like way back in the days of old. And together we will flow, As we sailed into the mystic. Come on, Come on, Come on Well, it's too late to stop now, It's too late to stop now.
wow. i always knew colin was brilliant. There was an article when he first started here in Vancouver that he couldn't get any sponsors. I thought wtf???? He is brilliant and never understood that!!! Maybe the GEORGIA STRAIGHT!!! anyway ty Colin for a brilliant rendition of a brilliant song.
He is about 40 years old now... and has been on the music scene since he was about 17 years old. He was amazing back then and has only gotten better. He is a national treasure like the Tragically Hip. Absolutely legendary!!!!!
Glenn Hansards cover of this song, is by far the best Ive heard, NOBODY in this day and age sings with the emotion and raw spirit of Glenn Hansard.....NOBODY
best cover of this song I've ever heard. I like this slimed down cover better then when Colin plays with whole band (including horns). I liosten to this version at least once a day. Thanks rvanacker
I love Van and Colin shows his respect by absolutely nailing this one. Van owns it and there have been great covers but this one is the best I have heard
4 people have no clue. Go Sasatchewan!!! I got to meet Colin when I was in college. He did a show at the school and I did stage crew for it and after the show we all went to play pool. Super nice guy and super talented
first concert i ever saw was Colin at malasapina college in nanaimo in like '87. i was 11, it was loud as fuck. always admired his guitar work. great canadian blues ambassador
I too have not heard of Colin James and am very impreesed with his set of skills. Question: How well known is Colin James in Canada? Should be on the world stage in my opinon. Cheers
no I'm sorry but you played it better than Van so Thank You, That is God Given, you cant spit and polish that, that's Talent, thank you for letting us listen.
I think if I was the guy beside him, I'd just put my f***ing guitar down and start drumming or praying or fanning Colin with a towel! perfect guitar perfect voice perfect sexy as hell guy!
Great performance. Rockit baby!!! I have seen this played in open D tuning with capo on first. Much easier to play and get the lead too. But I like your way just fine.
HEY this is great love CJ but check out BRODERICK SMITHS BIG COMBO and their version of this classic recorded live about 30 yrs ago for Australian tv all the musicians except the drummer are friends of mine !!.
If any one can figure out the tabs/chords for this I'd send them a check!! Make me a deal.....this version tho...it's an E to start, then an augmented E...not sure where he goes down the neck there tho
I've stated it before, I'll state it again: Hands down, best version of this song--period.
Colin James Rocks........he puts soul into this song like no other.....as a musician of 20 plus years i gotta say that this is fantastic......i've seen Colin live and he is the real deal.......not many can sit down with just a guitar and a mic and make it sound as good as Colin with the passion and feel he has......good on him!
That was such an amazing performance. Thank you soon much.
Absolutely the best version of this song i have ever heard. Well done.
ha ha ha ha efin brilliant !!!! Colin OWNS this song, hands down !!!!
This life performance of it is flawless, one of those musical moments when everything falls into place, so much feeling and it isn't fake or overdone - Colin you are a natural !
Love you, Canada is proud ! Cheers & thank you 4 the music !
Over the years, I’ve seen the best of the best do their versions of this song.
Absolutely no one captures the soul of “Into the Mystic”, like Collin .
No one.
One of my favourite songs.. Great version.. Done his own way... Love it.. 👏👏👏👏
An absolutely inspired performance! So glad to live in a time when something like this could be captured and we can watch it who couldn't be there to experience the magic live. Colin is a wonderful performer always, but this is one of those rare and wonderful moments that make live music so very special! Thank you COLIN! And thanks for posting!
never heard a better version, your the best....xxx
Amazing!!!! I loved it!!! would listen to this version over and over... great job! Super talented.
Wonderful cover. Thank you.
I heard this fantastic song a few years back made me speed up and enjoy the sun rays and feel alive. Didn't know who was playing on the radio then few days later found out it was Colin James with Big Band singing Surely.
Became a fan went to see him at Massey Hall in Toronto this guy sounds great live and on CD which is rare these days. He also did something that blew me away stayed after the show to sign autographs.
Truly a nice person and gifted I remain a fan and wish him well.
This show is the best concert I've seen. Catch it if you can, even if you're not a hardcore Colin James fan. Intimate and acoustic. Video gives me chills. Dude just gets better and better and better.
colin james is AMAZING live!!! one of my favorites. If you want to hear top notch vocals with a great band, go see colin! absolute perfection. very underrated artist
This, ladies and gentlemen, is a STAR. Period. I think I'm in love.
Very nice.
But Colin, I first saw and heard of you when I worked at Harpo's Cabaret in Victoria back in the Mid 80's Gary Van Buskirk days.,"Honey No more Dogging no fooling around with you"
Of course after hearing you whilst I'm writing,yer still the best.
Thanks for dropping by in Hinton this weekend
We were born before the wind, Also younger than the sun. Ere the Bonnie boat was one, As we sailed into the mystic. Hark now hear the sailors cry, Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly, As we sailed into the mystic. And when that foghorn blows, I will be coming home. And when that foghorn blows, I wanna hear it, I don't wanna fear it, And I wanna rock your gypsy soul. And it's just like the days of old. And together we will flow, As we sailed into the mystic. Come on, Come on And when that foghorn blows, I will be coming home. And when at foghorn blows, I wanna hear it, I don't wanna fear it, And I wanna rock your gypsy soul. And it's just like way back in the days of old. And together we will flow, As we sailed into the mystic. Come on, Come on, Come on Well, it's too late to stop now, It's too late to stop now.
proud to be canadian, great versoin of a great song, saw colin in windsor years back, still playin great. when you comin back.
wow. i always knew colin was brilliant. There was an article when he first started here in Vancouver that he couldn't get any sponsors. I thought wtf???? He is brilliant and never understood that!!! Maybe the GEORGIA STRAIGHT!!! anyway ty Colin for a brilliant rendition of a brilliant song.
He is about 40 years old now... and has been on the music scene since he was about 17 years old. He was amazing back then and has only gotten better. He is a national treasure like the Tragically Hip. Absolutely legendary!!!!!
Glenn Hansards cover of this song, is by far the best Ive heard, NOBODY in this day and age sings with the emotion and raw spirit of Glenn Hansard.....NOBODY
never heard of Colin James.. but this is def the best Into the mystic cover i've heard. vocals and guitar particularly the solo. nice work!
really good posting,, thankyou
fantastic!!!!!!!!!
love this, thanks for sharing.
best cover of this song I've ever heard. I like this slimed down cover better then when Colin plays with whole band (including horns). I liosten to this version at least once a day. Thanks rvanacker
amazing cover!!!
Not Van the Man, I love Van!
But not half bad either! I love Colin!
Nice post, thank you!
wow somebody paid attention in music class, congrats+Thank You
beautiful...great Canadian talent!!
HE should be more famous -- amazing voice and superbly talented.
go colin! Long time fan...
exquisite .....never fails to fire me up....this particular performance is simply masterful
...so good ...it must be fattening :)))
He should be WAY more famous than he is. So talented!
AGREED!!! One of the best covers of any song.
I love Van and Colin shows his respect by absolutely nailing this one. Van owns it and there have been great covers but this one is the best I have heard
Wow! Brilliant!
That was a great version! Loved your blues style! luv Van I also luv Megan Slankhard's bluezy version.-L in Orlando
I had never heard this guy in my life. That being said, this guy is awesome and this cover was both creative and wonderful.
Really nice homage to a timeless masterpiece.
absolutely amazing.
man! this guy is a trooper! awesome acoustic guitar work there! wow
Yeahhhh rock my gypsy soul!!! LOVE IT!! thanks for posting :)
That was amazing.
4 people have no clue. Go Sasatchewan!!! I got to meet Colin when I was in college. He did a show at the school and I did stage crew for it and after the show we all went to play pool. Super nice guy and super talented
i just finished playing a concert with him with the band i'm in. jesus that was amazing
Nice cover. Great enthusiastic audience too!!! Always helps!!
another way to look at, your lucky to be able to play this at shows ;)
Great Job!!!
Regards from Germany
Great job!
I love this song......
Wow just WOW. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
i definatly conkerrrr JamesCecilia
I get to check out the 1 and only this saturday at the artic winter games fundraiser in grande praire
cant wait!
Love this cover!
Better than the original. I never thought I would say that about this song. STELLAR performance.
wow he is good and very nice voice
first concert i ever saw was Colin at malasapina college in nanaimo in like '87. i was 11, it was loud as fuck. always admired his guitar work. great canadian blues ambassador
wow...spectacular - this even trumps his brilliant studio version! Colin Rocks!
He's crossing the country now on the Spirit Train.... Awesome free show.... if it passes through your town catch it.
I too have not heard of Colin James and am very impreesed with his set of skills.
Question: How well known is Colin James in Canada? Should be on the world stage in my opinon.
Cheers
Excellent!!!
Grandma Mary
My all time favourite song and he mastered it!! Where can people see him play?
love this
saw him in chilliwack live and pic! ❤
Classic Canadian talent wow
Great cover of a greta song
this is brilliant
Beautiful version of this song Colin.....when are you playing in Vancouver again....I haven't seen you in years.....
holy snikeys!!!! that is awsome!!
Can't wait till tomorrow night
Bravo😎👍
That is so fucking awesome. The ultimate is music.
awesome
Impressed
you would be my hero my man
Canada is VERY proud. :D
Jadore Ce chanteur depuis mes 18 ans et maintenant jen nai 47 ans. wow
oh, man.....no words......
i love you
Totally in the rhythm of whatever heaven is.
Van Morrision lived on with me.........Colin James.......you DO it good..
love it
Nice!
MY PROMISE ► Everytime Colin James comes to Regina, I'm gonna see him.
no I'm sorry but you played it better than Van so Thank You, That is God Given, you cant spit and polish that, that's Talent, thank you for letting us listen.
I think if I was the guy beside him, I'd just put my f***ing guitar down and start drumming
or praying
or fanning Colin with a towel!
perfect guitar
perfect voice
perfect sexy as hell guy!
@pennymontague Wow..someone recognized a great guitar maker!
Great performance. Rockit baby!!! I have seen this played in open D tuning with capo on first. Much easier to play and get the lead too. But I like your way just fine.
HEY this is great love CJ but check out BRODERICK SMITHS BIG COMBO and their version of this classic recorded live about 30 yrs ago for Australian tv all the musicians except the drummer are friends of mine !!.
That's something!
solid
..Holy Shit.....................................
Can anybody figure out the chords he plays? I know the solo would be hard to tab, but if someone knew the chords I'd be really grateful!
If any one can figure out the tabs/chords for this I'd send them a check!! Make me a deal.....this version tho...it's an E to start, then an augmented E...not sure where he goes down the neck there tho
Listen again with your good ear?
@brownloudproud Totally agree
TT-TT He's coming to town tomorrow and I'm all un happy cause my brother has to work D': I wanted him to go see him -Sniffle.-
@JhainaMcC he blew my mind man
Fucking AWRSOME Bro!!!!
This version get released/spotify?
love you honey!!! :*