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Discovering Downie: Live at Six (Gord Downie + The Sadies + The Conquering Sun) — Track-by-Track on Release DayOn launch day, jD reunites with Craig Rogers, Kirk Lane, and Justin St. Louis to break down Live at Six, a newly released live record featuring Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun. It's an eight-track collection drawn from four shows (Sarnia, Fredericton, Cambridge, MA, and Dundas) spanning 2012 and 2014.This episode is a full-on fan-and-musician conversation: play it loud, follow the rabbit holes, and enjoy a record that feels like you're right up against the stage, even when it was recorded outdoors.MVP picks, deep cover-song origins, live-record sequencing debates, and a whole lot of gratitude—plus a reminder that sometimes the point isn't to decode everything. Sometimes it's just rock and roll.Episode HighlightsThe crew gets back together to cover Live at Six on release dayWhy this record feels like a sweaty club even when it isn'tThe meaning behind the title Live at Six (and where “six” actually comes from)Major rabbit holes (including the story behind “If You Have Ghosts”)Covers that still sound unmistakably like Gord Downie + The SadiesLive energy: loose-but-tight, tempo shifts, extended outros, and why that's part of the magicMVP picks from each host—plus what track people “need to hear” firstTracklist Breakdown (as discussed)1) “If You Have Ghosts” — recorded in Dundas, Ontario (Sept 1, 2012)Huge reactions to Dallas Good's performanceDeep dive into Rocky Erickson and the song's backstoryWhy the lyric “If you have ghosts, you have everything” hits so hard2) “So Sad About Us” — Sarnia (Aug 30, 2014) — a The Who coverNoted for harmonies and a vibe that recalls early rock/pop influenceDiscussion of how naturally it sits in Gord's wheelhouse3) “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart” — (live version discussed as an all-time banger)Faster than the studio version; jam section praised heavilyDescribed as completely over-delivering as a live performance4) “Grey Riders” — Fredericton, New Brunswick (Sept 12, 2014) — Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival — a Neil Young songStrong praise for backing vocals and arrangementConversation about preferring this version vs. the one they heard from Neil5) “Generation” — Fredericton (Sept 12, 2014) — a Fucked Up coverAlbum title reference comes from Gord speaking right before/around this track (“at six o'clock”)Note: the group didn't have as much time with this track due to a file miss6) Cambridge, Massachusetts set (May 3, 2014) — a track originally by The Gun Club (from Fire of Love, 1981)Described as the most “Sadies-sounding” song on the recordTalk of punk lineage and guitar swagger7) “Demand Destruction” — revisited live (from the Sarnia show)jD's MVP: the live performance hits harder than the studio versionFavorite lyric noted: “Breakdown in the verse part / Dead spot in the lyrics…” (songwriting “fourth wall” moment)8) “I Gotta Right” — The Stooges cover (closing track)Described as a “punch in the face” closerLeaves everyone wanting more; debate about wishing the album was longerJustin mentions being disappointed it wasn't “Search and Destroy” (also performed by Gord + The Sadies in other live clips)MVP PicksCraig: “If You Have Ghosts”Kirk: “Grey Riders” (and says “I Gotta Write” is the one people need to hear)Justin: “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart”jD: “Demand Destruction”Production Credits (as stated on the episode)Mixed by Ken Friesen (all tracks) except “Goodbye Johnny”“Goodbye Johnny” mixed by Dallas Good and Guillermo SabatzeMastered by Philip Shaw BovaTimestamps (approx. from transcript)0:49 — Welcome + what Live at Six is + who's on the mic3:36 — Release context: 4 shows, 2012/2014, where the recordings come from9:14 — Track 1: “If You Have Ghosts” deep dive begins21:57 — Track 2: “So Sad About Us” (The Who cover)33:11 — “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart” (live version reaction)38:27 — “Grey Riders” (Neil Young)43:54 — Side B + “Generation” (Fucked Up) + title explanation51:07 — Cambridge, MA track (The Gun Club origin discussed)55:26 — “Goodbye Johnny” (live vs studio)59:11 — Closer: “I Gotta Write” (The Stooges) + credits1:09:24 — MVP picks1:17:41 — Final thoughts + gratitude + community + live music plugListen / Follow / Join the CommunityInstagram: @tthpodseriesYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/tthpodcastseriesEmail: TTHtop40@gmail.comSEO KeywordsPrimary: Discovering Downie, Live at Six, Gord Downie, The Sadies, The Conquering Sun, Gord Downie live album, Gord Downie coversSecondary: If You Have Ghosts, So Sad About Us, Grey Riders, Demand Destruction, Generation (Fucked Up), I Gotta Write (The Stooges), live record review, track-by-track breakdownLong-tail: Gord Downie Sadies live at six tracklist, Live at Six album discussion, Discovering Downie Live at Six episodeHashtags#DiscoveringDownie #GordDownie #TheSadies #TheConqueringSun #LiveAtSix #CanadianMusic #LiveAlbum #MusicPodcast #TheTragicallyHipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Northfield High School Activities Director John Mahal discusses the success of Raider Winter Sports this year.
For roughly 25 years, Sarah walks under a promise of God that not only hasn't come true yet, but was not given directly to her. She's walking in the dim light of an unmet expectation. She's bitter, cynical and cruel to those around her. She's lost sight of God and she can only see the barrenness inside herself and her future. But God sees her. And He knows her. And He appears to her - a woman in a patriarchal society that gave no voice to a woman, no matter who she was married to. God's unwavering commitment to His promise shines through in Sarah's life, illuminating not only her barren womb but her own sin. Sarah emerges completely changed, carrying her son Isaac as a trophy of God's grace to her and the steadfastness of His love. It's stories like these that encourage us as modern day believers. The God who promised Sarah and Abram is the same God that promises to wipe our own tears away for eternity. This promise will be fulfilled as it was for them. We walk in faith and not by sight, but how glorious will it be when we finally see God's glory, illuminating our very souls forever and ever and ever.
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Executive Director of Northfield Area Family YMCA Tyler Powell talk about the 20th anniversary of the Northfield YMCA, upcoming summer camps and programming with registration opening February 1st, and more.
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