This tune has now been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame as of today September 4, 2020 !!!
@kelbale3 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤ God bless and rejoice!!!
@JP-ol5tu3 жыл бұрын
Canadian treasure.
@cidb.2123 жыл бұрын
One of the goosebumpiest songs Canada has ever produced!
@jhart39833 жыл бұрын
About time!
@roynelson78413 жыл бұрын
As it should be , this song stands shoulder to shoulder with ‘ The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald ‘
@timothyfarr24796 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a pretty turbulent home environment when I was a child. My one escape was seeing my counselor Kate who would take me to go ride horses, explore nature, and take time out of my crappy life as a kid to appreciate the true beauty in this world. At the end of our sessions together while she drived me back home, we would always listen to this song on repeat. Thank you Kate & The Rankin Family. Much love and appreciation. - Tim Update: It is with profound sadness that I must share that I was informed that Kate passed away on 10/14/22, just days after her 80th birthday. I can only say that her passing feels like a bright light of hope and love has been taken from this world. Anyone who knew Kate would tell you that if Kate knew you, she loved you. There are so few people in this world who have had the positive impact on young and old alike like Kate did. Kate changed lives. She left the world better than she found it. For that, my heart is a little lighter knowing that her beautiful soul is looking down from above. Now she gets to experience her love of nature from a different perspective - and what a better place to do it than in an eternal paradise? I am not writing this because I love Kate Kaster, but because Kate Kaster loved me. She will be with me always, and I hope I can live long enough to make her proud and give it my all to be the kind of loving and caring soul she was so that perhaps one day I would be able to hug her again.
@nataliegordon81983 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful and poignant memory to share. i wish you wellness and all the best in future! and i don't know if you will get... it was 2 years ago, your comment. haha. hope so
@candyfoley23772 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh Tim ...this song gave me goosebumps but it will give me more now after reading your story💙 Right on Kate!! I hope she gets to know that you shared this with us all
@nancyp43372 жыл бұрын
I hope you are well and happy.
@marystarfly2 жыл бұрын
💞💞💞
@cidb.2122 жыл бұрын
Horses, dogs, cats...even hamsters...best therapy for anyone. They love you unconditionally and never make you feel belittled or stupid or unworthy.
@mapearce18 жыл бұрын
Not only a Canadian treasure, but a blessing to this planet!
@grayb7420Ай бұрын
Played at my mother’s funeral. Brings me to tears every time.
@toadman9994 жыл бұрын
This song cracks my top ten of all time list...and I'm a 37 year old dude in Law Enforcement with 4 kids who listens to everything from Eminem to heavy metal when i'm at the gym.. But this song is just gold. Thank you.
@paulmacneil97292 жыл бұрын
I here yah im from Halifax my father is from Cape Breton love this song
@mehchocolate1257 Жыл бұрын
@@paulmacneil9729 what is the other brothers name i know it's not John Morris
@bearcraig Жыл бұрын
@@mehchocolate1257 Jimmy
@mehchocolate1257 Жыл бұрын
@@bearcraig ok then
@carollengale9169 Жыл бұрын
I’m related to this family and sooo proud ❤️❤️❤️
@liamball83353 жыл бұрын
Still makes me cry 30 years later. Gorgeous and soulful.
@themarksman56427 жыл бұрын
May 1968 I was conducting military exercises at Camp Wainwright in beautiful Alberta and I will never forget the welcome and kindness conveyed to us Brits by the locals and Canadians in general , like the song I Will never forget you.God bless Canada.🙌
@lorwrig13 жыл бұрын
as a Brit and Canadian, I say your welcome
@kelbale3 жыл бұрын
Dad was born in 1933 in London on a glorious 3rd of June day. Served both countries after immigrating in 1959. He's not got many days left. Your message would make him smile. God bless you and God save the Queen.
@timkarwandy92695 жыл бұрын
Played at my Sons Funeral Dec 28th 2017 died of a drug overdose. We left Ft. Nelson BC a place we loved in 1993 and as we were leaving we were playing this song I cry every time hear it!! I miss him so much😭
@timkarwandy92694 жыл бұрын
Gary Johnston , so right you are Gary it puts a strain on my mind to try and rationalize how any Government can turn a blind eye to how drugs are killing the kids in this country more than ww11 and it’s not a crisis?? Then what is?? The new designer drugs are more powerful than ever before and hook kids instantly!!!! So sad 😞
@61guitbox2 жыл бұрын
brings a tear to my eye every time i hear this song ..seeing all five of them together brings me joy..RIP Rayleen and John Morris 🙏🏻🇨🇦
@raystlouis2 жыл бұрын
💖
@mehchocolate1257 Жыл бұрын
@@raystlouis are they from Nova Scotia
@61guitbox Жыл бұрын
@@mehchocolate1257 Cape Breton , Nova Scotia
@mehchocolate1257 Жыл бұрын
@@61guitbox rip Raylene and John Morris rankin 😢😢😢😢
@karenlehr26017 ай бұрын
rip John and rayleen miss your singing so much kL 2:59
@staystrong89669 жыл бұрын
This song was played today at the funeral of Const. David Wynn of St. Albert, Canada. Godspeed and humble thanks for your dedicated service.
@loripatrick46525 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Constable David Wynn. We can take it from here.
@lindahowie46194 жыл бұрын
Yes it is on you tube as well..CTV from the funeral.
@juanenns25954 жыл бұрын
You say st. Albert Canada you need to say where in Canada
@staystrong89664 жыл бұрын
@@juanenns2595 ummm the city of St. Albert. In Canada. Oh, province? It's in Alberta.
@939shanti4 жыл бұрын
To all my loves, my children, my parents, siblings, close friends, grandchildren...
@raddley15 жыл бұрын
this was the song my mom wanted to hear as she drew her last breath, i love and miss you so much, sleep in peace
@stevepayne65534 жыл бұрын
roz korn your comment actually took my breath away. Sorry for your loss.
@tungstun19774 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that
@diggersmygirl9 жыл бұрын
Fare thee well, love, Fare thee well, love, Far away, you must go. Take your heart, love, Take your heart, love, Will we never meet, again no more? Far across, love, Far across, love, O'er the mountains, and country wide. Take my heart, love, Take my heart, love, No one knows the tears I've cried CHORUS So I'll drink today, love, I'll sing to you, love, In paupers glory, my time I'll bide. No home or ties, love, a restless rover, If I can't have you by my side. Oh come back, love, Oh come back, love, The sun and moon refuse to shine. Since I've gone, love, gone away, love, This lonely girl has had no peace of mind. CHORUS So I'll drink today, love, I'll sing to you, love, In paupers glory, my time I'll bide. No home or ties, love, a restless rover, If I can't have you by my side. Fare thee well, love, Fare thee well, love, Far away, you must go. Take your heart, love, Take you heart, love, Will we never meet, again no more? Will we never meet, again no more?
@wm3098 Жыл бұрын
I remember playing this song about midnight Dec 1998 Christmas Eve after I heard my auntie had a stroke. A very kind friend lent me his vehicle from K country to Calgary to meet with family and I played the Rankins cd over and over and it gave me strength on that drive. The majestic mountains, silent road, stars in the sky. Only one on the road until the highway to the hospital. I still feel the same goosebumps and like I am back on that drive when I hear this song. My auntie did pass 4 days later. I am grateful I put family 1st as the fancy hotel didn't take kindly to me leaving the moment I heard at Xmas. Thank you to the Rankins for their talents. I have always loved they shared it with the world and have provided healing, dance and being proud to be Canadian and a Maritimer. ❤
@toddclustivik1219 Жыл бұрын
This song is so achingly beautiful.
@loripatrick465210 жыл бұрын
I dedicate this song to my co-worker and co-humourist, Kim P. We worked switchboard together in 1992 at YRP and laughed until we cried. Kim introduced this song to me. I hope, that wherever you are Kim, life is nothing but beautiful for you and your daughter. Thank you for the laughter and the shoulder to cry on.
@oakleydarlene499110 жыл бұрын
Got to be one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
@bristolacademyrugbyleague234610 жыл бұрын
My beautiful sister died on the 16th of February 1997, she was a doctor and should have been a great pediatrician, taken from me too early. I miss her so much this song was played at her funeral. If you read this you sent her into eternity with true beauty and I love you for it. I cry every time I hear it but know she would be laughing at me x x x
@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful presentations of music and lyrics . Music lives forever
@TheThinkingApe9 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful it hurts
@jasongravesmccarthy8 жыл бұрын
25 years later and I still love this song!
@anjichap1237 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! And Rise Again...
@collette3338 жыл бұрын
Makes my heart tremble... and knees shake... and tightness in my throat
@leafsfourever10 жыл бұрын
I saw them in Brockville a few years back, class act, so very good, RIP Raylene and RIP John Morris Rankin, my you will be so missed...
@LaFont123410 жыл бұрын
im in Renfrew not to FAR AWAY :) WISH i SEEM THEM LIVE
@albertagal469 жыл бұрын
Last We Forget , I just came home from Remembrance Day services in Abbotsford, British Columbia and thought this is a song for today. God Bless Canada and all who died for us.
@RainbowFlowerCrow11 жыл бұрын
R.I.P.....Such beautiful voices.... I didn't even know Raylene passed as well.... Their music is so incredibly beautiful and haunting
@lindsayhann76903 жыл бұрын
These voices together are pure magic.
@icare194 жыл бұрын
I am Canadian. Such a touching song by Nova Scotia's own Rankin Family. Fare thee well love. I can understand this pandemic. But I and you cannot understand the actions of one who attacked our citizens. Our history told us of the resilience of the Acadians, the Compassion and Willingness to help their fellow man. My heart like many others hurts but we will overcome. We will never allow another's actions to take away from who we are. Today is a wee bit better than yesterday, tomorrow will be a bit better. Please feel free to join in and sing this together for we are one. ............Nova Scotia Canada stands with you. May Gods Peace, Comfort Be with you all. In Jesus name. Amen.
@issue8912 жыл бұрын
I'm a proud Cape Breton musician, The Rankins was one of and still my favorite music group of all time. If this song came out today, it will be an absolute hit! RIP Raylene, may your Spirit move on and touch others!
@lindahowie46194 жыл бұрын
And now with the shootings, it is heart wrenching. Again.
@jannnyyy112 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to all Raylene's family and friends and fans tonight as we all mourn this beautiful woman's life of love and laughter and song.!.God bless and comfort her dear children and husband with supernatural grace! We are blessed that she chose to sing for us all for so many years..and we can always enjoy her gift to us for as long as God spares us..for we are in His Hands..and know not what tomorrow brings...Amgels are rejoicing now and she is with her Maker!!!!...xx
@jeffpatten51936 жыл бұрын
The most powerful song ever. Never fails to raise the hair on the back of my neck at ~ 2:57. When I see closeups of Raylene and J-M my heart breaks that they're gone...
@GINGERLILLI212 жыл бұрын
I was living in Manitoba for 16 yrs...away from maritimes...then The Rankins launched and hit the radio....I moved home...every song made me homesick...I drove all the way home and sang along with the Rankins the WHOLE way!!!! I AM sorry for your loss.....and ours a well....
@melindat4196 ай бұрын
Absolutely chilling and BEAUTIFUL ❤
@patmacfadzen77182 жыл бұрын
Oh my heart. Beyond a doubt these voices in this song is superb and when the camera moves to capture all five siblings with their harmonies...tears begin to flow.
@61guitbox Жыл бұрын
same here
@mehchocolate1257 Жыл бұрын
@@61guitbox which 2 rankin's are singing in the video intro
@christiankalk46687 ай бұрын
@mehchocolate1257 Jimmy and Cookie do the main vocals for this one.
@doprahy9 жыл бұрын
Although this song can be seen as the parting because of the death. There is a double entendre here. Remember the Rankin's ancestors would have come from the British Isles possibly as early as the late 1600's - but most certainly as late as the early 1800's. Leaving family behind to go to the New World would most certainly have felt like the family members leaving were dying because considering the great cost - going back to visit was not an option. A two lovers parting....
@debikm6 жыл бұрын
Irish families often held wakes for people emigrating to the Americas. They knew they'd never see them again.
@Caperhere5 жыл бұрын
Debi Matlack I didn’t know that. Thanks.
@mickeybowmeister19444 жыл бұрын
In time we will also farewell our kind to the stars.
@karenwesley3325 жыл бұрын
The Rankin Family had such a lovely harmony before they lost two siblings. But of course they still are beautiful singers.
@coquihalla112 жыл бұрын
What a lose to our great country of Canada. And what a tragedy to a family who's missing more than a few talented individuals in their midst. God rest your soul Raylene. There's a special place in heaven for those with angelic voices.
@bobpetras Жыл бұрын
In 2005 we drove the Ceildh Trail on Cape Breton Island and came to the little village of Mabou, home of The Rankin family. Wonderful, we could take home a Rankin treasure from the very town they grew up. We stopped at their only store - The General Store - and proudly walked in asking the owner for a Rankin CD to take back to the west coast of Canada. The lady was bemused. She told us, if want a Rankin CD you will have to drive to Halifax to get it. But we fondly remember Michael Enright's very poignant interview with Raylene on the Sunday Morning edition of CBC Radio program in June 2012, just a few months before she died. Out of that, we have Raylene's final tribute to all of us - her CD - All the Diamonds. Indeed the family is a Canadian treasure and always will be.
@deborahdimitrov48442 жыл бұрын
I had this song played when the pall bearers left the church the last time with my son's body in 1993. He was only 19 years old. I had only heard it once on the radio and everyone search for it for me. I still weep when I hear it.
@mickeybowmeister194410 жыл бұрын
To Canada with love from NZ
@mickeybowmeister19449 жыл бұрын
Is there any way this video can be shared an not be on KZfaq? They keep taking it down:(
@alexholland38119 жыл бұрын
michael bowman There are a number of free applications that let you download youtube video/songs.
@marclaw7 жыл бұрын
which ones?
@karenwesley3325 жыл бұрын
@@marclaw I have a Free subscription to KZfaq. I have for five years, and I live in Canada.
@karenwesley3325 жыл бұрын
@@mickeybowmeister1944 There's a share item right below the video. I share from ever video in Canada all the time, it's Free. Just have to sign in with your email. All sorts of countries use this site.
@Joe.2362 жыл бұрын
Voices truly Angellic!
@61guitboxАй бұрын
Canada’s East Coast treasure ❤🇨🇦 RIP John Morris , Raylene 🙏🏻🫶🏻
@dennislandstrom6904 Жыл бұрын
I Lived and worked in a small mining town called Manitouwadge in Northern Ontario in mid 90s. I was a welder /mechanic for a mining contractor. My master mechanic wasTerry Rankin. We found out that he was kin to the Rankin family. Mabou never let's go of their own! Someone asked if he was related to the family and he calmly replied , yes they're my cousins!
@Freeman3613 ай бұрын
I had family up there so I spent a few days in town. 🤜🤛
@claudewillis88172 күн бұрын
Brings me to tears every time I play this song
@elisabethdorig1912 Жыл бұрын
Its beautiful, it made me cry❤
@kimmilil12 жыл бұрын
the tears always flow no matter how many times I listen
@luckie13996 жыл бұрын
So sad, reminds me of my father. He used to sing this song with my aunt (his sister) and they sounded exactly like the two who actually sing it. ... RIP Dad
@johnfogarty41858 жыл бұрын
God Bless the Rankin Family!
@emmahooper4848 ай бұрын
So many memories of listening to The Rankin Family in the car on holidays or longer journeys. I always dip into their music over the years and the songs take me straight back.
@johnholwell505010 ай бұрын
A song that gave me one of my best family memories as I drove from Ontario to Newfoundland and probably the best song and performance for me, ever. Absolutely inspiring. Thank you.
@Bushbratz6 ай бұрын
My father just passed💔😭....this song is the comfort for my heart right now🙏🏻💔✨😭.....I’ve loved and listened to this song since it was first released🎶♥️✨ Now I know it was for just this moment❣️✨ Thank you🙏🏻🎶♥️✨.......(My father’s roots were in Newfoundland) This song means more than I can express.....Thank You, Rankin Family🥰🙏🏻♥️✨
@peterhennig46782 жыл бұрын
The love of my life, my best friend from high school just sent this to me, how should I take this? We haven't seen each other in 30 years
@trickortrump32923 ай бұрын
Well? What happened next? Did she come back for you?
@beyethedoor8 жыл бұрын
So powerful. I want to blow my speakers out with it. So beautiful.
@anjichap1237 жыл бұрын
Exactly what i am doing right now :D
@radtvmedia54786 жыл бұрын
Makes me proud to be from Nova Scotia. Thank you Rankin Family for everything
@4housedoc58 жыл бұрын
If there were angels this girl is what they would sound like.
@sweetbitz96347 жыл бұрын
4housedoc5 There are angels and it is all 5 Rankins!
@mattymo565 жыл бұрын
Love from N.B, Canada. Makes me think of my Papa who passed away 18 years ago..Miss and love you
@Windwalkerwithfire5 жыл бұрын
This is simply the most beautiful, heartfelt and touching song I've ever heard. I loves it guys. She's some nice.
@ladycplum5 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine once sent me a tape of Canadian music, and this one instantly stood out. So haunting.
@doprahy10 жыл бұрын
Ouch, this song can still make me weep - so many years after the first time I heard it.
@f44unboy10 жыл бұрын
I hear you. Just a beauty of a song.
@doprahy9 жыл бұрын
I heard it again sung by the Rankin's at the funeral of RCMP Constable David Wynn in St. Albert. It made the tragedy even sadder.
@OttoRappTheMystic6 жыл бұрын
I lived in Canada for over 40 years before returning to my home in Vienna, but in all that time, I had never been to Nova Scotia. Pity. If I were, I would say: "Take me home!"
@kenns88566 жыл бұрын
You must come back
@ej30164 жыл бұрын
28 yrs ago and it still reaches in and grabs my heart as much today as it did then - have Rankins cranked up to rant against damn VIRUS and everything it’s done to us - such a Canadian thing I know to rant with beautiful music - just want the universe to know we’re here and not gonna be defeated - crank even higher and sob 💕🙏💕
@laurababcock65844 жыл бұрын
I so love this song still brings tears to my eyes after all these years. Would love to see them in concert.. just left this this band they are so beautiful singers would love to see them in concert at some time
@kevbridges3963 Жыл бұрын
Heard the song so many times, and yes its awsome, so lets give the video creators some credit, the video is so nicely edited it gives the track so much more relevance.
@001Nennine7 ай бұрын
My decease sister introduced me to your music in the early 90’s. Every time I hear it I break down
@alicec.bateman91028 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful song, so very well done! Thank you for your contributions to the beauty and harmony of this world.
@brancofuncic55196 жыл бұрын
I end up feeling the entire spectrum of emotions when listening to this song. Few things I’ve found that have such a profound effect on me. This is simply beautiful and if it fails to tuck your soul, I take pity on you.
@fionanicolson20214 жыл бұрын
Absolutely heartfelt.
@61guitbox Жыл бұрын
i totally agree
@davidsollows4324 Жыл бұрын
This is still as beautiful as when I first heard it so many years back. Can it be 20 years now already?
@leslielawsonflynn62304 жыл бұрын
Such a beautifully sung and crafted video. Wow. It leaves me breathless.
@patsyreed57314 жыл бұрын
this took my breath away...thank you so much for sending me here..i love it...want this played as they lay me to rest...
@cameronrae639711 жыл бұрын
91,00 views ... gangdam 1,300,000,000.... A commentary on the world?...or an eulogy? I'll take the soaring soul anyday! Beautiful song.
@kjell2409 жыл бұрын
I love this song,Love from Norway
@moodblue818 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! One of the best live concerts I have ever seen.
@ericrichard52714 жыл бұрын
A family with such singing talent...it is very rare and it came out of Cape Breton.
@Pakadeva8 жыл бұрын
SO love this song, beautiful sound & voices
@doreen7008 жыл бұрын
got such a beautiful family
@darcyyoung433512 жыл бұрын
I've loved this song for 20 years. Still makes me cry. Rest in peace Raylene.- will always be loved, especially in Nova Scotia.
@61guitbox Жыл бұрын
RIP Raylene and John Morris 🙏🏻🇨🇦😢
@joshcomeau9874 жыл бұрын
I love the Rankin family ❤ such beautiful voices
@carlmcnamara53962 жыл бұрын
beautiful song!
@mikebasil48323 жыл бұрын
This was the song that gave me the best respect for the Rankins. 💓
@maeyoregan12 жыл бұрын
R. I. P. RAYLENE YOUR VOICE WILL NEVER BE FOR GOTTEN LOVE TOO THE RANKIN FAMILY GOD BLESS
@belladonna41111 жыл бұрын
I didn't know she had died.That's so sad. The family has been through so much. R.I.P. Now you're with your brother.
@duncancallum4 жыл бұрын
As a Scot this song touches my soul .
@endtimeswatchman14378 жыл бұрын
My farewell song to my ex, finally letting her go once and for all. Fare thee well love.
@ronrunningaround30964 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful song I’ve been a fan since I was a kid in the 80’s and 90’s and still am a big fan I want to see this wonderful beautiful band some day
@suzanneschott26039 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@wojbla019 жыл бұрын
miss you Canada ... my country
@markhenshaw06 Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful Canadian songs.
@raystlouis2 жыл бұрын
Rips through you. This is what music is meant to be about. A message... An experience... A gorgeous moment or the saddest time. This hits it all.💖💖💖
@35pelleteir11 жыл бұрын
♫ beautiful !!!!
@Distraughtalways12 жыл бұрын
thank you so much..you took me back to simpler times and happy memories..even though the lyrics are sad..this song came out when my son was born...I wonder if he still remembers me singing this to him..I hope so..
@annonn31654 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful.
@sigridthompson38823 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful soul touching song… I listened to this song, when my 36 yo brother accidentally died❣️I would listen to this song over and over and over again! I was singing ‘Fare thee well love’ to my sweet brother…
@johanneobrien75723 жыл бұрын
I requested this to be played at my hubby s funeral. Withlove. Fr me.
@keithfernandes35074 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated songs ever....
@timmcneill5617 Жыл бұрын
This is a brilliantly beautiful song. What else can one say about it?
@stephaneouellette79438 жыл бұрын
Such a great song.
@slmg61144 жыл бұрын
Timeless beauty, still gives me goosebumps
@robby1999ful12 жыл бұрын
This song goes out to their lost love Raylene may she REST IN PEACE.
@michaelwentworth49006 жыл бұрын
This song always stops me in my tracks of whatever I am doing. I just sit and listen well. Such an anthem for life, love and pain.... Absolutely beautiful!
@gaenorharris-obrien99343 ай бұрын
Yes, from USA
@hollyhawthorne12 жыл бұрын
My heart is with the Rankin family today, as Raylene joins John Morris, to sing in the heavenly choir. Go with God.
@danq71723 жыл бұрын
How can you not like this song. It’s beautiful.
@jackerbeans111 жыл бұрын
gods speed Raylene,,the world has truly lost a wonderful person, but heaven has gained a true angel,,,,RIP
@michellecomeau826411 ай бұрын
So happy I got to see them. Pretty much danced for the whole concert., except for Fare Thee Well.... Shed a few tears for thatt but had a great time. Such a fun, upbeat concert.