I saw these guys live in Buffalo back in the day... easily one of the best concerts I've seen in my life (and I've been to well over 100...) I miss music like this and miss the days that allowed it all to happen...
The Northern Pikes just have this raw visceral emotion in their music. They lack polish, but that's there strength. Even the sad songs seem filled with hope. I just love the Pikes!
I grew up with the Pikes in the 1980s - perhaps the best, most consistent band out of Canada at the time. I've seen them a number of times live - always a great show!
The studio version is away, but in this live version, the singers clearly lack the power of let's say the front man of Big Country... Unfortunately, because it is a damn good song, liked it immediately when I heard it when it came out.
@billydreed1 actually on a strictly music and songwriting level the Pikes were on par with anyone. the guess who only had a few superlative songs, who the eff was max webster?
@billydreed1 its not always about technical skill although Potvin and semko are both very good. the guess who were overrated, tbh I dont even like most of their music, BTO had one big hit and a couple minor ones, and Kim mitchell? yeah he is famous for a song about patio lanterns even tho hes a solid guitarist. and apparently you havent listened to much of the pikes or you would know they were pretty amazing songwriters.
@phrydoom ya nevermind world class bands like rush, the hip and triumph.. lol the pikes were good but not in the same league as the guess who, max webster etc etc etc
@kingryan69 not true, the pikes musicianship was very basic, with a few catchy tunes. the guess who and BTO were far and away a more talented group. Max webster was a freaky bunch from sarnia canada in the 70's fronted by kim mitchell. a true guitar virtuoso.
I saw these guys live in Buffalo back in the day... easily one of the best concerts I've seen in my life (and I've been to well over 100...) I miss music like this and miss the days that allowed it all to happen...
The Northern Pikes just have this raw visceral emotion in their music. They lack polish, but that's there strength. Even the sad songs seem filled with hope. I just love the Pikes!
this is a really good song - should have been huge
I'm in this video on the sidelines 7.5 months pregnant. LOVE THE PIKES
I grew up with the Pikes in the 1980s - perhaps the best, most consistent band out of Canada at the time. I've seen them a number of times live - always a great show!
@bluexer best overall tune I have EVER heard by a Canadian band.
Amazing memories!
Loved the Pikes! I had to buy "Snow in June" 3 time because I kept wearing out my tapes!
thanks for this ! what a band !
There's nothing cooler than a guitar solo by Bryan Potvin from The Pikes...he's right up there with Hendrix and The Edge...imho.
The studio version is away, but in this live version, the singers clearly lack the power of let's say the front man of Big Country... Unfortunately, because it is a damn good song, liked it immediately when I heard it when it came out.
Agreed. Merl’s voice does not sound right during the chorus of this song. Very nasally
@billydreed1 Dude, I agree with you completely.
@billydreed1 actually on a strictly music and songwriting level the Pikes were on par with anyone. the guess who only had a few superlative songs, who the eff was max webster?
@billydreed1 its not always about technical skill although Potvin and semko are both very good. the guess who were overrated, tbh I dont even like most of their music, BTO had one big hit and a couple minor ones, and Kim mitchell? yeah he is famous for a song about patio lanterns even tho hes a solid guitarist. and apparently you havent listened to much of the pikes or you would know they were pretty amazing songwriters.
I am literally responsible for 500 + views!
@UnforgettablePop Hendrix? You serious?
Mullet per capita (MPC) is very high.
@phrydoom ya nevermind world class bands like rush, the hip and triumph.. lol the pikes were good but not in the same league as the guess who, max webster etc etc etc
@kingryan69 not true, the pikes musicianship was very basic, with a few catchy tunes. the guess who and BTO were far and away a more talented group. Max webster was a freaky bunch from sarnia canada in the 70's fronted by kim mitchell. a true guitar virtuoso.