Early Morning Rain (Cover) - Gordon Lightfoot by Foxes & Fossils
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- Fossils perform "Early Morning Rain" by Gordon Lightfoot at a socially distanced 4th of July show.
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Today we lost Gordon Lightfoot, may he rest in peace while his music lives on. Thanks F & F for this tribute to Gordon.
Darwin is a dear friend and colleague, and he just nails this.. And not to take anything away from him, but take a moment and notice Johnny playing bass, with kick and hats going at the same time. And Tim nailing the rhythm backing and harmonies perfectly.
This band is full of such amazing musicianship.
They really are amazing!! That Bass is so good!! I saw Gordon for the first time during his tour for “Summertime Dream” and it struck me then and the many times after what an amazing sound he and the band had! They replicate that really well!!
So impressed!!❤️
That was one of the first things I noticed. He kept the beat steady on both the kick drum and the hats.
What brand guitar is Darwin playing?
Thank You all for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed this one. Although I grew up a Southern Rock influenced guitarist (besides Beatles, and Classic,Symphonic Rock, of course) I think I am just a Balladeer at heart. That is where I am very comfortable. Here's to a better, healthy and safe 2021. Thanks for listening to us, F and F, and everything inbetween!
Thank *you*, Darwin. Your work is a gift to all of us. (But we do try to give back via the tip jar, the merch purchases, etc.) And this one is just really, really special!
Darwin I have been a F&F fan for a couple of years and always came back for the great harmonies from the Foxes. However, ever since this video came out, I start my F&F binge right here. I hope we can hear more from you in the future
Love your voice man!
Darwin, that was just damned impressive!
Darwin: I am 62 and grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot sing this classic song, my Mom is 85 and also loves Gordon Lightfoot. When I stumbled across you singing this I was instantly transported back to the late 70's/early 80's. When I shared it w/my Mom... your singing brought tears to her eyes. We have compared your easy, mellow style of singing to Glen Yarbrough, who was a wonderful balladeer until he retired. We both think you are incredibly talented and as a guitar player myself, I absolutely love your instrumental riffs in the middle of this song. Please consider recording more ballads like this one... as lead singer for F&F. You are the reason that I explored F&F and became a huge fan forever. Thank YOU!
As I revisit this TH-cam page and performance, I want to reiterate my appreciation for all of the kind words and comments re: 'Early Mornin' Rain'. As I previously mentioned, a lifetime of Music, mostly in the Southern Rock genre, has led me to the awareness and knowledge that as I've aged, so has my style changed.(in a positive way, and I hope you all agree)
These days I'm more of a Wandering ('Wondering') Minstrel.
And I'm ok with that and hope you all are too.
THANKS VERY MUCH!
As long as the Minstrel wanders over to Tim's house now and then we'll all be very ok with it!
Yes, you are wandering but you have stayed true to your roots.
This song done by the wandering musician is real nice. I think what happens is we begin to mellow as we grow older, changing music style and choices not a bad thing at all.
I just noticed this post. I only have one thing to say, Darwin: Thank you so very much for the musical gifts you give us.
Darwin, more of a "Gypsy Song Man"
Frickin' Pros make it look so easy, don't they?? Absolutely... First Rate.
scottski51 you nailed it. Their fantastic. Should be much better known and exposed.
Tim's almost constant smile during this song says a lot about his love for his old friend, Darwin, and his love for what he is doing. This is what makes a great performance- musicians who love each other and what they are doing.
Yeah... there are some groups where that mutual love & admiration really shines through and it makes the experience all the better. Darwin, Johnny, Tim: You guys are exceptionally gifted and seasoned artists.
This is the first time I've heard Darwin sing solo. He is always a part of the back up singers doing harmony. Darwin you have a beautiful voice. You guys are amazing...the Foxes too.
and the guitar!
Every member is a top notch talent.
Smooth ❤
Check out Darwin doing southern cross...I think it is better than the original
Rest in peace to the late great Gordon Lightfoot. A Canadian treasure that you guys so beautifully honoured in this unbelievably beautiful rendition.
The Foxes all have voices of angels but the guys are damn good also, that is what makes their harmonies so fantastic. Huge fan
That's part of what makes them so good! Classic Rock artists and the younger voices with great harmonies! Love Gordon Lightfoot, and this is really good!
Jes, me too!
I would pay money to sit and listen to these guys even if the foxes aren’t there. So much more talent than that new age crap! Cheers.
Of course, I will pay money or tomatoes right now to spent live time with them. Lol, the Ladies are like flowers that sprang up from a rich fertile soil of talent, adding a wonderful fragrance to a garden of handmade music. Having an offspring to teach and to help carry forward a treasure of musical genetics would seem to be a man's summit in life. Lol But all I continue to see are more and more dynamics created by that Father of that Lady that has become so brillent with her hard work. 😏
@@dennisrocker Nice compliment there
Exactly
Great!
Just hit the tip jar. Would love to see them in person.
In Army Special Forces training 40 years ago, one of our NCOs turned this into a marching cadence. For 10 minutes I was 19 again.
Gordon Lightfoot would be proud....lovely version.
I hope so. Gordon is one of my Musical Heroes
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Darwin does such a beautiful job. The feeling he puts into this song sounds like he’s actually sitting in the early morning rain with a dollar in his hand.
How did Darwin's music evolve?
He has a great voice. Tim harmony perfect!
@@michaelburman9705 See his post above...
Just one more reason F&F are so damn good.
Let's give a shout out to Tim for how outstanding the sound quality and mixing are on the F&F videos.
@webdaddy / The video soundtrack is taken directly from the mixer board (Behringer X32) into Cubase, which explains a lot...
OUTSTANDING MIXING... TIM It beggars belief how you get studio quality sound at outdoors gigs like this... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Maybe you could do a quick video on this for us fans at some stage...
I remembering wondering to myself in the early days if the F&F weren’t a big dubbing fake, the quality of the outdoor gigs is so good. 😊
I,m ALWAYS in for a big thumbs up for the sound engineer. Usually first one there and last to leave. Great mix Tim.
Doug Godbold is the band's live sound engineer. Tim produces the final mix for release.
I’m Canadian too and have seen Gordon Lightfoot in concert a few times. I think Gordon would definitely approve of this version of his song. Well done gentlemen.👍👍
I'm closing in on 70yrs old and I wanted to tell you guys I simply can't get enough! I sit on the couch with my tablet and headphones and play your music over and over. Im fortunate to have stumbled on your work! Thank you!
I just hit 70 in December '20 and have been a Gordon Lightfoot fan since 1966. This cover is the BEST I've ever heard. Al three musicians - and I use the term properly - are incrediby talented. I'm now a fan forever.
i have the rest of my life to do something with it. thanks Fossils for taking us with u in this endless journey called The Lines of Life.
And here I thought I was the only one doing this! 😁
You are like me Joe, nearing 70, tablet headphones and F&F, small scotch. Life is still good!,,
Just a 68 year old kid, but sure love Gordon’s songs and always have. Darwin and the band aced this one as they always do. I’d love to hear them do more Lightfoot. Love that Rainsong , Darwin! I’ve got the SG shorty.
As a young Second Lieutenant, I sat in the waiting room at the airport at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, one cold, dark morning in February 1971, and watched a long line of even younger soldiers slowly working their way out the door toward the aircraft waiting to take them to Viet Nam. This song and also "Leavin' On A Jet Plane" both played at one point or another. The expressions on their faces were so sad that It was almost more than I could bear to see. I was on my way to Germany. Lucky me. Damned lucky. 24 months later, I got to come home alive and in one piece. I still wonder how many of those young men I watched that day didn't.
dude, great story, you make the USA proud
I have to agree with you about back in the days of Vietnam. I went over in 1968 just in time for the Tet offense. I was with the 4th infantry division located in the central highlands. On February 5th my birthday we lost eight guys from my company clearing the NVA out of the city of Kontum . Later in April we got our ass kicked at a place called Chu Moor Mountain. Every time I hear this song it makes me reflect back to Vietnam and the thoughts we all had while serving there and being trapped over there. I would do it all again for the right cause. Last but not least I have come to be a big fan of F&F. and this guy not only sings great but can play the hell out of his guitar. Thank you so much for the music and memories. I am U.S. Army Retired MOPH.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your services...and theirs as well!
@@TheGeonam thanks for your service
I would say F&F fans need to hear more of Darwin's voice.
Darwin's solo was brilliant.
The problem is, they all have great voices, so no fair benching one to make room for another. And I guess the solution therefore must be, more videos so everyone has plenty of mic time. (I obviously have no appreciation of the effort that goes into making a really good video....)
@@joeboxter3635 Runaway, one of my all time F&F favorites. Darwin takes the group to another level with this one....
All the Fossils are seasoned and polished musicians and singers ... just love the professionalism.
Everything has already been said, so only thing I can say is Thank you for sharing this wonderful performance!
Darwin makes a valuable contribution in all the F&F performances but he really shines in this one, as he does in SJBE.
This song never gets old. The talent on that stage is amazing!!!!
Yes
simply takes this Gordon Lightfoot classic to another level.... MY WORD !!
The thing that gets me?
Most the folks watching this group, and the girls when they on stage, don't realize the greatness they are watching.
I have always felt that same exact feeling
Until they start performing.
You're spot on. There certainly is a tremendous amount of talent in that group. No matter what lineup is playing!
So very true!!
Maybe the F&F our Happy just doing what they Do, But If they have an Agent maybe they they should get a Super Agent to take them to the Top into Major Concerts! No reason why they cant Open for a Big Name Act in a Big venue after Covid. But One thing I'm Good at with Music, is Listening!!!
Excellent. I would like to hear a Fossil rendition of Lightfoot's "Sun Down" - might include the Foxes 😊
What a beautiful rendition of Early Morning Rain, well done Darwin, Thank you to all you fossils, nice work..
What a beautiful voice, I could listen to him forever ...
yes totally! plus off the charts fantastic guitarist
The talent bench strength of this group astounds.
Yup. If they were a baseball team, they'd be able to send a couple of starters on world cruises and still win the Series every year.
Darwin, You should be Awarded a Grammy for this Performance! Phenomenal!
That man can sing!!! love that voice. And I am blown away by his guitar playing!!!!!!!!
Have you heard and seen Darwin on the first song of the first set of the first public performance by Foxes and fossils ever?
th-cam.com/video/S23VK1v9dB8/w-d-xo.html
ThanYou for your kind complime Sir
I don't think I've ever seen anyone playing drums with their feet while playing a bass with their hands. Way to go, Johnny!
@Jack Sparrow / He’s doing the same on the “Landslide” and “Ho Hey” videos...
@@John_Hazeldene: Yup. Johnny has been practicing this feat for a while. It definitely is not easy.
That was one of the first things I noticed. Great stuff!!
That's why his wife loves him!
He's a groovin... Got the high hat and the bass drum. Way too much to think about... got to just feel it and try to sit in the pocket.
Ironic to play a Canadian icon's song for your July 4th ... As a Canadian , I approve!!
This brings sunshine to my Scottish ears...Perfection!
I first commented 7 months ago on this cover of Gordon Lightfoots’ song. I have never posted a second comment ever. I have been a F&F fan for many years. I have to admit there is something special about this cover song. Maybe it’s the way Darwin, Tim and Johnny just blend their talents so seamlessly. I find I keep revisiting this video because I so enjoy Darwin’s version, even better than the original. Those ladies are mighty sweet and sing like angels, but when I hear this song I say get those talented fossils in more of these type songs out there on video.
I have to agree. Make me want to visit more often. Have Darwin over for dinner. 😊
Same here - I was about to write a second comment (I guess I just did). I always loved this song but Dar gives it something down to earth and really special. I listen to this about once a day.
Let’s hear it for the Fossils! Great job guys.
Yes, that was superb. But now we need a song with just the Foxes.
Next song up features Maggie back on lead vocals...
I almost feel guilty for adding my two cents here, but I was one of the lucky group that got to witness this event in person. I had just gotten out of the hospital from major surgery , and to say the evening of pure joy and great music was a gift would be a gross under statement. Sorry most of you only get to hear this short excerpt from a wonderful experience, It was just what an old man needed. A great big thanks to all the F&F. (Including the pretty ones)
oops should have been a reply
Lucky John! And don't worry, only a few thousand of us are *already* deeply jealous. 😉
Glad you still here to hear it and stay safe young man!!! Such wonderful music of our youth and do think this is better than the original! ❤️👍🏻☮️🤘🏻❤️🙋🏼♀️
Just the tonic you needed, music is food for the soul, especially when played like this.
Glad u Are Out of Hospital. Be Well.! GOD BLESS.!
Fabulous song! Darwin has the perfect voice and the guitar licks to cover this song beautifully.
I very much enjoy listening to you sing, Darwin. I'm 68 and somehow this just suits me. Thank you.
FYI, that brick building in the background is where Tim and Darwin went to high school. At that time it was Hapeville High School. It's an elementary school now. Tim quarterbacked the football team and he and Darwin were playing together back then as well. Annnnddddd a very special thank you to Darwin for serving as my best man last Saturday when I married my new wifey Heidi!
Yeah, so it’s facetiously funny that Tim says at the end “I’ve never heard of it before .... best kept secret in Atlanta”! I’ve been there on a trip to visit the former Fujicolor Processing Plant - don’t think it’s still around, but it must have been a major employer there. I was once a trainer for FUJIFILM, USA.
@@davidjohnston710 Thanks for the colour. 😎
Need to get the Fossils on the Hapeville High Wikipedia notables list. Jeff Foxworthy needs company.
Congratulations Paul and Heidi!
Congratulations to you and Heidi :)
I don't think I've come across such a brilliant and versatile group of musicians since the Eagles. Just like the Eagles the musical chemistry works sublimely too.
Darwin is absolutely awesome with vocals and musicianship!
Darwin, your voice is as smooth as aged bourbon. Great job. One of my favorite videos.
Darwin is a cross between smooth voiced Glen Campbell and Willy Nelson. The best of both
hear willie nelson clearly
Love his guitar playing also. Hear a touch of Jerry Garcia (check out 3:25 -- )
@@maryrigotti2924 Indeed I hear it too
Blue Sky Flyer that’s saying a lot about his talent, but I can’t disagree.
Yes!
Everyone in this band could be a front man... a lot of talent
I like this version better than the original. Great job.
agree
The big man is crazily talented!!
Holy moly... These "Fossils Only" tunes are outstanding! Darwin's singing and vocal tone are just beautiful and so gentle and comforting, and then he picks a lead guitar part that is just spectacular. What talent. Not even mentioning Johnny playing bass and drums simultaneously. Once again, great job guys!
You guys are amazing. My first time to hear you on you tube and im stuck to it just listening to your wonderful brand of music.
Yeah, that's impressive doing the bass drum and high hat while playing the bass guitar. That has to be hard.
Listening to Darwin's voice is like sitting in front of a fire on a couch drinking warm cocoa. It is so comforting and reassuring.
I would prefer honey bourbon
performed with such depth and graciousness....he makes it his own
I cant help myself this tune is played every morning just to set up for a wonderful day Thanks people
I so love Darwin's voice , not to mention his superb guitar work.
Red Shea would be proud as should be LIghtfoot.
ThankYOU very much, Rocky
When I listen to this I feel I’m walking down a quiet road, misty rain falling, reflecting on how nice this song sounds.
Darwin's vocals are like buttah ! Who knew ? And the few times Tim chimed in with a harmony, their voices sounded beautiful together. Too good, fellas, too good.
This performance is my absolute favorite cover of this song, past and present!
Can we have more of him? Darwin’s beautiful voice just soothes my heart.
Fossils turning back time with some Gordon Lightfoot! Wonderful performance, and it sounded amazing!👏👏🙏🎶
Dude plays like Gordon Lightfoot and sings a little like Willie Nelson..
Loved it! ..great job!
First heard this working at a Med-Evac unit in 1969, and every time I hear it my mind goes back to the great folks I worked with and the wounded that we tried to take good care of- God Bless them All
Good God Almighty, that was great. One on my favorite songs, mainly because my father played it a million times on our old cheap stereo. Darwin did a great job on that on vocals and guitar. Tim's background singing game it depth. If the "crisii," ever ends I'm coming to Hapeville or where ever to see yall. That's a great deal of talent on that stage. Everybody be well and be safe.
Sammie , so nice to see you , you're beautiful as ever , so you getting ready to go back to campus to finish your Master Degree. Sammie be safe if you do, love ya girl💜💋🤗.
Tim the 3 of you guys sound fantastic as per usual, can't wait to hear more , the best independent group I have listened to, Foxes and Fossils, completely the best. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💜🎸🎙🎼👍👍👍☮😎👏👏👏
Just donated $100 to you guys. This is the best song only upstaged by Judy Blue Eyes which you carried as well!!! You are all so good and have provided so much enjoyment to me and my family.
Robert Frost said: He could sum life up in three words ... "It goes on" ... so does the music ... well done.
Beautiful performance. I'm really impressed with Johnny playing bass and drums at the same time! So crazy much talent in this group.
Not much music gives me chills and/or brings me to tears...but yours? Exquisite!
Love seeing johnny "help me help me" pike playing bass and drums at the same time - always keeping the beat and rythym going!
Every time I perform this is always my first song. Thanks for the memories.
Darwin's picking is nonpareil, and his voice on this is smooth and sad and fits perfectly.
"Sans pareil" = "Without equal"
It might be the only thing about him that fits perfectly
@@hassanbinarif9179 ok that was funny, but he could be twice the size and still my guitar hero. check out the late great "Iz"... now there was a HUGE dude with even bigger talent
@@secretagent86 haha yes, It was just an easy joke, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
The accumulated talent in this group is unmatched. From the instrumental, to the vocals, and the production of the recordings. Never seen anything like it. Thank you Lord for these guys keeping music alive. And the Foxes vocal blends are unmatched. 3 superstars!
Someone send this to Mr. Lightfoot. Please. I hope he gets to hear this. An absolutely wonderful cover version. 👍
Thank you for such a beautiful version of this song. Foxes and Fossils is such a talented group and a pleasure to see. Your performances are a true gift to us all!
I like this rendition the best of any other rendition of this song. Darwin, Johnny and Tim did a marvelous job of a great classic song.
Darwin .. stands in the background for 20 years .. and He can sing like Willie!!! Plays like anyone !!! Like the Best! Sings the Same! Salute Dar!!! L U !!
I was thinking Willie also. But richer. Just beautiful.
@@frankjones4550 Thanks 4 That! They Killed this song... and wow Can Dar play the G ? God Bless my friends playing on the 4 th!
@frankjones4550 Thanks 4 That! They Killed this song... and wow Can Dar play the G ? God Bless my friends playing on the 4 th!
Dar wasnt with F&F from 2011 - late 2019 except 2 shows that he subbed for Toby. He had always been active solo and in other groups.
And that’s how it’s done, where you can feel it
What a stunning voice.Its a brilliant cover.
The sound quality sends shivers down the spine. An exceptional cover of this Lightfoot standard. Thanks Fossils!
On November 7, 1989 I became sober. And on that day I listened to Gordon Lightfoot's rendition of this song for the entire day... from waking up to going to sleep. I set the CD player to repeat and hung on for dear life. It did the job. There but for the grace of God, that would have been me in the early morning rain.
Proud for you man
So proud of you! Stay safe and well!
fknA dude!!!!!
Way to go and GOOD LUCK....... ALWAYS!
Ahhhh, this is like my 5 time watching/listening to this over the last few months and I only just realized the bass player is simultaneously the drummer! Awesome!
Actually the drummer playing bass.
In the 3 years since this rendition was released, I revisit it at least once a week. I feel Gordon would give his stamp of approval on this one. Much love F&F.
Well done gentlemen. Right up there with Peter Paul & Mary and Gordon himself
NEVER underestimate an old, bearded guy playing Lightfoot tunes on a graphite guitar. This is the best cover I've ever heard! There are even echoes of Red Shea's original leads in there and a really tasty updated break!
Yes, us old Grays have to stick together. And I love the Rainsong for performing. Full, glassy tone, and pretty much indestructible. Thanks!
In love with Darwin. His voice curls around your soul and takes you on a willing journey. His quiet, humble demeanor sets the stage for the great impact of his coaxing voice and amazing guitar skills. What a treasure...
Bring together three musicians, seven guitars, a key board and a drum set and this is what they play. Outstanding!!! Johnny is in the back playing Bass guitar, trap and bass drum all at the same time all by himself, blows my mind how much talent is on that stage.
Never get tired of seeing you guys regardless of what incarnation of the band performs.
I really enjoyed the hell out of this. The epitome of Easy listening music.
I listen to this track at least once a week (alternating with Don’t Worry Baby). Darwin just kills it! Great voice and amazing guitar chops. Please don’t stop.
Darwin shows what an outstanding singer he is. What a great version of this song. Thanks, Darwin.
This band are ridiculously good . Just when you think they can't pull another rabbit out of a hat they go and excel themselves .
Darwin has a great voice!! Have him do some more lead singing/solos!! Yee haw!! Great band!!!!
I’d love to see Darwin do a solo album of songs like this. I think it would be a blessing to all those who spend a lot of time traveling on the road to be able to pop in a cd and relax to his soft and smooth voice.
How did it evolve?
Legend has it that Gordon Lightfoot wrote this song in Goose Bay Labrador , a military town in the north of my home province. This, I think, is my favourite version outside of the original recording by Mr. Lightfoot himself. Well done gentlemen
Nice cover, brings back a whole era when I cutting my guitar teeth as the "folk revival" happened. Thanks, I enjoyed it.
Tim you have to be a proud Daddy with such a smart and Beautiful daughter. You guys are all so talented I look forward to the magic that F&F share with us especially during these crazy times.
I lost my father a couple weeks ago. He loved Gordon Lightfoot.
So sorry for your loss... i hope this music is healing for you😥
I'm sorry, mine is gone too.
I never cease to be amazed. Even missing the foxes harmonies you guys still nailed it.
I love this song, one of (if not the only) greatest versions ever.These guys are great.
Tim's smile is still infectious, Darwin's singing and picking is uplifting and Johnny's basses keep the beat going long after the song. Thanks Guys I need this kind of fix these days but I still miss the foxes, they made me feel young again and I can hear how they'd harmonize in the back ground.
i’ve turned to youtube rather than news. and now sports too. although i’ve listened to new and very old music, i come back to these guys every night. every night. they’re talented, humble and i am saving my airline miles to fly wherever they next perform. thank you!!
Two shows scheduled, December 29 & 30 2022, Hapeville Georgia, near the Atlanta airport. Stay tuned for details.
Grew up right down Stewart Ave. from Y'all. Went to St. Johns Church and graduated From Sylvan HS in 66. Ate at Bill's, Old Hickory and of course the Dwarf House. A great song bringing back lots of memories. Well done by all!
I keep returning to this performance. Soooo good!
Great cover by the best! Never a disappointment!
Next, how about “Kentucky Rain”?
Now I know I am the same age as Tim and Darwin. Beautiful rendition. Darwin is as good a guitarist as there is.
R.I.P Gordon Lightfoot. I've tried to find performances that pay the best kind of tribute to him, but I just keep coing back to this one.
If you haven't check out Ian and Sylvia's version, it's worth a listen. th-cam.com/video/FyhZXdJ_4l0/w-d-xo.html - as is Eva Cassidy's - th-cam.com/video/P9U_g7ftEyk/w-d-xo.html
Tim is so great! Says the town is the best kept secret in Atlanta; he and Darwin went to High School in the building behind them!!