This song came out in the summer of 1998 when I was 13. I loved music videos back then (still do) and watched Much Music constantly. In the 90s, the representation of gay people on TV and in movies was that we were a punchline. Someone to make fun of and definitely not someone you wanted to identify with - from what I had seen anyway. Seeing this music video was the first time I witnessed any reference to a gay person being seen for who they are and not made into a joke. I'll never forget that feeling of being seen for the first time, and I will always love this video for that.

As a Canadian, this video helped me come to terms with being gay, and it was a gay relationship on Much Music on high rotation.

Miles From Our Home is perhaps my favorite Cowboy Junkies album. Beginning with; New Dawn Coming, Blue Guitar, Miles From Our Home and ending with At The End Of The Rainbow the album shouts with intelligent and introspective songwriting and superb performances. In my humble opinion, Margo Timmins's sultry voice reaches new heights on this album and both her brothers, Michael and Peter, as well as Alan Anton on bass match her flawless performance. An absolutely extraordinary band from Canada who have been a musical inspiration and blessing to the world for over twenty years. Peace and blessings to all.

Such a great song...So much love for the band...35 years of consistently fabulous music.

Her voice can melt rocks - so subtle and powerful

Please pardon me making a comment so soon but you make an emotional lighting bolt strait to my deepest heart with your voice, these musicians and these words that I am left wanting more every time I listen to you guys and that is very often. In this cruel world I can only thank you from the deepest depth of my heart. Peace from East Texas 2022...

I first saw & heard the Cowboy Junkies on the Johnny Carson show & was instantly smitten! Margo Timmons voice is so haunting❤❤❤

I’m finally going to get to see this band in Canterbury, England, in November!

Well I am 37 years old now.... I was working as a model/actor back then and went in for a casting for this part....got the role and worked with a great director... The guy was speaking cantonese (but he wasn't chinese which is why his accent wasn't great)..... I've worked in film, tv, videos, commercials....but mostly done musicals.... Hope that answers all your questions...

My God. I want the 90's back

I am the guy with the shorter hair, though that was me many many years ago....lol

Thank you for this song and giving it to us. This is a gift to the world.

what a song. heard it on the radio today and it made me feel so damn good.

I'd forgotten how special this team of musicians is.

"Sleeping fields sigh as i glide cross their spines." Pure lyrical genius....

Man oh man...What a gem...That slide guitar really adds to the whole floating feel of this song...This is a great obscure lesser known song.....

home is where the heart is the heart is everywhere

The 90s was the awakening

This tune really sends me....The slide guitar parts are like the cherry on top. Makes feel like I am tripping without the L S D... Songs like this that are both mysterious and beautiful really get a hold on ya!!!

The intro is a tribute to Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix in 'My own private Idaho'!!

Gosh, when you listen to wonderful pieces like this vs. the the rubbish that they allow to get air time is something i can't wrap my head around. And again thank you cowboy junkies, you people kick serious tail. You do fine work.

I just love the cowboy junkies I listed to them in the 90's .

was beautiful to see my brother from Adrie alberta 8 yrs later comes home to visit.with his fiance & his daughter

Listening to this song hits hard when leaving your hometown for greener pastures and working aboard. What a fantastic piece from Cowboy Junkies ❤ Greetings from Sabah, Malaysia 🇲🇾

Such a great video! So good to see diversity!!

Lyrically perfect....

I miss 1998:)!!!

Miles from home Gather up the sea Gather up the soil Take a piece of you and wrap it in a lock of hair Go and Go never slow Breathe as you did before You can What's a place except us? A handful of life should do it Never moving far or closer than this Go and Go miles from our home Smile a secret and know Never miles, never miles from our home I said...

always loved this song

Somehow classic just isn't enough. I'm an ancient hippy and heard so many voices through the many decades but few can match Margo.

This is so CUTE and SO AMAZING!!! It takes me back to grade 7 when I first heard this song on the galaxie pop music station on tv!

pure poetic perfection

LOVE this song!!! It used to play on our Aero CD at work back in the day. Like '99/'00 So many memories!

WOWO SO AMAIZNG SONG I will never forget it takes me back to when I was in grade 7!!

my dad used to play this when I was little. So nostalgic!

Thank you, Cowboy Junkies for such a great video & song.

Lovely song!

Just love them for all eternity

What a smooth voice

Love it!

I actually found myself in the video! It's just the back of my head, but it is me. It took me this long to see it. I was told I could be in it, but thought they lied to me after. Guess they were truthing! Still. Best time of my life. A young teenager up all night meeting bsnd members, joining the crew and mingling. There were a lot of pretty cool people. I remember the snake guy. When I first met him, he pulled that snake out of his pocket. He'd been walking around with it the whole time.

This song is one in a million...

There are some ressemblances between this video's intro and the movie My Own Priavte Idaho, I find. But maybe it's just me.

What a great song...

I so dig this song great sing along

Orsom Song, Orsom Band, everytime I play this Song on here or on CD it makes me feel happy .. Brilliant !!

This is beautiful.

oh to be on the road again traveling to see my Mom and Dad .....I sure miss those days but maybe there is a dif time ahead ....

Great song

Saw them do this at a Lillith Fair concert back in Park City, UT back in 1998/99. I've seen them many times, and that is the only time I've seen this one done.

Haven’t heard from them ina long time.

That was kind of beautiful

Not just a gorgeous voice.

Great Video!

greatest junkies song never got sick of it hynotic

Addicted

nice!!!

Margo está linda nesse clipe.

I was 16 when this song came out and I listen to it often. So wonderful, bittersweet, and nostalgic.

A beautiful song and a beautiful video. I've loved C.J. for years and here's just one more reason why.

Great sing, great video. Margo Timmons rules.

The guitar gliss first heard at 1:03 in this song kind of reminds me of the Nostalgia Critic saying "KEEEEEEEW!!!" from his review of the Disney Afternoon

Crush

This song is So Cool!! It's me!!!

@Drumr56 Just saw them in Manchester in a blooody monastery! Fantastic band fantastic songs

cont believe that was 98....cool

@lanceromance123 One guy is Asian and the other is Native. Since this takes place in Ontario, he's probably speaking Iroquois (Huron/Mohawk)... great video!!!

Margo, You are blessed with beautiful looks and an amazing voice, coupled with the amazing talent of your brothers. WOW!!!! You guys are my all time favourite canadian band. Do you guys have any plans in the near future for performing in Montreal? My wife and I are huge fans and would love to see you guys live......

I actually found another live performance of this.from 2008.

it was from an off shoot of my own private Idaho

Is there a connection or homage to the movie My Own Private Idaho, with this video? The initial scene, in particular, seems very like a scene from that movie.

Margo timmins is beautiful

Great Song

@karanseraph deffs. The whole thing is pretty much a happy ending version of Idaho

OKAY GOD, YOU CAN TAKE ME NOW...............

So this was specifically filmed exclusively for the Cowboy Junkies video? I have always wondered what movie this was taken from, and have looked for it. It's a great video; I love a video that tells a story.

These guys played with us in Chicago at a place called Batteries Not Included around 87 or 88. They didn't seem too excited but I could tell they had something going on. It was my band Wait for Light and the Buck Pets. Think we head lined if you want to call it that. Good times.

has this ever been performed live?i would love to hear or see a live performance.

Video directed by Josh Levy!

Where can we get more info about the actors and production of this video?

oh cool.do you know if there is a video of it anywhere?

Well, this is a better response than I expected hehe, I dont know now but you were very good looking back in 98. How old are you now? What was the language the guy with the longer hair was using and what was he saying? How did you get a part in the video? Have you done any other works? sorry for the overload of questions, Im curious haha

Great song!! Check out danish act Inouwee with the song "Liquids playing misty games" if you like this.

👍🎸🎤🇨🇦janna harris

is that souix or cantonese or mandirin

try to understand me v.j.

Whats odd about this is, this video was filmed at my house when I was a teenager. I do not recall the gay native guys...

ok, my obsession won't leave me, what's the name of the guy with shorter hair? anyone knows?

what's with these new ad's that were made to watch first? I'm hoping this doesn't happen to all videos, otherwise I'm sure I'll boycot it.

Ah right! how silly of me, I thought maybe the two of you were native americans. What did he actually say? Did you retire? Are you in IMDb somewhere? Hope Im not being a bother :P

That's in mono! Please re-upload.

@wiggitywhacked It's Native American i believe.

are these guys Asians or Lakota Sioux it sounds Sioux the guy is speaking but he looks Asian..

WOW was Margo HOT then!

By the way the language sounds native American.

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@michaeljustmichael Would it be less awkward if it was a white man and a white woman?

It's a North American Indian dialect/language. Not modern Chinese in any way.

I find this band ironic af

I don't believe these two are Native American Indian , Asian I would bet the necklace on the driver of the motorcycle that's not Native American that's Jade worn by budist etc. Still excellent song and video.