@@ReactionsToTheClassics This is akin to 'Land down under' for Aussies. Anywhere in Europe while backpacking, you could spot the Canadians when this played!
Classic Canadian bar band. Thanks for reviewing this. It feels strange listening to them without a beer in my hand. My brothers and I had a toast to Spirit of the West when we had our turn at Charing Cross Road.
Spirit of the West played at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival about 10 years ago. The crowd sang along with the opening and after the first line John Mann jjust turned the mic toward the audience. We finished the intro, all 3500 of us, in tune and at tempo. It was a magical moment from a great concert.
Late to the party, but still here! Nice to see you.guys covering this one; only reaction to this song that I could find on UA-cam. Canada's Maritime provinces are home to a large Irish and Scottish population, and the "Old Country" culture is still very strong there. The 90s saw a huge resurgence of Irish-influenced music out of the area, with artists like: Spirit of the West The Chieftains The Irish Descendents The Men of the Deeps The Rankin Family The Barra McNiels Great Big Sea Ashley MacIsaac and others.
Love this song (like any good Canadian!) Thanks for reacting! Hey, you might want to react to another Canadian artist - kd lang - I'd suggest 'Pullin' Back the Reins' or 'Constant Craving' though her duet with Roy Orbison of 'Crying' is pretty awesome.
This song started out like a ballad, then shifts into high gear It sounds like a fun song with a lot of energy like you said Trey. Shawn, you made a good point that it sounds like an Irish pub song. Cool suggestion Trey to request this at a bar. I think it would bring excitement to the atmosphere of a bar. This is a fun video to watch. I enjoyed it.
Very late reply but as a Canadian, this song really brings up the energy late at night in a bar. It's like it's designed to get your foot stompin no matter what.
@@ReactionsToTheClassics not sure if you’ve checked them out but I must second that excellent suggestion and add The Dead South and Corbb Lund to that list.
Before the Vancouver (BC) rock station changed formats I could count on hearing this at least every other day in Bellingham WA. WHY DID YOU CHANGE JackFM?
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RIP John you are at peace now. Love to see more experience the joy that is Spirt of the West.
Thanks for Watching!
Absolutely the Canadian drinking anthem. RIP John.
haha that is what we hear. Thanks for watching Andrew!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics This is akin to 'Land down under' for Aussies. Anywhere in Europe while backpacking, you could spot the Canadians when this played!
this song is a second national anthem to Canadians of my generation
That is what we hear. It is a good one. Thanks!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics Give If Venice is Sinking a listen. its another classic
Coming from a Canadian, thank you for making this video!
My pleasure! Thanks!
Classic Canadian bar band. Thanks for reviewing this. It feels strange listening to them without a beer in my hand. My brothers and I had a toast to Spirit of the West when we had our turn at Charing Cross Road.
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing an watching!
Whenever this comes on in the pubs everyone sings along. God bless John.
I can see that for sure! Thanks!
Spirit of the West played at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival about 10 years ago. The crowd sang along with the opening and after the first line John Mann jjust turned the mic toward the audience. We finished the intro, all 3500 of us, in tune and at tempo. It was a magical moment from a great concert.
oh wow what a great memory, especially in these times!
Canadians totally dance and rock out to this song. We know how to party
Someday hope to find out!
Late to the party, but still here!
Nice to see you.guys covering this one; only reaction to this song that I could find on UA-cam.
Canada's Maritime provinces are home to a large Irish and Scottish population, and the "Old Country" culture is still very strong there. The 90s saw a huge resurgence of Irish-influenced music out of the area, with artists like:
Spirit of the West
The Chieftains
The Irish Descendents
The Men of the Deeps
The Rankin Family
The Barra McNiels
Great Big Sea
Ashley MacIsaac
and others.
Great stuff, will check some of them out. Thanks Christian!
Love this song (like any good Canadian!) Thanks for reacting! Hey, you might want to react to another Canadian artist - kd lang - I'd suggest 'Pullin' Back the Reins' or 'Constant Craving' though her duet with Roy Orbison of 'Crying' is pretty awesome.
Really appreciate the suggestions and thanks for watching Martin's Music!
A good old fashion Canadian bar tune.....or so I am told....lol. Another solid one guys. ✌️. Catch you on Wednesday.
Thanks Doc stay safe and see you Wednesday!
This song started out like a ballad, then shifts into high gear It sounds like a fun song with a lot of energy like you said Trey. Shawn, you made a good point that it sounds like an Irish pub song. Cool suggestion Trey to request this at a bar. I think it would bring excitement to the atmosphere of a bar. This is a fun video to watch. I enjoyed it.
Thanks Poet!
Very late reply but as a Canadian, this song really brings up the energy late at night in a bar. It's like it's designed to get your foot stompin no matter what.
If you like Spirit of the West, check out Great Big Sea, another good Canadian band.
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching Dave!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics not sure if you’ve checked them out but I must second that excellent suggestion and add The Dead South and Corbb Lund to that list.
This was played as the last song at so many bars in canada to tell you its time to go the f home
haha I could see that, flash those light and put this song on! Thanks for watching!
Canadas unofficial 2nd National Anthem
That is what we hear, it is a great one!
But also this:
ua-cam.com/video/DVH8fcHVlAE/v-deo.html
Your dad kind of looks like the singer John Mann, look up the Spirit of Canada version and you'll see what I mean.
haha maybe. Thanks for watching!
Before the Vancouver (BC) rock station changed formats I could count on hearing this at least every other day in Bellingham WA. WHY DID YOU CHANGE JackFM?
haha they are taking away all the good music! Thanks Bob!
Love this song, Pogues meet Tull
Great way of putting it!
I'm curious to know what reaction you get if you do play this in a bar in Texas.
haha we will try to pull it off at some point!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics please let us know