If you've never heard of the Skydiggers you are in for a real treat! Especially this song which is one of my favourites. This is one great Canadian band.
Andy was my roommate at Western , Medway residence, for the first half of our Frosh year. Great guy, one of the funniest guys I've ever met. He dropped out at Christmas. I guess he was destined for bigger and better things. Couldn't be happier that he made it big.
We used to drop everything if there was a Skydiggers show within 200 km of Calgary. One night at Sparky's ( old Cowtown room ) was so riveting that everyone simply stood transfixed: it was near Valentine's Day, and the whole place was full of couples... As a musician of 20 years, I still haven't seen another band not only read an audience as well as they did that night, but give us what we wanted with such sublime skill and devotion. It's still the best live show I've ever attended.
This song, for all of it's simplicity (much like the video) never fails to make me cry. An absolutely fantastic song that sounds as good now as when it first came out.
they tour often with the cash brothers..skydiggers,,are ..whats the word..a gem..absolute treat..if anyone has seen them live..u know there arent huge studio trix here..there vocal range, harmonies are simply amazing. for those that have never heard of these guys..think of CSN&Y. thanks for posting..
Wow, I got goosebumps right away, memories of the Albion Hotel...was anybody else there? Skydiggers were there a lot... last time I saw them was a couple of years ago with the Cash brothers, what a treat! You could've dropped a pin in the audience, we were so riveted by their always-breathtaking performance.
yay! i love the skydiggers! i've been listening to them since i was 10 years old, they are great. bittersweet harmony is still one of my favourite CDs.
Oooh, thanks for posting this. This video is what got me into the Skydiggers. Check them out live whenever you can... they play Toronto every so often.
@mc96af Funny, I'm the complete opposite. At the time this song came out, I was desperately single and hoping someday, someone would sing a song like this to me. So it was kind of a dark time for me. I'm glad others have good memories. I'm happy now. Those dark times are gone, so I can enjoy this lovely song more. :)
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A great song, and a great video. The Skydiggers are one of the most truly underapreciated music bands in Canada. More from them would be most welcome.
How can you not love this song?
Fantastic.
Andy was my roommate at Western , Medway residence, for the first half of our Frosh year. Great guy, one of the funniest guys I've ever met. He dropped out at Christmas. I guess he was destined for bigger and better things. Couldn't be happier that he made it big.
One of the most underrated Canadian bands, EVER!!! Incredilble live band. If you ever get a chance too see them, do so. You won't be disappointed.
We used to drop everything if there was a Skydiggers show within 200 km of Calgary. One night at Sparky's ( old Cowtown room ) was so riveting that everyone simply stood transfixed: it was near Valentine's Day, and the whole place was full of couples... As a musician of 20 years, I still haven't seen another band not only read an audience as well as they did that night, but give us what we wanted with such sublime skill and devotion. It's still the best live show I've ever attended.
A hauntingly beautiful song...by an incredibly talented band. Another favorite song from back in the day..
This song, for all of it's simplicity (much like the video) never fails to make me cry.
An absolutely fantastic song that sounds as good now as when it first came out.
their best song why isnt this on the radio
I saw them at the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill Ontario back in the day and they were amazing!
I am in tears at the end of this song. Always. Man this takes me back to where I was in my life seventeen years ago.
man, i used to love this song back in the day. i still do but never listened to it in awhile. Such a great tune.
this is my fave song of all time, and this video is awesome.
I JUST LOVE THIS SONG....
I saw them when they first started out....AWESOME...
MY WEDDING SONG
i played this song in the church when my husband & i were married this summer :)
takes me back, haven't heard this in a while,
great song
man i miss times like these cos the music was so good back then!
Loved it the day it came out...still listen almost daily...
I bought Skydiggers at Sam the Record Man - Downtown in the fall of 1990. I really loved that CD. Still have it.
WOW, I haven't heard this song in years! Thanks for posting:-D
I love this song!!I loved it when it came out and still do.Love his chicken dancin...lol
one of my top 5 songs of all time.
one of my all time fav songs
wow this takes me back. I saw them 4 times in toronto, fantastic live and very underrated
canadian musicians give thier heart and get strings and bows.
they tour often with the cash brothers..skydiggers,,are ..whats the word..a gem..absolute treat..if anyone has seen them live..u know there arent huge studio trix here..there vocal range, harmonies are simply amazing. for those that have never heard of these guys..think of CSN&Y. thanks for posting..
I will give you everything- including these lovely, simple lyrics. :)
Wow, I got goosebumps right away, memories of the Albion Hotel...was anybody else there? Skydiggers were there a lot... last time I saw them was a couple of years ago with the Cash brothers, what a treat! You could've dropped a pin in the audience, we were so riveted by their always-breathtaking performance.
Beautiful songwriting.
yay! i love the skydiggers! i've been listening to them since i was 10 years old, they are great. bittersweet harmony is still one of my favourite CDs.
@cjuntrin not just Canadians, but all music lovers should support such wonderful songwriting and performing!
Oooh, thanks for posting this. This video is what got me into the Skydiggers. Check them out live whenever you can... they play Toronto every so often.
Wonder where each member is from. Mabye different parts of Canada but truly Canadian I can smell it.
Amazing song, overall. Thanks!
Great song! Thank you Darlene for sharing this with me:-)
Great band - great tunes - great video. Anybody know where I can find the original video for A Penny More?
Such a great band, love the harmonies. Does anyone know what happened to them? Thanx for the posting!
Andy! met you at the knockan back in Victoria, BC. you know i love you?!
They have a compliation coming out soon, this song is on it
wooooow!
Such great harmonies, such a great band....does anyone know what happened to them?
Actually, I think they are mostly from the Toronto area, but they're still great Canadians... :-)
@mc96af Funny, I'm the complete opposite. At the time this song came out, I was desperately single and hoping someday, someone would sing a song like this to me. So it was kind of a dark time for me. I'm glad others have good memories. I'm happy now. Those dark times are gone, so I can enjoy this lovely song more. :)
Toronto
Deer Eyes likes this one.
Where are these guys from? (in Canada)
I had to go to Canada to get Skydigger albums before NAFTA , and then they stopped putting out albums, go figure
hi sandy
as in you'd give that nickel back (har har)
he creeps me out tho,,,,
I JUST LOVE THIS SONG....
I saw them when they first started out....AWESOME...