The Tragically Hip: Grace, Too: Day for Night The Tragically Hip are Paul Langlois, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Gord Sinclair and Rob Baker. Facebook: / thetragicallyhip Twitter: / thehipdotcom Web: www.thehip.com
They are such a confident band. Have been from day one. So sure of their music, so sure of themselves and in each other. And confident in us. That we'd get it. And millions of us do. What a gift The Tragically Hip has given to us for decades now. No other band has entered the territory they now occupy within our culture and within ourselves..
I've seen The Hip three times, including a concert that got rained out. My favorite band puts on an amazing show. How / why they never found mainstream success in America, while oxygen thieves like Nickelback did, just boggles the mind.
I remember going ta see them when I was 5 at the molson amphitheater with my mom and dad.....they were then and still are my favourite band. Long live the Hip
JUST finished watching the Hip in Kingston (thanks to CBC)! An entire nation saluting/enjoying the life and times shared with the Tragically Hip! "Guaranteed" a great time...and they delivered!!! Bless you Gordie and bless the Hip!
Our lives are richer from just hearing this song. Thank You Messrs. Downie, Baker, Sinclair, Langlois and Fay We should all live with some Grace, too. A Bear from Manitoba, Yogi
Great Hip song! The Tragically Hip, in my mind are one of the best bands ever! It' s great seeing these videos, because I don't see their videos anymore because the Muchmusic that was shown in the states, became Fuse, and all they show is emo-rock and stupid shows!
I enjoy them more than Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden... Ok I'm Canadian and this is just my opinion, but growing up on this shit was the best. These guys put on a helluva show. Actually, thanks for the vid. I'm on the way to see them at Ottawa Bluesfest in 2hrs. Peace all.
I have been fortunate enough to see the Hip live 5 times, the last one with 92 000 other HIP fans at Magnetic Hill, NB some group called the Stones were there two. Grace Two was in the mix that day and it remains my fave Hip Tune and I love them all. LEQ
I wonder why The Hip was never as popular outside of Canada as they are inside?! I know they had much success outside but they should have been up there with R.E.M., Chilli Peppers, Pear Jam and others in terms of popularity! Still, at the end of the day doesn't matter because they are the best band ever! Best in Canada and the world! God Bless you Gord! We are with you! 🙏👌🇨🇦
My dog loved this song. Everytime this one was played she'd perk up and when Gord did the scream thing toward the end she'd go off, barking at the speakers!!!
when I worked in the states (I am from Canada) I took my CD collection down.. The Hip which was not known, became very popular, same with Captain Tractor (although not as much). The Hip are very under appreciated and this is a shame because their music is so powerful and truly Canadian.
I love the Hip and live in Atlanta. Whenever they play here it's always a super small place that's half full...I love it for me but don't get why they aren't huge and what better band to be on the festival circuit?
Wow this is the first time ive heard this... I listened to nautical disaster before this one. I must say I do like their music (US) lol Hmm... they sound like a mix of Pearl Jam and Bush... and maybe a dash of Coldplay... very nice
I'm a new fan from US & they remind me more of REM of which I am also a fan. Love The Hip in their own right though. P.S. I also love Pearl Jam but have to agree they're a completely different sound.
I've always interpreted this song as being an offer of protection, just put in a way that makes you think "well, the narrator could be a sheister (sic)". Blinking brilliant tune and top band!
@pfmrokman ... They are bigger in the states than you might think! We love 'em here in Texas!! Maybe its because of all of the Canadian transplants down here? They have a huge following in Austin and Houston!
The Tragically Hip are an amazing band. This is coming from an American who used to see their videos on MuchMusic, because the satellite system I had had that channel, but a few years back, they decided to change it to Fuse, and the network is crappy shows and emo-rock. The Tragically Hip is real rock, willing to advance their musicial styles and ignoring the cliches of modern rock bands. Too bad America is dominated by thug rap and rock music that talks about being dumped or high school life.
Surreal. nothing sounds like that. No Video compares, It was a moment in time when the HIP ruled the landscape. They still do, but back then ...NOTHING compared.
hip formed in 1983 and got their first major label release in 1989 with Up to Here. pearl jam formed in 1990 and got their first major label release in 1991 with Ten. So the bands released their first albums 2 years apart. Not much time difference. im a fan of both bands but would never lump them together.
@TheChicomangman not sure why, but they're just not big in the states (except in the absolute North, like Buffalo, Detroit). They're not really "mainstream" so that probably doesn't help them.
i dont think they sound anything like the hip. if you listen to all three (as in not just the hits) its not the same. if the "hits" sound the same it isnt much of a surprise since they are of the same era. the radio of the era all sounded the same. in this i am not surprised. a great comparison would be adam lambert on american idol doing "ring of fire" and sounding so much like the tea party!
