1. The Weakerthans, 'Gifts' - a tune for 10/1/2011

The first tune I'm going to feature is a live and acoustic cover of Propagandhi's 'Gifts', as performed by The Weakerthans.  I guess it doesn't count as a cover in the truest sense - John K Samson, front man of The Weakerthans, wrote this while with Propagandhi - but anyone familiar with the original will recognise how different this performance is.  I love the way John writes, and I think the acoustic performance breathes a different life into what was originally a punk song.  'Gifts' is one of many fine examples of his songwriting, and I've been listening to it a lot recently; it resonates very deeply within me at times.  I can't do justice to it with my words.


Still hoping I might find the capacity to let you know I know you're lonely