Embark on an enthralling odyssey with four unwavering devotees of The Tragically Hip, each possessing an unswerving passion yet a blind spot for the mystique surrounding the band&#39;s charismatic frontman&#39;s solo ventures.Introducing &#39;Discovering Downie,&#39; an eight-part exploration delving into the profound artistic legacy of the late Gord Downie. Journeying from the evocative &#39;Coke Machine Glow&#39; to the mesmerizing &#39;Lustre Parfait,&#39; our quartet, comprised of Craig Rogers, jD, Justin St. Louis, and Kirk Lane, meticulously dissects Downie&#39;s discography, unveiling a nuanced appreciation, one record at a time, week after week.Embark on this captivating expedition with us as we unearth hidden gems within Gord&#39;s eight solo albums and delve into the tapestry of his poetic works. Join the conversation, subscribe, share, and indulge in the auditory richness of the latest podcast from Dewvre podcasts &amp; such.

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<h1>Discovering Downie: </h1><h1>Live at Six</h1><h1> (Gord Downie + The Sadies + The Conquering Sun) — Track-by-Track on Release Day</h1> On launch day, jD reunites with Craig Rogers, Kirk Lane, and Justin St. Louis to break down Live at Six, a newly released live record featuring Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun. It’s an eight-track collection drawn from four shows (Sarnia, Fredericton, Cambridge, MA, and Dundas) spanning 2012 and 2014.This episode is a full-on fan-and-musician conversation: play it loud, follow the rabbit holes, and enjoy a record that feels like you’re right up against the stage, even when it was recorded outdoors.MVP picks, deep cover-song origins, live-record sequencing debates, and a whole lot of gratitude—plus a reminder that sometimes the point isn’t to decode everything. Sometimes it’s just rock and roll. <h2>Episode Highlights</h2><ul><li>The crew gets back together to cover Live at Six on release day</li><li>Why this record feels like a sweaty club even when it isn’t</li><li>The meaning behind the title Live at Six (and where “six” actually comes from)</li><li>Major rabbit holes (including the story behind “If You Have Ghosts”)</li><li>Covers that still sound unmistakably like Gord Downie + The Sadies</li><li>Live energy: loose-but-tight, tempo shifts, extended outros, and why that’s part of the magic</li><li>MVP picks from each host—plus what track people “need to hear” first</li></ul> <h2>Tracklist Breakdown (as discussed)</h2> 1) “If You Have Ghosts” — recorded in Dundas, Ontario (Sept 1, 2012)<ul><li>Huge reactions to Dallas Good’s performance</li><li>Deep dive into Rocky Erickson and the song’s backstory</li><li>Why the lyric “If you have ghosts, you have everything” hits so hard</li></ul> 2) “So Sad About Us” — Sarnia (Aug 30, 2014) — a The Who cover<ul><li>Noted for harmonies and a vibe that recalls early rock/pop influence</li><li>Discussion of how naturally it sits in Gord’s wheelhouse</li></ul> 3) “It Didn’t Start to Break My Heart” — (live version discussed as an all-time banger)<ul><li>Faster than the studio version; jam section praised heavily</li><li>Described as completely over-delivering as a live performance</li></ul> 4) “Grey Riders” — Fredericton, New Brunswick (Sept 12, 2014) — Harvest Jazz &amp; Blues Festival — a Neil Young song<ul><li>Strong praise for backing vocals and arrangement</li><li>Conversation about preferring this version vs. the one they heard from Neil</li></ul> 5) “Generation” — Fredericton (Sept 12, 2014) — a Fucked Up cover<ul><li>Album title reference comes from Gord speaking right before/around this track (“at six o’clock”)</li><li>Note: the group didn’t have as much time with this track due to a file miss</li></ul> 6) Cambridge, Massachusetts set (May 3, 2014) — a track originally by The Gun Club (from Fire of Love, 1981)<ul><li>Described as the most “Sadies-sounding” song on the record</li><li>Talk of punk lineage and guitar swagger</li></ul> 7) “Demand Destruction” — revisited live (from the Sarnia show)<ul><li>jD’s MVP: the live performance hits harder than the studio version</li><li>Favorite lyric noted: “Breakdown in the verse part / Dead spot in the lyrics…” (songwriting “fourth wall” moment)</li></ul> 8) “I Gotta Right” — The Stooges cover (closing track)<ul><li>Described as a “punch in the face” closer</li><li>Leaves everyone wanting more; debate about wishing the album was longer</li><li>Justin mentions being disappointed it wasn’t “Search and Destroy” (also performed by Gord + The Sadies in other live clips)</li></ul> <h2>MVP Picks</h2> <ul><li>Craig: “If You Have Ghosts”</li><li>Kirk: “Grey Riders” (and says “I Gotta Write” is the one people need to hear)</li><li>Justin: “It Didn’t Start to Break My Heart”</li><li>jD: “Demand Destruction”</li></ul> <h2>Production Credits (as stated on the episode)</h2> <ul><li>Mixed by Ken Friesen (all tracks) except “Goodbye Johnny”</li><li>“Goodbye Johnny” mixed by Dallas Good and Guillermo Sabatze</li><li>Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova</li></ul> <h2>Timestamps (approx. from transcript)</h2> <ul><li>0:49 — Welcome + what Live at Six is + who’s on the mic</li><li>3:36 — Release context: 4 shows, 2012/2014, where the recordings come from</li><li>9:14 — Track 1: “If You Have Ghosts” deep dive begins</li><li>21:57 — Track 2: “So Sad About Us” (The Who cover)</li><li>33:11 — “It Didn’t Start to Break My Heart” (live version reaction)</li><li>38:27 — “Grey Riders” (Neil Young)</li><li>43:54 — Side B + “Generation” (Fucked Up) + title explanation</li><li>51:07 — Cambridge, MA track (The Gun Club origin discussed)</li><li>55:26 — “Goodbye Johnny” (live vs studio)</li><li>59:11 — Closer: “I Gotta Write” (The Stooges) + credits</li><li>1:09:24 — MVP picks</li><li>1:17:41 — Final thoughts + gratitude + community + live music plug</li></ul> <h2>Listen / Follow / Join the Community</h2> <ul><li>Instagram: @tthpodseries</li><li>YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods</li><li>Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/tthpodcastseries</li><li>Email: TTHtop40@gmail.com</li></ul> <h2>SEO Keywords</h2> Primary: Discovering Downie, Live at Six, Gord Downie, The Sadies, The Conquering Sun, Gord Downie live album, Gord Downie coversSecondary: If You Have Ghosts, So Sad About Us, Grey Riders, Demand Destruction, Generation (Fucked Up), I Gotta Write (The Stooges), live record review, track-by-track breakdownLong-tail: Gord Downie Sadies live at six tracklist, Live at Six album discussion, Discovering Downie Live at Six episode <h2>Hashtags</h2> #DiscoveringDownie #GordDownie #TheSadies #TheConqueringSun #LiveAtSix #CanadianMusic #LiveAlbum #MusicPodcast #TheTragicallyHip

Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun: Live At Six

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The boys are back together, this time it&#39;s to discuss the new docuseries on The Hip.

Bonus - No Dress Rehearsal Reactions

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Epilogue

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Lustre Parfait

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On the Friday bonus episode, Justin, Craig, &amp; jD sit down with Alan Cross to talk about Gord and Alan&#39;s TTH origin story.

Introduce Yerself - Alan Cross

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Today on the podcast the boys tackle Away is Mine, Gord&#39;s seventh LP and his second posthumous release.

Away is Mine

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This week on the Friday Bonus Episode, Craig sits down with the Singers from Gift Shop (Ian) and the Almost Hip (Craig) to discuss their performances and what it&#39;s like to be in a tribute to The Hip

Introduce Yerself - Tribute Singers

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Introduce Yerself pt. 2

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Here it is, the annual PodList. This year we are featuring 10 artists covering 10 Gord songs.Track Listing:The Stranger - Maria KingLofty Pines - Tragically AlTrick Rider - Darrin CappeVancouver Divorce - Craig/ jDYer Ashore - Kirk LaneCrater - Craig/JustinCanada Geese - LifteGone - Gerald McGrathSF Song - Aye KarouThe Stranger - The Strictly Hip

PodList V - Odes to Gord

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This week on the bonus episode, Justin sits down with his pal Nathan to discuss Nathan&#39;s The Tragically Hip origin story.

Bonus: Introduce Yerself - Nathan Astin

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Introduce Yerself Pt. 1

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The gang gets together to discuss the announcements from Thursday, June 20th. They also answer listener mail and just catch up on The Hip and their adventures in Gord.

Bonus: Up to Here/Get Back Again Announcements

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Secret Path

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This week on the bonus episode we get Quiz Master, Craig challenging the gang to a quiz on all things Canadian.

Bonus: Canadian Quiz!

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And the Conquering Sun

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Bonus: Introduce Yerself - Josh Finlayson

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The Grand Bounce

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Bonus: Introduce Yerself: Dale Robertson

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This week on the podcast Craig, Justin, and Kirk experience Gord&#39;s second record, the blistering, Battle of the Nudes.

Battle of the Nudes

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Coke Machine Glow part 2

Embark on an enthralling odyssey with four unwavering devotees of The Tragically Hip, each possessing an unswerving passion yet a blind spot for the mystique surrounding the band's charismatic frontman's solo ventures.Introducing 'Discovering Downie,' an eight-part exploration delving into the profound artistic legacy of the late Gord Downie. Journeying from the evocative 'Coke Machine Glow' to the mesmerizing 'Lustre Parfait,' our quartet, comprised of Craig Rogers, jD, Justin St. Louis, and Kirk Lane, meticulously dissects Downie's discography, unveiling a nuanced appreciation, one record at a time, week after week.Embark on this captivating expedition with us as we unearth hidden gems within Gord's eight solo albums and delve into the tapestry of his poetic works. Join the conversation, subscribe, share, and indulge in the auditory richness of the latest podcast from Dewvre podcasts & such.