Another lonely song about long nights on the road

Posted by sean on February 9, 2010.

Written with my dear friend Dr. Greg Browne:

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34 Comments

  1. JB February 11th, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Great song – from the heart

  2. Kim February 11th, 2010 at 1:22 am

    Quite, um… touching.

  3. May-be Miracles February 11th, 2010 at 1:25 am

    Love it. Beautiful melody and unexpected humor…!! Nice.

  4. Anne T February 11th, 2010 at 1:30 am

    What a twist! Nice, well sung.

  5. Jamie February 11th, 2010 at 1:43 am

    Sweet melody and great lyrics. Three week tours with 11 other guys must be tough! I’m glad someone’s there for you!

  6. Leanne February 11th, 2010 at 1:52 am

    I agree with ‘May-be Miracles’ – really nice song to listen to and amuzing ending. Will this be available for purchase somewhere?

  7. Barbara February 11th, 2010 at 2:03 am

    Sweet tune. And it’s always good to have a hobby, something you enjoy, something you’re good at.

  8. Sophie February 11th, 2010 at 3:28 am

    I know some guys like that…

  9. Lyndsay February 11th, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Oh Lord

  10. Marianne February 11th, 2010 at 4:41 am

    Great song! And at first, I thought it was your dog!

  11. Cindi February 11th, 2010 at 4:45 am

    Only you Sean, only you. There for a bit I thought you were singing about Tosh, sure glad I was wrong!!

  12. Jule February 11th, 2010 at 4:52 am

    Glad you’ve decided to unleash your solo self on the crowds. Definitely a treat!Song made me cry and the laugh. Many thanks,
    Keep singing.

    Jule

  13. Kimberly February 11th, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Giggles!! Great tune and certainly sung with feeling…or is that sung about feeling?

  14. TinaMack February 11th, 2010 at 7:10 am

    haha. spoiler! the song title gave it away.

  15. James Carruthers February 11th, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Amazing Work like always Sean. You never disapoint!

  16. Fran February 11th, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    I never realized you were left-handed ;)

  17. Mandylor February 11th, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    Sean, what a nice touching song!

  18. GBFan February 11th, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    HA! I have a friend who is on the road a lot, he’ll sooo appreciate this song! :-)

  19. Kate from Kanada February 11th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Makes for a healthy prostrate – great to hear you Sean!

  20. dereck leblanc February 11th, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    They say you cannot truly love others unless you love yourself first!lol GREAT SONG!!!!!

  21. Gaeladore February 11th, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    Do you at least buy it a drink first? ;)

  22. Janeill February 12th, 2010 at 12:56 am

    Ha! You’re a goofy-footer!! =P

  23. Claudia February 12th, 2010 at 3:52 am

    Now that’s the healthy McCann we all know and love. Love the juxtaposition of the style and the lyric; ironic, innit?

  24. Janet February 12th, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Interesting that you refer to your left hand as she. Getting in touch with your feminine side?

  25. LisaVt February 13th, 2010 at 12:10 am

    I think of the smile that would light up Jackson Browne’s face if he hears this. In the tradition of Rosie … he’d shake you (right) hand.

  26. Krista February 13th, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Great song Sean! You, my friend, are a poet. Your work is amazing. Thank you.

  27. KateNH February 17th, 2010 at 4:26 am

    So, if you were ambidextrous would you also be a polygamist? Good work Sean, can’t wait for the full album!

  28. Stephanie February 17th, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Quite nearly spewed milk all over my laptop laughing at that one. Brilliant!

  29. Lauren Orr February 18th, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Wow- I am always pleased with Great Big Sea songs- And I love this song as well. You have an amazing voice (and am sure you’ve heard so many times)….especially in the song England!

    Take care- Lauren Orr, QC

  30. Arctangent February 19th, 2010 at 1:30 am

    From the critic’s corner – juvenile humor wrapped up in a sophisticated package (no pun intended?)…. it was hysterical. I would like to propose an alternate title though, in the tradition of Paddy Murphy, how about “The Night I Spent With Mother Thumb and Her Four Daughters”…cheers

  31. Kristina February 19th, 2010 at 6:01 am

    Great song. Love it.

  32. Jeff February 19th, 2010 at 7:55 am

    Awesome song…how can I get it as an MP3? This is a classic!!
    Please email to jtychol@hotmail.com if you have it as an MP3.
    Thanks

  33. Sheila February 24th, 2010 at 3:24 am

    I will now forever snicker at “the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing” phrase:) And props to whoever suggested Mother thumb and her four daughters…LOL

  34. Barb Baldwin February 28th, 2010 at 6:41 am

    Sean,
    Great CD.
    I thought your voice was a mix of Johnny Reid and Rod Stewart.
    Such passon in your words , especially for your wife.
    Great name for your Sons.
    Hoping this CD is a great success.
    Barb

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