"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours..." Some of the most haunting lyrics ever written, Canadian or otherwise.
I was a little kid when this happened on the night of November 10, 1975. I was born and grew-up right on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan. My mother told me recently that the weather was fierce on this night, really high winds and big waves on the lake along with really heavy freezing rain. There was another freighter sailing near the Edmund Fitzgerald, the SS Arthur M Anderson, and the ship's captain had been communicating with The Edmund Fitzgerald's Captain, Ernest McSorely via radio. When the lake became very rough, his last transmission was "we're holding our own". The Edmund Fitzgerald very suddenly disappeared from radar, going down in seconds. The ship was later found with all of the windows smashed-in on the bridge, indicating that they had torpedoed into a giant wave and kept going under. This ship was also broken in half.
I was a young boy when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. It was heartbreaking. The wreck was finally found and the ships bell was brought up and as it broke water it immediately rang as if screaming for her lost souls. RIP to the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Thank you Mo for reacting to this song.
Gordon Lightfoot died recently, and at the Sailors' Cathedral in Detroit, they rang the bell 29 times for the men lost on the Edmund Fitzgerald, and added a 30th bell for Gordon Lightfoot...
Gordon Lightfoot passed away earlier this year, on May 1st. That day, and going forward on November 10th, the day the Fitzgerald sank in 1975, at the Maritime Sailor's Cathedral in Detroit, they now ring the bell 30 times instead of 29, because of how instrumental Lightfoot was in preserving the memory of that good ship and crew.
Being born a Wisconsin, but growing up as a Michigander. Hearing this song hits me when I drive to work every day. While driving on Jefferson in Detroit I pass the maritime Sailors cathedral and say a prayer.
I was only 12 years old when this song was on the radio. I have a really good childhood friend who I keep in touch with still to this day. In 1975 I was at school and he was not there. I asked the teacher why he wasnt there and she explained that he went to the United States because he had a cousin that had passed away. I remember when he came back in about two weeks and I asked him about his cousin. He said that he was at Detroit in a large church. I did not ask any more questions. Now when I got older I found out that his cousin was on the Edmund Fitzgerald. His cousin was only 23.He had a 3 year old son and a wife of 5 years. I love my friend so much and always visit him twice a year. He now has a brood of 4 children and they always call me uncle.
Have listened to this song for many, many years. It tears me apart, especially knowing the history pretty well. I saw Gordon Lightfoot perform this and many other songs awhile ago. Live, and it tears you up more because you are around other people who are all feeling this together. Now to see you listen to it, and then REALLY listen to it, to pay reverence to the words and the music... now I am REALLY REALLY torn apart. In a thankful way.
All Canadians are mourning the recent passing of Gordon Lightfoot, one of the true voices of the Canadian psyche. A musician, a writer, a poet and story teller.
Native North American/ Indians in the Great Lakes region are called the Chippewa Indian nation. "Gitchie goomie" is the name of the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. Where the wreck is settled in Lake Superior, (along the Canadian side ) it is custom for mariners under weigh to set ships speed to "Slow/Dead Slow" and salute the Edmond Fitzgerald,with a blast from the ship's horn. Tbh, the media news outlets really didn't give much attention to the ships demise, often spelling the ships name incorrectly. The casual lack of interest motivated Gordon Lightfoot to write in a musical style called a "dirge", a kind of sad, somber ballad. (The "Greenland Whaling Company" song is a similar style). Also, the proceeds of the songs sales in recordings were donated to the members of the families of the sailors who lost their lives. Mad respect of Mr Lightfoot for immortalizing the event...
One of the greatest ballads about a true event ever written. Gordon Lightfoot is a master story teller as he can make the listener feel the events as much as possible. All 29 of the crewman are stilled entombed aboard the Fitzgerald. The wreck has been designated a protected site and diving on the wreck if prohibited. The family members of those lost have stated they want all of the sailors left aboard with their ship mates. The bell was removed from the wreck and now sits in the maritime museum and a bell with the names of all the crew was put back on the wreck in its place.
How big is Lake Superior? Well, it contains 10% of all the fresh water on Earth. Yeah it's big, and it is tilted just right so those November gales blow right down the length of it. A wonderful tribute by Gordon Lightfoot. Thanks for reacting to it.
I've heard this song for 40+ years and it still moves me. Particularly when I relive the story through those hearing it for the first time. The empathy and compassion in your face was beautiful to behold. You know Mo, anytime you hear this song again, the sadness you experienced listening to it will stay with you forever. Such is the power of Mr. Lightfoot's gift for telling a story. In this case a tragically true one. Take care Hun, RNB
Gordon was a brilliant musician who left us many truly great songs, and this may be his most powerful. Millions of people who would never have heard of these men learned about them, felt their loss, and mourned with their families.
A song masterfully written about a true event. 29 men died on the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in November of 1975. Gordon Lightfoot...one of the best Rock/Folk artists who ever lived. How he wrote these lyrics is beyond me. "And every man knew as the captain did too, 'twas the witch of November come stealing." I mean how much harder can song lyrics hit?? "The church bell chimed til it rang twenty- nine times for each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald." Whew. Heavy and sad stuff. Things that happened to good ppl in a many times awful world. I read a comment from a US coast guard sailor recently about this story. He said that to this very day, the Coast gaurd ships on lake Michigan completely stop over the wreck site, and salute as they ring the ships bell twenty nine times. Heart wrenching. Beautiful and sad and righteous respect for good, hard- working men who died hungry. They hadn't eaten since the day before. Just awful. God bless them. My heart still aches for the "Wives and the sons and the daughters" of these good men to this day. I can't imagine it. It's too painful. I sincerely hope that God watches over them all. I know that we all have to pass on eventually, but real tragedy is the most painful thing. The most horrible thing. This was a real tragedy, a fluke of nature, the witch of November, a tragedy. If you've read any of my previous comments, you know that I adore you and love your reactions. I love your emotion. You're a true humanitarian. When you realized this was true, I saw it on your beautiful face. It almost made me lose it. I swear. YOU ARE my favorite baby girl, just like you always say at the intro to your reactions. You have a heart of pur gold. I love your face. God bless.
Someone on another video mentioned that he was remembered by the people and the same bell... that chimed 30 times in May of 2023, 29 for the crew and once for Gordon. I thought that was lovely and it might touch others the way it touched me.
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours" is the best lyric I have ever heard. This was to be the captain's last trip - he was going to retire. A couple of the hands were making their first trip. The Fitz had lost their radars and were sailing blind. The Arthur Anderson was following behind the Fitz and started trying to help guide them. The captain of the Anderson is certain that the Fitz bottomed out at one point, and that that was the source of the water coming in. Shortly before the Fitz sank, the Anderson reported two huge waves from behind. Those waves would have only gotten bigger before they got to the Fitz as it was closer to shore and was in shallower water. The last theory I saw is that one of those waves picked up the stern of the Fitz and drove it bow first straight down to the bottom, breaking it in two in the process. Whatever happened certainly happened fast, as they never made any distress call.
The Coast Guard asked the Anderson to turn around (they'd made the safety of Whitefish Bay at this point) and head back to search for survivors. The Anderson along with the the William Clay Ford went back into the teeth of the storm to search. They were both not certain they themselves could survive the battering they'd receive going back out, but they went out anyway. The Anderson reported only being able to make 2mph in the face of the steady 50mph wind (they reported gusts of 75mph).
even if it was low tide they couldn't have hit bottom as she sits in 580 feet of water... the big ship broke deep, split in two .. couldn't handle the load against the weather sadly as her cargo holds could not close properly, she took on water and broke deep..
I grew up on the western tip of lake superior in Duluth, Mn. Ill never forget the coverage that night by dennis anderson from the duluth ship canal. Such a deep and tragic song.
I'm from a small town in southern Lapeer County in Michigan. In music class when I was in fourth or fifth grade we had music books we would sing songs out of and this was one of the songs in that book. It is hands down one of the most memorable songs I have ever learned in my life.
I almost didn't watch this because I didn't want to see you cry, I chose to stand with you and I am happy I did. I grew up on the shores of this this great lake for over 20 years before my journey west to the mountains. Gitche Gumee is said to be the name given to her by the Native Americans. She is just as beautiful angry as she is when calm. Sometimes she gets a bad reputation due to her temper but overall she is amazing. Respect and accept her for all that she is, she means no harm. Peace/JT Also: if you visit her, bring an extra sweatshirt. You may or may not need it.
To me this song holds special memories of being lucky enough to hear Gordon play at "The Old Massey Hall" in Toronto during his yearly concerts there. The Massey is world renowned for it's acoustic sound and presence and hearing this song in the late '70's is something I will always cherish.
All money that was made on this record is donated to the families that lost a member of the family. It's a song that is never played or sang on ships, and being a seaman that is grounded a shore myself I do understand why, i will never know when or if the sea calls me back for the last time
One of my shipmates liked to play and sing that song. She knew not to sing it when the seas got rough. I've sailed Lake Superior in November in rough water. It was nowhere near what USS Edmund Fitzgerald experienced, but it was still pretty damned scary.
So tragic 😥 but this song honors those who were lost that day, and the lyrics pass on the memories of the families 👪 love for them. May they be blessed with the spiritual gifts of the losses endured.
You held it together very well for the 1st time hearing it... It is a heart breaker.. Read your face and feeling as it played .... It hit you as it hit millions and me ... 1st time seeing you... nice to meet you.. God Bless
there are few singer songwriters that can compare with Gordon Lightfoot. He is an elite group that can be counted on one hand. Great story great song from a great talent
@@MorenikejiTaiwo she went down on November 10, 1975. I’m typing this on the 7th. I and my sailor brothers remember the sacrifice these men paid so that we may learn from those lessons
I grew up in Ohio on Lake Erie's shore. I remember when this happened. The music really fits the story. The music is like the waves, relentless, one wave after another.
Remember this well. Got up and had the radio on and heard she went down and I knew my cousin worked on her. Found out later that day he was on shore level and was OK. He knew everyone onboard.
My favorite Singer-Songwriter and my fav Canadian ; ] The Edmund Fitzgerald may have been overloaded but that is not mentioned by many-something of a taboo subject. Beauty in the sadness brings us back to joy. -Me
The names of the lakes and rivers are named after American indian tribes. Lake Erie, where this tragedy happened is named for the Erie tribe. The 2 main possibilities is that a wave lifted the back of the ship and it plunged beneath the surface like a diver. Another is that a wave lifted the rear and another the front and it was broken in half. Gordon Lightfoot is one of Canada's fave sons.
Growing up in Detroit, I recall the day after the tragedy. It was a gray, cloudy day and the mood was so somber. Gordon Lightfoot is a legendary folk singer and he based this melody on an old Irish ballad. It tugs at my heart every time that I hear it. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us Morenikeji.
What Irish ballad? I would be most grateful if you could provide more info so I could find out more! Of the sound of it, the structure, the theme, whatever! That was a really interesting statement, to me!
@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 I have been fascinated by this song since it first appeared in 1976. In reading about it, Lightfoot said the melody was based on an old Irish folk song that he heard when he was 3 or 4 years old. Some people compare it to “Back Home in Derry” but that was written in the 1980s so that’s not the original source. I read that someone compared it to “The Road to Lisdoonvarna” but I didn’t feel the similarity. If you can find Back Home in Derry performed by Joe Kerr, you will recognize the similarity immediately.
If you could read my mind, love, what a tale my thoughts could tell... is how his great song "If you could read my mind" begins. Great songwriter and singer and guitarist. Ameseginalehu. Daalu.
Baby girl, I saw your face at the start of the song. The Chippewa were a large native American tribe who inhabited the north-eastern forests and the Great Lakes region of the north American continent. When the first white colonial scouts were surveying there, they thought they'd discovered a new ocean. The natives told them these were lakes. "The big lake they call Gitche Gumee" is what we know today as Lake Superior. The scouts could not believe any lake(s) could be so massive. Only an equally massive talent like the Canadian troubadour Gordon Lightfoot could convey such a compelling tragedy so perfectly in music.
Gitche Gumee was the American Indian name for Lake Superior. It was made famous in the poem "Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth in 1855. I was 16 when the Fitzgerald went down and it played a part in my decision to become a US Coast Guardsman. This is the story of Merchant Mariners, a tough of men who lot who don't get their due as salty sailors. May the sailors who went down in the Fitz rest in peace. Hopefully the families find solace in knowing that they will never be forgotten.
Ooh Morenikeji this is a sad song , but so beautiful ! Gordon Lightfoot makes more of songs about sea man. I look at your face and you’re not happy , but you’re emotion is real pure ! Thank you , a big kiss and Love from Holland!😘🇳🇱👍⛴
Thanks for reacting to this song. Being from Michigan I grew up hearing about the Edmond Fitzgerald and the tragic ending to this freighter and her crew. Gordon Lightfoot did a great job in his tribute to the men who lost their lives and to the families they left behind.
This song is part of my life. I was born out east now live in Toronto. Been hearing this since I was a little kid. It's an emotional rollercoaster. It still stirs my soul. It always will. Excellent video.
They ring the bell every year. This year they rang it 30 times, after Gordon's passing earlier this year. ❤
Yes he died on 01 may 2023 of natural causes, R.I.P.
sad true story.. beautifully done
True Canadian 🇨🇦
May his soul Rest In Peace , his sing Sundown is fav of mine !!
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours..."
Some of the most haunting lyrics ever written, Canadian or otherwise.
I was a little kid when this happened on the night of November 10, 1975. I was born and grew-up right on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan. My mother told me recently that the weather was fierce on this night, really high winds and big waves on the lake along with really heavy freezing rain. There was another freighter sailing near the Edmund Fitzgerald, the SS Arthur M Anderson, and the ship's captain had been communicating with The Edmund Fitzgerald's Captain, Ernest McSorely via radio. When the lake became very rough, his last transmission was "we're holding our own". The Edmund Fitzgerald very suddenly disappeared from radar, going down in seconds. The ship was later found with all of the windows smashed-in on the bridge, indicating that they had torpedoed into a giant wave and kept going under. This ship was also broken in half.
Excellent Reaction beautiful young lady!!! 😘🤘❤
We lost a great story teller R.I.P. Gordon
I grew up in the mid and late 70,'s with folk music on the radio. Nothing like it
I was a young boy when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. It was heartbreaking. The wreck was finally found and the ships bell was brought up and as it broke water it immediately rang as if screaming for her lost souls. RIP to the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Thank you Mo for reacting to this song.
First time hearing about the Edmund Fitzgerald’s bell, ringing as it broke water!! And she was crying for her lost souls!
Gordon Lightfoot died recently, and at the Sailors' Cathedral in Detroit, they rang the bell 29 times for the men lost on the Edmund Fitzgerald, and added a 30th bell for Gordon Lightfoot...
Real Canadian and now has passed on , RIP
His songs are playing with respect !
Gordon Lightfoot passed away earlier this year, on May 1st. That day, and going forward on November 10th, the day the Fitzgerald sank in 1975, at the Maritime Sailor's Cathedral in Detroit, they now ring the bell 30 times instead of 29, because of how instrumental Lightfoot was in preserving the memory of that good ship and crew.
Yes, the families voted for him to be an honorary member of the Fitzgerald crew.❤
Being born a Wisconsin, but growing up as a Michigander. Hearing this song hits me when I drive to work every day. While driving on Jefferson in Detroit I pass the maritime Sailors cathedral and say a prayer.
RIP Gordon Lightfoot who died 2 weeks ago. we will never forget his music.
He just passed, what a great loss, such a voice and story teller. he was.
rest Easy Sir
your favourite singer-songwriter's favourite singer-songwriter, may gordon rest in peace.
I was only 12 years old when this song was on the radio. I have a really good childhood friend who I keep in touch with still to this day. In 1975 I was at school and he was not there. I asked the teacher why he wasnt there and she explained that he went to the United States because he had a cousin that had passed away. I remember when he came back in about two weeks and I asked him about his cousin. He said that he was at Detroit in a large church. I did not ask any more questions. Now when I got older I found out that his cousin was on the Edmund Fitzgerald. His cousin was only 23.He had a 3 year old son and a wife of 5 years. I love my friend so much and always visit him twice a year. He now has a brood of 4 children and they always call me uncle.
Everyone is celebrated to this day. The bell still rings 29 times.
Now they ring it 30 times.
Have listened to this song for many, many years. It tears me apart, especially knowing the history pretty well. I saw Gordon Lightfoot perform this and many other songs awhile ago. Live, and it tears you up more because you are around other people who are all feeling this together. Now to see you listen to it, and then REALLY listen to it, to pay reverence to the words and the music... now I am REALLY REALLY torn apart. In a thankful way.
The best thing that could possibly have come out of this tragedy was this song. These men will forever be remembered.
Gordon Lightfoot donated the profits of this song to the families of the Edmond Fitzgerald crew
He put it in his will that they will always go to the families ❤
Hero! R.I.P. Gordan Lightfoot.
One of my favorite songs so beautiful love Gordon lightfoot i work a dangerous job so i pay homage everyday to the fallan ❤
All Canadians are mourning the recent passing of Gordon Lightfoot, one of the true voices of the Canadian psyche. A musician, a writer, a poet and story teller.
I'm American from Texas but I can tell you brother been listening to Gordon lightfoot since I was a kid this song is so special to me 🤘
At 4:34 the pain on your face reflects the shared feelings this song evokes in the rest of us..
Native North American/ Indians in the Great Lakes region are called the Chippewa Indian nation. "Gitchie goomie" is the name of the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior.
Where the wreck is settled in Lake Superior, (along the Canadian side ) it is custom for mariners under weigh to set ships speed to "Slow/Dead Slow" and salute the Edmond Fitzgerald,with a blast from the ship's horn.
Tbh, the media news outlets really didn't give much attention to the ships demise, often spelling the ships name incorrectly.
The casual lack of interest motivated Gordon Lightfoot to write in a musical style called a "dirge", a kind of sad, somber ballad. (The "Greenland Whaling Company" song is a similar style).
Also, the proceeds of the songs sales in recordings were donated to the members of the families of the sailors who lost their lives.
Mad respect of Mr Lightfoot for immortalizing the event...
I was 15 years old living in Indiana and still to this day at age 62 remember hearing about this wreck.
One of the greatest ballads about a true event ever written.
Gordon Lightfoot is a master story teller as he can make the listener feel the events as much as possible.
All 29 of the crewman are stilled entombed aboard the Fitzgerald.
The wreck has been designated a protected site and diving on the wreck if prohibited.
The family members of those lost have stated they want all of the sailors left aboard with their ship mates.
The bell was removed from the wreck and now sits in the maritime museum and a bell with the names of all the crew was put back on the wreck in its place.
How big is Lake Superior? Well, it contains 10% of all the fresh water on Earth. Yeah it's big, and it is tilted just right so those November gales blow right down the length of it.
A wonderful tribute by Gordon Lightfoot. Thanks for reacting to it.
Ya feeling it as much as hearing it.......................................and that's cool.
I've heard this song for 40+ years and it still moves me. Particularly when I relive the story through those hearing it for the first time. The empathy and compassion in your face was beautiful to behold. You know Mo, anytime you hear this song again, the sadness you experienced listening to it will stay with you forever. Such is the power of Mr. Lightfoot's gift for telling a story. In this case a tragically true one. Take care Hun, RNB
They figure she sank so fast there was no time for the crew to try and save themselves...
You are 100% right. It stays with you. 40+ years later, I still get chills and a lump in my throat.
I couldn't have said it any better 👏
😊
50 years later the song still devastates me
Same. I grew up on the Great Lakes in the 70s, where this was lore 😢
Gordon was a brilliant musician who left us many truly great songs, and this may be his most powerful. Millions of people who would never have heard of these men learned about them, felt their loss, and mourned with their families.
A song masterfully written about a true event. 29 men died on the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in November of 1975. Gordon Lightfoot...one of the best Rock/Folk artists who ever lived. How he wrote these lyrics is beyond me.
"And every man knew as the captain did too, 'twas the witch of November come stealing." I mean how much harder can song lyrics hit?? "The church bell chimed til it rang twenty- nine times for each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald." Whew. Heavy and sad stuff. Things that happened to good ppl in a many times awful world.
I read a comment from a US coast guard sailor recently about this story. He said that to this very day, the Coast gaurd ships on lake Michigan completely stop over the wreck site, and salute as they ring the ships bell twenty nine times. Heart wrenching. Beautiful and sad and righteous respect for good, hard- working men who died hungry. They hadn't eaten since the day before. Just awful. God bless them. My heart still aches for the "Wives and the sons and the daughters" of these good men to this day. I can't imagine it. It's too painful. I sincerely hope that God watches over them all.
I know that we all have to pass on eventually, but real tragedy is the most painful thing. The most horrible thing. This was a real tragedy, a fluke of nature, the witch of November, a tragedy.
If you've read any of my previous comments, you know that I adore you and love your reactions. I love your emotion. You're a true humanitarian. When you realized this was true, I saw it on your beautiful face. It almost made me lose it. I swear.
YOU ARE my favorite baby girl, just like you always say at the intro to your reactions. You have a heart of pur gold. I love your face.
God bless.
pulls at the heart strings..................even teared up a little...AGAIN
Someone on another video mentioned that he was remembered by the people and the same bell... that chimed 30 times in May of 2023, 29 for the crew and once for Gordon. I thought that was lovely and it might touch others the way it touched me.
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours" is the best lyric I have ever heard.
This was to be the captain's last trip - he was going to retire. A couple of the hands were making their first trip. The Fitz had lost their radars and were sailing blind. The Arthur Anderson was following behind the Fitz and started trying to help guide them. The captain of the Anderson is certain that the Fitz bottomed out at one point, and that that was the source of the water coming in. Shortly before the Fitz sank, the Anderson reported two huge waves from behind. Those waves would have only gotten bigger before they got to the Fitz as it was closer to shore and was in shallower water. The last theory I saw is that one of those waves picked up the stern of the Fitz and drove it bow first straight down to the bottom, breaking it in two in the process. Whatever happened certainly happened fast, as they never made any distress call.
The Coast Guard asked the Anderson to turn around (they'd made the safety of Whitefish Bay at this point) and head back to search for survivors. The Anderson along with the the William Clay Ford went back into the teeth of the storm to search. They were both not certain they themselves could survive the battering they'd receive going back out, but they went out anyway. The Anderson reported only being able to make 2mph in the face of the steady 50mph wind (they reported gusts of 75mph).
even if it was low tide they couldn't have hit bottom as she sits in 580 feet of water... the big ship broke deep, split in two .. couldn't handle the load against the weather sadly as her cargo holds could not close properly, she took on water and broke deep..
Really? Fitz was 729 feet long.
Beautiful reaction to this iconic song. Rest In Peace Mr. Lightfoot.
😞😞💔
I grew up on the western tip of lake superior in Duluth, Mn. Ill never forget the coverage that night by dennis anderson from the duluth ship canal. Such a deep and tragic song.
Goosebumps. Every time I hear this haunting song.
True story. As a Canadian we all have heard this story. Great reaction. Stay positive and never stop smiling.
I heard this song back when I was in like 3rd or 4th grade. Decades later I still tear up a bit!
I'm from a small town in southern Lapeer County in Michigan. In music class when I was in fourth or fifth grade we had music books we would sing songs out of and this was one of the songs in that book. It is hands down one of the most memorable songs I have ever learned in my life.
In Michigan we were proud of our Canadian neighbor Gordon to tell the legend to the world in song and rhyme in a way that only he could..
in Minnesota, most of us know about the demon in Lake Superior
I Aint Got Not Words, Just Tears.
I leave a stone at the memorial each time I visit Whitefish Point. Superior is a gem.
It's a fantastic song and I look watching you reactions to it yes you have an awesome smile beautiful eyes
I almost didn't watch this because I didn't want to see you cry, I chose to stand with you and I am happy I did. I grew up on the shores of this this great lake for over 20 years before my journey west to the mountains. Gitche Gumee is said to be the name given to her by the Native Americans. She is just as beautiful angry as she is when calm. Sometimes she gets a bad reputation due to her temper but overall she is amazing. Respect and accept her for all that she is, she means no harm. Peace/JT
Also: if you visit her, bring an extra sweatshirt. You may or may not need it.
To me this song holds special memories of being lucky enough to hear Gordon play at "The Old Massey Hall" in Toronto during his yearly concerts there. The Massey is world renowned for it's acoustic sound and presence and hearing this song in the late '70's is something I will always cherish.
Working on the water can be hard, but There are days which is so peaceful. It's a good life for those who choose the life of being out there.
Brilliantly written!
All money that was made on this record is donated to the families that lost a member of the family.
It's a song that is never played or sang on ships, and being a seaman that is grounded a shore myself I do understand why, i will never know when or if the sea calls me back for the last time
Hmm, deep🥺
@@MorenikejiTaiwo just a little 🙂
One of my shipmates liked to play and sing that song. She knew not to sing it when the seas got rough. I've sailed Lake Superior in November in rough water. It was nowhere near what USS Edmund Fitzgerald experienced, but it was still pretty damned scary.
@@Nerdificent I was on the ship JB, RRS John Biscoe
So tragic 😥 but this song honors those who were lost that day, and the lyrics pass on the memories of the families 👪 love for them. May they be blessed with the spiritual gifts of the losses endured.
Beautiful reaction!
Not his most famous track but surely his most moving. Great lyrics, a class act. Superb!
This is a 100 percent true story. This is the epitome of a singer, song writer, and story teller
You held it together very well for the 1st time hearing it... It is a heart breaker.. Read your face and feeling as it played .... It hit you as it hit millions and me ... 1st time seeing you... nice to meet you.. God Bless
Beautiful and sad song
Goose bumps garanteed every time I listen to this song
So glad you selected this song to listen.shows your taste is very broad. This song is a beautiful poem of history.
there are few singer songwriters that can compare with Gordon Lightfoot. He is an elite group that can be counted on one hand. Great story great song from a great talent
You can almost eliminate the words and still feel the emotion of the tune
Beyond brilliant
Masterclass
such a heart-felt reaction!!!!!
Psalm 91:2. Perfect for this song. Faith fulfilled. Thanks Mo!
Gordon Lightfoot was a great story teller.
Fine reaction. Appropriate reaction.
My father introduced me to Gordon Lightfoot decades ago, it's wonderful to see someone discovering his genius for the first time. Good video!
I've listened to this one countless times...and it still makes my eyes water.
Same here.
@@MorenikejiTaiwo she went down on November 10, 1975. I’m typing this on the 7th. I and my sailor brothers remember the sacrifice these men paid so that we may learn from those lessons
Such a beautiful song about such a sad occurrence. Gordon Lightfoot's voice makes it all the more impactful.
I have loved this song for neary 50 years. your reaction video is the absolute best I've seen.. your face said all that needed to be said . thank yoy
I grew up in Ohio on Lake Erie's shore. I remember when this happened. The music really fits the story. The music is like the waves, relentless, one wave after another.
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Playing his song Sundown now for respect for his passing
Such emotion, such feeling, such beauty...please don't ever change... 43,000 people adore you... keep up the good work...
Thank you so much 🥺🙏💗
My feelings exactly ! Cheers !!
I absolutely LUV watching your reactions. You're so wholesome and unafraid to reveal your feelings. Live long, and prosper, beautiful lady.
To see a beautiful young woman actually listen to this song is what keeps an old man in his 70s renew my faith in y'all, God Bless you.
Remember this well. Got up and had the radio on and heard she went down and I knew my cousin worked on her. Found out later that day he was on shore level and was OK. He knew everyone onboard.
They ring the bells for them still today 29 times
I’ve seen that ceremony
My favorite Singer-Songwriter and my fav Canadian ; ]
The Edmund Fitzgerald may have been overloaded but that is not mentioned by many-something of a taboo subject.
Beauty in the sadness brings us back to joy.
-Me
The names of the lakes and rivers are named after American indian tribes. Lake Erie, where this tragedy happened is named for the Erie tribe.
The 2 main possibilities is that a wave lifted the back of the ship and it plunged beneath the surface like a diver. Another is that a wave lifted the rear and another the front and it was broken in half.
Gordon Lightfoot is one of Canada's fave sons.
It's in your body language. Thank you for having a very appropriate reaction to this heartbreaking incident.
Loved watching this reaction!
Thank you!
I’ve cried with you a lot M.T!!
Growing up in Detroit, I recall the day after the tragedy. It was a gray, cloudy day and the mood was so somber. Gordon Lightfoot is a legendary folk singer and he based this melody on an old Irish ballad. It tugs at my heart every time that I hear it. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us Morenikeji.
What Irish ballad? I would be most grateful if you could provide more info so I could find out more! Of the sound of it, the structure, the theme, whatever! That was a really interesting statement, to me!
@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 I have been fascinated by this song since it first appeared in 1976. In reading about it, Lightfoot said the melody was based on an old Irish folk song that he heard when he was 3 or 4 years old. Some people compare it to “Back Home in Derry” but that was written in the 1980s so that’s not the original source. I read that someone compared it to “The Road to Lisdoonvarna” but I didn’t feel the similarity. If you can find Back Home in Derry performed by Joe Kerr, you will recognize the similarity immediately.
If you could read my mind, love, what a tale my thoughts could tell...
is how his great song "If you could read my mind" begins. Great songwriter and singer and guitarist.
Ameseginalehu. Daalu.
yeah, I cry everytime I hear this song!
Baby girl, I saw your face at the start of the song. The Chippewa were a large native American tribe who inhabited the north-eastern forests and the Great Lakes region of the north American continent. When the first white colonial scouts were surveying there, they thought they'd discovered a new ocean. The natives told them these were lakes. "The big lake they call Gitche Gumee" is what we know today as Lake Superior. The scouts could not believe any lake(s) could be so massive.
Only an equally massive talent like the Canadian troubadour Gordon Lightfoot could convey such a compelling tragedy so perfectly in music.
Gitche Gumee was the American Indian name for Lake Superior. It was made famous in the poem "Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth in 1855. I was 16 when the Fitzgerald went down and it played a part in my decision to become a US Coast Guardsman. This is the story of Merchant Mariners, a tough of men who lot who don't get their due as salty sailors. May the sailors who went down in the Fitz rest in peace. Hopefully the families find solace in knowing that they will never be forgotten.
Have always loved this song and still do. Gordon Lightfoot….incredible folk singer!!
He’s so good!
This is based on a true story. Gordon Lightfoot gave ALL the proceeds from this song to the family members of the victims of the wreck.
This is very sad song about a true story
Great reaction.
Ooh Morenikeji this is a sad song , but so beautiful ! Gordon Lightfoot makes more of songs about sea man. I look at your face and you’re not happy , but you’re emotion is real pure ! Thank you , a big kiss and Love from Holland!😘🇳🇱👍⛴
Thank you 🙏
I was 15 when it happened. I still remember
Watching from Minnesota USA. I remember the song when it came out back in the 70s.
In the 70s? Just wow👏🏼
OMG...you are so beautiful. And the fact that you listened to this song just touches my heart so much.
Thank you for reviewing this.
Your reaction video was awesome.
Thanks for reacting to this song. Being from Michigan I grew up hearing about the Edmond Fitzgerald and the tragic ending to this freighter and her crew. Gordon Lightfoot did a great job in his tribute to the men who lost their lives and to the families they left behind.
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yic and voice from an angelic
An excellent story teller Gordon Lightfoot puts you right there on that ship
This song is part of my life. I was born out east now live in Toronto. Been hearing this since I was a little kid.
It's an emotional rollercoaster. It still stirs my soul. It always will.
Excellent video.
Such mournful guitar.
I grew up on Lake Erie in Canada and saw that ship.
You should listen to Gordon Lightfoot's song, 'If You Could Read My Mind'.
Hello from northern Wisconsin. I am close to where this happened.
Every year there is the bell ringing here.