Metaphors are one of the most effective weapons that a songwriter can deploy. Anybody can come up with descriptive adjectives, but finding that perfect comparison really puts a fine point on it for the listener. Most songwriters are happy if they can manage just a single good one in a song. In “I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory,” Kathleen Edwards pretty much devotes the whole song to metaphors, and each one that she conjures is more evocative then the next. Edwards included “I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory” on her outstanding 2008 album Asking For Flowers. It was written in honor of fellow Canadian musician Jim Bryson, who made contributions to Edwards’ first two albums and also toured with him. Since Bryson is a singer-songwriter in his own right, Edwards seems to be self-deprecatingly suggesting in the song that her own success was obscuring her band mate’s talents. Singing on top of a mid-tempo alt-country lope, Edwards opines in the verses about life on the road. At the start, it’s all “Basement bars we played from the heart/In the company of our friends.” Eventually, the band progresses to “Big fish, small town, and some cover songs.” The narrator and her tribute subject even flirt with romance, if only briefly: “Once I got drunk with Jeff, I told him I was in love with you/But I love you like a brother, so at least half of it was true.” The verses in the song are little more than table-setters, however, for the elongated refrains. That is when Edwards dips into her deep well of metaphors to emphasize the coolness or her bandmate compared to what she considers her own more mundane charms. “You’re cool and cred like Fogerty/I’m Elvis Presley in the 70’s” is how she starts out this run, and it only gets cleverer and cheekier from there. From there she uses wines (“You’re Chateauneuf, I’m yellow label”), cars (“I’m a Dodge Sparkle, you’re a Lamborghini”) and planes (“You’re the Concorde, I’m economy”) to explain the distinction. She also finds ways to imply that critical acclaim is far more important than commercial success in the grand scheme of things: “I’m sure it’s been said in the finer print/You make me look legitimate/Heavy rotation on the CBC/Whatever in hell that really means.” But the one metaphor that stands out above the rest requires at least a rudimentary knowledge of hockey history. “You’re the Great One, I’m Marty McSorley,” Edwards sings. “The Great One,” of course, is NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, the guy many consider the best to ever play the game, pure elegance and grace on the ice. Marty McSorley, meanwhile, enjoyed a distinguished career himself, but he was known more for his rough play and willingness to lay a nasty hit on an opposing skater, even if it meant he’d end up in the penalty box. Edwards told The Washington Post in the year of the song’s release that these lines truly arrived out of nowhere. “It kind of just fell out of my mouth,” she said. “I was writing the song and I was trying to think of a hockey reference. I was singing along and all of a sudden the words, ‘You’re the Great One, I’m Marty McSorley’ literally just fell out of my mouth. I laughed so hard when that happened that I figured I had to keep it.” Kathleen Edwards hasn’t released a new album since 2012’s Voyageur. Here’s hoping that she does return to recording sometime soon. She might insist in “I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory” that her talent is prosaic, but the overall excellence of the song, and that of her overall catalog, proves that is anything but.
fabulous wee essay Mr Ray, although a Canadian, i hadn't heard this song or of Ms Edwards, but a recent playing on the local CBC afternoon show lit the radio up like crazy... the tenderness of the voice and the brilliance of the writing and wonderful arrangement lead me to catch this... bonus: brilliant video... and now bonus+ for the commentary on the video ( i didn't know who Marty McSorley was (my hockey interest ended shortly after the Boston/Montreal series on the early 70's) all best wishes!
Unfortunately a lot of artists go unappreciated . I came across kathleen some years ago on CMC country music channel . Im from australia this is the song that made me a fan . Kathleens a gem in my book . Im an ausie who appreciates her . Sydney australia .20/3//2023
Couldn't love this tune more Kathleen is a true Canadian wonder and at the ice hockey rink the most beautiful person to grace the ice Great to see Marty rolling in this video - Oilers forever and she 'owns' that Mc Sorley jersey Marty towers over her 😘
It was only hearing this lyric I realized the name Marty McSorley reeks so intensely of Canadiana it both brightens your day and scents it with maple syrup. It's as if he has his middle initial last, as if his name is Marty McSorley, eh.
LOL One of the BEST music videos I ever saw!!! Canadians and their hockey.Kathleen has some remarkable social skills to pull this off! Talented lady..And the rest of them too.!!
This is a super cute and cleverly crafted music video. Kathleen’s word-smithing and musicology stands heads above so many others that rely on basic emotions! Hope she will be able to tour with her new album #Total Freedom in near future!
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : kathleenedwardsmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.
What's not to love about this video. A bunch old hockey legends pawing a great looking hot singer. She even lip locks McSorley. Nice production with cameos. Good luck with the coffee shop Kitty, miss you being on the road.
You are so right. There is nothing not to love about this video. The song is nostalgic to a fault and makes me laugh and tear up a bit every time I watch it.
Rob M She's got a coffee shop in Ottawa called 'Quitters' Thing she got burned out with the music business and tried something new Still plays but no new material for a while now Kitty - we need you back recording
bad move to hook up with the hot singer of the moment (bon iver)… she gave away her Kathleen Edwards-ness. She's probably got it back, thank God. Can't wait for more music from her. Can't keep a good gal down. @@paulelliott3220
@@blmrgtr She’s finally back and her latest album is another gem Got rid of that Iver guy and seems in a better place now - long may that be the case Kathleen rocks and skates damn well too
Still love this song after all this time. When I listen to this song, i have to listen to it at least TWICE! (sometimes 3 times in a row). The video just can't help but make you smile!
I met McSorely in grade 6. I'm from Cayuga, his home town, one of my classmates was his cousin and got him to come speak to our class and we all got autographs. It was while he played for Edmonton just a year or so before his career ended.
Playful Kathleen on the ice in a hockey jersey is the most beautiful ever! You have the best smile, and I never thought I’d be madly jealous of an aging hockey player 😜
Been a Kathleen Edwards fan for a while now. First took notice of her when I heard the Hockey skates song. Truly a beutiful song. Yesterday I heard this one on my local radio station. Took a two times hearing it but then It came ringing though. Your the Great One I'm Marty Mc Sorely. Shear gold! Lucky for me we have a great afternoon music show on our local radio station, that will play great artists like Kathleen Edwards.
I discovered this song and Blue Rodeo from Corner Gas. (This one is in the movie and Wanda calls Hank out for humming the Blue Rodeo tune Bad Timing in the episode Gopher It.) Off to check out 54-40 now!
Omg i was woke up this morning to this song what wake up to this soothing voice of an angel im glad i got your name. Wyep always let us know who we are listening to.and then find out its a hockey vid just too cool. Ty
Just heard this for the first time when it was featured on Rogers Hometown Hockey. The lyrics are really good. Wish this video had the line you used " you're a habs fan and I'm from Toronto " that line touched me. Best of luck with your coffee shop!
Someone mentioned KE to me back in 2008(?) and I checked out this song and several others on UA-cam, then went directly to eThat Major eCommerce Outlet That Shall Remain Nameless and bought her entire catalog. And have kept up with everything she's done since. Got to see her live at Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC several years back, before she took her hiatus. If you have the opportunity to see her play live, especially in a small venue, do it.
Ha! I've heard the song, knew about the McSorley reference, but had no idea! This is the first time that I see the video. I like that Kathleen was so excited about "Gretzky's bodyguard", but that he seemed a bit befuddled by her attention. ... And that she's wearing his jersey at the end ... ha! ... just like letting a girl wear your ball cap. (it means that she's yours)
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : kathleenedwardsmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : kathleenedwardsmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.
@rednoseroxster ironic i did the same thing heard the song once on cable tv in laughlin in the background and kept it n my wallet for ever til today and looked it up, well constructed song where even if not a big country fan you can still like it , very pop
She is so pretty and talented. This is real music and keeps my hopes for the industry alive. But it's so depressing to see and hear the absolute crap that is being pushed on the airwaves now. The masses of listeners have no idea of what they are missing.
Norway here, heard this on the Corner Gas movie and now it has been on repeat for the last hour, amazing song
Possibly one of the most Canadian videos ever.
One of?
Kathleen Edwards = Canadiana. Unappreciated maybe but what a treasure she is.
Hell, as I'm listening to this meow I can remember back...back when, I'll say lol
McSorley and Coffee and Edwards? Can it get any better? Oh be still my 1976 Edmonton-born heart!
Metaphors are one of the most effective weapons that a songwriter can deploy. Anybody can come up with descriptive adjectives, but finding that perfect comparison really puts a fine point on it for the listener. Most songwriters are happy if they can manage just a single good one in a song. In “I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory,” Kathleen Edwards pretty much devotes the whole song to metaphors, and each one that she conjures is more evocative then the next.
Edwards included “I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory” on her outstanding 2008 album Asking For Flowers. It was written in honor of fellow Canadian musician Jim Bryson, who made contributions to Edwards’ first two albums and also toured with him. Since Bryson is a singer-songwriter in his own right, Edwards seems to be self-deprecatingly suggesting in the song that her own success was obscuring her band mate’s talents.
Singing on top of a mid-tempo alt-country lope, Edwards opines in the verses about life on the road. At the start, it’s all “Basement bars we played from the heart/In the company of our friends.” Eventually, the band progresses to “Big fish, small town, and some cover songs.” The narrator and her tribute subject even flirt with romance, if only briefly: “Once I got drunk with Jeff, I told him I was in love with you/But I love you like a brother, so at least half of it was true.”
The verses in the song are little more than table-setters, however, for the elongated refrains. That is when Edwards dips into her deep well of metaphors to emphasize the coolness or her bandmate compared to what she considers her own more mundane charms. “You’re cool and cred like Fogerty/I’m Elvis Presley in the 70’s” is how she starts out this run, and it only gets cleverer and cheekier from there.
From there she uses wines (“You’re Chateauneuf, I’m yellow label”), cars (“I’m a Dodge Sparkle, you’re a Lamborghini”) and planes (“You’re the Concorde, I’m economy”) to explain the distinction. She also finds ways to imply that critical acclaim is far more important than commercial success in the grand scheme of things: “I’m sure it’s been said in the finer print/You make me look legitimate/Heavy rotation on the CBC/Whatever in hell that really means.”
But the one metaphor that stands out above the rest requires at least a rudimentary knowledge of hockey history. “You’re the Great One, I’m Marty McSorley,” Edwards sings. “The Great One,” of course, is NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, the guy many consider the best to ever play the game, pure elegance and grace on the ice. Marty McSorley, meanwhile, enjoyed a distinguished career himself, but he was known more for his rough play and willingness to lay a nasty hit on an opposing skater, even if it meant he’d end up in the penalty box.
Edwards told The Washington Post in the year of the song’s release that these lines truly arrived out of nowhere. “It kind of just fell out of my mouth,” she said. “I was writing the song and I was trying to think of a hockey reference. I was singing along and all of a sudden the words, ‘You’re the Great One, I’m Marty McSorley’ literally just fell out of my mouth. I laughed so hard when that happened that I figured I had to keep it.”
Kathleen Edwards hasn’t released a new album since 2012’s Voyageur. Here’s hoping that she does return to recording sometime soon. She might insist in “I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory” that her talent is prosaic, but the overall excellence of the song, and that of her overall catalog, proves that is anything but.
fabulous wee essay Mr Ray, although a Canadian, i hadn't heard this song or of Ms Edwards, but a recent playing on the local CBC afternoon show lit the radio up like crazy... the tenderness of the voice and the brilliance of the writing and wonderful arrangement lead me to catch this... bonus: brilliant video... and now bonus+ for the commentary on the video ( i didn't know who Marty McSorley was (my hockey interest ended shortly after the Boston/Montreal series on the early 70's) all best wishes!
oh ya, i send you also a bilingual dixieland ode to Canadian autumn by yours truly... peace!
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Great write up. Brilliant song, and a great music video to go with it.
Ditto your in-depth analysis. ❤️ Kathleen
Unfortunately a lot of artists go unappreciated . I came across kathleen some years ago on CMC country music channel . Im from australia this is the song that made me a fan . Kathleens a gem in my book . Im an ausie who appreciates her . Sydney australia .20/3//2023
One of the super songs; the clever lyrics, the great vocal, and she's easy on the eyes.
amen 'n a half!
Living doll and Canadian Legend Girl! So nice to see her in the jersey with that smile!
Can't help but smile every time I hear this song.
Couldn't love this tune more
Kathleen is a true Canadian wonder and at the ice hockey rink the most beautiful person to grace the ice
Great to see Marty rolling in this video - Oilers forever and she 'owns' that Mc Sorley jersey
Marty towers over her 😘
Her voice is so pretty. Her music is really nice to listen to, very Eagles-ish. We New Yorkers also are fans of the Canadians.
Absolutely amazing song, and the nod to the relationship between Gretzky and McSorely is absolutely one of my favorite things in the history of ever!
It was only hearing this lyric I realized the name Marty McSorley reeks so intensely of Canadiana it both brightens your day and scents it with maple syrup. It's as if he has his middle initial last, as if his name is Marty McSorley, eh.
LOL One of the BEST music videos I ever saw!!! Canadians and their hockey.Kathleen has some remarkable social skills to pull this off! Talented lady..And the rest of them too.!!
I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG AND I’VE FINALLY FOUND IITTT!!!!!!!
First time I heard this song was on an afternoon show on CBC radio many, many moons ago.
What a great song! Kathleen Edwards!
This is a super cute and cleverly crafted music video. Kathleen’s word-smithing and musicology stands heads above so many others that rely on basic emotions! Hope she will be able to tour with her new album #Total Freedom in near future!
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : kathleenedwardsmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.
The ultimate Canadian music video. Love this song, and this video!
My gawd this woman is a fantastic singer and songwriter
What's not to love about this video. A bunch old hockey legends pawing a great looking hot singer. She even lip locks McSorley. Nice production with cameos. Good luck with the coffee shop Kitty, miss you being on the road.
You are so right. There is nothing not to love about this video. The song is nostalgic to a fault and makes me laugh and tear up a bit every time I watch it.
coffee shop?
Rob M
She's got a coffee shop in Ottawa called 'Quitters'
Thing she got burned out with the music business and tried something new
Still plays but no new material for a while now
Kitty - we need you back recording
bad move to hook up with the hot singer of the moment (bon iver)… she gave away her Kathleen Edwards-ness. She's probably got it back, thank God. Can't wait for more music from her. Can't keep a good gal down.
@@paulelliott3220
@@blmrgtr
She’s finally back and her latest album is another gem
Got rid of that Iver guy and seems in a better place now - long may that be the case
Kathleen rocks and skates damn well too
I love how she says Maserati
she could say 'dog shit' and us heterosexuals would love how she says it.
Kathleen Ice dancing with Marty just makes this video.
Almost as good is when she runs into him and collapses. Grown men have tried and bounced off of that guy, but that was funny.
Still love this song after all this time. When I listen to this song, i have to listen to it at least TWICE! (sometimes 3 times in a row). The video just can't help but make you smile!
Just love her voice.
I met McSorely in grade 6. I'm from Cayuga, his home town, one of my classmates was his cousin and got him to come speak to our class and we all got autographs. It was while he played for Edmonton just a year or so before his career ended.
So Canadian :)
I miss Kathleen Edwards and her music. I wish she'd come back with new material and a tour! 😍😘👍👍
This is a flawless song. Some songs just are.
Her voice is like silk.
Playful Kathleen on the ice in a hockey jersey is the most beautiful ever! You have the best smile, and I never thought I’d be madly jealous of an aging hockey player 😜
This sure is fun. You can even dance around the kitchen to this one.
God, she's awesome. Jim Cuddy is a fine singer as well. In general, I feel like we are missing out on some great Canadian music.
Too right. I adore both of them. Be sure to watch the "Married Again" video, if you haven't already. Classic.
I'm an American living in the Deep South and this video makes me want to buy ice skates.
Been a Kathleen Edwards fan for a while now. First took notice of her when I heard the Hockey skates song. Truly a beutiful song. Yesterday I heard this one on my local radio station. Took a two times hearing it but then It came ringing though. Your the Great One I'm Marty Mc Sorely. Shear gold! Lucky for me we have a great afternoon music show on our local radio station, that will play great artists like Kathleen Edwards.
....and then drive away in that big pickup of hers. WOW. She's killing!
the most beautiful woman in the world, no question!
heard this song once and wrote the name down and tracked it down 8 years later still as cuete and amazing today as back then
Ali and Marc “midnight run to your music!” ❤❤❤.
Love this tune!
Cuddy = Fogerty nice awesome!! This song makes me smile
im moving to canada in 3 months and this video makes me more excited!
Canadian music is simply the best.
Northern maine heading up to aroostik county memories man
Great video. I had never heard of her before and my buddy (who is Canadian) took me to her show in Chicago last weekend. Loved it.
Cute song reminds me of sarah harmer’ tunes great vibes !
This is the Canadian country version of Cole Porter's "You're the Top."
Hi Kathleen, keep it up!
I look forward to seeing you getting the Glory Live again, play more, play load, play safe!
Love you!
I love this video. I saw Kathleen in concert recently, she puts on 1 hell of a show. She's great.
I love this video! I think that Kathleen is so cute! HFN
Blue Rodeo, 54-40 & Kathleen Edwards my 3 Great White North favs.
I discovered this song and Blue Rodeo from Corner Gas. (This one is in the movie and Wanda calls Hank out for humming the Blue Rodeo tune Bad Timing in the episode Gopher It.)
Off to check out 54-40 now!
I love this song and video. You are under appreciated Kathleen
Her and her music?......AWESOME !! In my eyes she can do no wrong
This song is so sweet sounding....
Best. Video. Ever.
Great video , hot to boot.
Omg i was woke up this morning to this song what wake up to this soothing voice of an angel im glad i got your name. Wyep always let us know who we are listening to.and then find out its a hockey vid just too cool. Ty
One of THE best videos I've ever seen. Fun stuff, great song, talented woman.
Pure Canadiana. This video makes me smile everytime. Love it.
Love the song and love Kathleen!
Just heard this for the first time when it was featured on Rogers Hometown Hockey. The lyrics are really good. Wish this video had the line you used " you're a habs fan and I'm from Toronto " that line touched me. Best of luck with your coffee shop!
Just saw this video for the first time today. ....made me smile. She's kinda pretty too.....eh?
Kathleen always is beautiful but she’s really cute and playful as well in this video. Great song I hadn’t heard before and yes it makes me smile 😃
KINDA?
Someone mentioned KE to me back in 2008(?) and I checked out this song and several others on UA-cam, then went directly to eThat Major eCommerce Outlet That Shall Remain Nameless and bought her entire catalog. And have kept up with everything she's done since. Got to see her live at Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC several years back, before she took her hiatus. If you have the opportunity to see her play live, especially in a small venue, do it.
You Canadians rock!
Think I'll head over to Quitters coffee shop in Stittsville! .......because i can!
Me too.
In my novel, this song would have a special significance
good one.
her story behind the video is a good one too.
love the k1500 truck
Beautiful song,I don't know why this song less 1 million view!!
Ha! I've heard the song, knew about the McSorley reference, but had no idea! This is the first time that I see the video. I like that Kathleen was so excited about "Gretzky's bodyguard", but that he seemed a bit befuddled by her attention. ... And that she's wearing his jersey at the end ... ha! ... just like letting a girl wear your ball cap. (it means that she's yours)
She really isn't half bad a skater. But she is even a better singer.
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : kathleenedwardsmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.
Hilarious !!!! Love her~
🏒She shoots...SHE SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎊
yes Canadiana in every way, beautiful silky voice, I always sing along too
Wow, I am in love. I want a girl like her.
whenever I hear this one I sing along to it...l love it!
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : kathleenedwardsmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.
Marty Mcsorley is still the man thx for entertaining the great one and the LA King!
Superb.
yes you are under appreciated.... you have a great voice
funny , love the Mcsorley interaction
Something about this song...makes me want to lace up the skates, grab my stick, and get into an good old fashioned hockey brawl.
Love her!👍✌Such a great singer songwriter! I really wish she would come back with new music...😁👏❤
Love this tune Kathleen, Cathy Leal directed me to your music..AWSOME!
3:38 is kinda like Gretz and McSorley in the glory days every time the Great One parked a goal.
@rednoseroxster ironic i did the same thing heard the song once on cable tv in laughlin in the background and kept it n my wallet for ever til today and looked it up, well constructed song where even if not a big country fan you can still like it , very pop
What a Great song!
She's so awesome!
i love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you think she says "BEST DAY EVER!" at the end when she's getting into the truck?
Marvelous, Kathleen!
Clever lyrics ♥
Great video!
love THIS ~
She is so pretty and talented. This is real music and keeps my hopes for the industry alive. But it's so depressing to see and hear the absolute crap that is being pushed on the airwaves now. The masses of listeners have no idea of what they are missing.
Got a good beat!
@EssiacHempLaetrile I agree. I love Blue Rodeo, more people need to be exposed to them.
The second best part of this video is Party Marty McSorley.
I love you Kathleen lol
I guess now she really is making the dough, preparing baked goods for her coffee shop.
Fried_Death Pun level: Rich Terfry. I tip my hat!
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