John Gorka - When the Ice Goes Out (2021)

One Song Concert #51 is When the Ice Goes Out, a song for Spring. Here in Minnesota when the rivers thaw, the ice can head downriver all at once in a dramatic rush. I’ve never seen it happen but the ice went out recently in the nearby St, Croix River. I hope you Northern Hemisphere people have a good Spring. I’m happy for the light and the occasional warm days.
John

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[woldy]

What a great musician. I've been listening for thirty-five years on cassette, CD, and YouTube. Gorka is so good.

[petdetective]

I love this song. I can listen to it 100 times in a row and never get tired of it. Powerful, lovely, kind. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[MyCentristcents]

Flying Red Horse! One of your best, John Gorka, and well done.

[lorigross]

Love sitting and watching the ice on my beautiful Hudson go out...and this year there were so many bald Eagles dancing in the sky to add to the magic! Here’s a haiku for everyone:
My frozen River
Still flows deep beneath the ice
In the winter sun
❄️💚❄️💚❄️

[donaldraby]

Thanks John for such a good song on my birthday

[randallmitchell]

I have loved this man for going on 30 years. So heartfelt. Too good, too authentic to be "famous."

[begelston]

As always, it's still shiver me this and shiver me that here today in Minnesota, March of '22 - Thanks John for this sweet seasonal tune :)

[oldplainjane]

I declare this one a winner. I can hum along with it on first try. Thanks, John, for another day brightener.

[BenBigelow]

the maestro. Always. Thx John for the piles and piles of timeless material.

[johnfern]

I'm not thrilled about Minnesota winters but I think they are necessary to really appreciate the spring. Great song and you are a BIG favorite here in Minnesota!

[jimwarnock]

Love this song. Often say, "All I know here is in my hat." Thanks for that camera angle. I like seeing the chords:)

[lukemcelhenny]

I know that it might not be critically fashionable in the Gorkaverse, but After Yesterday has always been my favorite album of John's, and by a rather wide margin at that. Each song flows so smoothly from a place within him that seems to have total agreement of mind and soul. This culminates in such an effortless delivery within pristine arrangements. Love you, John. Your music has been a constant backdrop of so many of my life's defining events. And for that reason, although I've only met you during brief post-concert album signings, I count you among my dearest friends.

[jeanneh]

I pulled out my git this morning and out came two of your songs. Love your songs, love your voice. You are a brilliant singer songwriter!

[anitahagerty]

Bless you for sharing, we love all your songs❣

[nllleonard]

Always a delight, sharing what you bring. Thank you, John!

[dsimms]

Thanks, again. I look forward to these. They never disappoint. Looking forward to seeing you live again soon.

[TheQube]

Thank you John. So beautiful to hear your inspiring tune! As a fellow Minnesotan, I'm also very grateful for Spring! All the best, Matt

[slurplerain]

Just discovered your channel. Wow! Subscribed . Good stuff.

[davidsobel]

seems like it was so long ago listening to you give a songwriting workshop at Strawberry Music Festival back in the '90's...time has passed but your voice is still as wonderful as I remember then :)

[davidschmidt]

I love your weekly songs. Can I venmo you some cash? I am feeling guilty about the free entertainment.