This song suddenly came to mind and I HAD to listen to it. I didn't know what it was called...I just remembered something about "station master". I guessed this must be it because of the word "whistle" in the title. I've loved the Rankin's music from the first time I heard them on the radio many years ago and I probably always will. Raylene's passing is truly a great loss to us all. I wish I had seen this wonderful Canadian treasure live.
This is just flat out fucking awesomeness from Cape Breton... There will always be tears shed because of the untimely passings of both of these Rankin children...They so epitomized Cape Breton as no one else ever could...God Bless You All! and also God Bless Us as live long fans...You All Rock!!
Love that Orangedale Whistle was another amazing song. Heather Rankin talked about it in an interview from Cape Breton, not long ago. I have this CD...amazing music and harmonies!
Oh me too. Awesome music. My hubby was born in Cape Breton. I met him in Vancouver. We been back many times. The people, food, scenery and music is beautiful🎸🎻🎼 ❤. Hope to get back this year 2020.
@Julia Hopkins The reason you listened to this song in school is it gives a great visual on the 1900's and the industrial revolution and how things have changed since then. The railway that travels through Orangedale is closed and many parts of the track through Cape Breton have been torn up. For example, the Judique Flyer ran through Troy, Creignish, Creigmore, Judique and so on (the bed where the track laid is now a fourwheeling/snowmobiling trail). There are still trains that run, but all are freight except for the passenger railway that runs into the southern NS cities/towns like Halifax and Truro. Anyway, back to the song (sorry for the rant) - It describes how a once prominent mode of transportation is now obsolete. Times change.
@Julia Hopkins: If you want my opinion, there used to be passenger trains on Cape Breton, going from town to town on the island. 1 of the towns they would go to is Orangedale, which had a train station. Now, there are NO passenger trains on the island anymore, and Orangedale station is now a museum, I think.
This song suddenly came to mind and I HAD to listen to it. I didn't know what it was called...I just remembered something about "station master". I guessed this must be it because of the word "whistle" in the title. I've loved the Rankin's music from the first time I heard them on the radio many years ago and I probably always will. Raylene's passing is truly a great loss to us all. I wish I had seen this wonderful Canadian treasure live.
This is just flat out fucking awesomeness from Cape Breton... There will always be tears shed because of the untimely passings of both of these Rankin children...They so epitomized Cape Breton as no one else ever could...God Bless You All! and also God Bless Us as live long fans...You All Rock!!
I was in Orangedale this past summer!!!! Had to sing this song in my head as I explored an unexpected antique shop! How I love my East Coast roots!!!!
Wonderful, great family group. John and Raylene will be surly missed.
One of my most favorite songs. If I’m down, this song brings me back. Thank you.
Love that Orangedale Whistle was another amazing song. Heather Rankin talked about it in an interview from Cape Breton, not long ago. I have this CD...amazing music and harmonies!
It's good to see that the Rankins family are musically talented no matter the color of their skin
Will Rankins, bassist
one of their best songs in my opinion. Miss you John Morris Rankin
The best thing about Nova Scotia...the Rankins & Rita MacNeil:) I could & do, sometimes listen for hours!
Oh me too. Awesome music. My hubby was born in Cape Breton. I met him in Vancouver. We been back many times. The people, food, scenery and music is beautiful🎸🎻🎼 ❤. Hope to get back this year 2020.
- R.I.P. John Morris & Raylene... :(
I love this song!
So happy to live in CB..!!
💓💔 miss my Dad 💔 🌻
@Julia Hopkins The reason you listened to this song in school is it gives a great visual on the 1900's and the industrial revolution and how things have changed since then. The railway that travels through Orangedale is closed and many parts of the track through Cape Breton have been torn up. For example, the Judique Flyer ran through Troy, Creignish, Creigmore, Judique and so on (the bed where the track laid is now a fourwheeling/snowmobiling trail).
There are still trains that run, but all are freight except for the passenger railway that runs into the southern NS cities/towns like Halifax and Truro.
Anyway, back to the song (sorry for the rant) - It describes how a once prominent mode of transportation is now obsolete. Times change.
@airborneassasin I used to like their traditional songs best, but now I think this is the best. It's beautiful and original.
Love love love they come from my family. Dad said that we're related. John Stewart from Whycocomagh
@Julia Hopkins: If you want my opinion, there used to be passenger trains on Cape Breton, going from town to town on the island. 1 of the towns they would go to is Orangedale, which had a train station. Now, there are NO passenger trains on the island anymore, and Orangedale station is now a museum, I think.
CB forever!!
for anyone who doesnt like this song.. its a diss to music in general, great natural voices :)
My name is Andrew I'm the son of Tim I love this song
amen
i live in odale :)
sorry, I have suffered enough also! so sorry
odale ... short for orangedale lol :)
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They didn't try to make it longer by repeating the chorus too many times. And JImmy Rankin's voice is great!
They are all great
Medicine.
So, why did I have to watch this for school????? I don't see how its educational :-/
Part of Nova Scotia Heritage imo
My name is Andrew I'm the son of Tim I love this song