We raised our kids listening to Ian Tyson, they're in their 30's and 40's now and still love Ian. We were blessed to see him 3 times. My husband was an old cowboy. I sure hope they're in heaven telling cowboy stories and playing Ian's music. R.I.P. cowboys ❤
Yeah, I actually had tears in my eyes the day he died. My wife and I saw him at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan Wyoming back in '87. Never will forget that night.
Ian Tyson has passed into history. His music is his precious legacy that will forever be treasured in the hearts and minds of those who love his songs. Rest easy, friend. Your work is done.
I have to agree. This song comes to me quite often. It's been this way for years. It never gets old. It's the same as it was when I first heard it and I was in my twenties. It's ageless and timeless.
@@georgemelvin880 I am just fine. I just want to say: Ian was a cowboy singer. In fact, he was the working cowboy's favorite singer for decades, from Alberta all down through the plains to Texas. Probably into Mexico, too.
I love Montrose Colorado. That is where I bought a 1991 Ford Explorer Sport 5 speed manual transmission with a 2 inch lift kit . Driving The Million Dollar Highway out of Ouray to Durango was both scenic and scary. I missed seeing Ian, but I am glad that I discovered his music a while back, Love "Somewhere in the Rubys" "La Primera" "The Gift" Discovered another Canadian Treasure "Nothing's too Good for a Cowboy" a really great movie.
So sad to hear Ian passed on December 29th. A true treasure in folk music where the lyric and melody mean so much more. Too bad much of today's new music lacks the interesting blend that singer songwriters like Mr. Tyson provided us. He will remain with us in his music.
I grew up on Ian & Sylvia - Thanks Dad! I can trace my love of folk and country music to hearing songs like this from an early age. I'm so grateful because now as an adult I get to play songs like this with him on guitar. What a great song and storyteller!
Ian has a great voice, I just love his music great artist, I have been listening to Country music since I was 4 years old the Grand Ole Opery, now I’m 74 years young, just remember this and don’t forget it, your only as old as you feel. Some days I feel like I’m in twenties, other days I feel my age.
Ian, you're one of the great Canadians in our history. Even if you had never written great classics like "Summer Wages" , with that unforgettable tenor and style, you would still be remembered as the guy who looked so good and aged so well on our screens through the years. Thanks for the memories.
Recalling( 1971-73)/ As being the House Band for The Salt ( Newport ri), Ian& Sylvia frolicking in... Wow were they a treat! Such a.great low keyed, under ground type charm, conservative& not striving for fame& fortune- classical folk Monsters! Many maritime mallards too..! ty⚓🚣
Ian is one of the last great "Singing Cowboys" following Gene Autry and Roy Rodgers. His songs are nostalgic of the simpler times of our ( old folk's) youth.
Thanks for posting and THANK YOU, Ian, for all the great songs you've written and sung. Truly a Canadian cowboy who's lived the life with all it's ups and downs. Glad you settled in Longview - know the winters are rough but there are four seasons. Hope you are feeling better.
Great Canadian voices that are instantly recognizable, Ian Tyson, Sylvia, Gordon Lightfoot, Gord Downey, Chad Kroeger, Bryan Adams, Burton Cummings. No special order.
Did you forget Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Leonard Cohen, Celine Deon, Ann Murray, kd Lang, Shania Twain, Serena Ryder, Alanis Morissette, Adam Cohen, etc, etc to name but a few, and I haven't included the famous Canadian rock bands.
David Bromberg does this song fairly regularly in his act to this day. For the uninitiated the great Bromberg used to play guitar in Jerry Jeff’s Band way back when.
I saw Ian the first time in 1969 at Randolph Macon (Women's College) in Lynchburg with dear wife Sylvia. I've seen him many times since at the Birchmere in Alexandria , Va. His writing and his voice has stood the test of time.
Saw him at the Birchmere several times , also saw he and Sylvia when Chicago was their opening act at the Meriwether Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland
I love this song... not only is it an authentic song as far as the old time cowboys' peculiar reality, but it's really a great metaphoric poem about life in general. All life is fleeting and it will be gone before we know it... and dealers and hookers and false friends-- of one kind or another-- are everywhere. Make wise decisions. PEACE.
You know it's a great song when you want to learn the words, sing it exactly like the singer/songwriter does, and you just can't keep the tune and the words out of you head - even when you're offered your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite microbrew.
One of my early heroes Ian Tyson, the best most underrated song writer in these two countries! Red Velvet, Wild Geese, These Friends of Mine, Lonely Girls, etc. etc. etc. Viz: The Great Speckled Bird, Ian & Sylvia!
Fantastic, beautiful, wonderful....I did not know you had the videos on here. Summer Wages is one of the greatest Tyson songs. I was singing Ian and Sylvia when I was 17. Oh, dear person, thank you for posting!!!
So many great songs my cowboy husband and I raised our kids on. We were blessed to see him in concert 3 times. RIP Ian, thank you for so many wonderful memories that come back when we listen to your music.
Years ago,I had the pleasure of MC-ing a couple of his shows. My pre-teen daughters brought along their well loved copy of Cowboyography to one,and he happily signed it. They sang that song about the Coyote at the top of their lungs when Ian played it too!
Not one of my favorite of his songs, but one of my very favorite artists, speaking of Ian. Great story of his & Bob's earliest days in the village. (Bojangles a favorite song, as well.)
Jerry Jeff and Ian Tyson you are missed down here, but I hope you are part of the welcoming committe for the rest of us when the Lord calls us to our *heavenly Home*. I have been listening to Ian's song "Lord Lead Me Home" and "Till The Circle is Through"
I've read interviews in which Ian told versions of the Dylan/Blowing in the Wind story, but I'm not sure I've ever seen it on video. Although 4 Strong Winds is possibly my favorite song, I'm not sure that "Summer Wages" isn't Tyson's finest achievement. Or maybe "Barney."Thanks for sharing!
I guess that they'll soon stop me from posting this, but Ian Tyson is a national treasure . Age only helps smooth the message, just like it smoothes whiskey. His voice has never weakened. Wait till he reaches 40 (lol) . Jim F
Up north it's saddlebroncs, hockey & honky-tonks, & old Wilf Carter 78s ... (and we drink whisky). Many of our American compadres knew Wilf Carter as Montana Slim.
He dropped the last verse I have heard him sing before: She's a woman so rare I may never try to find her Good memories are what we had before They must never be changed for They're all that I take with me Now I've Gambled and lost my summer wages -- I. Tyson
