Canadian Railroad Trilogy - Gordon Lightfoot cover

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
  • Performed by Joe Paulik on the Temperance River in the Superior National Forest. The brilliance of this song by Gordon Lightfoot is that it takes no opinion about that which it describes: the transformation of this continent from that of pristine wilderness to that greatly altered and affected for the desires of man. The narrative presents a haunting and exquisitely beautiful virgin and wild America at the beginning and the end of the song. In between, it nonjudgmentally presents the progression of activities and decisions of man as also being an awesome occurrence. We the audience are left with one of the greatest gifts a writer can give: the clarification of choice.

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  • @stevewoan6
    @stevewoan6 10 років тому +20

    I believe that Gordie himself would be impressed!!

  • @highview4813
    @highview4813 10 років тому +28

    This is a difficult song to cover. It's so iconic. But you've done a very nice job of capturing it's simple elegance.

  • @altareggo
    @altareggo 10 років тому +19

    NICE!!!! You sir are a top-notch musician. Thank you.

  • @JagdishRao
    @JagdishRao 9 років тому +16

    Joe: This is a fantastic rendition of a very difficult song. You've captured the voice and style of Gordon Lightfoot perfectly ! Truly enjoyed this... Jagdish

  • @kyahstewart1135
    @kyahstewart1135 7 років тому +10

    So well done. I am a Canadian and you have done this rendition
    of Gordie's song a massive honour. Thank you.

  • @frankierobbins9480
    @frankierobbins9480 2 роки тому +3

    Crying out loud Joe that was top drawer. If you ever visit Ireland I'd love to have a pint of Guinness and a chat with you for an hour or two or three or four. Well done 👏 ✔ 👍

  • @MisterBeaucoup
    @MisterBeaucoup 10 років тому +14

    I love how you go out into nature to do your songs.

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 4 місяці тому +1

    Very nicely done. I think Gordon would approve.👍👍🇨🇦

  • @Peter-oh3hc
    @Peter-oh3hc 8 місяців тому +2

    The algorithm sent you to me. This was beautiful

  • @rebekkad.2092
    @rebekkad.2092 4 місяці тому +1

    You do Mr. Lightfoot great justice. Plus I love the settings!

  • @Dogband
    @Dogband 6 років тому +3

    What a treasure I have found. Love the off center positioning of the singer. Very. Ice

  • @genevievereisinger5479
    @genevievereisinger5479 9 років тому +5

    A great anthem it would make! And a great cover this is... true to the original, not overdone like the Idol songs. Very well done!

  • @RaymondPoston
    @RaymondPoston 8 років тому +3

    For a post-Fender Guild, that one sounds great. Wonderful voice too.

  • @stevewoan6
    @stevewoan6 10 років тому +6

    Brilliant cover sir, very very nicely done!! I luv the natural setting you chose too

  • @gerrylaverty-folksingerson7318
    @gerrylaverty-folksingerson7318 7 років тому +5

    Best cover of this classic I've heard. Nice job Joe. Beautiful setting.

  • @kathyrcarr
    @kathyrcarr 7 років тому +4

    Joe, I saw a music video that I believe you recorded a couple of years ago and - I'm bad, I did not continue to seek you out. I am SO glad you have the true musicians belief in himself. I'm in the process of going through all of your recordings and say THANK YOU!! Well done my friend.

  • @cindyjean3208
    @cindyjean3208 11 місяців тому +3

    Love your voice, guitar, choice of song and locations…
    I just subscribed 😊

  • @limestonefolkie
    @limestonefolkie 5 років тому +3

    Awesome cover of my favourite Lightfoot song, Joe. Brilliant. The surroundings are pretty awesome as well :) Peace

  • @izzigogo
    @izzigogo 8 років тому +3

    I am a follower of you now............

  • @secretagent86
    @secretagent86 3 роки тому +1

    you and Brian Ekhard do the best G. L. covers. bravo

  • @gaerlan1946
    @gaerlan1946 7 років тому +3

    What an amazing version of this song. Thank you.

  • @brucemitchell4581
    @brucemitchell4581 4 місяці тому

    Well my friend it seems like you have nailed this down to the most beautiful perfection !! I truly loved it. Great job and please share more with us all and me too. So very beautiful and so let s keep our friend
    Alive forever. Thanks brother!

  • @moodies67
    @moodies67 10 років тому +5

    Awesome

  • @DevertRansom
    @DevertRansom 2 місяці тому

    Well done my friend! Love this song forever and your rendition and your voice - great job!

  • @dean8842
    @dean8842 4 роки тому +2

    Total respect for you. Beautiful job.

  • @briandoughty8260
    @briandoughty8260 Рік тому +2

    We all lost an amazing wordsmith.....beautiful version

  • @timschmitt6764
    @timschmitt6764 5 років тому +2

    Phenomenal

  • @johnmitrikas3508
    @johnmitrikas3508 4 роки тому +1

    It’s Canada Day and this is the Anthem in my opinion. Incredible job Joe. Beautiful setting. Love the birds flying in front of the camera too! Cheers my friend

  • @drewcunningham2
    @drewcunningham2 Рік тому

    Fantastic cover of this great tune by one of Canada's greatest singer-songwriters. - It always made me feel proud to be Canadian. Sadly Gordon Lightfoot passed away a few days ago. May he RIP for eternity.

  • @13elowe
    @13elowe 9 років тому +2

    Outstanding! I closed my eyes and visualized the story as you sang. Wahoo!!

  • @snowylee9331
    @snowylee9331 Рік тому +1

    Once again i hear a beautiful rendition of Gordon’s awesome song! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @susanroycroft89
    @susanroycroft89 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice one Joe, just ole Don here from Hamilton NZ, and your-12 st. Guild is sounding great too😮😊😊

    • @SkyQuest2K8
      @SkyQuest2K8 6 місяців тому

      Hi! Nice comment. I've been watching T20 cricket from NZ on ESPN+ lately, also great stuff. I think one match was played in Hamilton.

  • @catfan5439
    @catfan5439 7 років тому +1

    wow,,,stunnig my friend,,,you definetly nailed it,,,,,cant say enough!

  • @roybevhulley7520
    @roybevhulley7520 7 років тому +3

    Great cover and nice scenery!

  • @keithwigley1256
    @keithwigley1256 7 років тому +1

    great cover of a great song...love your garden and pond....could easily live their in a wooden cabin...

  • @pickingtunes
    @pickingtunes 6 років тому +1

    Just awesome dude 10.

  • @uncatila
    @uncatila Рік тому

    The Strong voice of morning heard by a few
    Cut through the silence there heard by a few
    All of the angels did chear for the band
    Mindfull of beauty they all clapped their hands
    Even Cecillia the saint of all tunes
    Took time to listen then started to swoon

  • @alankenworthy9722
    @alankenworthy9722 Рік тому +1

    Masterly job on a masterpiece! Strumming is an underrated word....

  • @zeprocopio37
    @zeprocopio37 2 роки тому

    Congratulations from Brasil!!!

  • @rogerd9150
    @rogerd9150 Рік тому

    You are an amazing musician and singer. The tone of your guitar is very nice. Liked and suscribed!

  • @darrellloden
    @darrellloden 6 місяців тому

    Good job Joe! I like your style...

  • @robertallen5686
    @robertallen5686 7 років тому +1

    ..nice job Joe!

  • @melehi
    @melehi 7 років тому +1

    Excellent cover! I enjoyed it very much. :)

  • @paullinda1142
    @paullinda1142 2 роки тому

    Great job! Amazing really.

  • @gtarman1000
    @gtarman1000 5 років тому

    I am from "just North of South Bend" and I saw Joe in the Grand Marais way... What a talent you have Joe!

  • @loadi2865
    @loadi2865 2 роки тому

    Truly enjoyed this...

  • @goodtimefolkrock
    @goodtimefolkrock 8 років тому +1

    great performance

  • @singing4fun
    @singing4fun 2 роки тому

    WOW!!! Brilliant rendition of this classic. I'm subscribed!

  • @billleung956
    @billleung956 2 роки тому

    Excellent

  • @craigbfolksinger
    @craigbfolksinger 8 місяців тому

    Damn good

  • @BlindHatchet
    @BlindHatchet 3 роки тому

    Fantastic! Well done!

  • @brendanconway7317
    @brendanconway7317 5 років тому

    This fella is brilliant

  • @joeysanguine3596
    @joeysanguine3596 2 роки тому

    Perfect rendition🥰

  • @normanknier2219
    @normanknier2219 Рік тому

    That was awesome! I've been missing Gordon and this filled the spot. !0 years ago? What is the story? Are you still doing this?

    • @joepaulik8793
      @joepaulik8793  Рік тому

      sure I do this song at live shows if someone requests it

  • @jeanlau4988
    @jeanlau4988 8 років тому

    nicely done, Joe

  • @tecnolover2642
    @tecnolover2642 4 роки тому

    Great cover!

  • @bobzielinski
    @bobzielinski 10 років тому +7

    Shouldn't this be Canada's National Anthem? As a Yank, I gotta say, it beats the crap out of the "the rocket's red glare, etc."

  • @folkmusicgirl
    @folkmusicgirl 7 років тому +1

    Great cover! Have you ever covred "Winter's Night For You" and "Miguel?'Do you do much touring & playing at folk venues?

    • @joepaulik8793
      @joepaulik8793  7 років тому

      yes, here is my link to "Song for a Winter's Night" ua-cam.com/video/7oZshkTwcC0/v-deo.html

  • @tomkitch7121
    @tomkitch7121 Рік тому

    Joe, That was a superb rendition of one of the lengthiest songs of folk music. Your voice and guitar playing are superb. The outdoor setting was ideal for this song of Canada. I'm going to push the "subscribe" button for you. My hobby for my senior years is singing __ but I can't play guitar or anything else. Hopefully, you'll care to view:
    You Tube: Tom Kitch
    "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
    (Gordon Lightfoot)

  • @dulcimarc
    @dulcimarc 6 років тому

    EXCELLENT rendition Joe ! Do you ever cross into Ontario to perform?

  • @jeanlau4988
    @jeanlau4988 8 років тому

    Is the Guild a 1512 ? nice sound, I have a b20-12 Norman, good sound too

  • @timschmitt6764
    @timschmitt6764 5 років тому

    What chord are you playing at 3:23 on the word navvies?