Douglas Dollars is Six Times AliveGord Downie and the Country of Miracles - “As a Mover” (4:16)
“Got no opinion watching a dead leaf etching on the snow, the slow gesture, I’m even less sure of which way to go.”
Gord Downie And The Country Of Miracles - “The Dance And Its Disappearance” (3:49)
“Our beautiful due, I’ve been thinking about you, we are the dance and its disappearance.”
Gordon Downie - “Chancellor”
“I’m discovering uses for you I thought I’d never find / I could’ve made chancellor without you on my mind.”
American and international friends, Gord Downie is the man I’d recommend for Canadian Prime Minister of Musical Culture if there were such a post.
Whether you have one minute or an hour, the video above won’t waste your time.
A few months ago I posted about The Last Recluse, and a longer video version of three songs in a row. I’m sorry you know about Nickleback or other breakout Canadian acts. The Tragically Hip have been at it for more than 26 years and are where you might want to place your attention if you’re into that sort of music.
