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Fiddler’s green,Tragically hip tribute to Gord Downie(true story) feat Guido

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    • March 4, 2026 at 6:32 pm #409628
      AndréM
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        Fiddler’s green Tragically hip cover.
        Excellent Canadian band.

        “Fiddler’s Green
        by The Tragically Hip is a deeply personal ballad written by Gord Downie about the death of his young nephew from a heart defect.
        The song utilizes the nautical folklore of Fiddler’s Green—a sailor’s afterlife paradise—as a metaphor to comfort his sister and honor the young boy.”

        Gord Downie was diagnose with brain cancer. A part of his brain was removed leaving him with loss of past memories.
        Gord somewhat recovered and insisted to do a last tour across Canada.

        Gord died October 17, 2017 at age 53.

        For those interested there is a beautiful documentary called Long time running (2017).

        Guido: acoustic rhythm guitar, vocals. Standard tunning.
        André: acoustic lead guitar, slide guitar, backtrack. Open E tunning.

        Hope you like it.

        AndréM

        AndréM

      • March 4, 2026 at 8:28 pm #409629
        JoeD1
        Participant

          Awesome song guys (although I never heard of it). Great playing and vocals. Really nice.

          Joe

          The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
          Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
          --Graeme Edge

        • March 5, 2026 at 12:23 am #409631
          Dieter
          Participant

            Wonderful collaboration on a great song: vocals and guitars—all very harmonious and musical.

            Dieter

          • March 5, 2026 at 7:11 am #409634
            charjo
            Moderator

              As a fellow Canadian I love our iconic Tragically Hip and mourn the sad passing of Gord Downie. They never got the wider acclaim they deserved.
              I actually posted an acoustic version in the open E tuning a few years ago. You played it beautifully, Andre. Adding the vocals with beautiful harmony, slide and drums was really outstanding.
              Exellent musicianship guys. A very enjoyable listen.
              John

            • March 5, 2026 at 10:32 am #409640
              James B
              Participant

                First time I’ve heard this song and the story behind it. I really enjoyed it. Gord wrote a great song and you guys made a great cover. Well played, sang and produced Gents.

                James

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