Rest in peace Stompin Tom

[capt bruce]

And this one is for Brian and all the other b'ys that come here ...

You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie
And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory
He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

Cod Fish Dan from Newfoundland, he dreamt he three wishes
And he took Mars and all the stars, and he turned them into big fishes
He said they sky was much to dry, and he made a wavey motion
And the Moon like a boat began to float upon the starry ocean

And You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie
And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory
He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

One night he strayed to the Milky Way, to cast his nets upon it
He spied the tail of a great big whale, and he harpooned Haley's Comit
He never had a pot for the fish that he cought, so he had to use the Big Dipper
And the sun by Jove was a very good stove, for cooking up Smelts and Kippers

And You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie
And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory
He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

Now the Northern Lights that seemed to bright like nothing could be grander
Well they're just waves of the moon boat made by the Newfoundland Commander
And don't you sigh and say "Oh my, what gross exaderation"
Cause he'll tell you the dream was true when Cod Fish Dan awakens

And You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie
And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory
He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie
And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory
He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

Sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

Edited March 7, 2013 by capt bruce

[muskymatt]

I remember the plywood at the outdoor parties on the Mattawa river back in the early 80's being stomped to death, with Stompin Tom cranked and a whole bunch of good friends and lots of booze, it always made for a whole lot of good times.

 

Thank you Stompin Tom for the memories

 

 

 

 

[misfish]

And this one is for Brian and all the other b'ys that come here ...

 

 

 

You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie

And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

 

Cod Fish Dan from Newfoundland, he dreamt he three wishes

And he took Mars and all the stars, and he turned them into big fishes

He said they sky was much to dry, and he made a wavey motion

And the Moon like a boat began to float upon the starry ocean

 

And You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie

And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

 

One night he strayed to the Milky Way, to cast his nets upon it

He spied the tail of a great big whale, and he harpooned Haley's Comit

He never had a pot for the fish that he cought, so he had to use the Big Dipper

And the sun by Jove was a very good stove, for cooking up Smelts and Kippers

 

And You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie

And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

 

Now the Northern Lights that seemed to bright like nothing could be grander

Well they're just waves of the moon boat made by the Newfoundland Commander

And don't you sigh and say "Oh my, what gross exaderation"

Cause he'll tell you the dream was true when Cod Fish Dan awakens

 

And You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie

And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

 

You might think it's goofy, but the Man in the Moon is a Newfie

And he's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

He's sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

 

Sailin' on to glory, away in the golden dory

 

 

 

Thats my fav from Ole Tom. Not much more can be said that hasent already. Great loss to all of Canada.

 

RIP SIR TOM.

 

 

 

Edited March 7, 2013 by Misfish

[Tayzak15]

A true Canadian legend who caught his big break in my hometown Timmins! Back in the day my dad used to deliver his newspaper he told me.

[fishsevern]

I was at the Leafs game last night and they had an instant tribute to him. Played the Hockey Song and displayed his info on the scoreboard. I thought it was a classy move to pay respect.

[capt bruce]

Just one more and I dedicate this to JOEY and all the other CANADIAN GIRLS that frequent this site . We Canadian boys would not be what we are without a Canadian girl to bring our children into this world and take care of us ..

 

 

 

She loves the way it feels, driving snowmobiles
And laughing at her dates when they don't know how to skate
She knows her hockey games and the players of the world
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An Real Canadian Girl

She's from the Miramichi by the old Atlantic Sea
But like the rolling tides she travels far and wide
So fond of the great outdoors with a glowing heart a twirl
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An Real Canadian Girl

She's a real Canadian Girl, a real Canadian Girl
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An real Canadian Girl

She'll brave the Yukon nights and dance to the northern lights
Then she's off to ski in the mountains of BC
In the summer she'll play ball
In the winter time she'll curl
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An Real Canadian Girl

From the river of Saint John to the old Saskatchewan
Up along the Caribou she'll paddle her canoe
She loves the bears and birds and every little squirrel
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An Real Canadian Girl

She's a Real Canadian Girl, a real Canadian Girl
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An a Real Canadian Girl

Now when you see her play she'll take yer breath away
Bathing in the sun or swimming just for fun
And if some lucky guy should land this presious pearl
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An a Real Canadian Girl

She loves the way it feels driving snowmobiles
And laughing at her dates when they don't know how to skate
She knows her hockey games and the players of the world
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An a Real Canadian Girl

She's a real Canadian Girl, a real Canadian Girl
She's an all Acandian, northern lady
An a Real Canadian Girl

[Targa01]

RIP Stompin Tom, I live in Timmins where he spent a lot of time and I have worked in a couple of the mines that he sings about. The texas gulf mine is still in production today. I worked at both the underground mine and the smelter. He will be missed

[davey buoy]

A true Canadian legend for sure!!!!!!!He will be greatly missed.

[fishindevil]

He was a Canadian icon for sure !!!!! And his songs were about his life and experiences !!!!!! RIP Tom !!!!! His music always had everyone singing and dancing,I have drank many beers and parties to him many many times !!!!! He was a hard drinking,smoking and partying guy !!!!!!! Thanks for the memories Tom you will be missed buy rembered with a huge smile !!!!! Cheers. "Clink"

[SirCranksalot]

a lesser known song, perhaps

 

They call me Ben, here in the pen, where ya takes the guff & ya suffer
But I'll be free when II'm 53, and I'll bet I'll be a whole lot tougher
I bet I'll be a whole lot tougher..
When I was a lad I was really bad It wasn't smart to be good
I beat up my dog & I choked my frog & acted just as mean as I could.
I hit all the girls and put gum in their curls, 'cause I liked to hear em cry & bleed
I'd punch the little boys and steal all their toys 'cause I new they weren't smarter than me
Yeah they call me Ben here in the pen where ya take the guff & ya suffer...
When I was sixteen I was really mean I could scrap at the toss of a coin
I's leader of a gang rough rangytangs and ya had to be a good thief ta join
Yeah we had the black jackets and the motor bikes
And we forced all the girls ta SKIP SCHOOL....
And the cops they'd all try ta sympathize when we told em how our parents were so
Cruel...
Chorus:
When I turned 21 I had to have a gun 'cause I planned me a robbery one day....
And the girlfreind said, "I rather be dead than to hang around a guy like me."
Well I granted her wish, and dumped her in with the fish,& then I went ta meet Frank-
Yeah that's the same day I shot and killed me the cop, he didn't wanna let me into the
Bank
Chorus:
I hope I'll be a whole lot tougher
Aw, what's the use?- I guess I ain't a very good lover...
Back to the hammerin man...

[danc]

Lots of great tributes and memories here. Stompin Tom had many fun songs, but he was a master at putting a serious tragety into a song as well. My favorite has to be The Martin Hartwell Story.

 

LOST!... Up in no-mans land of the Northwest Territories
They were lost up in no-mans land The Martin Hartwell Story
The Martin Hartwell Story

On November the 8th of '72 north of the Arctic circle
A plane took off from Cambridge Bay and the pilots name was Hartwell
He had to make it to Yellowknife even though the night was stormin'
To save the lives of an Eskimo boy and a pregnant Eskimo woman
Oh Mr. Hartwell said the nurse I pray that you will guide us
To save this woman with her child and the boy with appendisitis
But the wind it blew and the storm it grew and the signal of controita
They missed by miles and flying wild they crashed beside lake Hota

Lost up in no-mans land of the Northwest Territories
They were lost up in no-mans land The Martin Hartwell Story
The Martin Hartwell Story

Now Judy Hill the federal nurse she never lived to waken
And the life of the mother and her child were soon after taken
But the pilot woke to find himself and the Eskimo boy were livin'
Left in pain beside the plane they searched the skies of heaven
Day by Day the pilot layed with both his ankels broken
And it took the lad everything he had to keep the fire stokin'
While in the sky to far away the rescue team were seekin'
A signal wave that might be traced to Hartwell's radio beacon

Lost up in no-mans land of the Northwest Territories
They were lost up in no-mans land The Martin Hartwell Story
The Martin Hartwell Story

After nineteen days the aireal search was said to be completed
Until someone cried they're still alive and the search must be repeated
And the day the beep was finally heard is a day we'll all remember
A man was found safe and sound on the 9th day of December
Hartwell said he should have died at 35 below zero
And the reason the Hartwell did survive
The Boy had died a hero
He brought me food when I couldn't move while he himself grew feeble

Yes Davey Kutook died a saint and a credit to his people
Davey Kutook died a saint and a credit to his people

Lost up in no-mans land of the Northwest Territories
They were lost up in no-mans land The Martin Hartwell Story
The Martin Hartwell Story

The Martin Hartwell Story.

 

 

 

 

[bigugli]

I've had the good fortune to have seen him play many a time, The Horseshoe, the Forum, the Sault. He was a fun man to listen to. Every show a party.

Won't find many who could ever fit the mold or fill his boots.

[mattyk]

RIP Stompin Tom you will be missed, but your music will always live on! Sad day for us Canadians!

[Joey]

[BITEME]

I remember as a kid watching Across this Land at the Horseshow Tavern it used to be like religion on CBC every year it would come on Id always watch it you know around beachcomer time or after the nature of things seen him a couple of times he used to be buddies with my uncle in kirkfield.

RIP TOM.....THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

My only wish in life is to be true to Canada as he was till the day I die

 

Peter

[Loonietoon]

new Canadian Flag Oh Canada