Bobcaygeon
The Tragically Hip
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I left your house this morning 'Bout a quarter after nine Coulda been the Willie Nelson Coulda been the wine When I left your house this morning, It was a little after nine It was in Bobcaygeon, I saw the constellations Reveal themselves, one star at time Drove back to town this morning With working on my mind I thought of maybe quittin' Thought of leavin' it behind Went back to bed this morning And as I'm pullin' down the blind Yeah, the sky was dull and hypothetical And fallin' one cloud at a time That night in Toronto With its checkerboard floors Riding on horseback And keeping order restored 'Til The Men They Couldn't Hang Stepped to the mic and sang And their voices rang with that Aryan twang I got to your house this morning Just a little after nine In the middle of that riot Couldn't get you off my mind So, I'm at your house this morning Just a little after nine 'Cause, it was in Bobcaygeon Where I saw the constellations reveal themselves One star at time
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Written by: Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Joseph Paul Langlois, Robert Baker, Robert Gordon Sinclair
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Origin of Song"Bobcaygeon" was a song by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. It was released in 1998 as a single from their sixth studio album "Phantom Power".
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Unique TitleThe title "Bobcaygeon" comes from a small town in Ontario, Canada. The town has a population of about 3,500 people, known for its beautiful cottages and scenic surroundings.
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Accomplishments"Bobcaygeon" won the Single of the Year award at the Juno Awards in 2000. It was a significant achievement as it beat out other popular songs during that time.
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Historical BackgroundSome interpretations suggest the song is about the 1933 Christie Pits riot in Toronto, where a group of Nazi sympathizers clashed with Jewish baseball players.
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Favorite Among Fans"Bobcaygeon" is one of The Tragically Hip's most beloved songs. Its lyrical and musical depth has made it a firm favorite with fans.
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TributeAfter Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, passed away in 2017, an impromptu sing-along of "Bobcaygeon" broke out amongst mourners in front of Toronto’s City Hall.
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Music VideoThe song's official music video’s cinematic nature tells the story of a city cop from Toronto who visits Bobcaygeon during his time off. It won the MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Cinematography" in 1999.
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Live PerformanceThe song was the last played at The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston, Ontario, in 2016.
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Connection with ConstellationsThe line "that night in Toronto" from the song makes a reference to the Orion constellation, which appears prominently in the winter sky over the city. This line gives the song a somewhat poetic and cosmic scope.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has had such an impact in Canada that in Bobcaygeon, there is now a Tragically Hip tribute plaza, reinforcing the enduring love the nation has for this band and song.
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