As a commercial fisherman in the Bay of Fundy, I saw some bad weather, nothing like what was purported in the song, but bad enough, so that line hits home.
I've heard one or two very good acoustic covers of the song but this is the first rock cover I've come across. I think the band did a great job of maintaining the theme of the song- a tribute to 29 men whose final hours alive must have been terrifying.
I grew up in the 70’s listening to this song…I’ll be honest and say that at first I was pissed that someone would speed up the song which, I at first found to be irreverent. After listening to the song in its entirety, I’m impressed…As someone commented below, the harmonica was more like a mournful bagpipe player giving respect to the 29 fallen crew. Good job, guys…You have a new fan.
No, man, you're right. This could have degenerated into a parody so easily. It did not, and that's a credit to the band and the vocalist. Well done. It hadn't occurred to me before, but this cover and the video drive home just how metal the Wreck is.
As a Michigander. Thank you for treading lightly (pardon the pun) on a song that is very dear to us. As an avid mariner on this magnificent set of inland seas... You did this bard's tale justice in my mind. Thank you. I'll share this with my "purist friends". Best regards, Scott
As a Ontarian (?), the song is near and dear to us also. Peace neighbour. These boys would not have covered a Lightfoot masterpiece, unless they could do it proud...and they did.
Gotta admit, I was skeptical....Gord's version is so classic...but wow....and the shot of the ship at the end gave me chills.....RIP, gentlemen...awesome, Headstones.
I'm with so many others here, having grown up listening to Gordon Lightfoot in the 1960s and 1970s, and i never imagined that anyone could touch his music. I was wrong...another Canadian treasure has more than done justice to this song...good on ya, lads!
What a brilliant cover. I'm a sucker for a great cover, especially a great cover of my fave songs. BUT I rarely find ones that truly impress me and knock my socks off. He went hard from the start, but when he slowed it down and brought in the drums and bagpipes? And then finishes it soft and acoustic? JESUS.
Not gonna lie, this blew me away. Such a great take on an iconic song, making it your own without being disrespectful to the original or the subject matter. The visuals are also incredible and really elevate the whole experience of taking in this song.
Such a great rendition of this song. From the amazing vocals to the music and the slow drum in the middle. Plus the dark and icy aesthetic of the video. Just brilliant.
I grew up on Gordon Lightfoot. So I went looking for covers og this, as a huge fan of the original, and this - this one is brilliant, has it own voice and still respects the original. The verse about all the Lakes and the funeral echoes the majesty of the original, the harmonica shrill at the end carries the haunting sadness of the original - the rest holds the grit of the men the song eulogizes. Brilliantly executed, and with soul.
I think this one is going to be an encore from here on out, it's epic. Love the transition in the last quarter of the song with the drum and harmonica sounding almost like Scottish bagpipes, paying respects to the men lost. See you all again soon !
Today is the anniversary of the wreckage. I went on TH-cam to hear the song and just remember. Your version of the song came up after Mr. Lightfoot's and what a beautiful surprise. Thank you.
I got caught in a storm 30 miles off-shore of NJ in a 26' Mako...waves were easily 15'...The verse: does anyone know where the love of god goeswhen the waves turn the minutes to hours...Took on a whole new meaning
And at that moment one realizes all those stories of ships just vanishing into thin air in places like the devil's sea and bermuda triangle with no distress signals make sense...
I cannot believe that this is the same guy that grew up around the corner from me. Good for you! I do like your material Hugh, have a great day, have a great day everyone from Kingston Ontario.
Clinton DeVooght American ship, sure, but the song was written and composed by Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot. It hit number one in the states as well, but in Canada, not only was it a number one hit, but it’s iconic.
@@clintondevooght4653 Yooper by da grace of God! That's an American Ship, and an American story... and a lot of Gordon's money came from the good ol red white and blue! But God bless that man and Canada for giving us such a legendary song to remember the ruggedness of the shipping industry and the simple badassness of those sailors.
I just love this! A heartfelt tribute to an iconic song...gives me chills and a lump in my throat, just like the original. Awesome footage of the lake too.
I don’t know why this song and the story behind the ship, Captain McSorley and hero Captain Bernie Cooper and the William Clay Ford.... gives me goosebumps. Why is this so haunting? Almost supernatural! A movie should be made about this and it should be creative and not boring.
Well done boys!!! ✊❤️❤️✊ “We are holding our own.” The last words ever heard from Capt. McSorely and the Big Fitz. May She and Her 29 man crew RIP. ✊❤️😢❤️✊
One of the greatest bands of all times doing one of the greatest songs of all times. Kept it haunting and perfect. Hugh still gave me chills like Lightfoot always did with it. Excellent job!!! Loving all your new stuff too.
Absolutely fantastic. I lived on the U.P. for 10 years, and while I was there attending NMU as a history major I did an internship at the Marquette Maritime Museum, so I am very familiar with the story of the wreak. This song is by far the best cover I’ve heard, and its simplistic power and scene give it a qualifying lifeness that can only be experienced by facing into one of those November north winds that literally strikes with a crack out of nowhere.
I've listened to this song since it came out (I was yeee tall). I've lived no more than 15 miles from Mother Superior my entire life, and I don't fear her only because I've witnessed her shear🎉 power as well as her phenomenal beauty. Although I can honestly say this is the only time I've heard it that it didn't stop me in my tracks, tighten my throat and break me with tears, I will say it is the first remake I've listened to. Never wanted to hear an attempt. But, I heard Hugh was a singer so I looked up his music and saw this. As I said, it didn't hit me like Gordon's, but I smiled. And I send a thumbs up north From the UP. Great Job Headstones 😘
Never served on the boats or had family on them, but I had family who worked in the steel mills that ships like the Edmund Fitzgerald served. I worked in the mills in Indiana Harbor as a contractor and can say that the process of making steel is dangerous from beginning to end. RIP Captain McSorley and the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
I was reluctant when I first heard this, The next day listening with the video, I was like Fuck ya this is awesome. Done a few years before Mr.Lightfoots passing it is a great tribute to the Legend.
@@stevenbatke2447 Gordon and Leonard were and are some of the best lyricist's this world ever heard. We got lucky that the both of them decided to become singer/songwriters.
#Headstones Its Thursday November 12th 2020 And I never get tired of this Song #TheWreckoftheEdmundFitzgerald Which occurred 45 Years Ago And I vaguely recall learning about from others And I still believe that the Captain should have Waited out the Coming Storm 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
I just hit my fifties and was sceptic. Didn't want to hear it get wrecked... I didn't!!!! WOW!!!!!! First time I ever listened to this band too. Think I'll go listen to some more! Subbed!
On a whim I looked up covers of this song. All I can say is I think it's awesome that someone keeps this story relevant. I remember my dad reading this to me from the papers when I was a kid. You did this song and this tale well.
I'm 59, super nostalgic about my seventies radio pop. There is no question that this version stokes up things in me that Mr. Lightfoot's didn't. Both are important to me.
This is so cool. Wow. Love the original but now dig this and will wear it out. I had heard and liked Sundown covered by Ellwood, this is so cool. Gonna check out The Headstones!!
Thank you Hugh Dillon for immortallizing a great and powerful song. This song always brings a tear to my eye. May ye brave sailors rest in peace and never be forgotten
Growing up with a lifelong fan of Gordon Lightfoot, I got used to hearing every single song; that includes 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.' Never in my life would I thought it necessary to cover this song, but boy was I wrong. Headstones, my hats off to you; excellent job on an excellent ballad! Cheers from the Mitten State.
Daniel Studinski This song. It’s writer and this band are all Canadian institutions. Yes it’s about an American ship and cites but this is Canada mon ami!
@@danielstudinski8789 she sits on the bottom of Lake Superior in Canadian water. If you knew anything about the Great lakes and its history you would know that it is an equally shared history of pride and tragedy.
@@danielstudinski8789 Just been thinking about your comment. Americans write stories that take place in other countries all the time. And those are American stories, even if they're not about Americans, because those stories are told from the point of view of someone outside the society, that particular American's point of view. Same thing when Canadians write about things taking place in India or fabled Atlantis or the Great Lakes. Canadian story about an American, Atlantan, Indian event. If it's an effective story, and people get drawn in, it belongs to all those readers..
Always a favorite and now even more remade by Headstones. Love the walk on the lake ice frozen to give it more depth of this poor crew and the twist of fate.
I've looked up so many versions of this song, but this one is my absolute favorite one! Great work to all involved in this, including recording and video!
I’ve had this song and Stan Rogers’ Barrett’s Privateers’ stuck in my head for 22 years. Happy to come hear and see another great Canadian group cover this classic.
What an amazing job covering this legendary story and song. The tempo change and rock sound made this cover amazing in so many ways. Hugh Dillon's voice is perfect to tell the story here. The video also adds so much to this perfect rendition. In case you haven't guessed yet "This F****** Rocks!"
I came across this yesterday and probably listened to it about 20 times. You guys did an amazing job of Headstoning this song but keeping the feel and spirit of Mr. Lightfoot's classic. So frickin' awesome.
the Great Lakes have always mystified me.I come from, and am writing this on, Shuswap Lake, B.C. Totally different worlds, but still awesomely Canadian. thumbs up Headstones.gr8 cover
When you read the song lyrics, it reads in a generically-prosaic style as if it were a newspaper article. When Gordon sings it, it's a great, classic Canadian song. ...and when the Headstones perform it, it kicks ass!
@@wyleecoyotee4252 Love the Offspring myself, Face To Face have some mighty awesome stuff too! This song caught my eye (and ear) because... well, how could it not?! :)
As one that was in grade school when the original came out, I give it 👍👍! Playing while being lit by headlights, reminds me of our son and his buddies playing street hockey!
Great version of a Canadian classic! Endorsed by the man himself, too! On a side note I loved Hugh Dillon in Flashpoint, one of my favourite cop shows of all time. A talented man indeed!
Headstones are one of Canada's most underrated rock bands. Everyone should give em a listen.
I believe the singer also is a actor on the Canadian show called Flashpoint...face and voice cant be that close for him not to
They are really nice people as well.
@@georgecopeman366 Hugh Dillon is also the sheriff on Yellowstone.
Never heard of them ,and I live in Canada
@@brianmccauley5519 they were prominent through the early to mid 90s. Hopefully you seek them out and give them a listen!
“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?” Line gets me every time
As a commercial fisherman in the Bay of Fundy, I saw some bad weather, nothing like what was purported in the song, but bad enough, so that line hits home.
"The cook came on deck and said "fella's, it's too rough to feed ya."" is the line that always gets me. No one should die on an empty stomach.
I'm a traditionalist and have always loved the original of this song, but damn, this is the most kick ass version I have ever heard!
I've heard one or two very good acoustic covers of the song but this is the first rock cover I've come across. I think the band did a great job of maintaining the theme of the song- a tribute to 29 men whose final hours alive must have been terrifying.
They’ve done it justice.
@@geoffpoole483 there is another rock cover of this that I really enjoyed. I was actually looking for that when I came across this version.
@@medvolts Would that be the Simon Barr Sinister version? That would be my favorite.
Dandy Warhol did an amazing crover!
Don't know what surprised me more, that someone would cover this Lightfoot song, or they'd do such a great job of it.
The fact he sings like gord would. 👍 like it lr dont. This is how tragically hip wouldve done it. Miss gord downey👍
@@unacceptablecodyberg1402 *Downie
My bad. Thanks, cool guy.
*or
*would've
Glad you picked up on the downie part though.
@@unacceptablecodyberg1402, actually Gord did cover this song. th-cam.com/video/mp9kZmcdBjc/w-d-xo.html
Takes big balls to take on a classic like this.
I grew up in the 70’s listening to this song…I’ll be honest and say that at first I was pissed that someone would speed up the song which, I at first found to be irreverent. After listening to the song in its entirety, I’m impressed…As someone commented below, the harmonica was more like a mournful bagpipe player giving respect to the 29 fallen crew. Good job, guys…You have a new fan.
IKR?
How tempo down at end
No, man, you're right. This could have degenerated into a parody so easily. It did not, and that's a credit to the band and the vocalist. Well done.
It hadn't occurred to me before, but this cover and the video drive home just how metal the Wreck is.
Ditto
100% I had a similar experience in the end I loved what they did. Beautiful.
RIP Gordon Lightfoot. May you sail forever in peace
Indeed: Fair winds and following seas. The crew of Edmond Fitzgerald rest now.
Amen.
Hi, I'm.62, I remember this from high school 1976. I love this version ❤❤❤
I sailed the great lakes. For 18years of my life. And grew up on Erie. This is an amazing cover. CHEERS from canada
As a Michigander. Thank you for treading lightly (pardon the pun) on a song that is very dear to us.
As an avid mariner on this magnificent set of inland seas...
You did this bard's tale justice in my mind.
Thank you.
I'll share this with my "purist friends".
Best regards,
Scott
As a Wisconsinite I could not have put it better.
@@junkboxxxxxx We have the same love and respect for the Canadian people.
As a Ontarian (?), the song is near and dear to us also. Peace neighbour. These boys would not have covered a Lightfoot masterpiece, unless they could do it proud...and they did.
👍👍💯
Very well said!
Gotta admit, I was skeptical....Gord's version is so classic...but wow....and the shot of the ship at the end gave me chills.....RIP, gentlemen...awesome, Headstones.
The punch brothers cover is so good as well. I can not recommend it enough.
47 years and the legend still lives on, amazing song and still gives me the chills.
I'm with so many others here, having grown up listening to Gordon Lightfoot in the 1960s and 1970s, and i never imagined that anyone could touch his music.
I was wrong...another Canadian treasure has more than done justice to this song...good on ya, lads!
Great Canadian band, enjoyed them since the 90’s
RIP men of the Fitzgerald. No great lakes ships have sunk since this tragedy. Love this version...well done.
I can never not cry hearing this song, it's so beautifully sad.
Great rendition by the band, really kept it true.
This song always makes me cry, too.
What a brilliant cover. I'm a sucker for a great cover, especially a great cover of my fave songs. BUT I rarely find ones that truly impress me and knock my socks off. He went hard from the start, but when he slowed it down and brought in the drums and bagpipes? And then finishes it soft and acoustic? JESUS.
Not gonna lie, this blew me away. Such a great take on an iconic song, making it your own without being disrespectful to the original or the subject matter. The visuals are also incredible and really elevate the whole experience of taking in this song.
i agree 100% you might like their version tweeter and the monkey man too.
I've been a fan of Headstones for years. I didn't even know Tweeter and the Monkey Man was a Traveling Wilberries song until recently.
Well said
Way to go Hugh! What a great tribute to Gordon Lightfoot's classic song!
Such a great rendition of this song. From the amazing vocals to the music and the slow drum in the middle. Plus the dark and icy aesthetic of the video. Just brilliant.
I grew up on Gordon Lightfoot. So I went looking for covers og this, as a huge fan of the original, and this - this one is brilliant, has it own voice and still respects the original. The verse about all the Lakes and the funeral echoes the majesty of the original, the harmonica shrill at the end carries the haunting sadness of the original - the rest holds the grit of the men the song eulogizes. Brilliantly executed, and with soul.
I think this one is going to be an encore from here on out, it's epic. Love the transition in the last quarter of the song with the drum and harmonica sounding almost like Scottish bagpipes, paying respects to the men lost. See you all again soon !
that harp sent chills down my spine!!!!!!!!!
The military style drum beat is awesome
Not me!
Wow!!! I was 20 years old when she went down . Great rendition.
I was skeptical at first, but Headstones have done a damn fine job of a Canadian classic. Bravo.
Today is the anniversary of the wreckage. I went on TH-cam to hear the song and just remember. Your version of the song came up after Mr. Lightfoot's and what a beautiful surprise. Thank you.
So amazingly powerful! They did Gordon and those men honour!
U hit the nail on the head, with that quote!
I got caught in a storm 30 miles off-shore of NJ in a 26' Mako...waves were easily 15'...The verse: does anyone know where the love of god goeswhen the waves turn the minutes to hours...Took on a whole new meaning
And at that moment one realizes all those stories of ships just vanishing into thin air in places like the devil's sea and bermuda triangle with no distress signals make sense...
Tom H Thank God you returned to tell about it. Thanks for sharing brother!
Had a similar experience my first trip on Lake Huron, snowed so hard you couldn't see 10 feet.
I cannot believe that this is the same guy that grew up around the corner from me. Good for you! I do like your material Hugh, have a great day, have a great day everyone from Kingston Ontario.
Good Canadian boys doing a classic Canadian tune justice! Well done, can't wait to see you this summer in Burlington (again)!
Golden Lightfoot song. What makes you think this is a Canadian song. As I recall the Edmond Fitzgerald was an American freighter.
Clinton DeVooght American ship, sure, but the song was written and composed by Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot. It hit number one in the states as well, but in Canada, not only was it a number one hit, but it’s iconic.
@@penniah Can't argue that.. Just pay respect to your neighbor.... Savvy!
@@clintondevooght4653 Yooper by da grace of God! That's an American Ship, and an American story... and a lot of Gordon's money came from the good ol red white and blue! But God bless that man and Canada for giving us such a legendary song to remember the ruggedness of the shipping industry and the simple badassness of those sailors.
Nice job! Hope those were cheap instruments used in the outdoor shots. Guitars won't like those temps.
Fair thee well Gord, thanks for the tunes. 😪
I just love this! A heartfelt tribute to an iconic song...gives me chills and a lump in my throat, just like the original. Awesome footage of the lake too.
looks like Sault Ste. Marie.....
My feelings exactly Catherine! This song is very sentimental to me but i luv this new version!
@@maluorno Yes, not Superior
Sault Ste Marie is on Lake Superior.
I don’t know why this song and the story behind the ship, Captain McSorley and hero Captain Bernie Cooper and the William Clay Ford.... gives me goosebumps. Why is this so haunting? Almost supernatural! A movie should be made about this and it should be creative and not boring.
Well done boys!!!
✊❤️❤️✊
“We are holding our own.” The last words ever heard from Capt. McSorely and the Big Fitz. May She and Her 29 man crew RIP.
✊❤️😢❤️✊
Heavy song indeed.
@@allencollins6031 Amen Brother!
One of the greatest bands of all times doing one of the greatest songs of all times. Kept it haunting and perfect. Hugh still gave me chills like Lightfoot always did with it. Excellent job!!! Loving all your new stuff too.
The drum roll and Hugh with that Harmonica and deep Canadian voice sets whole song...makes me proud...
It's a complicated feeling, 29 people died so I can enjoy the hell out of this incredible cover song.
dam
Respectful and energetic version of a great Canadian song. Thanks Headstones.
Absolutely fantastic. I lived on the U.P. for 10 years, and while I was there attending NMU as a history major I did an internship at the Marquette Maritime Museum, so I am very familiar with the story of the wreak. This song is by far the best cover I’ve heard, and its simplistic power and scene give it a qualifying lifeness that can only be experienced by facing into one of those November north winds that literally strikes with a crack out of nowhere.
I've listened to this song since it came out (I was yeee tall). I've lived no more than 15 miles from Mother Superior my entire life, and I don't fear her only because I've witnessed her shear🎉 power as well as her phenomenal beauty. Although I can honestly say this is the only time I've heard it that it didn't stop me in my tracks, tighten my throat and break me with tears, I will say it is the first remake I've listened to. Never wanted to hear an attempt. But, I heard Hugh was a singer so I looked up his music and saw this. As I said, it didn't hit me like Gordon's, but I smiled. And I send a thumbs up north From the UP. Great Job Headstones 😘
I knew Hugh Dillon was a great actor I am only just now discovering his amazing music. Damn Hugh I wish I would have found this music a long time ago.
OMG... never hear of this band... but dammmmmm they nailed this song, excellent
You lucky bastard. You have so much good music to discover
@@richshaver3962 What an excellent response! I'm 60 years old and still discovering so much fantastic music. :)
@@liisapulkkihenry3763 u-tube is awesome
Gave me chills!! Omg!
The lead singer portrayed the head security guy at the oil rig in Wind River. Great movie if you haven't seen it.
these guys are awesome! saw them live a few times incredible !
As someone who has been listening to this song for literally all 41 years of my life, this is an excellent cover. So happy to have found it.
Never served on the boats or had family on them, but I had family who worked in the steel mills that ships like the Edmund Fitzgerald served. I worked in the mills in Indiana Harbor as a contractor and can say that the process of making steel is dangerous from beginning to end. RIP Captain McSorley and the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Headstones gave everything they had into this tribute. Much respect
One of the best canadian bands, covering & paying homage to another great canadian, and doing it justice.
Great actor in Flashpoint; singer, & harmonica stud! Great job ‘Headstones’! Love that classic tune. ✌️
Loved Flashpoint.
And a actor in “hardcore logo” and the sequel
Nice car...rag top?
Well Done Headstones..
A Great Tribute To A Fellow Canadian Icon Legend..
Mr Gordon Lightfoot
Rank song Canadian classic
It's a great tribute to the ship and it's crew also.
THIS is fabulous!!! I just became a Headstones fan!!!
I second that emotion!
Welcome to the family.
The slowed down part at the end with the snare drum. INCREDIBLE. 💞
Here's to the memory of the brave officers and crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald, may they rest in peace as we remember them today here in 2024
I was reluctant when I first heard this, The next day listening with the video, I was like Fuck ya this is awesome. Done a few years before Mr.Lightfoots passing it is a great tribute to the Legend.
Literaly I've listened to this about fifty times since I found it yesterday
Makes me a proud Canadian
me too
I just got it today, I'm up to 11 already!
7-19-21
Never heard of this band..
Man, I know them now!
So much same lol
Honestly, I've heard this song over and over but it never ceases to give me goosebumps. Ever.
_does anyone know where the love of god goes_
_when the waves turn the minutes to hours_
I don't think I've ever heard the lyrics more clearly...
Best lyric ever.
@@cementheed back when the lyrics were your video .
So _visual_
@@stevenbatke2447 Gordon and Leonard were and are some of the best lyricist's this world ever heard.
We got lucky that the both of them decided to become singer/songwriters.
That's my fav line in this song too.
#Headstones Its Thursday November 12th 2020 And I never get tired of this Song #TheWreckoftheEdmundFitzgerald Which occurred 45 Years Ago And I vaguely recall learning about from others And I still believe that the Captain should have Waited out the Coming Storm 🇨🇦
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Giving a completely different spin to a classic... and doing it very well. Brilliant. Love it.
That end shot of SS Edmund Fitzgerald gave me chills. Absolutely brilliant.
I had my doubts about watching this... but that just blew my mind!!! Good job fellas!!!
🤡🌎
Ditto
I just hit my fifties and was sceptic. Didn't want to hear it get wrecked... I didn't!!!! WOW!!!!!! First time I ever listened to this band too. Think I'll go listen to some more! Subbed!
I get the willies every time I watch it!!!!!!!!!
@@anniechapple1591 it is soooooo eff'n amazing!
Been a huge fan of the Headstones and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald for years. Awesome combination.
On a whim I looked up covers of this song. All I can say is I think it's awesome that someone keeps this story relevant. I remember my dad reading this to me from the papers when I was a kid. You did this song and this tale well.
True!
God it's great to hear the Headstones again!!!
Love how the percussions shifts to a drum corps beat at 03:15. Makes me
think of the Fort Henry Guard (in our mutual hometown). 💂♀️
I'm 59, super nostalgic about my seventies radio pop.
There is no question that this version stokes up things in me that Mr. Lightfoot's didn't. Both are important to me.
F yeah - listened to this song for 40 years. Nice work Gents. Cheers
I don't generally care for remixes however I have shared this several times on different platforms!!!!!!! Great job fellas
Still love'n it!
Wonderful take on Gordon's classic. Still honoring those men forty some years later. Thank you for this. Brings tears.
BEST Cover of this song EVER!
Well Done gentlemen...very well done. This Canadian approves 100%, I raise my glass and toast your revival of a classic.
Peter Toth cheers...
This is so cool. Wow. Love the original but now dig this and will wear it out. I had heard and liked Sundown covered by Ellwood, this is so cool. Gonna check out The Headstones!!
Thank you Hugh Dillon for immortallizing a great and powerful song.
This song always brings a tear to my eye.
May ye brave sailors rest in peace and never be forgotten
The song was already immortalized, but they did do it a great Justice
@@tog61 absolutley
Growing up with a lifelong fan of Gordon Lightfoot, I got used to hearing every single song; that includes 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.' Never in my life would I thought it necessary to cover this song, but boy was I wrong. Headstones, my hats off to you; excellent job on an excellent ballad! Cheers from the Mitten State.
This is more Canadian than a double double!
Daniel Studinski This song. It’s writer and this band are all Canadian institutions. Yes it’s about an American ship and cites but this is Canada mon ami!
@@danielstudinski8789
Do you not know who Gordon Lightfoot is?
@@danielstudinski8789 she sits on the bottom of Lake Superior in Canadian water. If you knew anything about the Great lakes and its history you would know that it is an equally shared history of pride and tragedy.
...enjoyed by a Mountie
@@danielstudinski8789
Just been thinking about your comment. Americans write stories that take place in other countries all the time. And those are American stories, even if they're not about Americans, because those stories are told from the point of view of someone outside the society, that particular American's point of view.
Same thing when Canadians write about things taking place in India or fabled Atlantis or the Great Lakes. Canadian story about an American, Atlantan, Indian event.
If it's an effective story, and people get drawn in, it belongs to all those readers..
It takes some Balls to cover this song…
Lucky for all of us, they sure do have ‘em.
Why’s this not being played all over Canadian radios???
Gordon Lightfoot
@@lizabethgussman331
Wow, really?
Is he pissed about it, or wanting royalties? What's the story?
Cuz they ruined it
Tough cover when the original has so many ardent traditionalists. Well done.
Hugh Dillon can sing.
I remember him from "Flashpoint" when CBS aired it occasionally in the US.
The Headstones are another fabulous band from Kingston. Been following them since the 90's
…I KNEW I recognized him! Had ZERO clue he had any band..much less was a vocalist.
Always a favorite and now even more remade by Headstones. Love the walk on the lake ice frozen to give it more depth of this poor crew and the twist of fate.
And now the bell rings in one more time for a guy who was known best being Gordon Lightfood.
I've looked up so many versions of this song, but this one is my absolute favorite one! Great work to all involved in this, including recording and video!
Full set of goosebumps with that harmonica!! Well done, such a great song that stops you every time you hear it!
Like alot of folks, I thought, how dare you!!! Well I must say I'm extremely impressed!!! Very nice job gentlemen. Thanks for proving me wrong.
as a Gordon Lightfoot fan I wasn't expecting much but WOW I love this !!
I'm an old timer, but I gotta say, this is a good cover by a great band. 😊
45 years ago today!!!! May the Crew Rest in Peace!!!!
I’ve had this song and Stan Rogers’ Barrett’s Privateers’ stuck in my head for 22 years. Happy to come hear and see another great Canadian group cover this classic.
What an amazing job covering this legendary story and song. The tempo change and rock sound made this cover amazing in so many ways. Hugh Dillon's voice is perfect to tell the story here.
The video also adds so much to this perfect rendition. In case you haven't guessed yet "This F****** Rocks!"
Best cover of this most sacred song.
That video is so quintessentially Canadian! Reminds me of a video you might see on Much Music in the 90’s.
Love it!
I like this version very much because it is a tribute and not just a cover. A song as popular as this still has alot of meaning to so many people.
I came across this yesterday and probably listened to it about 20 times. You guys did an amazing job of Headstoning this song but keeping the feel and spirit of Mr. Lightfoot's classic. So frickin' awesome.
Good job..I love this song. The older I get I get chills more every year..it's deep..hard to beat....life. Scary shit
Loved this song since i was a child. Awsome cover of it.
Guys thanks . Just discovered this . Excellent version of this.
Speechless. Love this version. Crisp and clear.
the Great Lakes have always mystified me.I come from, and am writing this on, Shuswap Lake, B.C. Totally different worlds, but still awesomely Canadian. thumbs up Headstones.gr8 cover
When you read the song lyrics, it reads in a generically-prosaic style as if it were a newspaper article.
When Gordon sings it, it's a great, classic Canadian song.
...and when the Headstones perform it, it kicks ass!
Headstones best Canadian semi-punk band ...btw Offspring rocks... my other fav
@@wyleecoyotee4252 Love the Offspring myself, Face To Face have some mighty awesome stuff too!
This song caught my eye (and ear) because... well, how could it not?! :)
Much respect to you boys with this song I'm from Michigan you guys rock 🤟😎💯
This is phenomenal. Took one of my all time favorite songs and straight up did it justice. Well done.
Thank you from Chicago! The Great Lakes are a Beast that many do not know of until it is too late.
_And later that night_
_When his lights went out of sight_
_Came the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald_
*I SMILE AND WAVE!*
As one that was in grade school when the original came out, I give it 👍👍! Playing while being lit by headlights, reminds me of our son and his buddies playing street hockey!
Great version of a Canadian classic! Endorsed by the man himself, too! On a side note I loved Hugh Dillon in Flashpoint, one of my favourite cop shows of all time. A talented man indeed!