Can’t lie, the live version, with the introduction by a sailor talking about how he almost died in a lifeboat in rough seas, yelling this song trying to stay awake, it brings a tear to my eye every time. czcams.com/video/fT-aEcPgkuA/video.html Just one tear though. Everything in moderation right?
This song has stopped me from suicide so many times. That last verse in particular is what has saved me. "And to you to whom adversity has dealt a mortal blow , with smiling bastards lying to you every where you go.Turn to your strength of arm and heart and brain and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again!"
You are not alone I have listened to this song when I have felt tapped out as well. It always that line that makes me feel I can lick whatever life has chucked in my path.
@@luvcatscatscatsCATS Last Saturday I had a very good friend die suddenly without warning. It was non Covid related and as far as we know without "pre-existing conditions". Although merely living is the ultimate prerequisite. We called him Mr. Chuckles because he loved to laugh and was always good for a laugh!!! His smile and gentle good humor wiil be missed by all who were lucky to know him. In a world of smiling bastards, he was a breath of fresh air and a welcome relief!!! RIP we will all miss you Chucky!!! The Mary Ellen Carter was definitely our song good buddy!!!
As someone that has dealt with the suicide I can promise you this life is better with you I it! Never give up on yourself, life is hard and challenging but always better with you in it!
The song saved a man's life. His boat was capsized, and he was drowning in icy waters. He was going down for the third and final time, his strength lost -- when he heard this song as though being sung over the waves. It gave him the courage to fight his way to the surface, again and again -- and gasp, cough, sing it out each time he arose. Someone heard him -- and saved his life. (It saved mine too.)
NorthWest Firefighter The Marine Electric was a T2 tanker converted to a bulk carrier that sank in a storm off Virginia in 1983, killing 31 men out of a crew of 34. One of the survivors was 59 year old Robert M. Cusick, who after barely escaping the sinking ship had to cling to a deflated lifeboat in freezing and stormy seas, he claimed he only survived because he started singing the song, which gave him just enough strength to survive until rescue by helicopter 3 hours later. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mary_Ellen_Carter (skip to the section “Connection to the Marine Electric”)
"And you, to whom Adversity has dealt the final blow With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again! Rise again! Rise again! Though your heart it be broken or life about to end No matter what you've lost, be it a home, a love, a friend Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again!!" I think this is a fine anthem of defiance.
My dad showed me this song as a kid, he used to be a fisherman, I never listened to it until he passed away, now it reminds of him and I listen to it often
There are many songs/works of art than can do job..But honestly, I don't think there's a single song in the hell storm that is 2020, that gives me the most hope and perseverance than this song. it's more a song about a ship....It's about hope and common humanity, in spite of existential odds. RIP Stan Rogers.... and thank you for this gem for humanity.
Me, three. I first heard it after breaking up with a man I wanted to marry back in my 20's, in a small bar in Minneapolis by Scott Alarik. I play it anytime that I feel down.
It saved a man's life. His boat was capsized, and he was drowning in icy waters. He was going down for the third and last time -- when he heard this song as though being sung over the waves. It gave him the courage to fight his way to the surface, again and again -- and sing, gasp, cough it out when he arose. Someone heard him -- and saved his life. It saved mine too.
Though he died many years before I was ever born, whenever I listen to this song I seem to have a connection with Stan Rogers, and this song never fails to bring a tear to my eye.
First heard about Stan Rogers from a Canadian Naval Officer from Nova Scotia who I was deployed with years ago, one of the most fiery independent people I’ve ever served with, and I always hear that same proud independence in Stan’s music. Here’s to the people who don’t let the odds of adversity or opinions of the powers that be dictate the lives they’ll live every day.
Hamilton's own Stan Rogers. Such a tragic loss, just as his career was beginning to blossom. He ranks as one of the best of Canadian songwriters and storytellers.
Rogers' beautiful voice had strong elements of Celtic vocal traditions that made it unique on this side of the Atlantic. He usually played a 12-string guitar, tuned in the Celtic mode of DADGAD (from the bass string to highest) instead of the normal EADGBE. I had the great privilege of meeting him briefly many years ago at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, where I volunteered for many years. Years ago, I saw an interview with the sole survivor of a fishing vessel that had capsized. He ended up clinging to the keel of the upside-down boat for days before he was rescued. He said that the entire time he kept his spirits up by singing "The Mary Ellen Carter." He said it saved his life. When I think of Stan's death, I find some irony in the fact that, because of him, another man lived. Stan Rogers died tragically in the early 1980s when a plane he was on made an emergency landing near Cincinnati (in northern Kentucky, IIRC) and then caught fire. A number of passengers had escaped and some reported seeing Stan standing in the airplane's doorway when, apparently he heard cries for help behind him and he turned back and re-entered the plane. The cabin burst into flames and he was one of two dozen who died. He was in his early thirties. For those interested in a similar style and talent, his younger brother, Garnet Rogers, who used to perform with Stan sometimes, still tours and makes CDs. His style is more modern and varied in it's influence - but it is still a "Rogers" voice.
heard a funny interview from his brother Garnet on CBC radio, apparently he was playing a show and some rowdy partons kept pestering him to do barret's privateers, and he kept explainting that he didn't want to perform it, so they pissed on his car! lil bastards
Garnet and his wife are truly lovely people, too. Well worth supporting. (They are both absolutely the sort of people who’d almost escape a plane crash and turn back to help someone else even if it put them at risk.)
"No matter what you've lost Be it a home, a love, a friend, like the Mary Ellen Carter, Rise again." I just lost two of those things last night, and for the first time, this song just made me sob. What a talent Stan Rogers was. My goodness. Like he said, the only thing I can do is to rise again, no matter how tough it may be.
The first time I truly listened to this song, when I was truly depressed, I sobbed tears of happiness and joy I never knew. This should be our national anthem. May the Goddess bless you Stan Rogers and Atlantic Canada for a gift that guarantees Canada will save the world from armageddon. (I'll explain that some other day.) Rise again... and again...
RD - Rubbish, AC is one of the safest airlines on the planet. The moral of the story is smokers are a hazard to themselves and others, 23 people dead, thank you big Tobacco, Unsafe product, used unsafely.
This is just what I needed to hear. I don't recall having heard of Stan Rogers before today. Some of my dearest friend and I used to speak (not quite jokingly) of the "Gods of the Radio" who could steer you to the right station or play: "just-the-right-song, at just-the-right-moment." Those spirits are still at it. Anyone who would seriously give this a "thumbs down" is probably mentioned in the verse H.G. quoted. Stan Rogers will forever remain a favorite of mine. Thank you, Stan Rogers, for sharing your gifts. Sincerely, - a new fan.
Bentley Vaughan I was first exposed to Stan's music by a radio show called The Folk Sampler. I will be forever grateful to Mike Flynn for letting me first hear this music.
I saw Stan Rogers some fifty years ago at Campbell's Coffee House in Hamilton, Ontario. Then I saw him at the Groaning Board in Toronto where he recorded Between the Breaks live. I have progressing multiple sclerosis and sometimes it is a struggle. This song gives me courage when I just can't seem to climb the wherewithal to keep climbing that mountain. Every time I hear it, there are tears in my eyes.
Can't tell you how many nights I've thrown this on while the fishing was slow on the Long Island Sound, and I know it's just coincidence or confirmation bias, but whenever we put Stan blasting on the radio, the fishing always seemed to pick up. True legend. RIP Stan Rogers.
I was watching the Smithsonian show "Air Disasters" and that was my first introduction to Stan Rogers. Listening to this and reading the comments makes the sadness I felt for him and his family very cathartic. Almost a testament to his own soul and the spirit of his music.
RIP Stan Rogers. Your music meant so much to me as a young man. Many fun, drunkin nights singing your incredible songs. I love you Stan, thank you so much!
Man I wish Stan was still around. He’d probably write some amazing songs about essential workers and the Covid pandemic, make people in my country actually take it seriously.
This song saved the life of Chief Mate Bob Cuisick when the Maine Electric Sank. He was able to stay alive in the worst Atlantic storm for 8 hours till the coast guard. As my lifes trials batter me I listen and feel better. Wish I could have heard him live.
Interesting. "Cusick" is the name of one of the farmers in Stan Rogers' song _The Field Behind The Plow_ . A coincidence. AFAICT, that song was written in 1981, so over a year before the _Maine Electric_ sinking.
23 years since his tragic death in an airplane fire and these lyrics still speak of hope, courage and resolve. Every time I hear this song a tear comes to my eye and my problems seem a little smaller.
Saw Stan and Garnet Rogers perform that song live in a small Sherbrooke pub 30 years ago. They were down to earth, fantastic performers. They made it a night to remember for ever.
Can't begin to say how much this song has meant to me. First heard it sung in concert by John Roberts (of Roberts & Barrand) when I was on the verge of losing a job. Forgot about it until several years later when, several days after my first marriage irrevocably broke up, I happened to be listening to Prairie Home Companion and heard Sally Rogers sing it. Nowadays, when I teach Shakespeare's play A Winter's Tale, which is also about achieving resurrection through faith and loyalty, I play it for my students. An incredible source of inspiration, by an incredible singer/songwriter.
My dad used to sing stan rodgers to me and brother when we were younger and couldnt fall asleep. Just heard him for the first time in ten years. So glad I found him again
I remember my 5th grade music teacher teaching the whole class to sing this song... for some reason I thought of it.. had a beer and laid back, enjoying and remembering... great song..
One of my friends was in a terrible car crash a few days ago, and has been on life support since. The descision has been made to switch off his machines. This song helped. No matter what youve lost, be it a home, a love, a friend, loke the mary ellen carter rise again.
My dog chewed the corner or my autographed Northwest Passage album. I was as close to hero worship as I've ever been with Stan Rogers. It was 40 years ago, the first time I heard him play. Thank you for the share. Loss, hope, optimism and redemption. All in a few verses. I miss you Stan.
This song influenced me to write this poem several years ago: Our Love, Our Ship The worker of a lady Who served her men so true She brought us home so many From oceans green and blue The masts of steel and hull of white ‘Twas hard to see her go As twilight came with driving rain And took her down below “So what to do?” the captain says As we reminisce our love “She is no more, she’s on the floor” Cries he to God above When comes a shout from crew around “We’ll raise her once again! We know from dreams of Fiddler's Green That death is not the end.” So on that day it came to pass She was ours to protect “She lives” said we, “It’s meant to be” Our love we’d resurrect. Remember by this tale of faith Of men who persevere To keep your hope to keep afloat The things that you hold dear
One of my all time favorites I told my wife I want this song to play at my funeral all Stan's songs are great he puts my 4 year son to sleep most nights.
I've had a few trials and tribulations in life as have so many of us, and this song always buoyed me up. I consider it my "theme song" Thanks Stan Rogers for doing it so well. That last verse stiffens my resolve to not only survive, but show the bastards that I'll flourish!!
"And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again." True poetry
Stan is among John Denver, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and plenty of other musicians gone before their time. Personally, I think the Lord liked Stan's music so much, He called him to Heaven so he could hear Stan in person!
Great song! I heard this years ago on a Gospel show, but it was a "cleaner" version, the words "hell" and "bastards" were removed. I like the original better.
Stan Rogers you're a hero of mine, your music has gotten me through many times. The world is a little bit brighter because of you. You shall be forever missed, rest in peace.
Stan Rogers is the best at bringing a tear to my eye. I'm a performer and I do several of Stan's tunes. I don't always get through them without chocking up.
Admittedly, I've had a non insignificant amount to drink, but I am here crying listening to this song
I don't even need the drink!
Can’t lie, the live version, with the introduction by a sailor talking about how he almost died in a lifeboat in rough seas, yelling this song trying to stay awake, it brings a tear to my eye every time.
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Just one tear though. Everything in moderation right?
Samesies
aye
me too brother.
This song has stopped me from suicide so many times. That last verse in particular is what has saved me. "And to you to whom adversity has dealt a mortal blow , with smiling bastards lying to you every where you go.Turn to your strength of arm and heart and brain and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again!"
me too. any time i feel let down or pushed around or screwed with I listen to this, get chills, and feel instantly stronger.
You are not alone I have listened to this song when I have felt tapped out as well. It always that line that makes me feel I can lick whatever life has chucked in my path.
Just like the SS Marine Electric
@@luvcatscatscatsCATS Last Saturday I had a very good friend die suddenly without warning. It was non Covid related and as far as we know without "pre-existing conditions". Although merely living is the ultimate prerequisite.
We called him Mr. Chuckles because he loved to laugh and was always good for a laugh!!! His smile and gentle good humor wiil be missed by
all who were lucky to know him.
In a world of smiling bastards, he was a breath of fresh air and a welcome relief!!!
RIP we will all miss you Chucky!!!
The Mary Ellen Carter was definitely our song good buddy!!!
As someone that has dealt with the suicide I can promise you this life is better with you I it! Never give up on yourself, life is hard and challenging but always better with you in it!
The song saved a man's life. His boat was capsized, and he was drowning in icy waters. He was going down for the third and final time, his strength lost -- when he heard this song as though being sung over the waves. It gave him the courage to fight his way to the surface, again and again -- and gasp, cough, sing it out each time he arose. Someone heard him -- and saved his life. (It saved mine too.)
It also saved the life of one of the three survivors of the Marine Electric
Sir Boomsalot can you tell the story here please?
Linda that is awesome!
NorthWest Firefighter The Marine Electric was a T2 tanker converted to a bulk carrier that sank in a storm off Virginia in 1983, killing 31 men out of a crew of 34. One of the survivors was 59 year old Robert M. Cusick, who after barely escaping the sinking ship had to cling to a deflated lifeboat in freezing and stormy seas, he claimed he only survived because he started singing the song, which gave him just enough strength to survive until rescue by helicopter 3 hours later. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mary_Ellen_Carter (skip to the section “Connection to the Marine Electric”)
@@sirboomsalot4902 that is who the original comment is talking about.
"And you, to whom Adversity has dealt the final blow
With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go
Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again!
Rise again! Rise again!
Though your heart it be broken or life about to end
No matter what you've lost, be it a home, a love, a friend
Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again!!"
I think this is a fine anthem of defiance.
Could not have put it better myself.
I feel like floating out of my chair and running through a wall all at the same time. Let the Mary Ellen Fucking Carter Rise Again. Amen amen amen
My dad showed me this song as a kid, he used to be a fisherman, I never listened to it until he passed away, now it reminds of him and I listen to it often
"Smiling bastards lie'n to ya everywhere you go."
Priceless.
There are many songs/works of art than can do job..But honestly, I don't think there's a single song in the hell storm that is 2020, that gives me the most hope and perseverance than this song. it's more a song about a ship....It's about hope and common humanity, in spite of existential odds. RIP Stan Rogers.... and thank you for this gem for humanity.
Hell, I could compare Rogers to Shakespeare. They both put on their pants one leg at a time.
Rise again!
He truly has an uncanny ability to blend lyric and music.
Agreed friend
"Rise again"
Whenever I've been down...I mean rock-bottom, this one song more than any other, helps me stand up and fight back.
Me too
Omg, same here... this just made me cry
Me, three. I first heard it after breaking up with a man I wanted to marry back in my 20's, in a small bar in Minneapolis by Scott Alarik. I play it anytime that I feel down.
It saved a man's life. His boat was capsized, and he was drowning in icy waters. He was going down for the third and last time -- when he heard this song as though being sung over the waves. It gave him the courage to fight his way to the surface, again and again -- and sing, gasp, cough it out when he arose. Someone heard him -- and saved his life. It saved mine too.
there's a video of this
"They wont be laughing in another day" GOD I LOVE THAT LINE
It makes me wish it was real and that I could have been there to see their faces, lol
@@brendansmith9946 sane bro
Though he died many years before I was ever born, whenever I listen to this song I seem to have a connection with Stan Rogers, and this song never fails to bring a tear to my eye.
I love Stan Rogers music. Almost 2023, hope everyone in the comments is still kicking around.
First heard about Stan Rogers from a Canadian Naval Officer from Nova Scotia who I was deployed with years ago, one of the most fiery independent people I’ve ever served with, and I always hear that same proud independence in Stan’s music. Here’s to the people who don’t let the odds of adversity or opinions of the powers that be dictate the lives they’ll live every day.
Hamilton's own Stan Rogers. Such a tragic loss, just as his career was beginning to blossom. He ranks as one of the best of Canadian songwriters and storytellers.
Someone told me he hated Ontario, any truth to this? Glad he called Nova Scotia home!
@@ryansweeney5711 most of us Ontario babies hate it here, it’s like California but worse
Absolutely.
Rogers' beautiful voice had strong elements of Celtic vocal traditions that made it unique on this side of the Atlantic. He usually played a 12-string guitar, tuned in the Celtic mode of DADGAD (from the bass string to highest) instead of the normal EADGBE. I had the great privilege of meeting him briefly many years ago at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, where I volunteered for many years.
Years ago, I saw an interview with the sole survivor of a fishing vessel that had capsized. He ended up clinging to the keel of the upside-down boat for days before he was rescued. He said that the entire time he kept his spirits up by singing "The Mary Ellen Carter." He said it saved his life. When I think of Stan's death, I find some irony in the fact that, because of him, another man lived.
Stan Rogers died tragically in the early 1980s when a plane he was on made an emergency landing near Cincinnati (in northern Kentucky, IIRC) and then caught fire. A number of passengers had escaped and some reported seeing Stan standing in the airplane's doorway when, apparently he heard cries for help behind him and he turned back and re-entered the plane. The cabin burst into flames and he was one of two dozen who died. He was in his early thirties.
For those interested in a similar style and talent, his younger brother, Garnet Rogers, who used to perform with Stan sometimes, still tours and makes CDs. His style is more modern and varied in it's influence - but it is still a "Rogers" voice.
saw him at fest too, a great list
John McCutcheon, who coincidentally is managed by the same man that managed Stan and Garnet, has a very similar feel.
His son Nathan is the spitting image of Stan and inherited his voice. Definitely worth listening to.
heard a funny interview from his brother Garnet on CBC radio, apparently he was playing a show and some rowdy partons kept pestering him to do barret's privateers, and he kept explainting that he didn't want to perform it, so they pissed on his car! lil bastards
Garnet and his wife are truly lovely people, too. Well worth supporting. (They are both absolutely the sort of people who’d almost escape a plane crash and turn back to help someone else even if it put them at risk.)
"No matter what you've lost
Be it a home, a love, a friend,
like the Mary Ellen Carter,
Rise again."
I just lost two of those things last night, and for the first time, this song just made me sob. What a talent Stan Rogers was. My goodness. Like he said, the only thing I can do is to rise again, no matter how tough it may be.
Seven years now, I hope you’re in a better place now.
I've listened to this song hundreds of times and it still moves me.
TheAyeAye1 It always will..such a bad loss on his passing... I miss him and Stompin Tom,, But they left us with their best.
TheAyeAye1 i think its because it form his heart and he sang it from there
The mark of a good song. Too bad songs these days don't have the same power.
yep......
The first time I truly listened to this song, when I was truly depressed, I sobbed tears of happiness and joy I never knew. This should be our national anthem. May the Goddess bless you Stan Rogers and Atlantic Canada for a gift that guarantees Canada will save the world from armageddon. (I'll explain that some other day.) Rise again... and again...
Hello? Retard department?
To my mind, the death of Stan Rogers was one of the greatest one-person tragedies of the 20th Century.
Absolutely it was a tragedy. But his spirit lives on each and every time one of us gathers strength and spirit from his music.
his death and that of Steve Goodman, I was lucky enough to see both of them.
Bill Prash the moral of the story is don't fly Air Canada
RD - Rubbish, AC is one of the safest airlines on the planet. The moral of the story is smokers are a hazard to themselves and others, 23 people dead, thank you big Tobacco, Unsafe product, used unsafely.
Well, it wasn't just a one person tragedy. Several others also lost their lives.
This is just what I needed to hear.
I don't recall having heard of Stan Rogers before today.
Some of my dearest friend and I used to speak (not quite jokingly) of the "Gods of the Radio" who could steer you to the right station or play: "just-the-right-song, at just-the-right-moment." Those spirits are still at it.
Anyone who would seriously give this a "thumbs down" is probably mentioned in the verse H.G. quoted. Stan Rogers will forever remain a favorite of mine.
Thank you, Stan Rogers, for sharing your gifts.
Sincerely,
- a new fan.
Bentley Vaughan I was first exposed to Stan's music by a radio show called The Folk Sampler. I will be forever grateful to Mike Flynn for letting me first hear this music.
I saw Stan Rogers some fifty years ago at Campbell's Coffee House in Hamilton, Ontario. Then I saw him at the Groaning Board in Toronto where he recorded Between the Breaks live. I have progressing multiple sclerosis and sometimes it is a struggle. This song gives me courage when I just can't seem to climb the wherewithal to keep climbing that mountain. Every time I hear it, there are tears in my eyes.
A good friend taught me to play this just before he died, unexpectedly. It always reminds me of him
Rise again lad
R.I.P. Stan Rogers. Canada misses you still.
I miss him & I'm an American who was born after his death
@@2bitmarketanarchist337 he died too early
@@mrchocolatebean8878 sadly
The old Canadian spirit. Never forgotten, Stan. RIP.
As a Ex Commercial Diver, this Song hits home on so many levels
36 years ago today we lost him.
Rest in peace Stan. May your music live forever.
What a great song
Remember this song in these tough days. We must rise again now - fearing not ourselves nor each other nor Death.
Can't tell you how many nights I've thrown this on while the fishing was slow on the Long Island Sound, and I know it's just coincidence or confirmation bias, but whenever we put Stan blasting on the radio, the fishing always seemed to pick up. True legend. RIP Stan Rogers.
I was watching the Smithsonian show "Air Disasters" and that was my first introduction to Stan Rogers. Listening to this and reading the comments makes the sadness I felt for him and his family very cathartic. Almost a testament to his own soul and the spirit of his music.
RIP Stan Rogers. Your music meant so much to me as a young man. Many fun, drunkin nights singing your incredible songs. I love you Stan, thank you so much!
2020!!!! never gets old
I had never heard of Stan Rogers until recently with rolling down to old maui.... I know feel heart broken to learn of his demise. What a voice. 😭
One of my favorite songs
The most beautiful and life affirming song you'll ever hear. Leave it to Stan Rogers.
THE definitive sea shanty folk song. As for Canadians, I hold Stan right up there with Geddy.
Man I wish Stan was still around. He’d probably write some amazing songs about essential workers and the Covid pandemic, make people in my country actually take it seriously.
I will always hold fond memories of this song and keep it close to me for my grandmother who was - oddly enough - named Mary Carter.
This song saved the life of Chief Mate Bob Cuisick when the Maine Electric Sank. He was able to stay alive in the worst Atlantic storm for 8 hours till the coast guard. As my lifes trials batter me I listen and feel better. Wish I could have heard him live.
Here's his account: bit.ly/2QTfKmR
Interesting. "Cusick" is the name of one of the farmers in Stan Rogers' song _The Field Behind The Plow_ . A coincidence. AFAICT, that song was written in 1981, so over a year before the _Maine Electric_ sinking.
23 years since his tragic death in an airplane fire and these lyrics still speak of hope, courage and resolve. Every time I hear this song a tear comes to my eye and my problems seem a little smaller.
Bloody hell! These lyrics actually MEAN something!!!
I wish I could give you more than one thumbs up; so here they are.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It is impossible to make these damn lines come out even.
I love how you could have just removed one thumb, but instead made an addition speaking about how you couldn't get it right. 😂
This song will never not move me
we miss you stan!
Stan Rogers was as brave as the heroes in his songs, may he rest in peace
I don't know why but I'm crying and feel a great pride in my chest welling that I hardly ever feel. Why is this song so beautiful?
Certified hood classic
Stan and that fiddle just want you to keep going and never stop.
Thank you Stan ⚓❤️
Saw Stan and Garnet Rogers perform that song live in a small Sherbrooke pub 30 years ago. They were down to earth, fantastic performers. They made it a night to remember for ever.
I always play this song when I am feeling down. It helps every time singing along with Stan and the top of my lungs.
judging by the comments, it seems this song did a lot of good to a lot of good people. cheers mates
Can't begin to say how much this song has meant to me. First heard it sung in concert by John Roberts (of Roberts & Barrand) when I was on the verge of losing a job. Forgot about it until several years later when, several days after my first marriage irrevocably broke up, I happened to be listening to Prairie Home Companion and heard Sally Rogers sing it. Nowadays, when I teach Shakespeare's play A Winter's Tale, which is also about achieving resurrection through faith and loyalty, I play it for my students. An incredible source of inspiration, by an incredible singer/songwriter.
I broke unexpectedly into tears when I heard this song again. It used to keep me alive and my head up, but now it keeps me propelled.
Stan Rogers has gotten me through some tough times.
God damn this song always puts me in a good mood. Most beautiful chorus ever.
I'm trying to imagine it would be like to be someone who could downvote this... and I can't. I'm so very sorry for all 185 of you.
Let's make sure Stan's legacy RISES AGAIN!!!
My dad used to sing stan rodgers to me and brother when we were younger and couldnt fall asleep. Just heard him for the first time in ten years. So glad I found him again
I remember my 5th grade music teacher teaching the whole class to sing this song... for some reason I thought of it.. had a beer and laid back, enjoying and remembering... great song..
If anyone comes to my funeral I WANT THEM TO HEAR THIS!
Stan will live on forever with his music. Even after 30 years his music is still fresh in the Maritimes, because it's about life ion the seas.
One of my friends was in a terrible car crash a few days ago, and has been on life support since. The descision has been made to switch off his machines. This song helped.
No matter what youve lost, be it a home, a love, a friend, loke the mary ellen carter rise again.
I've not thought of this song for a number of years and on this day, this particular day, I can't keep my eyes dry.
This terrific song was my introduction to Stan several years ago. Haven't stopped listening since. RIP Stan Rogers, ya done good.
I will never stop needing this song - best of loyalty and resurrgence - so needed in life.
In these pandemic times,this song fills me with hope.
Not just extraordinary songwriting, and singing, but incredible band, arrangement and even more incredible production. A masterpiece.
I was lucky enough to see Stan Rogers perform in Montreal and this was, and still is, one of my favourite songs of all time.
My dog chewed the corner or my autographed Northwest Passage album. I was as close to hero worship as I've ever been with Stan Rogers. It was 40 years ago, the first time I heard him play. Thank you for the share. Loss, hope, optimism and redemption. All in a few verses. I miss you Stan.
This song influenced me to write this poem several years ago:
Our Love, Our Ship
The worker of a lady Who served her men so true
She brought us home so many
From oceans green and blue
The masts of steel and hull of white
‘Twas hard to see her go
As twilight came with driving rain
And took her down below
“So what to do?” the captain says
As we reminisce our love
“She is no more, she’s on the floor”
Cries he to God above
When comes a shout from crew around
“We’ll raise her once again!
We know from dreams of Fiddler's Green
That death is not the end.”
So on that day it came to pass
She was ours to protect
“She lives” said we, “It’s meant to be”
Our love we’d resurrect.
Remember by this tale of faith
Of men who persevere
To keep your hope to keep afloat
The things that you hold dear
Very nice.
God bless your talents
That is an actual real poem with rhyme and meter! Good on you! Hope you see this comment and are doing well.
One of my all time favorites I told my wife I want this song to play at my funeral all Stan's songs are great he puts my 4 year son to sleep most nights.
I've yet to hear a Stan song that I don't like, but this is my absolute favourite!
I've had a few trials and tribulations in life as have so many of us, and this song always buoyed me up. I consider it my "theme song" Thanks Stan Rogers for doing it so well. That last verse stiffens my resolve to not only survive, but show the bastards that I'll flourish!!
Beautiful song. This helped me through depression.
The Shooting Sports director sang this for us at summer camp. I have made memories here i hope to hold onto for the rest of my life
Why cant I listen to this without balling my eyes out
Love this song and Stan Rogers was a great story teller!
What a voice!
"And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow
With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go
Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again."
True poetry
Stan is among John Denver, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and plenty of other musicians gone before their time.
Personally, I think the Lord liked Stan's music so much, He called him to Heaven so he could hear Stan in person!
Whenever I’m in a bad place I listen to this song, cry and then feel better
poignant words and a message applicable to everyone at one time or another
Happy holidays
Absolutely. One of the greatest songwriters ever.
These lyrics are something else, go very good. And what a voice!
This song, beyond words. this is the "Like a Rolling Stone" or "American Pie" of folk music. Heck, it defies any category.
saved my life.
no matter what you have lost
rise again
Great song! I heard this years ago on a Gospel show, but it was a "cleaner" version, the words "hell" and "bastards" were removed. I like the original better.
I cannot get through this frigging song without tearing up. Heard the Kingston Trio version as a kid, and the message still hits somewhere deep.
Stan Rogers you're a hero of mine, your music has gotten me through many times. The world is a little bit brighter because of you. You shall be forever missed, rest in peace.
Truly miss this Canadian artist a great talent I had the privilege a seeing him perform at the great Winnipeg folk festival
This song has gotten me through many rough days. Thanks Stan and Rest in Peace.
Stan has been gone 30 years this year.
We miss you Stan!
I believe this is his masterpiece
I agree
I can't listen to this without crying, and feeling inspired at the same time.
Now more than ever this song speaks to my soul.
I am completely blown away by this song right now. It is just a masterpiece of writing and music.
Stan Rogers is the best at bringing a tear to my eye. I'm a performer and I do several of Stan's tunes. I don't always get through them without chocking up.
Great uplifting song. Wish more people knew about it.
Get tears every time.
I will never write a melody this strong and long.
Breathtaking. I honestly get chills every time I listen.