No matter what song he does or who he does it with, (Willie, Trey, Carlos Santana, Dickie Betts, Del McCourry etc, etc etc,)Billy Strings never seems out of place or context. He is dialed in to the right things in music. Pop music will come and go, but you will be listening to this guy 40 years from now. He is a timeless talent with mad respect for who came before him.
He stole this old hippie’s heart with his mastery of all the old school rock’n’roll. The Dead, Allmans, Hendrix, et. al. Then I found out he was a scholar of all the best bluegrass stars of the 20th century.
Aa a fellow proud Canuck: agreed - This song was a profound part of the sonic background of my teen years. It gave rise to a prominent American person stating that "the best storyteller in America is a Canadian" and I feel like Strings has done justice to the song and the artist.
“All that remains is the faces and names of the wives and the sons and the daughters.” Is there a sadder line in all of music? Breaks my heart every time.
Minnesota local here. Thank you for representing for the Edmund F Billy!! My grandpa worked in the iron mines so a lot of Minnesotans have a lot of pride for the Edmund fitz and the iron trade and boating part of our town in Lake Superior. Billy has the best covers man I love this.
The Fitz normally stopped at a mill in Silver Bay, Minn., but on this particular day, picked up its load at the Burlington Northern Railroad Dock No. 1 in Superior, Wisconsin, so use of the word "mill" in the song is probably erroneous. Also, while most of the lost crew were from Ohio (14) and Wisconsin (8), two were from Minnesota.
Well done.... listening to it when played by Gordon Lightfoot gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes, Strings playing it does the same, well done
Billy is incredible. He uses a bluegrass band to cover a song no one else would have thought could be done with a fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. And it's great!!
Gords performance of this song with hos band is one of the most bone chilling emotional musical performances of all time. I saw him do it live many times. Cheers for honoring such a giant!
I remember hearing this in the mid 70’s and I had the most weird feeling come over me,goosebumps,tingle up and down my spine,it almost made you feel horrified for the people who were lost in the wreck
Greetings from Duluth. Thank you for persevering the importance of this story. The ore ships continue to come and go from our port at the Head Of The Lake. Billy, Keep doing what you are doing.
Wow! Just stumbled on this, and amazed they covered this song with fiddle and banjo! We had same idea, and released vid, thinking Punch Brothers were only ones that chose this style of arrangement! Billy and his group, what an amazing job well done! I'm a fan!
I grew up on the the Lake Michigan shore line watching these ships pass by the sleeping bear dunes on there way north or south. This song means so much to me.
Sleeping bear dunes, and pretty much the entire Lake Michigan coastline (on the Michigan side, of course) is awesome.... I'd say some of the beaches can run with the best of them....
Seen this was played on the YT Europe doc today. Finally sat down to search on RUclips & Ian Gibbons comes thru! 💕 Billy, like Gordon, made me tear up. Fellow Michiganian here. ☮️
I am a Yooper and live really close to where the Edmund Fitzgerald went down on the shores of the Gitch. Huge props to Billy for playing this on the anniversary of this tragedy. Every 10th if November I lay tobacco on the shore of the Gitch for the souls that she holds in her belly.
This song is one of those that you always have to finish once started. Always. It is personally, a song that connects me to the Upper Peninsula. Growing up watching the iron ore ships go by just about every day and then spending over 20 years at sea just deepens the appreciation for what the men and women of the Great Lakes Fleet sacrifice. Great job Billy!
Agree 1000%. I saw someone comment they're just covering the song as opposed to making it their own....like the Punch Brothers did... I disagree--the fiddle fills the slide parts and it's a major part of why this is such an awesome rendition...and the banjo helps a lot too.
I have heard Many musicians perform Gordons music , but this is by far the best . Thank you for keeping it to its origin , because the origin and artistry of Gordins creation in song is not only the reason for its success , but also for the homage to those lost .
Every Nov. here in Mich. this song is played as if on a non-stop reel. Surprised Billy can even stand hearing the song. Now that he moved out of Mich maybe he’s homesick.
No matter what song he does or who he does it with, (Willie, Trey, Carlos Santana, Dickie Betts, Del McCourry etc, etc etc,)Billy Strings never seems out of place or context. He is dialed in to the right things in music. Pop music will come and go, but you will be listening to this guy 40 years from now. He is a timeless talent with mad respect for who came before him.
Wise words
Agreed❤
TRUTH!
indeed sir he is a once in a lifetime musical talent..."Home" is one of the best albums my ears have ever listened to
He stole this old hippie’s heart with his mastery of all the old school rock’n’roll. The Dead, Allmans, Hendrix, et. al. Then I found out he was a scholar of all the best bluegrass stars of the 20th century.
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours" is one of the most gut-wrenching song lyrics ever written.
The last line of that same verse too
“And all that remains is the faces and the names of the wives and the sons and the daughters.”
agreed.@@timmiller1
I couldnt agree more! And as far as synchronicity goes, I read this comment just as he sang it
"Fellas it's been good to know ya"...
Only Gordon could have written those thoughtful words. Yes, I'm a huge fan
Don’t forget that Billy is a Michigander by birth. The Edmond Fitzgerald is in the bones of every Lakeperson.
Which is why i wonder why it took them this long to cover it.
@@CorneiliusLibowitzsame. This song sound amazing in a string configuration and fits the bluegrass style well
@@ScharfSchutzen Hargreaves' fiddle really makes this version...He's playing the slide parts and it's pretty great....it's what makes it their own.
@@CorneiliusLibowitz Maybe he felt compelled to play the song on 11/10 as a tribute to the crew of the Fitz...
I was wondering why he would play this song. And yes we were taught at a young age about this wreck. I was born and raised in the U.P.
As a Canadian who knew and Loved Gordon Lightfoot, I approve this rendition.
Thank you Billy.
Couldn't have said it any better, though I tried!
I second that 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸
Aa a fellow proud Canuck: agreed - This song was a profound part of the sonic background of my teen years. It gave rise to a prominent American person stating that "the best storyteller in America is a Canadian" and I feel like Strings has done justice to the song and the artist.
I am always struck by the haunting guitar of the original, but the violin makes the part even more touching. Eyes leaking... gotta go.
I was going through new artists for me and couldn’t believe it when I heard it!! He did damn good!!!
Thank you my family are all from Michigan and my uncle died on the Edmond I appreciate you for doing justice to his memory.
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Punch Brothers do a great version of this song to,if you haven't seen it.Sorry for the loss of your uncle,RIP🙏
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“All that remains is the faces and names of the wives and the sons and the daughters.” Is there a sadder line in all of music? Breaks my heart every time.
Minnesota local here. Thank you for representing for the Edmund F Billy!! My grandpa worked in the iron mines so a lot of Minnesotans have a lot of pride for the Edmund fitz and the iron trade and boating part of our town in Lake Superior. Billy has the best covers man I love this.
The Fitz normally stopped at a mill in Silver Bay, Minn., but on this particular day, picked up its load at the Burlington Northern Railroad Dock No. 1 in Superior, Wisconsin, so use of the word "mill" in the song is probably erroneous. Also, while most of the lost crew were from Ohio (14) and Wisconsin (8), two were from Minnesota.
What a great tribute to an iconic Canadian song by a genius American performer!
My dad showed me this song and I’ll never forget that moment
Well done.... listening to it when played by Gordon Lightfoot gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes, Strings playing it does the same, well done
The song alone is a masterpiece. He did it justice.
Beautiful voice
Think that Mr Lightfoot would highly approve
Simply excellent!!!
Billy is incredible. He uses a bluegrass band to cover a song no one else would have thought could be done with a fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. And it's great!!
I'm not sure I've heard it any other way, and if I have, I now forget it.
Thanks for sharing this Gordon Lightfoot classic...Billy did it well
Gords performance of this song with hos band is one of the most bone chilling emotional musical performances of all time. I saw him do it live many times. Cheers for honoring such a giant!
I would have shit down one pant leg and up another if I heard Billy play this live! Favorite song, favorite artist. Gordon Lightfoot is in the 10 ten.
I remember hearing this in the mid 70’s and I had the most weird feeling come over me,goosebumps,tingle up and down my spine,it almost made you feel horrified for the people who were lost in the wreck
This song came out when I was in high school. It was on the radio all the time never got tired of it.
I remember when it happened and then the song!
This is an epic song. A masterwork. Gordon Effin' Lightfoot.
Brought tears Billy.....
There is just no words too say how good he is.
Total iconic event enshrined by an iconic song writer done by a new iconic artist. Doesn't get much better!
Peace to those who died and those they left behind.
Miss you in TC Billy❤
This song is one of those when you start playing it you gotta finish the whole song! Amazing!
One of the best stories ever sung❤ billy did gordon an all those sailers a good tribute here😢 bravo
Greetings from Duluth. Thank you for persevering the importance of this story. The ore ships continue to come and go from our port at the Head Of The Lake. Billy, Keep doing what you are doing.
Couldnt believe it when i heard the first few notes. One of my favorite songs being done by my favorite musician.
same here. I didn't have a clue what a pleasure to find
I've been waiting a long time to see them cover this song. They did an excellent job.
Same, love this guy and love this tune
best story ever told in song.
Billy, your covers are the best😀
A Michigander taking up the song about the Edmund Fitzgerald. Well done, Billy. And a great rendition...
Beautiful rendition! I have loved this sad song since I was a little girl, and I still have my parents' old 45 record.
Wow! Just stumbled on this, and amazed they covered this song with fiddle and banjo! We had same idea, and released vid, thinking Punch Brothers were only ones that chose this style of arrangement! Billy and his group, what an amazing job well done! I'm a fan!
Well done, and a fine tune to show off the addition of Hargreaves on violin.
Billy never disappoints.
I just love to listen to Billy sing. He does not need fancy guitar playing to steal my heart ❤️
One of the greatest songs ever written played by one of the greatest guitarist ever to play. Well done Billy.
The hair on my arms are standing. Outstanding!!!
Sends chills up and down my spine. Thanks Billy
Violin/fiddle is eerie, and beautiful.
It what really makes this performance, and essentially makes it their own....
Growing up a huge Grateful dead fan. I also was a Gordon Lightfoot fan and seen him sing. This is outstanding.
I’m so happy this popped up in my feed. Great version.
Loved this song since childhood
I love how Billy and his awesome band cover these incredible songs very few do. His Blaze Foley covers are amazing.
I grew up on the the Lake Michigan shore line watching these ships pass by the sleeping bear dunes on there way north or south. This song means so much to me.
Sleeping bear dunes, and pretty much the entire Lake Michigan coastline (on the Michigan side, of course) is awesome.... I'd say some of the beaches can run with the best of them....
Too bad you can barely hear this song maybe make it louder so people can hear it
One of my favourite songs of all time , thanks Billy !
Goosebumps...over my whole body. God, I would have loved to have been there...good for you!
This song is hauntingly great.
Billy, well done singing this on the anniversary of that tragedy!
Seen this was played on the YT Europe doc today. Finally sat down to search on RUclips & Ian Gibbons comes thru! 💕
Billy, like Gordon, made me tear up. Fellow Michiganian here. ☮️
Great song.
Most accomplished musician I've ever heard! He's a treasure!
I am a Yooper and live really close to where the Edmund Fitzgerald went down on the shores of the Gitch. Huge props to Billy for playing this on the anniversary of this tragedy. Every 10th if November I lay tobacco on the shore of the Gitch for the souls that she holds in her belly.
Well done Billy!! What a great tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, and of course the memory of those that lost their lives on the Edmund Fitzgerald.😊💜💜
Respectful, thoughtful, and better than the average cover……by anyone!
He makes me smile and dance and well up with emotion in everything he plays and sings. Absolute gifts he has. I feel so lucky.
This song is one of those that you always have to finish once started. Always. It is personally, a song that connects me to the Upper Peninsula. Growing up watching the iron ore ships go by just about every day and then spending over 20 years at sea just deepens the appreciation for what the men and women of the Great Lakes Fleet sacrifice. Great job Billy!
That was fantastically done! Thank you for posting this up! ❤️🩹
Very nice ❤
This was done very well, but i always enjoyed the powerful drums from the original!
Holy shit, i love you guys. RIP Gordon.✌️
Holy shit!!!!!! 🌟 That's the most poignantly beautiful thing I've ever heard....
Epic. RIP Gord.
Truly being dying to hear him play this song, I love Tony Rice’s version so much and always imagined him playing this just as so! 🥹❤
What a wonderful rendition. Love you Billy
Well done! It’s tougher than you’d think. Tony Rice’s version is my favorite cover. But Billy does a great job.
Gordon Lightfoot lives on through the next generation. Thanks guys❤❤❤❤❤
Hargraves adds so much to this song! Love it, thank you
Every song
Agree 1000%. I saw someone comment they're just covering the song as opposed to making it their own....like the Punch Brothers did... I disagree--the fiddle fills the slide parts and it's a major part of why this is such an awesome rendition...and the banjo helps a lot too.
Billy is The Kid!! Such an incredible talent!!
Bravo Billy. Great job. RIP Gordon.
November 10 is the day she sank in 1975.Fitting tribute.
I remember this from elementary school
49 years ago this Nov
Great!
Bravo Billy from a Cleveland longshoreman come back soon. Great work guys ❤❤❤ so happy for you're success love ya boyo
Thanks for sharing this gem!
Nice version of a great song. Thanks for the post.
Incredible
Thanks for uploading this! It's very fitting they played in on 10Nov.
I would like to see this in a high-production video-recording. In the meantime, this is great.
Billy .Yes keep it coming
Gordo would be pleased with Billy's rendition.
Outstanding!!!
Holy shit this dude sounds OG!
I saw Tony play with this when I was a teenager ..with my father miss those days
respect from the UK well done Billy and co
Such a classic...Thank you for sharing!
Billy and his band are an amazing joy. Six days until I get to see him live for my first time. Jacked up for his show.
You gonna be hooked for sure
Have fun🎉
You're in for a treat.
It was amazing. Love to see him at Red Rocks now@@CorneiliusLibowitz
You got that right. It was amazing.@@adkflan
I have heard Many musicians perform Gordons music , but this is by far the best .
Thank you for keeping it to its origin , because the origin and artistry of Gordins creation in song is not only the reason for its success , but also for the homage to those lost .
As a Yooper, I would like to thank Billy for honoring the crew of Edmund Fitzgerald
A good tribute to one of the kings of folk music,
I'm in a terrible and scary time in my life but Gordon Lightfoot and Billy Strings make it very bearable. Blessings all.
I hope you're in a better place now, my thoughts go out to you.
Beautifully done!
Been waiting for this to come along. Thank you!
The greatest ballad ever written. What a treat to find Billy's cover. Excellent!
Wow very interesting!
Well done, Billy. Gordon would surely approve.
Try to remember half the words to that song. Now try to sing and play it on a stage in front of a few thousand people. Amazingly good!
Awesome. My favorite “new” artist.
I don`t know how this was recorded but the sound and mix are fantastic.
fantastic
excellent
done by a master
Every Nov. here in Mich. this song is played as if on a non-stop reel. Surprised Billy can even stand hearing the song. Now that he moved out of Mich maybe he’s homesick.
Breathtaking; Billy as usual nails it...