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| bobcaygon lyrics | 6/12/2008 | James |
Q: What is the song Bobcaygeon all about? There are references to riots and 'aryan twangs'. Found the ...
A: Hey Tony! Thanks for the question. The trailer park boys are hillarious! The Hip do travel to the ...
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| Little bones | 6/11/2008 | James |
Q: 50 for hi ball is reference to drugs?? - i know about the little bones line from the cabbie but this ...
A: Hey Steve, thanks for the question. The Hi-ball Gord is referring to is actually a drink! ...
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| over seas popularity | 2/7/2008 | James |
Q: I am an American fan of the Hip, I think they`re awesome and definitely under appreciated in this ...
A: "...You see, I don't know Neil. I don't know Neil." Your guess is as good as mine Greg. Gord ...
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| Silver Jet | 8/17/2007 | James |
Q: Hey James - What is this tune all about? and what does the reference to Gregory Peck mean: "Let Us ...
A: Hey Jim, thanks for the question. I think the song is one way or another about an older war, like ...
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| "Fireworks" by the tragically hip | 3/21/2007 | James |
Q: Could you tell me what the song Fireworks means and any hidden referneces/allusion in the song? ...
A: Taylor, Fireworks is about the famous summit series. So the NHLPA needed some money for their ...
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| lokking for a hip past concert date | 2/24/2007 | Chris |
Q: I am cleaning out my old concert tix and have a hip concert ticket that is cut off exactly where the ...
A: Hmmmm..... Here are the dates I have for shows at The Spectrum in the 90s: 1990-04-11 1990-04-12 ...
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| ahead by a century | 12/3/2006 | James |
Q: hey james, you had a lot of good anwers and you know a lot about the hip man, was just looking for a ...
A: Adam, thanks for the compliments. ABAC is quite the song isn't it? I'm sure the song is part real, ...
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| New Orleans is Sinking | 10/30/2006 | James |
Q: SPECTACULAR! We were about two people back from the stage, it was fantastic! Gord was practically ...
A: Sounds great, maybe i'll see you in hamilton haha, we're in the 9th row, Paul side. "...Colonel ...
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| New Orleans is Sinking | 10/29/2006 | James |
Q: My husband and I are huge fans from Buffalo for many years, just got back from Toronto seeing them ...
A: Hey Christa and Mike, How'd you enjoy the Phoenix show? I'm sure it was great. I didn't get a ...
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| Lyrics | 10/24/2006 | James |
Q: I am just getting into the Hip (late I know!) and I am finding interesting minds twists in their ...
A: Michel, The mind of Gord downie is a powerful, confusing place. There is a site ...
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| has the band ever split up? | 10/8/2006 | Chris |
Q: hey chris! iv'e not had much music from tragically hip! but what i do have....man its really good! ...
A: No; the band has never split up, although they have had one minor line-up change. Back in the ...
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| hip lyrics explained? | 10/7/2006 | Chris |
Q: Whats a man sized Eldorado? And what is this song about? Thanks in advance. C
A: As with the lyrics for every Tragically Hip song (or the lyrics for just about any song, by any ...
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| early years | 8/21/2006 | James |
Q: i have been reading alot about the history of the hip lately and discovered that the band was formed ...
A: Hey David, The hip have quite a few shows recorded thanks to dedicated fans in those early years. ...
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| Scared | 12/7/2005 | James |
Q: The song Scared by Tragically Hip, what does it mean? I have the lyrics, and understand what the ...
A: Scared references "...You're in Russia and more than a million works of art are whisked out to ...
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| Tragically Hip--Gord | 11/20/2005 | James |
Q: I am a big hip fan but i never hear anything about Gord's personal life--i don't mean private ...
A: Hey Jasmine thanks for the question. I try not to get into too many personal issues about the ...
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| Locked In The Trunk Of A Car | 10/24/2005 | James |
Q: Hey there! I was wondering what is the meening behind "Locked In The Trunk Of A Car"? Or what is ...
A: Hey matt, The first part of the song: "They don't know how old I am They found armour in my belly ...
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| The Hip and Citizenship | 10/5/2005 | James |
Q: I am an American, but I'm a HUGE Hip fan. Does this mean that I should emigrate to Canada? If so, do ...
A: Hey Joe, I must answer this question professionally..so here's my answer. If you'd like to ...
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| 50 mission cap | 10/4/2005 | James |
Q: What does the 50 mission cap have to do with Bill Barilko?
A: Hey Katelyn, thank you for the question! 50 Mission Cap has nothing to do with Bill Barilko. ...
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| Coupla different songs | 9/14/2005 | James |
Q: Is there a specific incident referenced in Long-Term Membership? Does GiftShop allude to Niagara ...
A: I'm sorry for taking so long! My computer has been down for a week or two, and getting questions off ...
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| Lyric Credits | 7/18/2005 | James |
Q: I am trying to find a website that shows you wrote the lyrics and the music for all the hip songs. ...
A: Hey Kim, thanks for the question..I was having a bit of a dry spell there. Now, the songwriting ...
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| Hip DVD | 5/17/2005 | James |
Q: I was at the last concert at ACC that they said was going to be made into a DVD. Any news on if and ...
A: Hey matt, thanks for the question.. I believe that the hip dvd should be out in the fall. If you ...
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| IT'S A GOOD LIFE IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN | 5/11/2005 | James |
Q: I JUST BOUGHT "IN VIOLET LIGHT" AND WHEN I HEARD THIS SONG, I WAS BLOWN AWAY. MY QUESTION IS, WHAT ...
A: Is your name really mike harris? Anyways, to answer your question.. As with most hip songs, it is ...
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| tragically hip songs to get! | 2/16/2005 | James |
Q: Where can I get/buy the New Orleans... with the Killer Whale tank? I gather is not a released ...
A: Ok you can get the Killer whale tank verson of new orleans through me if you like, I've got it. if ...
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| song "Leave" | 1/16/2005 | James |
Q: What is the meaning to the song "Leave" by the Tragically Hip off the album "In Violet Light"? I am ...
A: I was told, and always assumed that Leave was about the Sept 11th attacks. But a song has a ...
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| describe the hips style in your own words | 1/12/2005 | James |
Q: what are the names of the performers in the group?where is the best place to look for historical ...
A: First off..Describe the Hips style in my own words? Well, I find that the style is unlike any other ...
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| Tragically Hip Album Sales | 1/9/2005 | James |
Q: Hey--I just discovered this site and I think it's great! It's also pretty amazing just how much you ...
A: Wow, you got to meet a few of the boys huh? isn't it an amazing experiance? you feel..wow..I can't ...
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| Tragically Hip song analysis | 11/30/2004 | James |
Q: i'm doing a paper on the tragically hip now. Can you give me some analysis on "wheat king", "polar ...
A: Oh, So you'd like me to write your paper for you? lol. I'm glad to help, but you can't blame me if ...
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| Road apples | 11/1/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: I hope you don't mind a barrage of questions regarding this album: 1. Is Little bones about anything ...
A: .. In order: 1) The line "Baby eat this chicken slow" was mumbled by a cab driver in New Orleans ...
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| apple, zippo and metronome | 10/30/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: just wondering what the thought behind the line: "If we ever get home / gonna have me three ...
A: Hey there... Great question. The song seems to be referring to pretentious celebrities, and the ...
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| Fiddlers Green | 10/20/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: I have been a Hip fan for a number of years now and I am actually going to their concert in November ...
A: Heya Duane... Fiddler's Green is about Gord Downie's little nephew, who died from heart ...
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| Wheat kings is there a deeper meaning? | 9/22/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: im picking appart wheat kings for a school poetry project and i saw you said that its about a man in ...
A: .. That is pretty much the only thing that I can think of when it comes to Wheat Kings. But maybe ...
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| Bobcaygeon | 9/19/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: Love all the answers. I was wondering if you could tell me what the song Bobcaygeon is about, other ...
A: .. The Men They Couldn't Hang is an actual band, from Ireland. Here's a link to their bio: ...
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| albums | 9/2/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: i was wonderng if you could tell me the release dates for all of the albums by the tragically hip.
A: .. Here's the best I can do for you: EP- Jan '88 UTH- August '89 RA- Feb '91 FC- Oct '92 DFN- Sept ...
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| I have 3 questions for you | 8/27/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: what are the birthdates of the members of the hip? are any of them married? do any of them have ...
A: .. Gord Downie's Birthday is Feb 6th, 1964; Johnny Fay is July 7th; Rob Baker is April 12th, 1962; ...
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| Hip... | 6/26/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: I work at a radio station and I'm putting together album feature info. We are going to be playing ...
A: Hey Brett! I'll be more than happy to help you! Which radio station do you work for? Why don't you ...
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| 50 mission cap | 6/8/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: I am a HUGE fan of the hip, seen them 2x in live cocert in wpg. I chose to do them for a ...
A: Hey Jaime... Nice to hear from a fellow Manitoban! (I was born and raised in Wpg, but now live in ...
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| tours | 5/26/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: Where can I catch the hip this year?
A: Hey Ken... Here are the dates so far: 07/10/2004 The Tragically Hip Wasaga Beach Blues Festival , ...
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| concerts | 5/15/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: When is THE HIP going to be in Ontario for a concert in 2004? (besides the Sarnia Bayfest)
A: Here you go, Sarah... the dates so far: 07/10/2004 The Tragically Hip Wasaga Beach Blues Festival , ...
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| Hip and Canadian History | 5/15/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: I'm a high school social studies teacher looking to create a history lesson the kids might be ...
A: .. Interesting topic. Here is a quick list of songs that I can think of, off the top of my head: ...
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| Fiddlers Green | 2/16/2004 | Rory Young |
Q: Can you please explain the lyrics to me? A friend brought this song to me and wanted me to perform ...
A: Heya Bob... Gord's nephew died when he was very young, of heart troubles. "For a girl I know, it's ...
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