Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot cover. Performed by Robert Haigh

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • LYRICS:
    In the early morning rain with a dollar in my hand
    With an aching in my heart and my pockets full of sand
    I'm a long way from home and I miss my loved ones so
    In the early morning rain with no place to go
    Out on runway number nine big 707 is set to go
    But I'm stuck here in the grass where the pavement never grows
    Now the liquor tasted good and the women all were fast
    Well there she goes my friend she's a rolling down at last
    Hear the mighty engines roar see the silver wing on high
    She's away and westward bound far above the clouds she'll fly
    Where the morning rain don't fall and the sun always shines
    She'll be flying o'er my home in about three hours time
    This old airport's got me down it's no earthly good to me
    'Cause I'm stuck here on the ground as cold and drunk as I can be
    You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train
    So I'd best be on my way in the early morning rain
    You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train
    So I'd best be on my way in the early morning rain
    ______________________________________________________
    #notautotuned #notpitchcorrected
    "Early Morning Rain" written by Gordon Lightfoot

Komentáře • 114

  • @mariomansuelli8967
    @mariomansuelli8967 Před 7 dny +1

    I dare to say that your covers are better than the originals. When I wish to listen to fine American songs, now I know where to look!

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 7 dny +1

      I thank you for your generous comment! Glad you like what you hear!

  • @Jeffy732
    @Jeffy732 Před 19 dny +1

    Gorgeous song Robert you sang it so well guitar played superbly loved it.

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 18 dny

      Thank you for the kind comment Jeff! Much appreciated!

  • @JonnyBoss83
    @JonnyBoss83 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Nice work Dad 👏🏻. I've always liked your versions of Gordon Lightfoot songs. This one is a beauty! 👍🏻

  • @harrietbarbir8579
    @harrietbarbir8579 Před 3 měsíci +3

    lovely, Robert. my big regret is not to have heard Gordon live

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you like this! I had the good fortune to see Gordon on his last tour of the UK & Ireland in 2016, at Manchester. My youngest son came with me, and although Gordon's voice was not quite what it had once been, we still enjoyed a great show, as the brilliance of the songs shone through. A memory I will always cherish.

  • @kidz4zisch
    @kidz4zisch Před 19 dny

    Wonderful song and a spectacularly beautiful rendition

  • @nmurray2152
    @nmurray2152 Před měsícem +2

    Ah…beautiful,smooth singing and playing! You did this song proud.

  • @lizdrouin1104
    @lizdrouin1104 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Outstanding performance on all levels, great vocals,marvelous guitar picking....a classic folksong...you did justice to to it BRAVO

  • @king77703
    @king77703 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Unbelievably fantastic version n brilliant guitar playing too 👍

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you for for your kind words! I appreciate them!

  • @robertjeffery6100
    @robertjeffery6100 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great rendition 👍

  • @redraven1410
    @redraven1410 Před 5 měsíci +3

    The memories come flooding back.
    Thank you.

  • @roberthaigh3206
    @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci +5

    My cover of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain." A song covered by many people, and my favourite cover version is the one by Peter Paul & Mary. My version here is based on PP&M's arrangement.

  • @elvispresleysongssunginmyc4463
    @elvispresleysongssunginmyc4463 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great job!

  • @RoseAkerman
    @RoseAkerman Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very nice!!

  • @vincentdurant954
    @vincentdurant954 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Marvellous, takes me back so many years. Thank you!🙂

  • @AlfredBernasek-nf4yo
    @AlfredBernasek-nf4yo Před 21 dnem +1

    TRAUMHAFT 😊

  • @WilliamMcGinn
    @WilliamMcGinn Před měsícem +1

    Great job!!!

  • @soundinducedflow
    @soundinducedflow Před 3 dny

    beautiful...

  • @davidbaldwin1591
    @davidbaldwin1591 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good show!

  • @jeffandwendyrobillard5570
    @jeffandwendyrobillard5570 Před měsícem +1

    Nice.

  • @donsparksmusic
    @donsparksmusic Před 5 měsíci +3

    Beautiful job on one of the best folk songs ever. Wonderful performance, thank you!

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much, Don! I totally agree that it's one of the best folk songs ever!

  • @SmackWaterJack001
    @SmackWaterJack001 Před 5 měsíci +1

    very nice… such smooth vibrato and tone…

  • @mikebrookbankguitarvocals7322
    @mikebrookbankguitarvocals7322 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Just great.Robert, and I've got to say I love your strumming picking style. You and I do not use a pick. My style is a lot like yours but I wish I could just master your finesse a little better. You are teaching me! Great job on the song. I think I'm going to try early morning rain as well. Ha!

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      It's a great song to play and sing, Mike - you should do it! It's well suited to either strumming or picking. The chords I use are C, Em, Dm, G7, with F thrown in near the end. Obviously the capo on the 3rd takes the key up to E-flat (instead of C) but the capo (if used) goes where the voice needs it to go. I'm glad you like my version! Thanks for the comment!

  • @fraross6212
    @fraross6212 Před 5 měsíci +1

    A beautiful song well played and sung. I would like to see what your right hand is doing. Thanks for shareing.

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for the kind comment. My right hand? These days I basically use just thumb and forefinger, due to an arthritic middle finger. I used to pick with thumb and first two fingers, but I've had to adapt my style. I'm grateful that I can still play.

    • @fraross6212
      @fraross6212 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@roberthaigh3206 Thanks for the reply. 1 finger 1 thumb sounds great. Good health.

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      @@fraross6212 Thank you! Best wishes to you!

  • @geraldweissburg8618
    @geraldweissburg8618 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Lovely, and impressive guitar work.

  • @BAKgofish
    @BAKgofish Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nicely done Robert , Im sure Gord would approve of this ! 🎶🎶👍

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Glad you like my rendition! Gordon's music deserves to live on and on!

  • @phillwiles180
    @phillwiles180 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great song,played and sung beautifuly

  • @JefLBoyd2312
    @JefLBoyd2312 Před 3 měsíci +1

    ❤❤

  • @alfonsdemunter
    @alfonsdemunter Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hallo Robert, this is another lovely recording which was most enjoyable my dear friend ! 👍👍 BIG like.
    I wish you all the best ... Fons.

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you, my friend! Much appreciated! Greetings from England!

  • @OzzyTunesII
    @OzzyTunesII Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very nice!!! You nailed it, Robert! Love the camera angle as well! Cheers to you!!!

  • @bowstarchannel
    @bowstarchannel Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wonderful job here, very well done 👏 voice and guitar so good best wishes Bowstar

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for your kind words, Bowstar! Much appreciated! Best wishes to you!

  • @ClassRoutinesRENEEsFunClips
    @ClassRoutinesRENEEsFunClips Před 5 měsíci +1

    super emotional singing & guitar playing Robert ,,,,,,,,,,,,greetings Renee

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for your kind words, Renee! Much appreciated!

  • @bretbrinker
    @bretbrinker Před 5 měsíci +1

    Gordon Lightfoot wrote some great songs, and this is one that I really like. You did a wonderful rendition and your guitar skills along with your vocals are phenomenal. Very well done, Robert! I enjoyed this version very much!!

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your gracious comment, Bret! This was the first Gordon Lightfoot song I learned to play and sing. Glad you like my rendition!

  • @cris1186
    @cris1186 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nicely done, sir. Nice playing and a wonderful, easy voice. I could listen all day. And you make it look easy. Thanks for the great music.

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for your gracious comment! Glad you like my version of this song!

  • @patgaff2536
    @patgaff2536 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I like your voice

  • @lordofashes8262
    @lordofashes8262 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I like it. It's a bit slower but i think thats a good thing. Keep it up

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah, it is slower than most other versions, I guess. I used to play it a bit faster but I thought it sounded a bit too jaunty, so I slowed it down a bit. Thanks for the visit, and the comment!

  • @michelbalducci4149
    @michelbalducci4149 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Très belle voix...bravo

  • @davidmcgarty1306
    @davidmcgarty1306 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great rendition

  • @gingersnap6183
    @gingersnap6183 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is beautiful, the guitar and the vocals 👍

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you, Ginger! One of my favourite songs, so I tried to put some feeling into it. Glad you like it.

  • @markt158
    @markt158 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love it!

  • @eidercanogarmendia3190
    @eidercanogarmendia3190 Před 2 měsíci +1

  • @tjeff51
    @tjeff51 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very nice! Great cover.

  • @junito1957
    @junito1957 Před 5 měsíci +1

    ONE OF THE BEST FOLK SINGER I EVER HEAR , NICE GOING!

  • @JefLBoyd2312
    @JefLBoyd2312 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very beautiful my friend excellent performance

  • @garyschafer-thepickinpilot9010
    @garyschafer-thepickinpilot9010 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is great, Robert. One of my favs, in fact, I did this on my channel a few months ago. Well done my friend 👏👏🎸🎸❤❤

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 4 měsíci

      This is a song I have enjoyed singing and playing for many years. Glad you like my rendition. Thank you!

  • @klaushjerrild
    @klaushjerrild Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a nice take on a fine song. Seems you made a lot of interesting uploads...I'll take a dive...Thanks for sharing Robert...❤☀❤

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much, Klaus! I appreciate the comment.

  • @lijiashu
    @lijiashu Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great performance👏👏👏👏Bravo🌹🌹🌹

  • @genespell4340
    @genespell4340 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That is very nice.

  • @JefLBoyd2312
    @JefLBoyd2312 Před 13 dny +1

    ❤❤❤❤😊 3:44

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 12 dny +1

      Thanks for the visit Jeff! This is a song I always love singing. I appreciate your support!

  • @MRBABAR
    @MRBABAR Před 5 měsíci +1

    Loved everything about this - great playing and singing! Love that Martin - what model is that?

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you like this. The guitar is a Martin 000-15M Streetmaster. A lovely guitar to play.

  • @user-zf7vm2vk7x
    @user-zf7vm2vk7x Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ma n your good😊

  • @bartschwartz9233
    @bartschwartz9233 Před měsícem +1

    I like Ian&syliva version(Canada)

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před měsícem

      Ian & Sylvia did do a good version, it's true. Thanks for the visit.

  • @roberthaigh3206
    @roberthaigh3206  Před měsícem

    For full lyrics click on "more" - just ignore the inaccurate Transcript!

  • @doylemcdonald9543
    @doylemcdonald9543 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey Robert! Play Steel Rail Blues

    • @roberthaigh3206
      @roberthaigh3206  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the visit! So far I have posted my versions of 7 Gordon Lightfoot songs: EARLY MORNING RAIN; IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND; DREAM STREET ROSE; NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT; ON SUSAN'S FLOOR; ECHOES OF HEROES and KEEPIN ON YEARNIN. I hope to add more in the not too distant future.