In a tribute to Downie at the Juno Awards of 2018 ceremony, Green, Sarah Harmer and Kevin Hearn performed a medley of "Bobcaygeon" with the title track from Downie's posthumous solo album Introduce Yerself. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I could list dozens of Tragically Hip and Gord Downie songs with Canadian references, but you can look that up. tribute to Gord Downie. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. -- When Dave Bailey first heard last year that Gord Downie had terminal brain cancer, he knew he needed to head to Bobcaygeon, Ont., after the Tragically Hip frontman died. When news of his death became public, dozens of tributes and interviews came out. Choir! In 1999, The Tragically Hip released the Juno winning song Bobcaygeon, a cryptic song about a stressed out person from Toronto who longs for the tranquil and stress-free weekends in the rural village about 50 kilometres north of Peterborough. They headlined the festival: Another Roadside Attraction and I saw them at the Cayuga Speedway near Hagersville (I did appreciate the significance of seeing them “out at the speedway”). Want to discuss? Gord Downie’s final solo album ‘Away is Mine’ set for October 2020 release Click to return to homepage. Gord Downie steps on to the stage in Toronto, on Friday October 21, 2016. Downie, the poetic lead singer of the Tragically Hip whose determined fight … Choir! The pounding beat of the song felt like the beat of a pounding heart. In the Tragically Hip song Bobcaygeon, Gord Downie sings that the constellations revealed themselves one star at a time. Royal Canadian Legion, 96 King St East, Bobcaygeon OUR VISION To provide leadership, support and communication for a healthy business community, and to ensure a high quality of life for all. Instead, I’ll recount my Hip history, in part as a record of my musical tastest, but also because by doing so, I hope to be able to get others to appreciate the impact of Gord and the Hip’s music on our lives. paid special tribute to Gord Downie. Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon Ont. Bobcaygeon honours late Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie with candlelight vigil By The Canadian Press | News , Politics | October 19th 2017 Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon Ont. The Hip of course, represented Canada in the best possible way. [Am G Bm C Em B D] Chords for Jim Cuddy "Bobcaygeon" (Tribute to Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip) with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. Change ). They belonged to us, and we didn’t want to share them. ... Bobcaygeon pay tribute to Gord Downie. About 50 people gathered near the water there on Wednesday night, with many saying that the song named after the town from the Hip's 1998 album ``Phantom Power'' brought them to the national … Tragically Hip fans gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Wednesday night, to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night at the age of 53. They made it cool to be Canadian. Choir! This shirt pays tribute to the amazing artist and human being by displaying the night sky from the night he left this Earth. – When Dave Bailey first heard last year that Gord Downie had terminal brain cancer, he knew he needed to head to Bobcaygeon, Ont., after the Tragically Hip frontman died. READ MORE: Gord Downie remembered for contributions to Indigenous reconciliation. They didn’t gain the kind of popularity in the US as they probably deserved, but that was part of their appeal. For many Bobcaygeon residents, their village was placed on the map all thanks to Gord Downie. I listened, but the music didn’t stick with me at the time. The cottage town of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, owes a lot to Downie, too. Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail – A Cycling Gem. And how’s this for a fitting tribute? If youre interested in having a custom shirt made with BOBCAYGEON, Ont. BOBCAYGEON, Ont. Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon Ont. Choir! They were unique and unashamed to be Canadian and sing about Canada. The life and legacy of Gord Downie was honoured in a moving tribute introduced by Kevin Drew and Pearl Wenjack at The 2018 JUNO Awards. Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon Ont. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In 2011, The Tragically Hip chose to host a large outdoor concert in Bobcaygeon. Bikepacking the Simcoe County Loop Trail and More! In Brampton, a group of student in grades 6, 7 and 8 at Sir Isaac Brock Public School worked together to create this tribute shortly after Downie’s death in October 2017 . Tragically Hip fans gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Wednesday night, to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who … In 1991, when I was in grad school, they released their second album, Road Apples. And to Sarah Harmer, Kevin Hearn, Kevin Drew & Pearl Wenjack - I couldn't have done it without you guys beside me. It feels like it more closely resembles the death of a close friend or family member, rather than a rock star. They honoured the late Tragically Hip frontman with 'Introduce Yerself' and 'Bobcaygeon'. My roommate had “Up to Here” on vinyl and was raving about them. Read more: http://huffp.st/ihBkbt7 Tribute to Gord Downie. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Royal Canadian Legion, 96 King St East Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 This Is An Age of Majority Event. The opening band, Rheostatics, became a favourite soon thereafter. I got my first Hip record when I was 12, and I’ve been a die-hard fan ever since. Downie was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a … to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night … Canadian musicians Dallas Green and Sarah Harmer paid tribute to the late Gord Downie … Downie was married to Laura Leigh Usher, herself a breast cancer survivor. Gord felt like one of us: Canadian. Video Credits: Jamie Henderson/YouTube, dunc2013/YouTube. The town of Bobcaygeon, Ont. So how do we pay tribute to this artist who was a true Canadian, who’s voice and stage presence inspired and impressed so many? Filmed at This Ain't Hollywood Dec. 6th, 2017. Kingston Remembers Gord Downie. Below, I’ve included a few photos I’ve taken over the years. Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press “I travel the world a lot in the winter, and everywhere I go they know Bobcaygeon, and they know Gord Downie and the Hip,” he said. Gord Sinclair and Rob Bobcaygeon Legion #239 presents the Harry Peterson Band's tribute to Gordon Downie and the Tragically Hip. Fans sing Bobcaygeon at Choir! A vigil was held Wednesday evening where around 50 people gathered for a candlelight vigil to pay their respects to the Tragically Hip frontman who died of brain cancer on Tuesday night. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. BOBCAYGEON, Ont. Gordon Downie Johnny Fay Paul Langlois Gord Sinclair: ... (City and Colour) regularly performed "Bobcaygeon". Gord Downie’s music career spanned over 30 years and I’m at an age when I’ve been able to follow all of it. It was in Bobcaygeon, I saw the constellations. I saw them again in 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens after the release of their 1996 album “Trouble at the Henhouse”. The Tragically Hip in Kingston: Who was the couple making out during ‘Bobcaygeon’. I was in my car (driving, not locked in the trunk) and I was consumed by the darkness of the song. 5:59. Last August, Bolton street in Bobcaygeon was shut down as thousands gathered for an outdoor viewing of the Hip’s Man Machine Poem’ concert broadcasting live from Kingston. Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon Ont. Thousands join to sing Bobcaygeon at Gord Downie tribute in Nathan Philips Square in Toronto. Gord Downie’s music career spanned over 30 years and I’m … Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water’s edge in Bobcaygeon, Ont., on Oct. 18, 2017, to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie. Choir! Bobcaygeon residents credit Gord Downie for putting their village on the map. It was in Bobcaygeon, I saw the constellations Reveal themselves, one star at time. I saw Mr. Downie perform some of his solo material in 2011 at the Harvest Greenbelt Festival near Hamilton, and then I was lucky enough to see the Hip in 2016 at Copps Coliseum on their huge cross-country tour (I know the name of this venue has changed, but it will always be Copps to me). During his 2016 tour, Dallas Green (City and Colour) regularly performed "Bobcaygeon". to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night … The town of Bobcaygeon, Ont. And he showed us how to be Canadian and to be proud to be a Canadian. ( Log Out /  They had four children. Below, I’ve included a few photos I’ve taken over the years. Hosted by Choir! Artist Jeff Marceau painted this mural of Downie in North Bay, Ontario, eventually adding other Canadian music legends like Neil Young, Jim Cuddy and Neil Young, among others. The entire business of Bobcaygeon benefited from it," said Bobcaygeon resident Adam Matthews. Sometimes it takes their passing to ask ourselves this question. For many Bobcaygeon residents, their village was placed on the map all thanks to Gord Downie. Choir! I was aware of the Hip but still didn’t have their albums, nor had I seen them live. on Wednesday to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night at the age of 53. The painting depicts Downie meeting Wenjack in the afterlife. The Tragically Hip formed in 1984 in Kingston, Ontario. Available to purchase and stream today, proceeds from Reuben and the Dark’s cover of The Tragically Hip’s timeless and nation-defining song Bobcaygeon will benefit the Gord Downie And Chanie Wenjack Fund, which is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving the lives of First Peoples. It’s from the Hip’s song “Fireworks”. Still relatively unknown, they shared the bill with Colin James and Kim Mitchell (who was the headlining act). The June 6 show will mark the first televised performance by The Tragically Hip since frontman Gord Downie died in 2017. to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie. ( Log Out /  WATCH Scott Helman pay tribute to Gord Downie, in his cover of The Tragically Hip's iconic song "Bobcaygeon" as part of CBC Music's Juno 365 … 5:59. The event was held on a farmer’s field near Pigeon Lake attracting more than 25,000 fans. In 1999, The Hip released a song called “Bobcaygeon”, where he sings about watching the constellations appear one at a time. Singing "Bobcaygeon" for Gord at The JUNO Awards was a special moment and a privilege.. thank you to the Downie family, Patrick & Jenn for giving me the chance to pay tribute to Gord. Watch Bobcaygeon pay tribute to Gord Downie Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca tribute to Gord Downie - YouTube. to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night at the age of 53, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. ( Log Out /  A beautiful tribute to Gord. “I left your house this morning” a lyric from The Tragically Hip’s “BobCaygeon” A song I thought of first when I woke up this morning to the sad news of Gord Downie’s passing at the age of 53. Pianos in the Park, based on Ottawa, added a Gord Downie and Tragically Hip piano to its collection of decorated instruments in 2016. In the Tragically Hip song Bobcaygeon, Gord Downie sings that the constellations revealed themselves one star at a time. How do you measure the impact that someone you’ve never met has had on your life? Guest Product Review: The New Cannondale Topstone Lefty: A Two-Wheeled iPad. There was also a special tribute to Downie in a town that literally credits him for putting them on the map. There are so, so many great songs by The Tragically Hip. The Pickering, Ont., native wasn’t sure if anyone would be gathered, but he figured he would head straight to the source of one […] Please read our Commenting Policy first. But his musical impact on millions will go on for generations. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. If playback doesn't begin shortly, … His impact on other musicians and artists was immeasurable. © 2017 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Bobcaygeon residents remember Gord Downie as a man who put their village on the map – Oct 19, 2017. That piano in particular has hit the road, going to Perth, Ontario, as part of a festival. The entire business of Bobcaygeon benefited from it,” said Bobcaygeon resident Adam Matthews. ( Log Out /  -- When Dave Bailey first heard last year that Gord Downie had terminal brain cancer, he knew he needed to head to Bobcaygeon, Ont., after the Tragically Hip frontman died. WATCH Scott Helman pay tribute to Gord Downie, in his cover of The Tragically Hip's iconic song "Bobcaygeon" as part of CBC Music's Juno 365 … We even made sure our national monuments paid homage. hosted a tribute to the Canadian icon at Nathan Phillips Square. If there’s a goal that everyone remembers, You said you didn’t give a fuck about hockey. “It still hits everybody, especially in this area, hard. Click to share quote on Twitter: "It still hits everybody, especially in this area, hard. Personal life. And the song “Bobcaygeon” rings of imagery that we can all envision. Downie sang: “It was in Bobcaygeon, I saw the constellations reveal themselves, one star at a time.”, Downie has never definitively explained why he chose Bobcaygeon for the song other than once stating in an interview: “It rhymed with constellation…sort of.”. They probably played the college scene a lot, but I didn’t see them. I first heard of the Hip in 1989 when I was in fourth year at the University of Waterloo. Choir! Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon, Ont. A week after Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie died at age 53, Toronto-based singalong collective Choir! Their name came up again in 1990 when I was in Ottawa for Canada Day. This week on CBC’s Q, Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle mentioned this lyric as possibly the most Canadian lyric. They kinda do have a special connection. to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night at the age of 53, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Bobcaygeon honours late Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie with candlelight vigil By The Canadian Press | News , Politics | October 19th 2017 Fans of the Tragically Hip gather for a candlelight vigil by the water's edge in Bobcaygeon Ont. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It wasn’t until 1995 (after their 1994 album “Day for Night”) when I finally saw them live. In a tribute to Downie at the Juno Awards of 2018 ceremony, Green, Sarah Harmer and Kevin Hearn performed a medley of "Bobcaygeon" with the title track from Downie's posthumous solo album Introduce Yerself. Some residents from Bobcaygeon say they hope one day a street will be named after the Tragically Hip as a final thank-you for Downie and the band’s contributions. The town of Bobcaygeon in Ontario's cottage country felt a special warmth for Gord Downie. This shirt pays tribute to the amazing artist and human being by displaying the night sky from the night he left this Earth. In 1999, Tragically Hip released a song called 'Bobcaygeon,' after the village in … The Hip played a set at Landsdowne Park. I found the setlist from that concert here. If youre interested in having a custom shirt made with We found out Gord Downie had cancer in the spring of 2016, and with his death this week, I found myself trying to rationalize the passing of another musician, and categorizing it in a manner similar to other recent deaths like Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Tom Petty: legendary musicians whose music is part of my life soundtrack. READ MORE: The Tragically Hip in Kingston: Who was the couple making out during ‘Bobcaygeon’? “It’s […] I did see other Canadian artists that were emerging around this time: Blue Rodeo, the Grapes of Wrath, Sarah McLachlan. The bells on Parliament Hill played 'Bobcaygeon' today for Gord Downie Since the news of Gord Downie's passing broke Wednesday morning, tributes … In 1992, “Fully Completely” came out and I remember the first time I heard “Locked in the Trunk of a Car”. to pay tribute to singer Gord Downie who died on Tuesday night … About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube … But with Downie’s death, it’s much more personal and I’ve been trying to reconcile these emotions. One thought on “ The Bobcaygeon Ride: 400 km to Show Support for Gord Downie and Brain Cancer Research (UPDATE Included) ” paintboyscott from Bobcaygeon August 17, 2016 at 11:18 a…

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