The Idoit is a great piece by Stan Rogers -perfectly encapsulating the struggle of Newfounland and Labrador workers having to leave for other provinces to make a living for their families.
Colm has a way of taking songs written by other people about very real and personal things and making it sound like he's speaking from his own experience. This cover gives me some of the same vibes I get from his original songs. He really does deserve to stand among the greats of folk music!
Here are the lyrics to sing along!! And thank you Colm for the great piece! I often take these night shift walks When the foreman's not around I turn my back on the cooling stacks And make for open ground Far out beyond the tank-farm fence Where the gas flare makes no sound I forget the stink and I always think Back to that Eastern town I remember back six years ago This western life I chose And every day the news would say Some factory's going to close Well, I could have stayed to take the dole But I'm not one of those I take nothing free, and that makes me An idiot, I suppose So I bid farewell to the Eastern town I never more will see But work I must so I eat this dust And breathe refinery Oh, I miss the green and the woods and streams And I don't like cowboy clothes But I like being free and that makes me An idiot, I suppose So come all you fine young fellows Who've been beaten to the ground This western life's no paradise But it's better than lying down Oh, the streets aren't clean, and there's nothing green And the hills are dirty brown But the government dole will rot your soul Back there in your hometown So bid farewell to the Eastern town You never more will see There's self-respect and a steady cheque In this refinery You will miss the green and the woods and streams And the dust will fill your nose But you'll be free, and just like me An idiot, I suppose
I have been fortunate enough to twice run into Garnet Rogers (Stan's brother and the guitarist/chief fiddler in the band) who is himself a wonderful singer and musician. This was a nice treat on a crappy day on the ocean. The musical changes absolutely both honor the original AND make this truly your own. Thanks Colm!
I don't know if longer comments engage the algorithm more or not. But the time and dedication Colm has put into developing all his skills - from composing to singing and everything in-between - shines through in every new release. Say very handsome and thank you for yet another awesome song.
I'm always happy when people cover Stan Rogers. He was such a great talent and it is great that his music is still spreading farther in the world. I think my grandfather for introducing me to his music so many years ago. Brilliant cover, Mr. McGuinness.
The accent with colms tone is just too mindblowing. I love his voice and I loved this song for a long time. But colm just adds an addictive quality too all his songs.
Just wanted to say, it means a lot that you covered this and did so with respect to the original sentiment it was written with. I only vaguely remembered this song from my childhood and rediscovered it when I had to chase work around Western Canada during a layoff in 2016. Really got me through some rough days.
Same. Glad he had the tact that some others in his genre lack. As I was coming up on the end of the song I was like “ Don’t you dare, don’t you dare, don’t you- Oh thank God”
@@jakobgeigelclermont Another well known country/irish folk singer added in an extra verse in their cover that flipped the sentiment of the song to match their politics.
This week my girl and I were finally able to meet up after being apart for a long time. We listened to you every day, your voice reminds me of the things she and I did together. At this point you mean home to us ❤
This song appeals to all those who must leave their homes for a struggle in a new place. Stan Rogers' music expresses the true joy and strength of the Canadian eastern spirit. I always get chills knowing its the eastern blood in me that makes me strong like those fishermen before me. It reminds me how much I love Canada, not just for her land and for her sea, but for the history we take pride in, and for the lessons we've learned. True North Strong and Free.
It is not often that music takes you down a journey, its even less frequent for a song to touch ones soul in ways that many would not understand. As I sit and listen to this memories dance around my room and a breeze blows through crisp to the touch. I have no connection to this song however you as a musician capture the real essence of so many songs and in doing that create a connection that is truly beyond words, its something that can only be felt. Thank you for sharing you talent with us all! God bless you and your family may your way forever be blessed.
It's sentiments like that which spoil me for "shallower" music. Something can have an amazing sound, but it's not every song that can truly stir the soul.
If you ever come to Germany I am so going to go to your concert! From what I see your upcoming tour is in USA/UK/Ireland which I probably won't be able to attend sadly :(
It's good to see Stan the man making rounds online. He was a great storyteller and, in my opinion, a worthy Canadian legend like few others. I personally enjoy The Giant and The North West Passage. Great cover, as always!
Wait how the hell did I miss this? This is one of my favorite Stan Rogers songs. And what a wonderful cover. I'm sad that I'm late but so pleased to have spotted this.
This is one of my favourite Stan Rogers songs and you manage to make it even sadder. Thank you. Holding out hopes you’ll cover Mary Ellen Carter next, please. 💜
@@Disproportionableness The song was written for the Nova Scotia govt. sponsored short film "Bluenose in the Sun (NS 116)." Stan claimed it was written hastily and without much thought, and that it was his least favorite of his songs about the Maritime Provinces.
I’m have been hoping and praying that you would do a cover of this song and here we are. This is my favorite Stan Roger’s song Colm and I’d say that you did it justice.
I saw you live in portland, or ! Honestly you were one of the main reasons I even came to show! Wish I could have heard you sing this live. Definitely hope to see you live again! Front lining preferred!
Unfortunately I can't make your tour this month, but hopefully I'll be able to see you someday! In the meantime, I'll be listening to this beautiful rendition of my favorite Stan Rogers song as well as your other recordings. May you all be safe on your tour and return home with many happy memories!
I first heard this song (Stan Rogers ver.) after I started to listen to different artists variations on Northwest Passage (which I first heard here), nice to you do another song of his, Colm.
Thank you for covering this song, I commented asking for it on one of your recent videos. I don’t know if you saw that comment or you were already working on this song but thank you!
I used to sing this song to my daughter as a bounced her to sleep on my shoulder. And then we left Eastern Canada and moved West for those same reasons. "Well, I miss the green and the woods and streams." Yep.
I love Stan’s work, this easily made my day!!! Anything you do related to Stan Roger’s music is fantastic! Still loving Siren and Sunken, stay comically handsome.
Thank you Colm! ❤❤ I remember saying to you this was my favourite of Stan's xx Thank you for covering it 😄 Was sad you could not make the LJ UK tour - hopefully soon 😄
It always kinda hurts that "..and the hills are dirty brown" because I've lived my entire life here in the middle o' nowhere, Alberta and as long as there isn't snow on the ground, it's green hills and forests and rivers and lakes for hundreds of miles in every direction.
Don't take it too seriously, this is very much about a particular event in Canadian history, and the ugliness in the projection of the feelings he has onto Alberta. This is someone very shortly after that Fishing Moratorium, and the only way they saw of not going down a dark path in life was travelling west to the tar sands. This someone very anger at the situation, and trying their very best to persuade themselves that they are free. He is not giving Alberta fair chance because he never much did not have a choice, and that bleeds into everything he sees in Alberta. It is a failure of the country to help the Maritimes, and a failure of the Maritimes to see this coming. The Maritimes know the the Moratorium was needed, but Canada left the Maritimes to just deal with the situation by itself apart from offering the dole which wasn't actually any help at all because the jobs and nothing to do. No one looks forward to a life on welfare where life you lived it gone, and thus the Fishermen left their homes because what other choice did they have.
Who’s coming to see me on tour with The Longest John’s, this month???
Stay exquisitely handsome!
Please come to Canada 😢specifically Montreal
I WISH I could be there. At every performance of yours, really.
I'll do my all to be in Dublin on February 15th next year, though 🔥
Two weeks to the day. My tickets are still on the refrigerator door.
I really hope you'll come to Virginia soon
Looking forward to seeing you in BC!
The Idoit is a great piece by Stan Rogers -perfectly encapsulating the struggle of Newfounland and Labrador workers having to leave for other provinces to make a living for their families.
Stan Roger's songs are heartbreakingly beautiful.. He died too soon. You are doing his work justice. Thank you for this cover.
Colm has a way of taking songs written by other people about very real and personal things and making it sound like he's speaking from his own experience. This cover gives me some of the same vibes I get from his original songs. He really does deserve to stand among the greats of folk music!
A Stan Rogers classic to get us through the week? You spoil us Colm
I'm a simple girl I see a Stan Rogers cover I click on it and play it on repeat for six hours.
Stan Rogers is the absolute GOAT. It's good to see his song still being sung. Great cover.
Saw the title and thought "oh! a song about me!"
Then I listened to the lyrics and realized "oh.....a song about me"
@@Liethen LOL
So real tho
Daaaaamn so true
Eh, man, that makes two of us!
I'm there with ya man, good luck to you!
"i wanna be in the cavalry!"
I _thought_ the melody was the same!
ua-cam.com/video/gh2g57CzF7w/v-deo.htmlsi=hfOhApTrBonh4-dj already done 🔥
I’m glad I’m not the only one who see that.
And Colm's covered both "I wanna be in the cavalry" and it's sequel!
I noticed the melody when listening to Seth Staton Watkins' version.
But you know I love Colms even more!
Cardigan = heavenly banjo skills
No cardigan = heavenly violin skills
Great combo!
They say the clothes make the man, but the clothes seems to make the music man too XD.
@@zatobravehart7468 frr lol!
Isn’t that a mandolin?
@@psychologymajorptsd62no, it's a cittern.
It’s an Irish bouzouki.
Here are the lyrics to sing along!! And thank you Colm for the great piece!
I often take these night shift walks
When the foreman's not around
I turn my back on the cooling stacks
And make for open ground
Far out beyond the tank-farm fence
Where the gas flare makes no sound
I forget the stink and I always think
Back to that Eastern town
I remember back six years ago
This western life I chose
And every day the news would say
Some factory's going to close
Well, I could have stayed to take the dole
But I'm not one of those
I take nothing free, and that makes me
An idiot, I suppose
So I bid farewell to the Eastern town
I never more will see
But work I must so I eat this dust
And breathe refinery
Oh, I miss the green and the woods and streams
And I don't like cowboy clothes
But I like being free and that makes me
An idiot, I suppose
So come all you fine young fellows
Who've been beaten to the ground
This western life's no paradise
But it's better than lying down
Oh, the streets aren't clean, and there's nothing green
And the hills are dirty brown
But the government dole will rot your soul
Back there in your hometown
So bid farewell to the Eastern town
You never more will see
There's self-respect and a steady cheque
In this refinery
You will miss the green and the woods and streams
And the dust will fill your nose
But you'll be free, and just like me
An idiot, I suppose
Stan Roger's music means a lot to many of us Canadians, Thank you! 🇨🇦 🍁
And to many Americans as well
🫡🇨🇦
I have been fortunate enough to twice run into Garnet Rogers (Stan's brother and the guitarist/chief fiddler in the band) who is himself a wonderful singer and musician.
This was a nice treat on a crappy day on the ocean. The musical changes absolutely both honor the original AND make this truly your own. Thanks Colm!
Garnet's songs are also incredible. Frankie and Johnny is just heartrending and iconic.
The diot 🔥
Very meta 💀😂
Came to point out that Freudian slip 😂
Ah, Stan Rogers. Such a Canadian treasure. Thank you for this video Colm! Banger of a cover!
He was a real life hero. He gave his life helping people get off of a burning plane.
I don't know if longer comments engage the algorithm more or not. But the time and dedication Colm has put into developing all his skills - from composing to singing and everything in-between - shines through in every new release.
Say very handsome and thank you for yet another awesome song.
I'm always happy when people cover Stan Rogers. He was such a great talent and it is great that his music is still spreading farther in the world. I think my grandfather for introducing me to his music so many years ago. Brilliant cover, Mr. McGuinness.
The accent with colms tone is just too mindblowing. I love his voice and I loved this song for a long time. But colm just adds an addictive quality too all his songs.
My favorite Stan Roger's song, beautifully sung. I think dear old Stan would be proud.
Just wanted to say, it means a lot that you covered this and did so with respect to the original sentiment it was written with. I only vaguely remembered this song from my childhood and rediscovered it when I had to chase work around Western Canada during a layoff in 2016. Really got me through some rough days.
Same. Glad he had the tact that some others in his genre lack.
As I was coming up on the end of the song I was like “ Don’t you dare, don’t you dare, don’t you- Oh thank God”
@@stantrien8106 What were you worried he would do at the end?
@@jakobgeigelclermont Another well known country/irish folk singer added in an extra verse in their cover that flipped the sentiment of the song to match their politics.
Stan died a hero
He was in an airplane fire and he kept going back to save people
This week my girl and I were finally able to meet up after being apart for a long time.
We listened to you every day, your voice reminds me of the things she and I did together. At this point you mean home to us ❤
that's beautiful, lad I wish you the best of luck
This song appeals to all those who must leave their homes for a struggle in a new place. Stan Rogers' music expresses the true joy and strength of the Canadian eastern spirit. I always get chills knowing its the eastern blood in me that makes me strong like those fishermen before me. It reminds me how much I love Canada, not just for her land and for her sea, but for the history we take pride in, and for the lessons we've learned. True North Strong and Free.
Sitting in a gravel pit, far from home, covered in filth and breathing the dust in the hammering winds, I needed this today. Thank you.
Something to remember about traditional Irish songs. The instrumentals are often reused while the lyrics may vary greatly.
I wouldn't mind an entire Stan Rogers playlist by you.
God yes.
It is not often that music takes you down a journey, its even less frequent for a song to touch ones soul in ways that many would not understand. As I sit and listen to this memories dance around my room and a breeze blows through crisp to the touch. I have no connection to this song however you as a musician capture the real essence of so many songs and in doing that create a connection that is truly beyond words, its something that can only be felt. Thank you for sharing you talent with us all! God bless you and your family may your way forever be blessed.
That is just beautiful! Well said.
It's sentiments like that which spoil me for "shallower" music. Something can have an amazing sound, but it's not every song that can truly stir the soul.
This song feels like the hug I've been needing. Thank you, Colm
If you ever come to Germany I am so going to go to your concert! From what I see your upcoming tour is in USA/UK/Ireland which I probably won't be able to attend sadly :(
There could be no more perfect voice for this modern-day folk song.
As someone who cannot help but sing along to this fine tune I was silenced in awe at this rendition. Well done Mr. Mcguinness, as always.
Nothing gets my mood up like a video from Colm McGuinness ❤
Come on Colm fans - let's share his videos far and wide to get this man to a million subscribers. Talent like this only deserves it!
It's good to see Stan the man making rounds online. He was a great storyteller and, in my opinion, a worthy Canadian legend like few others. I personally enjoy The Giant and The North West Passage. Great cover, as always!
I don't always love when you (or anyone) does Stan covers, but this was lovely; thanks so much.
Nothing beats Stan Rodgers for a singalong while slogging through the day
COLM DOES OLD STAN ROGERS MY LIFE IS COMPLETE.
Wait until you hear his renditions of the Northwest Passage, Barretts Privateers, and Old Maui.
@@canadianbard1847I’m still hoping he’ll do Mary Ellen Carter next.
No way, I was just listening to this song! Thank you!
Also, the witch of the westmourland cover would be amazing!
I second that!
Absolutely!
Full original Archie Fisher lyrics, not the abbreviated Stan Rodgers version
Just what I needed. A beautiful classic in true Colm fashion. 🎶🎵👏
The diot
On brand
I am the diot
@@ColmRMcGuinness 😂
This is one of my favorites. Might I suggest Mary Ellen Carter for your next Stan cover? 😁
Yes please.
Rise Again!
Wait how the hell did I miss this? This is one of my favorite Stan Rogers songs. And what a wonderful cover. I'm sad that I'm late but so pleased to have spotted this.
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Colm!
This is one of my favourite Stan Rogers songs and you manage to make it even sadder. Thank you.
Holding out hopes you’ll cover Mary Ellen Carter next, please. 💜
Stan had quite the way with words. Please cover more of his songs!
Finally, Stan Roggers.... Blue Nose ....oh blue nose...
"Who will know the Bluenose in the sun?" I love that song, even if Stan disliked it.
That's interesting! I didn't know that. Did he ever say why he disliked the song?
@@Disproportionableness The song was written for the Nova Scotia govt. sponsored short film "Bluenose in the Sun (NS 116)." Stan claimed it was written hastily and without much thought, and that it was his least favorite of his songs about the Maritime Provinces.
Perfect timing for an unwind after a busy day~ appreciate the vibes bard McGuinness🎉
it's always fun to learn how many different songs use the same music but different lyrics ^^ This reminds me of 'I wanna be in the Cavalry' ^^
If you look at the writing credits for "I Wanna Be in the Cavalry", you'll see that Stan Rogers has a posthumous writing credit on it.
Stan Rogers is awesome. This cover is awesome.
NO! This song doesn't sound like "I wanna be in the Cavalry"
"I wanna be in the Cavalry" sounds like this song.
This song came first!
Met ya in Vancouver last week, thanks for talking to all us fans!
This will be a fine addition to my collection!
(Adds to playlists)
Aah Colm my friend this is a treat. I've been waiting for this since I discovered your channel.
Lots lof love from this Australian mine worker.
Amazing cover. Merry Christmas, Colm.
Best cover! Absolutely well done!
I’m have been hoping and praying that you would do a cover of this song and here we are. This is my favorite Stan Roger’s song Colm and I’d say that you did it justice.
Man this just burned its way into my soul
I saw you live in portland, or ! Honestly you were one of the main reasons I even came to show! Wish I could have heard you sing this live. Definitely hope to see you live again! Front lining preferred!
Always a good day when Ol' Stan comes around. Excellent work, sir.
I have been waiting for you to do this one for YEARS! You did not disappoint.
Wahoo! I am so excited you are doing a colab with the longest johns! I have been waiting for that announcement for a long time. I love you both!
Being a Saltwater Cowboy, I haven't been back home in ages. Absolutely love "The Idiot"
I have been hoping you’d do this for so long. So glad you’re making content like this
Unfortunately I can't make your tour this month, but hopefully I'll be able to see you someday! In the meantime, I'll be listening to this beautiful rendition of my favorite Stan Rogers song as well as your other recordings. May you all be safe on your tour and return home with many happy memories!
i really hope you make more stan rogers covers
favorite song + favorite cover artist = 10,000 replays
Anyone giving honor to the late Stan Rogers gets a like in my book
Oh hell yeah, stumbled across a real musical treat. Exquisite colab guys!
I first heard this song (Stan Rogers ver.) after I started to listen to different artists variations on Northwest Passage (which I first heard here), nice to you do another song of his, Colm.
Internationally repping the Irish language beautifully
Thank you for covering this song, I commented asking for it on one of your recent videos. I don’t know if you saw that comment or you were already working on this song but thank you!
I used to sing this song to my daughter as a bounced her to sleep on my shoulder. And then we left Eastern Canada and moved West for those same reasons.
"Well, I miss the green and the woods and streams."
Yep.
Loved this cover! Would love to hear your take on Roger's The Maid on the Shore.
Augh. I just sat down for breakfast, I feel spoiled. Thank you for the beautiful cover once again, Colm! You always give us nothing but your best!
With my husband facing a layoff, along with 700 other hard-working miners and smelter operators, this song hits hard
Sir, yyour voice..... thank you for that Gift......
That's great! I'd love to hear your version of Song of the Candle if you ever feel like doing more Stan Rogers covers.
This is flipping great, love the Irish Ness, its perfect
I hope we get some happy Colm music when he gets back from tour.
What a treat, probably my favourite Stan Rogers tune. Thank you for this one Colm
I love Stan’s work, this easily made my day!!! Anything you do related to Stan Roger’s music is fantastic!
Still loving Siren and Sunken, stay comically handsome.
I will forever love your music,your voice,and your style never stop doing what you best :)
Colm gets me into songs/artists that i would have never thought i would listen to, haha. Thanks for the beautiful cover, as always :)
Thank you Colm! ❤❤ I remember saying to you this was my favourite of Stan's xx Thank you for covering it 😄 Was sad you could not make the LJ UK tour - hopefully soon 😄
Amazing song! Keep up the great work! Would be coming to see you, if you all were coming to the southeast.
We need red is the rose. I think that would be absolutely amazing coming from you!!!
I've been waiting to see a cover of this song and it was SO WORTH IT!!!
Me: going to bed after one more vid.
Colm: uploads this cover
me throughout the vid :D
Fantastic!
Much ❤ from 🇨🇦
Ah man, more of this please!! ❤
Was waiting for this cover, sounds amazing! Very well done!
One day Colm will give us his version of the Mary Ellen Carter and that will be another great day to add to the ones already given... like this one❤
It always kinda hurts that "..and the hills are dirty brown" because I've lived my entire life here in the middle o' nowhere, Alberta and as long as there isn't snow on the ground, it's green hills and forests and rivers and lakes for hundreds of miles in every direction.
Don't take it too seriously, this is very much about a particular event in Canadian history, and the ugliness in the projection of the feelings he has onto Alberta. This is someone very shortly after that Fishing Moratorium, and the only way they saw of not going down a dark path in life was travelling west to the tar sands. This someone very anger at the situation, and trying their very best to persuade themselves that they are free. He is not giving Alberta fair chance because he never much did not have a choice, and that bleeds into everything he sees in Alberta. It is a failure of the country to help the Maritimes, and a failure of the Maritimes to see this coming. The Maritimes know the the Moratorium was needed, but Canada left the Maritimes to just deal with the situation by itself apart from offering the dole which wasn't actually any help at all because the jobs and nothing to do. No one looks forward to a life on welfare where life you lived it gone, and thus the Fishermen left their homes because what other choice did they have.
I love this song! thanks for one more epic song to add to my playlist!
Seeing a notification that Colm has uploaded always sparks joy
Thank you for doing this one!
Best wishes from Canada. 🇨🇦
Where about
I’m in the GTA Ontario
🇨🇦
@@TEXASREDD76 Alberta.
I hear that "i wanna be in the cavalry!", lmfao.
This was great! Next, you should Piano Man by Billy Joel.
The title has been updated while I listen :D
Yes yes yes finally ❤