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Gord Downie's Final Album Is A Gift

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Gord Downie's Final Album Is A Gift

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October 26, 2017 • In 23 songs, the Tragically Hip frontman, who died last week, casts light outward onto those who mattered to him, with all the detail and generosity that made him one of Canada's most beloved singers.

'Courage, Personified': Remembering The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie

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World Cafe

'Courage, Personified': Remembering The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie

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October 18, 2017 • A reflection on the singer's impact on the entire nation of Canada, and his electric last performance on Aug. 20, 2016, in Kingston, Ontario.

Talia Schlanger Tells All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro What Gord Downie Meant To Canada

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Gord Downie, Singer Of The Tragically Hip, Dies At 53

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The Two-Way

Gord Downie, Singer Of The Tragically Hip, Dies At 53

October 18, 2017 • The man who helmed one of Canada's most-beloved bands for more than 30 years died Tuesday night of complications from brain cancer, according to his family.

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Song Of The Day

The Tragically Hip: Northern Lights

June 8, 2009 • In the gorgeous ballad "The Last Recluse," The Tragically Hip imbues what could be a stock tale of crumbling romance with lovely, poetic ambiguity. As guitars, keyboard, mandolin and accordion converge, singer Gordon Downie fires off questions that may never be resolved: "Who are you? The last recluse?" "The last Canada goose?" "What will I do without you?"

'The Last Recluse' by The Tragically Hip

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World Cafe

The Tragically Hip: Bare-Bones Rock 'n' Roll

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May 24, 2007 • After nearly 25 years, the Canadian band continues to thrive, thanks in part to its live shows. Still, the group remains on the relative outskirts of the U.S. music scene, despite stardom at home. Hear an interview with The Tragically Hip, plus songs performed live in the studio.

The Tragically Hip: Bare-Bones Rock 'n' Roll

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The Tragically Hip in Concert

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April 27, 2007 • After nearly 25 years, The Tragically Hip continues to thrive, thanks in part to its vigorous live shows. Still, it's remained on the outskirts of the U.S. music scene, despite massive fame in its native Canada. The band performs a concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

The Tragically Hip in Concert

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