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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 pm #409628
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
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March 4, 2026 at 8:28 pm #409629
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.
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March 5, 2026 at 12:23 am #409631
Wonderful collaboration on a great song: vocals and guitars—all very harmonious and musical.
Dieter
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March 5, 2026 at 7:11 am #409634
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.
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March 5, 2026 at 10:32 am #409640
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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