Long Time Running (2017) 

LONG LIVE GORD. LONG LIVE THE HIP.🤟

No flamboyance. No pyrotechnics. No feuds. No drama between these five. Just the words. And the music. That is what will be remembered. That is what moved us all.

only in Canada does an entire country take a break to say "Thanks" to a rock band.

I hate that it took this documentary for me to learn about this beautiful man and band, but I’m forever grateful for being introduced. From a relatively new fan from south of the border, I feel for Canada, this band is truly special.

Greetings Hip family from Australia. About three weeks ago I walked into my local bottleshop and the guy in there (a Canadian) was playing these guys. I asked him what the hell is this awesome noise. He told me about the Hip. I went away and smashed it at home for a week. It was all I played. I had no idea. I went in there a week later and told him thank you so much for the recommend. He suggested this documentary. He didn't warn me that I would be crying the whole time. Another tick from Canada, you guys fucking rock!

Gord is my girlfriends uncle. Words can not describe who he was...or what he meant to his family and friends ❤️

Watching this as a 23 year old American living in Las Vegas who has never been to Canada and probably has seen snow three times ever in my life. I didn’t even know who the Hip were or really anything about them when Gord died, and that’s such a shame because now I’d do anything to have seen them. I only began to listen to them earlier this year, trying to find new artists to listen to. I came across the Hip and I was kind of interested in them as a band basically really only huge in Canada and practically unknown everywhere else, and I wondered why, honestly. What more can I say? Not only were they an incredible band with incredible songs, Gord was truly one of the most underrated songwriters and lyricists I’ve listened to and him and the Hip both deserve far more credit internationally than what they’ve ever received. He’s become an inspiration of mine not only for his art and how it has influenced me personally, but for his drive and passion for justice in bringing light to historical atrocities that I might not have otherwise known much about, living in the US. Thank you Gord, and thank you to the Tragically Hip for staying true to yourselves no matter what and for the incredible music… maybe someday I’ll take a road trip up north and blast some Hip along the way, seeing Canada for myself.

I cherish those days, those road trips, those concerts, those screams along the way. Hey Gord, Thanks.

Armed with will and determination, and grace, too..... ❤️

I know I'm not the only American fan....but I've always felt like the biggest American fan. Gord is one of the most beautiful souls I've ever had the fortune of seeing and hearing in person. I was so sad I couldn't make a show on the last tour. Gord, you've spoken to me so many times in my life. You've brought me so much love, peace, and the sadness I feel thinking you're gone feels unmeasurable. Gord and The Hip will live on forever in each and everyone of us. RIP

When he kisses his band mates before going on stage, telling them he loves them, I completely lost it. Sobbing like a child. Beautiful documentary about such an amazing group of people who will always hold a special place in my heart and soul.

At that time as a trucker I hoped that entire week everything would fall in place; Rotterdam to Kingston to NC to Jersey to Saint John. Everything had to be on time so I could arrive home for our local screening of the final concert. I made it with just hours to spare and enjoyed it with my daughter who is also a huge fan. On Monday as I travelled down though the states again a sat radio talk show from NYC was calling it the day Canada was closed ha ha. Incredible last show by an incredible band. Pretty good doc too ;-)

I saw them on their final goodbye tour. You could see the emotions on the fans' faces that night! What a beautiful man, RIP Gord ❤ 🎸 🇨🇦

Will always return here until I go to that next place.

I'd seen The Hip many times before seeing Gord on that final tour. It was gut wrenching; and life affirming. I think that's what he wanted it to be.

I remember sitting alone, as always, in a theatre watching the final show that was broadcast live coast to coast. Last time I saw them was Another Roadside Attraction over 2 decades earlier.

I'm not Canadian, but a Buffalonian. This epic tribute to Gord resonates so much. It makes me want to live to the fullest. So consoled that I got a ticket to Hamilton on the last tour.

Thank You "The Tragically Hip"

I still cry anytime i hear any of the Grace Too versions from this tour. ❤ Love them all !!

I’m headed to the cabin with the family in a few days and I GUARANTEE I’ll be playing some Hip. The humility in Gord.. there’s a guy to emulate 👊

Towards the end of the doc he says "people sit around the campfire and play our tunes all over the country." Wrong...all over the world. We play The Hip around campfires here in the good ole USA! Power of the Hip is beyond borders...!!

It was sobering when my favourite band came to an end when I was 37 years old. Such a stark reminder of mortality. But also strange, because many others get to have their favourite band around much longer. THE band of my youth was gone, forever. My sister's favourite band. And that of so many people our age in Canada. I love you, Gord.

This is one documentary that we'll never forget! The Hip was one of Canada's greats! 🇨🇦🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁📻

I was listening to a sports radio station here in Dallas... Daryl razor Reaugh mentioned this band and on a gut feeling I had I felt it necessary to give these guys a listen and I've been hooked.

I'm so glad I got to spend 10.minutes with him .just us ...talking ...that night in Detroit will always be with me

I went to their concert in Edmonton, Alberta and the energy being in the crowd was so strong with love, happiness and sadnesses. I remember looking around and seeing people dancing to the music with tears in their eyes knowing this is the last time….

Thank you for posting this. I think everyone should have access to this for free. Everyone should learn about the hip and gordie

Gord is the only person that makes me cry every time I hear him sing or see him in an interview, almost 7 years after he left the earth and started walking amongst the stars…gets me every time, and I’ve lost A LOT of people in my 69 years…

Today, I needed a reminder of how beautiful humanity can be. Thankful that Gord and The Hip could provide it.

The heart of Canada. It's like no time passed at all, that's how powerful of a last memory, and tour this was. Forever in our hearts, we are with you gordo. You landed the balloon, and it was glorious, we all cheered. -Love

Saw the hip 20 times, 15 of those before 1993. Got to meet the band, and when I was playing in Kingston ended up at the studio in Bath. Life got busy and I couldn't get to as many shows as I wanted. Still imo one of the best live acts of their era.

The Hip is in my top two favorite bands. I have followed them since I first heard them in the US on Canadian radio. I'm now almost 56 and my 15 year old son is a huge Hip fan I'm proud to say. Just sad that he never got to see them......

I was SO lucky to have seen the Hip on the last tour, (the London, Ontario show). It was absolutely the most emotional concert I've ever been to.

Not enough people know about Gord and the Hip and how truly great they were! this video will have 50 million views one day!!

Driving up north , playing hockey, going fishing. The way a Canadian can relate to the hip is unparalleled. Long live Gord!!!! ❤️❤️

A total Canadian cathartic experience if there ever was one

Was not too familiar The Hip but what a great documentary. A great Canadian band who spoke to all Canadians. Long live the legacy of The Tragically Hip! RIP Gord Downie.

The Hip meant so much to me.

Thanks, have seen it 8-9 times. Just need to watch every now and then.

I’m not much of a fan of these guys. But watching the his documentary has made me respect these guy a lot more now then I use to and how much they mean to us Canadians.

Thank You, Gord 😇

American fan here, gotta say I really love this band, a Canadian gem! Thanks Canada for producing some of my favorite music and artists. Watching this for the 4th time in the last week. RIP Gord💙

Don't know the band..or the music...but I think I love their fans...

I love you and miss you.. you did so much.. for us indains. ... love you

I watch this once a year around this time. It’s an incredible work that really captures what was happening in this country during that time period, but also sheds so much more light on what was happening. Cheers, Gord.

My mom, grandpa and I watched this on the day it aired. We all balled our eyes out especially my mom who was a huge fan of them. Rip Gord Downie, we will never forget you and will always love you

Every bit of this is and was glorious. The tiyr was an act of the tmost generosity. This documentary is like a beautiful keepsake. Thanks for all of it.

Love you Gord. Love the hip.

The Hip meant a great deal to me and my friends. Very sad how it ended. RIP Gord!!!

JAMES SCOTT NICHOLSON,ONTARIO, CANADA 🇨🇦. I WATCHED YOU GUYS DEBUT, AT FORT ERIE FRIENDSHIP FESTAL, MY BRO CRAIG KRI INTRODUCED US ALL AS HE JUST COME BACK FROM VANCOUVER. 50 OF US ON A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY, NOTHING TO DO, UNTIL THAT CONCERT WAS ANNOUNCED. I HAVE ONLY GROWN TO LOVE AND RESPECT ✊ YOU, WITH EVERY DAY. ALSO AS A GUITARIST, ALL THE GREATS WERE COVERED IN MY TOWN. ME AND MY FRIEND (GUITARIST) HAD YOU GUYS AND GUNS AND ROSES 🥀 DEBUT IN OUR EARLY TEENS. LITTLE BONES WAS JUST OUT, AND WE ROCKED OUR TOWN WITH IT, AS YOU HAD JUST EXPLODED CANADA 🇨🇦 WIDE. I COULD NEVER THANK ALL OF YOU , FOR BEING THE SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE, SINCE THE FIRST SONG, STILL TILL THIS DAY, AND WHEN I GET TO MEET GORD. ORIGINAL THE BEST, I THINK 🤔 EVEN RUSH AGREES....♥️♥️✌️🙏🌍☮️🙏♌️2🖐🦁🎸🎤✍️📝🎶📖🇨🇦 R.I.P. GORD R.I.P. (ROCK IN PARADISE)

What a legend. Thank you Gord

Thank you so much for sharing this.

JAMES SCOTT NICHOLSON, THREE WORDS, THAT EXPLOSIVE BAND. R.I.P. AND R.I.P. (ROCK IN PARADISE). FOREVER CHANGED OUR NATION TOP LEFT GORD YOU WERE MY YOUTH.

Here to watch this every year on this date, thanks for the upload...

The man went out with honour and integrity. This is how you live eternally… In everyone’s memory of a great thing.

Thank you for this xx

I am happy he made a book

Saw this a couple times when it came out, and that was it. I can watch a few snippets, but I can't sit through the whole thing again. It's too hard to take without being moved to tears. 😢

probably the greatest thing to come from canada ever.

Still makes me well up. Thanks guys for the soundtrack of my young life! Sail on Gordie!

My brother heard New Orleans is sinking on a VA radio station in 1990. That's all it took for me. Getting to meet them is maybe the high point of my life. I'm nobody and they treated me like somebody. They were so nice. I told Gord when i shook his hand, "well i can die now" and he said "no, dont do that" was definitely an exchange I will never forget.

Thank you for posting this!

Thank you for the video. So emotional.

Gord will be in the hearts of myself and my children for eternity..

What's the point of living when you can't live forever? If there was ever someone who needed to be alive forever and sing and tell stories and represent Canada it was Gord.

Thank god just like my father he didn't have to deal with COVID

We miss the hip!

I can’t believe this video has only 50k views.

LOVE 💞💞💞💞❣

❤️RIP Gord❤️ Hip Forever

We miss you Gord

23:03 : "A face so full of meaning, as to almost make it glow" 💜💜💜

"There's this F√ckin' Band you Gotta See".....Forever Grateful that the Hip came to western New York frequently back in the day. To this day I pimp them out to anyone that will listen. It amazes me with all that talent how many people never heard of Them. Hopefully there's more in the vault cuz the Road Apple scraps are quite a tasty treat!!

Can't Wait To Watch..Love All You Deeply With My Heart & Soul💯💞💌💕💗💋

I'm Soo Happy Now I Found You Men Made This Masterpiece 🍀💯💞🍉💚💕💗💋💌❤️

Much love to Gord. Tragically Sad and Great way to go out. #HIP 😔

Thank you

We will miss you gord

Really miss you, Gord

They pulled it off. Gord pulled it off. I'm still in shock. What a summer...

RIP to a legend

I am Brazilian. I knew this band when I moved to Canada. Unfortunately it has been on their last show.

Bawled through it all. But not in a bad way. That was so amazing.

In Gord, we trust.

I watch it once.. I ant bring myself to watch it again. The finality of life is bettersweet thought to hold and balance.. so sad

Two of the best rock lyricists were Bon Scott and Gord Downie.

Crying now

Watching this is like being smashed relentlessly in the face with a 2 x 4 of pure brotherly love......

Be Brave 🦋🌿🍁🍃🍁🍂🌻🌻🌻🌱🌱🌱🗺

God bless gord! Canada st its very finest

❣💕

I have terminal Melanoma and I haven't made any impact on this earth like Gord did.

Countdown is on ♥️

What a savage of a man

IN GORDIE WE TRUST!

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end!!

❤ 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🌞☝️

represent....

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