I think the actual lyric is “Him? Here? Now? No!” I found it an intense moment for him to sing this during the tour because throughout the years one interpretation of the song that I had always heard is that Gord is singing about the Grim Reaper. He had a period where a lot of songs were about death. The last show when he sang that and dropped the mic crushed me.
The audience was so uplifting and probably a great comfort to Gord. Good on you all. I was singing at home. I still cry hearing his voice. I miss him so much.
So much emotion that night, and for the entire tour. Every person felt as though Gord was singing directly to them. He was everyones friend. Miss him and the band so much.
pipdream46 Justin Bieber has done more for Canada in his short career than this band has in their entire 20 something year career. Also, in terms of quality of music one Rush song just utterly obliterates the entire anthology of this band.
Can you imagine tens of thousands of people all madly in love with this man, knowing all the lyrics to these amazing songs? A it’s so emotional, I still cry watching them, every time.
Truly a work of art. This man left in all on the stage......to the end! An inspiration from probably the most modest of guys in the music world. I don't cry or tear too easy but,when Gord does his thing at the end of this song,it makes me tear up. I could think of a million others who could have what happened to Gord. Not naming names but,they know who they are. Gord, I would trade places with you as you brought so much joy,reasoning, compassion, humour and everything else you love in a human being. Where as me,I can't even make myself happy. Truly humble fellow,Mr. Downie. Wish to go on and try to continue being a compassionate Canadian and much more kinder to our fellow man and woman! Cheers!
I have traveled the world from Shanghai to Nairobi to Tehran to St. Petersburgh and I am often asked what it means to be a Canadian. The simplest answer is ... Gord Downie.
Yep, I have seen a ton of bands over my life, and have seen The Hip a few times, but this show was just above and beyond across the board. The band and the crowd were both in top fucking form
Couldn't agree more, been to a lot of concerts from Vince Gill to Pantera and I've never seen a band so tight. Gord and the boys absolutely owned this set. Best night ever!!
For me, this has always been their best song played live as it rises and falls giving Gord the time to wail and improvise. They opened with this the first and only time they played on SNL. That was great. This version was sublime. The king is dead but his spirit lives on (and on, and on…)
Thank you so very much for sharing LOVE LOVE LOVE THE HIP FOREVER AND ALWAYS ♥ ♥ ♥ Gord and family and band members we are keeping forever close to heart in positive prayer light energy vibes ♥ ♥ ♥ YOU GUYS ROCK THE HOUSE ALWAYS ♥ ♥ ♥
I often think one of the biggest tragedies of this band is the fact that they never really hit it BIG outside of Canada. They became well-known enough to play worldwide, though.
See, and to me, that's the absolute beauty of the Hip. They are YOURS AND YOURS ALONE! I mean, yah, a scant few of us in the US are just as Canadianly infatuated with with them as all of Maple-ville, but for the overwhemingly vast majority, they're your thing. And you know what? Embrace that. They're as Canadian as hockey, beavers, and Timmy Ho's. There's nothing "American" about them. There's nothing European about them. They're Canada in a song. Or a CD. Or a discography. Claim them as yours. You deserve them. I mean that as sincerely as possible.
In the weeks leading up to this run of shows, I spent a lot of time copying and pasting setlists from the Hip's website to missing spots on setlist.fm, and learned that they played a LOT of shows in the U.S. and overseas. Sometimes small theaters, sometimes larger bars. They definitely had a following outside of the "great white north". Not nearly what they should have, but I am proud to embrace them as purely Canadian.
what a fucking guy, what a goddam gift to share your story, your pain, the meaning you made out of it with the whole damn country... your tour, and your alignment with our aboriginals is one of the most captivating narratives of my life. because of you I've given thousands to the TRC, you catalyzed the connection to the story of our past. ever so grateful, and humbled by your bare humanness. in the day of trump, you let me hold my fucking head up as a member of the human family. ever in your debt my friend, my brother, peace be on you...
Ravinder I was reading about this guy on wiki and it seemed that much of his work with the aboriginals was well after his cancer diagnosis. If his activism was so important in the reconciliation movement the Canadian media certainly didn't give two shits about it until he was sick. It's funny. Nobody gave a shit about this band or Gord Downie until he got cancer. And afterwards he started getting treated like a fucking martyr lmao.
THANK YOU trunorth1968! you did a fabulous job recording this! That couldn't have been your iPhone zooming like that, right? You used an SLR? In any case, I am a grateful, grateful fan.
I use a Sony DSC-HX300. It's just a little bit better than what security would allow in, but I was able to politely convince them to let me in. The maximum optical zoom is 50x. Digitally, it would go to 100x, but that would require a tripod. The videos this takes are incredibly sharp. Worth every penny!
The zoom is incredible. There's another video I shot on a tripod zooming in on the moon. I've taken stills (on a tripod) where you can see the craters vividly. Easily the best camera I've ever owned.
I got video of the close up on Gord's face during his passionate moment at the end... Even though it was early on in the night, for me it was the most emotional moment. I get chills every time I watch it.
I remember feeling this was the most important place to be in the universe that night. Thank you Vanessa baby for getting me to that night.
One of my favourite songs ever.
Fuck cancer.
Hip. Here. Now. Now!
I think the actual lyric is “Him? Here? Now? No!”
I found it an intense moment for him to sing this during the tour because throughout the years one interpretation of the song that I had always heard is that Gord is singing about the Grim Reaper. He had a period where a lot of songs were about death. The last show when he sang that and dropped the mic crushed me.
The audience was so uplifting and probably a great comfort to Gord. Good on you all. I was singing at home. I still cry hearing his voice. I miss him so much.
I bawled my eyes out watching that back in the day and I'm still flowing with tears watching it on RUclips
Damn, 3 years later and I still cry like a child when I watch this
So much emotion that night, and for the entire tour. Every person felt as though Gord was singing directly to them. He was everyones friend. Miss him and the band so much.
Bless him, he sung his heart out. 👍
Amen
Oh he was singing only to me. Smiling
This was the absolute highlight of the night .. I have never heard it so loud throughout a song at any concert ever
Agree 100%, it was an honour to be there and Gord is a fucking Legend....
Wasn't my fave hip song until that moment and always will be
My god, 20,000 fans singing along word for word. Truely Canada's house band. We will never see the likes of the Hip again.
pipdream46 Justin Bieber has done more for Canada in his short career than this band has in their entire 20 something year career. Also, in terms of quality of music one Rush song just utterly obliterates the entire anthology of this band.
That comment doesn't even deserve a response, thats how clueless he truly is
@@michaelpark5681 What's wrong with you? You don't have the right to an opinion.
@Mike Oxlong The feeling is mutual. To find joy in such shit music. How pathetic.
@@harleygal420 Actually I do miss, and I expressed it. Now suck it up and eat it.
Can you imagine tens of thousands of people all madly in love with this man, knowing all the lyrics to these amazing songs? A it’s so emotional, I still cry watching them, every time.
It was heartbreaking and painful and deeply joyous in the building. It was spiritual for me.
Just Like Bob Marley, Another Beacon of Light for the Rest of Humanity, Forever LOVED !!!🙏🏽🙏🙏🏻🙏🏿💓💗💞
Truly a work of art. This man left in all on the stage......to the end! An inspiration from probably the most modest of guys in the music world. I don't cry or tear too easy but,when Gord does his thing at the end of this song,it makes me tear up. I could think of a million others who could have what happened to Gord. Not naming names but,they know who they are. Gord, I would trade places with you as you brought so much joy,reasoning, compassion, humour and everything else you love in a human being. Where as me,I can't even make myself happy. Truly humble fellow,Mr. Downie. Wish to go on and try to continue being a compassionate Canadian and much more kinder to our fellow man and woman! Cheers!
I have traveled the world from Shanghai to Nairobi to Tehran to St. Petersburgh and I am often asked what it means to be a Canadian. The simplest answer is ... Gord Downie.
"We are all richer for having seen them tonight" Gord Downie
best showman ever. best concert ever.. until kingston.
makes me cry
I remain - in tears
The band is in the pocket and Gord fully and completely owns it, fucking amazing
Yep, I have seen a ton of bands over my life, and have seen The Hip a few times, but this show was just above and beyond across the board. The band and the crowd were both in top fucking form
Couldn't agree more, been to a lot of concerts from Vince Gill to Pantera and I've never seen a band so tight. Gord and the boys absolutely owned this set. Best night ever!!
I was there on the Sunday. fucking incredible. canada
I see what you did there....
RIP Gord, I'll see ya down the road somewhere.
Let's forever remember the piece of our culture that we've lost this week. Gord forever ❤
Amen.
For me, this has always been their best song played live as it rises and falls giving Gord the time to wail and improvise. They opened with this the first and only time they played on SNL. That was great. This version was sublime. The king is dead but his spirit lives on (and on, and on…)
That's what I'm here for.
Awesome 🤟
💙🇨🇦💙 never forget that night - nothings been the same since you left 😢
'I'm fabulously rich, come on let's go' means something new now...
I was at this show with my son
Wow. Say more.
Eternally grateful to whoever videotaped this.
Damn but Gordie was one of a kind.
Wherever you are, I hope you’re in a good place.
I love this song.What a wonderful band.💋❤
Ever cried with happiness watching a video on youtube? just did
Manic in its most desperate form-magic in its most honest
Still listening in 2020.... Still loving it. Was watching the old Woodstock 94 😊 you guys are amazing.
I can't even. So love this. Wish I was there.
You can see the pain in his eyes. He knows he's dying and so does everyone else :'(
He's so brave. Watching this clip is like watching a life lesson. What a beautiful man.
We miss you Gord - thank god for this legacy - 🙏🏼✨✨💖✨✨ 🎶
Thank you for sharing this from a Hip fan in the States. Cannot believe, just one more week...
♥LOVE the Tragically Hip♥ All of our best Gord, and praying for a miracle.♥
such a tragic loss. ❤
MY FAVORITE HIP SONG!
Thank you so very much for sharing LOVE LOVE LOVE THE HIP FOREVER AND ALWAYS ♥ ♥ ♥ Gord and family and band members we are keeping forever close to heart in positive prayer light energy vibes ♥ ♥ ♥ YOU GUYS ROCK THE HOUSE ALWAYS ♥ ♥ ♥
Thank you for sharing the moment. Love Peace and Happiness.
Their best song!
Was at the show too. Bloody amazing. Top 3 shows of my life for sure.
Love and miss him and The Hip. R.I.P. Gord. ♥
I WAS THERE!
What an amazing man! What a loss. To know for certain your life is near the end and choose to go on tour to stay good bye to your fans. Amazing ....
To think that this is a man in the grips of a fatal brain cancer is almost hard to believe. Probably the best Frontman of all time.
Great job on video live' thank you
Love this .. thanks for posting !! 🇨🇦
still buzzing from the show last night....freeaking awesome thx for sharing
love all of you
At 5:28 I like to think that this is how Gord is now pure love and light energy.
THANK YOU TRUENORTH1968 for posting! From my heart and soul.........................thank you!
the muscians just amazing ! kudos ! love the songs all of them!
Unforgettable. xoxoxoxo
More than 7000 views since I uploaded it Saturday morning! Did someone share this somewhere? (not complaining, but thanks for the love!)
We love The Hip & we love Gord. Bye from Belgium...
I often think one of the biggest tragedies of this band is the fact that they never really hit it BIG outside of Canada. They became well-known enough to play worldwide, though.
Just searched 'grace too' and this was in the top 3. Thanks for the upload and hi from England 👍🏻
See, and to me, that's the absolute beauty of the Hip. They are YOURS AND YOURS ALONE! I mean, yah, a scant few of us in the US are just as Canadianly infatuated with with them as all of Maple-ville, but for the overwhemingly vast majority, they're your thing. And you know what? Embrace that. They're as Canadian as hockey, beavers, and Timmy Ho's. There's nothing "American" about them. There's nothing European about them. They're Canada in a song. Or a CD. Or a discography.
Claim them as yours. You deserve them. I mean that as sincerely as possible.
In the weeks leading up to this run of shows, I spent a lot of time copying and pasting setlists from the Hip's website to missing spots on setlist.fm, and learned that they played a LOT of shows in the U.S. and overseas. Sometimes small theaters, sometimes larger bars. They definitely had a following outside of the "great white north". Not nearly what they should have, but I am proud to embrace them as purely Canadian.
I miss you guys! We will always love you.
what a fucking guy, what a goddam gift to share your story, your pain, the meaning you made out of it with the whole damn country... your tour, and your alignment with our aboriginals is one of the most captivating narratives of my life. because of you I've given thousands to the TRC, you catalyzed the connection to the story of our past. ever so grateful, and humbled by your bare humanness. in the day of trump, you let me hold my fucking head up as a member of the human family. ever in your debt my friend, my brother, peace be on you...
Ravinder I was reading about this guy on wiki and it seemed that much of his work with the aboriginals was well after his cancer diagnosis. If his activism was so important in the reconciliation movement the Canadian media certainly didn't give two shits about it until he was sick. It's funny. Nobody gave a shit about this band or Gord Downie until he got cancer. And afterwards he started getting treated like a fucking martyr lmao.
Ravinder MAGA you fucking bitch.
@@michaelpark5681 dumbest thing I've read in a long time
@@coachjeffgushue5747 You mad bro?
And how many of you knew the yelling was actually in the song?
It's definitely there... but you could just really feel it in these live performances.
If the mic has a wire, what's the little pack for?
He's so damn cool!
The finale` - This is love.
The Greatest!!
He said I'm fabulously rich...
THANK YOU trunorth1968! you did a fabulous job recording this! That couldn't have been your iPhone zooming like that, right? You used an SLR? In any case, I am a grateful, grateful fan.
I use a Sony DSC-HX300. It's just a little bit better than what security would allow in, but I was able to politely convince them to let me in. The maximum optical zoom is 50x. Digitally, it would go to 100x, but that would require a tripod. The videos this takes are incredibly sharp. Worth every penny!
How are the stills with this camera? The video is AMAZING! Gord, THANKS for the creativity you have shared with all of us!
The zoom is incredible. There's another video I shot on a tripod zooming in on the moon. I've taken stills (on a tripod) where you can see the craters vividly. Easily the best camera I've ever owned.
The saddest part is when gord almost s cries while we singing “ no “
Anyone have a link for the full show in Kingston?
By CBC, not some dude with a cell in the crowd lol
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0777P3RZR/ref=tmm_blu_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=
And, for the record, this is NOT shot by “some dude in the crowd with a cell”, thank you very much. I use a proper camera.
Dammit Gordy, you'll be missied RIP
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤☝🤴
Where are the true fans!!! 509 thats not right
Been true north not in civvy years but a plan
:'(
People should be jailed for videoing concerts with their phone and putting it on youtube.
Dean Scott this wasn’t shot with a phone.
This meant to be shared for all.
I got video of the close up on Gord's face during his passionate moment at the end... Even though it was early on in the night, for me it was the most emotional moment. I get chills every time I watch it.