Finally, the hip getting some much deserved american attention.

@beeragainsthumanity1420

3 жыл бұрын

They've always had this American's attention.👍

@barenkd316

3 жыл бұрын

As an American in border city, we adore the hip!

@KeithDCanada

3 жыл бұрын

They did play SNL.....

@sheldondyck8631

3 жыл бұрын

Outside of Buffalo NY they pretty much got none.

@barenkd316

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithDCanada the look on Dan Aykroyd's face when he introduced them was like he knew he was unleashing a great secret.

LEGENDARY CANADIAN BAND . SINGER GORD DOWNIE DID A FINAL CANADIAN TOUR WHILE HAVING TERMINAL BRAIN CANCER. THE FINAL CONCERT WAS SEEN BY THE ENTIRE COUNTRY ON TV.

@tonysosa9333

3 жыл бұрын

RIP Gord

@daniellebaker7123

3 жыл бұрын

Legend. 🇨🇦

@chrisbudberg8769

3 жыл бұрын

ya ill never forget that, everyone watched, Gord was as good a humanitarian as he was a performer R.I.P.

@theMoerster

3 жыл бұрын

Hell, I'm an American and I watched that concert on CBC (I live about 20 miles from the border). Gord was the best.

@fwybwed

3 жыл бұрын

Miss u Gord

The Hip are known as "CANADA'S BAND" Gord Downey is a National treasure in Canada. "Grace too" and "Ahead by a Century" are two amazing songs by them. Just listen to the "Road Apples" album....you'll understand

@ncurrier2

3 жыл бұрын

spell the great man's name properly fool

@Rainy2255

3 жыл бұрын

Blue Rodeo is also considered Canada’s band. Do learn how to spell his name.

@robertpearson8798

3 жыл бұрын

As an older individual I'd have to give that title to either Rush or The Guess Who, even though I appreciate the Hip.

@aaroncrowe2783

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rainy2255 Come on now...Blue Rodeo doesnt even come close to being in the same category as The Hip....

@aaroncrowe2783

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertpearson8798You are old school if you believe that

Canadians hold the hip in the highest regards , we are proud of them and to be honest this is something Americans couldn’t understand , Gord is Canadian and he is ours ….. this isn’t just music , its what Canada is, I for one am happy the Hip didn’t gain much traction in the States , it’s wrong but I feel most Canadians want to keep them all to ourselves, but with that being said I’m glad you appreciated the Hip..

@robquinn9999

Жыл бұрын

It's true that some Canadians hold them in the highest regard, but everything else you said is nonsense.

@dunecampbell3996

Жыл бұрын

Man, you seem like the kind of guy who would wolf down the last two Timbits. Buy another box man and share them with our neighbours to the south.

@mikef8023

Жыл бұрын

any man that plays air guitar for the hip. the blues?? subscribed

@craigrobertson5030

10 ай бұрын

I left a Hip disc with a SouthWest airlines stewardess along with my email. Eventually got an email saying thank you, the picture was of a stack of vinyl and it was all Hip. Happy she caught the words too

Singer Gord Downie is one of the best examples of “just be a good human” ever. Even when diagnosed with terminal cancer he gave voice to Canadian First Nations and the crises of the residential school system. The catalog of Tragically Hip just keeps on giving.

@jonathanbouthillette753

3 жыл бұрын

Can't imagine what Downie would be saying now a days if he was still alive

@sharonsky6534

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanbouthillette753 Maybe he played a role from the other side for it to come to light.

@drdre4397

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanbouthillette753 I mean you'd have to be incredibly ignorant if you needed the bodies to be discovered to know it happened. Anyone who has spent any time around reservations heard the stories and met survivors. Now we have so many hashtags amd slogans but that doesn't do anything to fix the issue. So many people don't do anymore than post a story and act like they are leading the charge for change... The fact the reaction was so huge means there were a lot of ignorant idiots surrounding Canada's history. People love to pretend they aren't just as bad as those they put down... It's really the people on social media doing nothing but posting hashtags and then calling out goverment... So many people nowadays point out problems without solutions. Maybe drag some politicians to real reserves with boil water notices year round and then maybe something will happen.

@alecoram7874

3 жыл бұрын

@@drdre4397 It's all political theatre. Awfully convenient that 3 sites were "discovered" within a week. Too many Canadians are extremely gullible and compliant

@lorijankowski3117

3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonsky6534 I think you might be right!

Anyone who hasn't heard of the Tragically Hip, please keep digging...you won't regret it!!

@MikeHart72

3 жыл бұрын

They are Canadian royalty

@budgetboss6084

3 жыл бұрын

Ken Stanley...I've heard of them, but have never HEARD them until now. I'm reaching for my shovel man!!! I wouldn't be digging without the reaction from our brother Jamel aka Jamal. Great channel!

@kenstanley2567

3 жыл бұрын

@@budgetboss6084 I really like their early stuff but it's all really good. Check out Courage and Hundredth Meridian, unless hopefully Jamel does lol

@MikeHart72

3 жыл бұрын

Ken Stanley .... I prefer the early stuff as well. I had my fake ID when I was 16 and got to see the Hip a few times in Halifax before they hit it big. The Last American Exit 38 Years old Blow at High Dough

@budgetboss6084

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenstanley2567 10-4

These cats are a national treasure. There will never be another band like them…another band that “gets” Canada like they do. If a thousand bands release a thousand albums for a thousand years, none of them will be as good as Up To Here. I’m glad to see you’ve had your eyes opened to them, man.

@rickjones3340

9 ай бұрын

There's already been an album better than Up To Here; Road Apples, also by the Hip. Once you have Road Apples, you can throw away all your other albums, all your books, all your paintings. The Hip is all the art you will ever need.

RIP Gord Downie. They just don't make poets, singer songwriter's like him. I got to see them in concert a few times but watching their last concert was my heart wrenching. I cried throughout it. They are/were Canada's band

@gatekarain9780

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Got drunk like a mofo. My wife looked at me and said "Part of our youth is dying."

@salomey5

3 жыл бұрын

So did i. Went to a public showing of their final concert and the whole time I was tearing up and had a lump in my throat.

@berlygirl14

3 жыл бұрын

I think we all cried. Hell, even parliament gave him a moment of silence. 😢

@mjking9019

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarrishChristopherRobin777 Gord Downie was the lead singer. He passed away after a courageous battle with glioblastoma

@marcuswernicke9018

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjking9019 I saw them in Edmonton on their final tour. It was emotional as hell. I cried multiple times throughout the show along with my wife. It was such a sad and surreal show. I have seen the hip many times in concert, but that was by far the best show from them I have seen. Gosh, I miss them.

Man R.I.P to one of the greatest Canadians, he was still touring and fighting for First Nations peoples rights in Canada while battling brain cancer. Dude is a fucking legend.

@blackbird8900

3 жыл бұрын

Legend. Great comment. We are sorely missing his guidance and wisdom this last month especially.

@bjornjorgenbjorgenhoogenbo2954

3 жыл бұрын

He wasn't the Messiah.

@thedevilwuster

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjornjorgenbjorgenhoogenbo2954 Are you the Messiah? Yes I am.

@marisagettas

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjornjorgenbjorgenhoogenbo2954 He was in Canada. The HIP are legends here.

@bjornjorgenbjorgenhoogenbo2954

3 жыл бұрын

@@marisagettas I'm from the same town as The Hip. You can't turn on a radio here without hearing a Hip song every hour. I've had it with that band. They're not that great. And before you think I'm just btching and/or don't know what I'm talking about, I've actually seen them in concert (from their Road Apples tour), met them, and I can name every member of the band without looking it up. REAL legends of music in Canada are Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and "The Professor" Neal Peart (Rush)

A guy in a just be a good human shirt listening to Gord. How fitting.

@evanb1470

3 жыл бұрын

Right!

@STMcK2009

3 жыл бұрын

Play more of the Tragically Hip. Awesome Rock band from Kingston On Canada Gord Downie RIP! Dance among the stars!

@busterfixxitt

3 жыл бұрын

Downie would be very pleased. ♥️

@marydee72

3 жыл бұрын

Totally true

@jeffhayward9544

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that Gord would be smiling down at the sight of that shirt…❤️

Two words: Fully Completely -- a classic. That is all.

@jenniferkonstant5920

3 жыл бұрын

100%

@salomey5

3 жыл бұрын

Up to here is excellent too... And Road Apples too. The Hip was the bomb.

@clovioushoofus3928

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah their best in my opinion, its in my top ten all time and that takes some doing :D

@ShansAtlantis

3 жыл бұрын

Best. Album. Ever.

@terryeckmeier7027

3 жыл бұрын

I was in Belgium and our tour guide could say enough good stuff about the Hip. He said best road trip music.

While I am not a huge Hip fan myself, it's difficult to describe to someone from the US what they mean to Canadians. This band is absolutely beloved up here. The story of Gord Downie's illness and his final Canadian tour is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it was all documented in a film called Long Time Running. I mean, the man was dying of brain cancer, and he managed to put all of his remaining strength into this final tour, with the entire country seemingly following along every step of the way. He passed away not too long after the final performance. RIP, Gordy baby.

This is the soundtrack to every Canadian's soul. The bush parties, nights at the cottage the deck parties, everything. Keep listening. Check out more Hip. Grace Too is the next song to review!

@alelectric2767

3 жыл бұрын

Hell Ya!!! 🇨🇦👍

@soulcrusher807

3 жыл бұрын

Not every Canadian, some of us have better musical taste.

@slothy-sloth-sloth5681

3 жыл бұрын

Grace too is my favourite Hip song.

@zachjacobs3337

3 жыл бұрын

@@soulcrusher807 Gord Downie's voice was terrible. Great person, awful voice. And brutally corny songwriting

@pringlw

3 жыл бұрын

Wheat Kings

One of Canadas finest!!! R.I.P. Gord (lead singer)

As a lifelong Tragically Hip fan born and raised in Ottawa, this is like an anthem for us. Thank you for giving our boys a listen! Trust me when I tell you, there are about 50 more great songs.

@odiumsfist1

3 жыл бұрын

Me to brother! From Ottawa as well.

@kimhorn6714

Жыл бұрын

i saw them in the venue in the Rideau Center in the 80's before they got big - lots of university students - had a great time - they are an all time favourite of course - from Ottawa too!

@TheDylls

Жыл бұрын

Wheat Kings if you want a much slower chill vibe, 38 Years Old if you want a powerful story to the lyrics, and At The 100th Meridian for a very similar vibe to this song come to mind!!

The Tragically Hip didn't need to travel out of the country. We supported them all the way. Buying their albums, songs hitting the charts, sold out tours, the last concert was televised and pretty much shut down the country. It amazes me that the United States never heard of them. Thank you for listening.

RIP Gord Downie :( one of Canada's best rock bands..

You are going to love this band. One of Canada's finest.

@DarthStridious

3 жыл бұрын

so many good canadian bands / musicians. My favourite band is Blue Rodeo

@SeaWasp

3 жыл бұрын

National treasures!

Literally lying in a tent 10 mins outside of Bobcaygeon listening to The Hip. Glad you enjoyed them good sir! " It was in Bobcaygeon, where I saw the constellations". A great Canadian band. Fitting that Gord was an outspoken critic of the Indigenous residential school systems that all Canadians are coming to grips with.

@arleyhaskell7241

3 жыл бұрын

i rarely comment but this is spot on

I'm a 66 year old grandfather of two boys, living in Canada for the last 31 years. I have had quite a few near misses in my life and I regard myself as fairly emotionally resilient. Today is the first time I've been able to listen to the Hip since Gord died. I found myself sobbing for the last hour as I've revisited some of my favourite Hip tracks. I hope I can get through the tears. I missed their music so much.

You get an extra comment for the Hip, was so crazy that they could sell out any stadium in Canada for a week straight but couldn't pull 10,000 in the US. Probably the biggest and best Canadian band ever. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@viciann

3 жыл бұрын

They could sell out Buffalo, but we're so close to Canada so there's that

@anthonymunn8633

3 жыл бұрын

What Victoria said.They are adored in border cities.

@chrisw3421

3 жыл бұрын

yes, us western New Yorkers love the Hip!

@dss2856

3 жыл бұрын

@Stephen O'Donnell IMO Rush just isn't that great. 3 INCREDIBLE musicians and mostly, again IMO, barely mediocre songs.

@mikecook7530

3 жыл бұрын

@Nunia Bidnez - I saw The Hip in December 2009 in Manchester (UK) at The Academy 3 which holds about 300 and has a stage about 2 feet high. It was like seeing someone like U2 in your local pub. They were a class act and I stood right in front of Gord for most of the evening. My Canadian buddy was sooooo jealous!

the "place of honor that Mr. Downie occupied in Canada's national imagination has no parallel in the United States. Imagine Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Michael Stipe combined into one sensitive, oblique poet-philosopher and you're getting close." - The New York Times on the passing of Gord Downie.

This Minnesotan loves the hip. Recently just got the tragically hip tattooed down my left forearm.

@delphi-moochymaker62

3 жыл бұрын

You know that with that, you don't need a passport to get into Canada! 😎💯

@C4N4Dii4N

3 жыл бұрын

This comment brings me joy.

@VannyMcVanface13

3 жыл бұрын

Spread the word, USA and the world need to hear them. Thank-You

@colins7771

3 жыл бұрын

You are the man

38 Years Old may be one of the greatest spngs of all time.

@notDonaldFagen

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Then Century, and Bobcaygeon. For me, anyway.

@notDonaldFagen

3 жыл бұрын

HM goes to Inevitably of Death

@mauricebastarache5168

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@DonnyDealer

3 жыл бұрын

I love it all. Gift shop, courage, long time coming, three pistols.. and Grace, too. There’s no shortage of great songs with them.

@wendycroucher

3 жыл бұрын

Wheat Kings....period

You just made a lot of Canadian fans happy reacting to this. Hope you end up reacting to some more.

@tinacorbet4705

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@craigc1463

3 жыл бұрын

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Qmocean

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@pennycousineau946

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Please ... check out this group! They're the G.O.A.T her in 🇨🇦

@NickRohla25

3 жыл бұрын

Did he ever!

“Nautical Disaster” is a tear jerker for me: “I had this dream where I relished the fray And the screamin' filled my head all day It was as though I'd been spit here Settled in, into the pocket Of a lighthouse on some rocky socket Off the coast of France, dear One afternoon, four thousand men died in the water here And five hundred more were thrashing madly As parasites might in your blood Now I was in a lifeboat designed for ten, ten only Anything that systematic would get you hated It's not a deal nor a test nor a love of something fated (death) The selection was quick, the crew was picked in order And those left in the water Got kicked off our pant leg And we headed for home Then the dream ends when the phone rings "You doing all right?" He said, "It's out there most days and nights But only a fool would complain" Anyway, Susan, if you like Our conversation is as faint a sound in my memory As those fingernails scratching on my hull” Triggers the old PTSD

@gord7025

3 жыл бұрын

Watch the Woodstock version...amazing performance

@jamesleblanc7437

3 жыл бұрын

Master storyteller and lyricist.

@mookie7688

3 жыл бұрын

Scared always does it for me.

@ianobrien3248

3 жыл бұрын

Best song without a chorus, ever.

@bigjohnnyhustle

3 жыл бұрын

Fiddler's green about his nephew passing away is so sad

"New Orleans is Sinking" was pretty much the Hip's first big hit. They just kept getting better with age and experience. While Rush is better known outside of Canada, The Tragically Hip are even more beloved within Canada itself (and Rush is a national treasure). Gordie and the boys are iconic.

@HeviNova

3 жыл бұрын

true north strong and free

@jamesbennett5189

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Im a big hip fan and even bigger rush fan. Youre 100% correct

@trevordwyer5638

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeviNova We aren't very free any more but... yeah...

@aaroncrowe2783

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

Gord was even better live. He would go off on rants during the songs. I went to his last concert in Edmonton before he passed away... it was amazing. Canada's favorite band at least it was mine. They have lots of great ones. I am glad you liked it. I will be checking out more of your content in the future. Thanks for giving so much love to my Canadian brothers!!!

@agalligan

3 жыл бұрын

The Killer Whale tank version of this. It's the most Gord thing I can imagine.

@thestu99

3 жыл бұрын

Edmonton on the first or second night? I was there the second night.

CANADA represent!!!!!! Ahead by a Century is another great by these guys.

@ellap4235

3 жыл бұрын

I love that one so much!!

@ELEcomments

3 жыл бұрын

Ahead By A Century probably their best song imo

@nukchuu1

3 жыл бұрын

Here's the last time they played it and ALL of Canada watching kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZyAzY97mLeTgJs.html

@baby_angel_dj

3 жыл бұрын

@@nukchuu1 i cry to this video every time lol

@richardthurow5346

3 жыл бұрын

@dustyjay glad I'm not alone

Holy shit!!!! Never thought I'd see my all time favorite Canadian band on here. I'm from Canada(Winnipeg) and can speak for all Canadians that these guys are God's up north. RIP Gordie

@mookie7688

3 жыл бұрын

But very down-to-earth gods. Which is how we like em.

@sneakybunny2165

3 жыл бұрын

I still remember seeing them at the old arena near Polo Park and at the Downs. The Hip are a deep and beautiful part of Canada's soul. Never as happy as I am rocking out to the Hip with friends.

Imagine my immense delight at a Rush concert, when these guys stepped out on the stage to open the show. Thanks Neil, and thanks Gordie ❤️

@AnnCashes

Жыл бұрын

oh my lol well at least I got front row 3 times in Dallas Texas, 300 seaters...whoop whoop :)

Gordie addressed the scoop schools directly to the P. M. AT HIS LAST CONCERT EVER. RIP MR Gord.

If you like Tragically Hip, give Locked in the Trunk of a Car a listen.

@louies7mafia

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@BoojumFed

3 жыл бұрын

THE best karaoke Hip track, if I do say so myself!

@ElDuderino716

3 жыл бұрын

GREAT SONG!!

@str8legj589

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite Hip song!

@robinmanser

3 жыл бұрын

Killer Whale song!

Grace, Too is a must listen from the Tragically Hip. The SNL performance was incredible.

@John-kr7iz

3 жыл бұрын

such a awesome tune!

@ryancoke777

3 жыл бұрын

The SNL performance is legendary!

@maluorno

3 жыл бұрын

their woodstock performance makes me smile

@rylanhudson9319

3 жыл бұрын

Day for night was the first record I ever got, the silver anniversary edition to be exact, that album holds a special place in my heart

@j_freed

3 жыл бұрын

It was a fabulously rich performance… Or was it? 📺 🤔

"38 years old" is another of their amazing songs, the lyrics are quite something

@James-nv1wf

3 жыл бұрын

Love playing this on acoustic.

When I stayed in Louisiana for a month in 2002 I played the hip for everyone, they all loved it once they heard them can’t believe they didn’t get world renown one of the greatest Canadian bands ever

Years ago when New Orleans was literally sinking... radio stations stopped playing this song.

@claudeleblanc9257

3 жыл бұрын

At the band's request.

@tinfoilmagnolia3134

3 жыл бұрын

It still is sinking. And everyone in NOLA knows a Hurricane can wipe em' off the map- why do you think the big drink is called a Hurricane?! So spare us.

@clarkedundas1195

3 жыл бұрын

If New Orleans Is Beat where’s that leave you and me ?? From In Between Evolution explains it all

@d-rock5235

3 жыл бұрын

Yup ,and also stopped playing when the Levee Breaks by zeppelin and Rock me like a Hurricane by Neil Young.

The Hip embodied what it says on your shirt. Definitely worth a deeper dive into their stuff.

Canada’s national treasure! I love his reaction! This song is 30 years old. Finally some well deserved recognition! RIP Gord Downie!

Once upon a time I had the privilege of opening for Gord Downie with a band I used to play in. For the rest of my life I will be proud to be able to say that. Rock icon!

Can't believe you did the Hip! Means a lot man thanks

@bruceolie8644

3 жыл бұрын

Canadian Rock rocks!! 🔥

@marcus_starr

3 жыл бұрын

“Hey Man, thanks”

I’m a The Tragically Hip virgin. But damn, I can dig it!! I needed a smoke with this one. 😅

@scottelement

3 жыл бұрын

Check out “Yer Favourites”. A lot of great songs there

@karaminalee

3 жыл бұрын

@Dean right on Dean 😄

@karaminalee

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottelement thanks Scott! I’ll check it out. 😃

@4ClassicmarketingG

3 жыл бұрын

Gord Downie calls a smoke “Willie Nelson” in the song Bobgageon

@marcus_starr

3 жыл бұрын

Start with this album, Up To Here then work your way up. Each album takes 4 or 5 listens before you ‘get it’. Their lyrics get better and better. Oh, and find live footage. They were a live band. Most of their album were recorded live including the vocals. They were that good. Peace

I can rock out to them, but I’m still not past the point of listening to The Hip without crying at some point. Their songs, along with Blue Rodeo were huge parts of my adulthood. I can recall a memory associated with many Hip songs. Gord, we miss you.

@thegreatgazoo

3 жыл бұрын

Exact same for me with those two bands. Also throw in 54-40 for us West Coasters.

@jodibradbury2807

3 жыл бұрын

Same…watching the final concert on TV was like attending an Irish wake for Gordie. We were saying goodbye to him. It was my generation’s “where were you when the last concert was on TV?” moments. I bawled my face off…and most of their songs tug at my heart. We are so blessed to have so much of their music.

I’m begging, please, please, please review “Little Bones” my all time fave by Gord and the boys.

@jaberwoky_

3 жыл бұрын

My ring tone!

@davidriel7805

3 жыл бұрын

My fav song also!!! Amazing band

@niagarawarrior9623

3 жыл бұрын

fantastic song!

@janmacdermaid6767

3 жыл бұрын

Incredible song and guitar riff at beginning

@chin70

3 жыл бұрын

This and Fiddler’s Green are tied for my favourite Hip songs

Now you’re speaking my language. I could suggest 50 songs but if I had to pick one, “Wheat Kings” please!

@tinacorbet4705

3 жыл бұрын

Second "Wheat Kings" also "Ahead by a Century"

@deniloubert5348

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinacorbet4705 yes you are so right -both of these Jamal needs to hear. With the lyrics in front.

@Dehzee

3 жыл бұрын

the hockey song!

@kevinh8241

3 жыл бұрын

Wheat Kings for sure. Then have a listen to Fiddlers Green

@debbiehawkins4788

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and the story behind the song is worth the listen alone

Highway Girl, Courage, Fifty Mission Cap, Three Pistols, Gift Shop, Greasy Jungle, Grace Too, Blow at High Dough, Boots or Hearts, 38 Years Old, Little Bones, Twist My Arm plus so many others you got a lot more to do!

@mookie7688

3 жыл бұрын

38 Year Old would be a great next track. It's pretty accessible. A lot of the references in their lyrics are so Canadian that Americans don't get them.

@corey6393

3 жыл бұрын

Always loved the song "Fight". probably my favorite if I had to pick just one.

@ZzCanonBull

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite Hip song is "So Hard Done By"

@corey6393

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZzCanonBull "just then the stripper stopped in a coughing fit and said I'm sorry I can't go on with this"

@ZzCanonBull

3 жыл бұрын

@@corey6393 that's awful close, but that's not why. I'm so hard done by

"i got my hands in the river, my feet back up on the banks. looked up to the lord above and said hey man thanks" now That is good lyric writing.. he paints a perfect picture using the least amount of words that unveils itself more with each line. its like a master class!

@tinacolbourneart1091

3 жыл бұрын

I heard someone comment on one of the last videos from his final performances that said, "looked up to Gord above, and said hey man thanks 🙌"

@james-lt8ry

3 жыл бұрын

Ain’t got no picture postcards ain’t got no souvenirs my baby don’t know me when Iam thinkin bout those years was always my fav part !!!

@thereforeayam

3 жыл бұрын

...was way before Katrina

@james-lt8ry

3 жыл бұрын

@@thereforeayam ......... decades before!

Jamel, thank you for finally getting to my favorite band of all time! As an American, I considered loving the Hip to be my great secret, since most of my fellow Americans had no idea who they were. I would be so proud to introduce my friends to The Hip. To watch thir faces as they found the same joy I had known since 1989 or 1990 when I irst heard them on a rock station out of London Ontario, fromacross Lake Erie in Conneaut Ohio. Everyone has their suggestions, so I'll through mine in, too. Scared from the album Day for Night is my favorite Hip song. Also up there are Nautical Disaster, At the Hundredth Meridian, Ahead by a Century, Gus the Polar Bear from Central Park, Bobcaygeon, and from their first EP, Last American Exit. Enjoy the ride, my brother.

If you're listening to Tragically Hip - you've gotta check out their fellow Canadians: Blue Rodeo!

@BitchinStitches

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 5 Days In May is an incredible song as is What Am I Doing Here?

@alanlafond9705

3 жыл бұрын

@@BitchinStitches Florida, Head Over Heels, Hasn't Hit Me Yet, Montreal, Florida, Diamond Mine, The Ballad Of The Dime Store Greaser And The Blonde Mona Lisa, Lost Together, Falling Down Blue, Trust Yourself, After The Rain, Til I Am Myself Again, Rain Down On Me, Palace Of Gold, Somebody Waits, Always Getting Better, Piranha Pool, Joker's Wild.... I could go on...

@simonheaney8721

3 жыл бұрын

Crash test dummies as well

@bmw328igearhead

3 жыл бұрын

Uhhhhh.... no comparison, apples and celery.... Blue Rodeo can lick a taint...

@dabsafe

3 жыл бұрын

Add Headstones (another Kingston Ontario band) to that checkout list too 🇨🇦🎸

I challenge you to watch the Tragically Hip perform their last concert ever. It was broadcast live nationwide through Canada, not just because the band is so iconic in Canada, but also because the singer, Gord Downie, had brain cancer and knew he was dying. That concert will change your life forever.

@princeofpcos9804

3 жыл бұрын

Gord didn't sound good at all on that one, for obvious reasons. Woodstock concert is much better and how I want to remember them.

@jmmk00

3 жыл бұрын

Not about sounding his best. The emotions of that last concert are what it's all about

@kivimik

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do it right away before some more of their catalogue is done.

@princeofpcos9804

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmmk00 for Hip fans, sure. As someone taking their second listen ever to the band? Might simply be cringe

This is so pure, I love it. First time I saw The Hip perform this song live, a flash downpour hit the outdoor venue and we got soaked. It was the best experience I ever had live.

Fkneh!!🤗✌🏼🇨🇦 This is one of the greatest albums of all time! Look at Gord Downie humanitarian work and his love for us Indigenous folk!! Mad respect. This song was banned after Hurricane Katrina. True Story. Watch his ‘Last Concert’. It was filmed throughout Canada while Gord was dying of brain cancer. It was filmed live on large screen throughout cities he couldn’t attend. The ‘scream’ in particular.

Fun fact about the hip. Dan Aykroyd wouldnt host SNL unless the hip were musical guest

@dabsafe

3 жыл бұрын

Dan was also from Kingston Ontario 👍🇨🇦🎸

@j_freed

3 жыл бұрын

Dan is a proud Canadian….. When we worked on the movie about the Avro Arrow, Dan personally ordered roots T-shirts For us all. Fun times.

@ChrisMorrisFolk

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to "actually" you, but John Goodman was the host of that episode :)

@nealhowell9574

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisMorrisFolk no he wasn't, it was Dan, and he introduced them as his friends

@schellenbergenator

3 жыл бұрын

Usually, fun facts aren't fun at all. This one was very fun.

I've been waiting for Jamel to do 'The Tragically Hip' for like FOREVER. So many good songs!

@RetNemmoc555

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. One of the first requests I've ever made on the channel was for Tragically Hip.

@kevwwong

3 жыл бұрын

Need to hear him react to the live "Killer Whale Tank" version.

@debbiehawkins4788

3 жыл бұрын

Wish he would do more bobcanyon locked in the trunk of a car wheat fields there are so many im in nova Scotia im 65 the hip are forever on my play list. Love Jamal I watch him alot 🤷‍♀️ great reviews pleas edo more hip..

@kevwwong

3 жыл бұрын

@@debbiehawkins4788 Wheat Kings would be very interesting. It's a great song, and I would be curious to see how someone like Jamel would react to the lyrics, which I do think will resonate even without knowing the story behind them.

@debbiehawkins4788

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevwwong yes mabe read what the song is about one of my favorite songs.

This is honestly so wonderful. The Hip are such an amazing band and I had a huge smile watching someone fall in love with them in real time.

The Hip are a god damn national treasure. Every damn song they have is exceptional!

You gotta do "Wheat Kings"...! An incredibly sad story... but Great Song..!

@alvinlee2968

3 жыл бұрын

"50 Mission Cap"!

@blackbird8900

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite. Heartbreaking but so beautiful.

@countroshculla

3 жыл бұрын

It's probably my fav Hip song.

@charmingdevils

3 жыл бұрын

YES WHEAT KINGS! I was thinking It’s A Good Life... for a slower beat but you got it with Wheat Kings, that’s what he needs to hear!

This thrilled my heart!!! Canada’s poet. ❤️

As a fellow Kingstonian, “The Hip’s” songs are the closest I get to home now a days. Every song sounds like Kingston Ontario ( to me). I can now listen to the Hip and not cry. But it took a while. Happy you loved the song. Rob’s guitar playing gives the Hip that different sound and together with Gord their sound is iconic.

@laurabailey1054

Жыл бұрын

My fave is Small Town Bring Down

Thank you for sharing and your great comments on 'The Hip'...I still get goose bumps watching people's reaction after listening to this song for the first time. The Tragically Hip were a great, great band and still my favorite band to this day. They are imbedded in my soul forever...Thank you again for your kind words about The Hip...peace brother!

I'm from their home town Kingston Ontario where they are not only a national treasure, but great people. They help the community and represent the best of the country. Thanks for playing them and keep up the great work.

@thomasfox6677

3 жыл бұрын

Actually Gord was born in Amherstview.

@kivimik

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasfox6677 No doubt, but the band was developed in Kingston and was effectively their "home base."

@looneygardener

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Kingston market vendor right here, taken many to their plaque on the square. RIP Gord.

@foamer443

3 жыл бұрын

What we as a country aspire too be.

This, my friend is a stone cold Canadian classic. Gord Downie was a legend.

The Hip is fire....you gotta do "Locked in the trunk of a car"

@user-ve5ln5le9y

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that one is a banger. They also played 100th Meridian on Due South season 1

@shredderhater

3 жыл бұрын

My fav ❤️

@NickRohla25

3 жыл бұрын

Let me outttttttttttt

@TheUncleMicky

3 жыл бұрын

My fav!🤘🇨🇦🤘

Absolutely a National Treasure- when Gord Downie announced he had cancer, the country was devastated. If you have it available to you, highly recommend watching the documentary “LONG TIME RUNNING” the effects of his words on this tour still echo throughout Canada

@mr.mooseman3465

3 жыл бұрын

Canada still mourns. It’s a good life even when you do weaken. It’s about the native indigenous kids all over this country that never made it home. That was his message in death. Rest In Peace Gord.

@user-ve5ln5le9y

3 жыл бұрын

I was in Hong Kong when I found out. It was VICTORIA Day weekend but Tuesday morning my first few days first time in Asia, and out of habit I went to the hotel computers to check the news from home, and I went to the Toronto Star front page and this big blunt headline had the news and I gasped and nearly fell off my chair ‘Tragically Hip Singer Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Cancer’

@user-ve5ln5le9y

3 жыл бұрын

Pls ignore the capitals it’s a typo

@--pussypatroll--

3 жыл бұрын

I can't listen to The Hip anymore. It brings back powerful memories of being young; wild; free; good friends, and a time when the world was a better, simpler place , now all gone, is just too much for me to process.

@tlyoung14

2 жыл бұрын

PM Justin was there, rocking out. 🇨🇦

EFF YEAH MAN. The more folks hear The Hip, the better! One of the greatest Canadian rock groups!

Welcome to "The Hip" as they are affectionately referred to by us Canadians. There is a huge catalogue of hits to go through... some gritty rockers, some deep soul numbers that pull at your heart... and so many that mix it together. Special was also the fact that it was the same friends in the band from day to this day (minus Gord who passed away).

Many of us were raised on The Hip, a great band to last through the ages. I know I can speak for many Canadians when I say I’ve passed on this music to my kid. Many great memories go with each of their songs. The boys are truly a National Treasure on the stage and throughout all Canadian hearts.

Dude you picked a great track to learn the hip! That entire album is gold.

Never clicked the "like" button so quick. Fantastic band, though the subject matter of their songs are very, very steeped in Canadian culture, so if you're not sure of the any of their song's meanings, just ask your Canuck fans...we'll fill ya in. Some other tracks to check out include "38 Year Old"; "Three Pistols"; "Long time Running"; "Courage"; "Fifty Mission Cap"; "Grace Too"; "Nautical Disaster"; "Springtime in Vienna"; "So Hard Done By"; "Thompson Girl"... the list goes on, and on... Keep up playing great music, my man! RIP Gord Downie (the Hip's lead singer, who died of brain cancer in Oct. 2017)!!!

I need to give you a huge hug Jamel for reacting to one of the best from Canada. Love The Hip! Greetings from near "Bobcaygeon"

@DreamsSketcher

3 жыл бұрын

Great song! And a beautiful place.🙂🇨🇦

@deniloubert5348

3 жыл бұрын

Another song that he needs to hear

@oatmealshoes

3 жыл бұрын

My parents met in Bobcaygeon on Christmas Day 1974; love at first sight! They'd still be happily married, had my mom not passed last summer of cancer :(

@CharCanuck14

3 жыл бұрын

@@oatmealshoes That's beautiful oatmealshoes! Bet the song brought back memories for your mom...and of course your dad. Moms are so precious and I bet you keep her memories close in your heart. My daughter works in Bobcaygeon, lives in Buckhorn and I live in Peterborough. The Kawarthas is a gorgeous area. Take care oatmealshoes,

I have recommended The Tragically Hip to a lot of reaction channels, but yours is one of the first I've seen. They are a national treasure up here in Canada, and my only regret in this life is that I never saw them live more often before Gord passed away. Their last live performance was seen by something like a THIRD of all Canadians. Their discography is huge, and well worth any amount of attention you give it, trust me.

One of the best Canadian bands ever, Gord is missed. Check out the songs Bobcaygeon and Wheat Kings. You may like David Wilcox's Riverboat Fantasy.

You're an honourary Canadian now 🇨🇦🎉

@proulxr2002

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Cheers from Ottawa! 🇨🇦🥂

@tristanbelliveau6069

3 жыл бұрын

happy canada eh! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🎉

Omg, shocked to see The Hip! Perfect in time for Canada Day on July 1st. Gord Downie a true Canadian legend RIP. So many great songs, but my favourite is Wheat Kings. 🇨🇦

This band had magic. Rock and roll. Pure and simple. They killed it on stage and kept making awesome albums again and again. Definitely got a few of their tunes on my life soundtrack. We were truly blessed to have the Hip in our lives.

Seen this and as a Canadian I wanted to see the reaction to one of our legendary bands. It’s awesome to see all the support and I’ll just add how I get chills every time I hear my favourite song of theres, Wheat Kings (Your shirt also embodies the attitude Gord Downie, the lead singer and the band had)

@jodibradbury2807

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! “Just be a good human”…Gordie would have loved his T-shirt.

Thank you for turning us on to a band I have not heard. I love the RAW sound!

@kenstanley2567

3 жыл бұрын

Keep going down the rabbit hole...they've been Canada's secret too long

@tonyberezowski7859

3 жыл бұрын

This was an early selection. Part of the reason for the "raw" quality. They consistently put out good stuff for 20 years.

@marcus_starr

3 жыл бұрын

Check out their first five albums in order starting with this album: Up To Here. Each album takes a few listens before you get it but when you do...:look out. One of the greats.

@soulcrusher807

3 жыл бұрын

As raw as a well done steak.

Perhaps do Bobcaygeon next :)

I love this soo much! The tragically hip are amazing. The real gift is taking the time to listen to their lyrics. A true canadian band.... I miss gord.

Is it weird that I almost cried out of pride that you finally picked up on our national treasure?!?

If you want another Canadian Band to listen to try "Spirit of the West" with their song "Home for a Rest"

@blackbird8900

3 жыл бұрын

My university theme song!

@bmw328igearhead

3 жыл бұрын

"TAKE ME HOME!!!!!!"

@mikemurray3962

3 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome. For years I thought it was an Irish or Newfie song lol

I've heard of The Tragically Hip but don't think I'd ever heard any of their songs until now. What a great sound!!

@coolhandchunk

3 жыл бұрын

This was an early song of theirs...and they got better with age!

@coolhandchunk

3 жыл бұрын

@Donatella Loncar wrong youtuber....think you are looking for Lost In Vegas! Haha

@coolhandchunk

3 жыл бұрын

@Donatella Loncar the guys on Lost in Vegas always say FIRE! I thought you were referencing them.

Gord Downie passed away from a brain tumour in 2016...The Tragically Hip is Canadian band and a Canadian treasure...rock on!!!

Endless stories throughout the Hip's catalogue. Truly one of the best bands - these guys are Poets (good song btw) and philosophers through and through. Gord Downie's contribution to canadian life is immeasurable.

I saw The Hip open for Rush at Maple Leaf Gardens in the early 90's. Rush and The Hip were big fans of each other. Great Canadian band!! I saw Rush over 20 times but only saw the Hip 2 or 3 which is something I regret now. Check out anything on Fully Completely - At The Hundredth Meridian, Fifty-Mission Cap, Courage, Locked in the Trunk of a Car, Wheat Kings, Looking for a Place to Happen. All great songs. But so many albums and so many great songs I hope you do some more!

@dzed9191

3 жыл бұрын

That must have been one hell of a night!

@marklittle8805

3 жыл бұрын

I was at that show. Blow at High Dough had just came out around that time and the Hip was Canadian Grunge .,

@lerxst7050

3 жыл бұрын

@@dzed9191 I forgot to mention I had front row! I don't have a great memory but I am sure it was amazing!

The same cancer that took Neil Peart took lead Singer Gord Downie. He wasn't as private about it as Neil was, but instead went out on a cross country farewell tour after his diagnosis and also recorded and released some solo works. Check out "The Secret Path". It really hits home for a lot of Canadians due to the recent discovery of the graves of Indigenous children that were forced into the residential school system, abused, and many lost their lives.

@StudeSteve62

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It isn't just COVID making Canada Day quieter this year.

@karenchotard9582

3 жыл бұрын

I watched that will tears, as my mom aunties and uncles were residential school Survivors.

@vaudreelavallee3757

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe if Jamel does the first song on The Secret Path - The Stranger - Jamel, the whole album is about Chanie Wenjack's failed attempt to run away from a Residential school and return home to his family. He did make it home in a way in that his body was returned to his family and they buried him at home. Many kids who died at Residential school were buried in unmarked graves around the schools and their parents didn't know that they died until they came to pick them up. The stories out of Canada recently, similar stories will be coming out in Australia and the USA.

@debbiehawkins4788

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not celebrating Canada day because of this. Love my country ❤ but this year no celebrating for me..

@darrinfi3716

3 жыл бұрын

@@debbiehawkins4788 I can only imagine what Gord would think about how Canada's doing right now. (In Gord We Trust).

It's genuinely wild and heart warming to see someone so positively react to a band I've loved most of my life, this is great.

There is a live version of this where Gord starts talking about "The Killer Whale Tank". Pure gold live music. Freaking hilarious and awesome. Google it.

@marydee72

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yesssssssss

@smokeythebear99

3 жыл бұрын

I think you mean... The Killerwhaletank. Those CnS boys made it one word, ya know.

Ahead by a Century is great and Fifty-Mission Cap is the soundtrack of many a Canadian teen drinking cheep beer they snuck into their room. As for the next Canadian ban I would suggest checking out, Great Big Sea from Newfoundland for some East Coast Maritimes sound. When I'm Up Ordinary Day Company of Fools Good people as well as their covers of End of the World as We Know It and Run Runaway

@lesliegolding7159

3 жыл бұрын

Great Big Sea rules!

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. You can just feel the sweat, mosquitos and a chorus of bullfrogs in the swamp. It's perfect. I stole this song off Napster way back in the day and still listen to it on the regular. Thank you for getting to it, Jamel.

Oh my lordy!!!!!! I have been living under a rock. I love this sound. I wonder why they were never aired on our radio stations, here in Australia, at the time? Sleep soundly Gord. You are a talent lost to music. Thank you again, Jamel.

Check out the "killer whale tank" version of this song. Gord at his finest.

@toddb8951

3 жыл бұрын

Favorite version. "My scuba gear, my regulatorrrrrrr". Gets me every time.

@woozertoo

3 жыл бұрын

And when he starts mimicking the whale’s call during one of his “non sequiturs”

@--pussypatroll--

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. That's him trying out, and testing, new material.

@sneakybunny2165

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yes! And the suicide cut of Highway Girl! Hilarious in a quintessentially Canadian way.

YES! It's about time that someone from the States react sto the Hip, one of the Canada's best rock bands!

So many good songs from this group and you def need to check out something live. Ahead by a Century and At the Hundredth Meridian are some of them. RIP Gord Downie.

@alvinlee2968

3 жыл бұрын

"Hundredth Meridian" always became an epic live song when I saw The Hip! 10 or 11 minutes.

@chrisdawson8767

3 жыл бұрын

Hundredth Meridian vid from 'that night on Toronto Gord at his finest!

They are not just canadian. They are kingstonions haha. Those are people from Kingston On Canada. Gord will be missed. He had a talent no one can duplicate

Yes, you found the Hip! 🤙🇨🇦 Blessed to have seen & heard these magicians perform over 15 times since 2000.

Hey Jamel, Again, really enjoy your very entertaining reaction videos. May I suggest that you check out the Tragically Hip tune "50 Mission Cap"...based on a hockey card and the true, almost unbelievable story behind Bill Barilko of the Toronto Maple Leafs! By the way, nobody else on KZread has actually done a reaction video on this tune as of yet! And it is my favourite Hip tune of all! All the best to you and yours!

So, who here has been listening to Saskadelphia on repeat the last month or so?? (If you know, you know..)

@samanthaann3991

3 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@Fakename70

3 жыл бұрын

Hadda order the vinyl as soon as I got the e-mail saying it was available

@chillywilly883

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@notDonaldFagen

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fakename70 you'll love it. Have been spinning it a bunch the last few weeks.

@kendraandrews1029

3 жыл бұрын

Me!

Back in the late 80's I was attending the U of Manitoba, I was in my first 'real' band with some older students in their final year, and 3 of us went for a drink at the U of M's student union bar. On the tiny stage was this unknown band from Kingston, with a crazy, spastic long-haired lead singer. My lead singer wasn't too impressed with them. Our keyboardist said 'I dunno, they DO have a cool name - the Tragically Hip. That's half the battle.' That was at the very start of the Hip's journey.

The pride of Kingston Ontario, 4000 km in distance from Biloxi, but right in the bayou in soul.