Don Ross (born November 19, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec to Scottish and Mi'kma… Read Full Bio ↴Don Ross (born November 19, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec to Scottish and Mi'kmaq parents) is a Canadian fingerstyle guitarist noted for the emotion and intensity of his playing as well as his use of extended technique.

Ross' music borrows from rock, jazz, folk and classical music creating a style that he describes as "heavy wood". Ross is the first and only person to twice win the U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship (1988 and 1996). His album Huron Street reached the top ten on the Billboard new age chart. In the liner notes to Ross' 2003 album Robot Monster, Bruce Cockburn writes, "Nobody does what Don Ross does with an acoustic guitar. He takes the corners so fast you think he's going to roll, but he never loses control."

Dolphins
Don Ross Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Dolphins' by these artists:

Ataraxia [instrumental]…
Aztec Two-Step It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened A…
Bears To the sea To the end of the road Could it be? Has…
Beth Orton This old world may never change The way it's always been I…
Beth Orton; Boscoe D'Olivera; Dave Friedman; Frey Smith; Henry Olsen; Howard Gott; Martin Duffy; Sar This old world may never change The way it's always been I…
Beth Orton;Dave Friedman;Ted Barnes;Henry Olsen;Will Blanchard;Sarah Wilson This old world may never change The way it's always been I…
Beth Orton;Dave Friedman;Ted Barnes;Henry Olsen;Will Blanchard;Sarah Wilson;Howard Gott;Boscoe D'Oli This old world may never change The way it's always been I…
Billy Bragg Sometimes I think about Saturday's child And all about the t…
C. Magnuss Byron the dolphin Won't you come and see All the little fish…

Cocoon giving your past away will heal you for a while…
dok-s project floating dolphins over the ocean veil of mist reflections of…
Eddi Reader sometimes I think about saturday’s child and all about the …
Eddi Reader With the Patron Saints of Imperfection Sometimes I think about saturday's child And all about the t…
Fred Neil Sometimes I think about Saturday's child And all about the …
Freddy Verano Giving your past away will heal you for a while But…
I. O. Take steady creeping The lift kit on the jeep She free for…
I.A.O. Lover, one lovely day Love came planning to stay Green dolph…
Lex LaFoy (Mkhulu Credo Mutwa) The Zulu people say that ulwazi luvela …
M.C.2 Byron the dolphin Won't you come and see All the little fish…
Martyn Joseph Don't know what the world is going to do Or if…
Richie Havens Sometimes I think about Saturday's child And all about the t…
S.O.L.I.S Take steady creeping The lift kit on the jeep She free for…
Simple Minds When they say that Say it's wise They say that Now is the…
The The Sometimes I think About Saturday's child And all about the t…
This Perfect Day If I was a dolphin Lost and lonely in the sea Would…
Tim Buckley Sometimes I think about Saturday's child And all about the t…
U.P.I. Dive! Dolphin dive! Dolphin dive! Dolphin dive! Dolphin dive…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Don Ross:

Don In front of a newborn moon pushing out it's glistening Dome …
Don't Feel Your Touch In front of a newborn moon pushing out it's glistening Dome …
Silent Night Ross Diana Miscellaneous Silent Night (J. Mohe/F. Gurber) S…

Spirit Wars Down here in this world of chains One man's loss is…

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01Spirit of the West3:56

02Rylynn5:54

03The Thing That Came From Somewhere3:51

04Dolphins4:20

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05Ouray3:04

06Tight Trite Night4:00

07Hoover The Musical Dog3:24

08Ebon Coast5:52

09Dreamcatcher2:52

10With You In Mind4:51

11Klimbim4:53

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheRealAndyMcKee

16y↑55

You hit it on the head, brother. Don and I actually laugh at these comments that are like "Oh Andy smoked Don on that tune" or "Don crushed Andy into tiny dust particles on that tune". There isn't a shred of "one-upsmanship" or competition when we play together. Of course a lot of guitar players can't be in a room the size of a gymnasium together wihtout having their egos clash, but Don and I are in this for the music. For the record, I wouldn't be writing the music I do without Don. Andy

@emptytombprod

2y↑1

We love you bro!

@elbryan4751

@Empty Tomb Productions lol

@gildaring

12y↑4

Just amazing. The sun just rise in the middle of the night. If you are feeling low, this song pushes all worries away for a moment

@rabbitsrock07

15y↑2

The imagery this piece gives me is fantastic. I wrote an entire one and a half pages because of it. The title fits so perfectly that it's hard to imagine it named as anything else. I can practically see the dolphins jumping out of the water, and then slowly down and floating about lazily in the water. I can't stop listening. It's purely lovely. :]

@MrConeman

15y↑4

I love how they both flow so well from playing rhythm and lead off of each other. Great.

@lenlaine5b

14y↑3

I think its cool how they both alternate between rhythm and lead melody, since they are similar in style. Don Ross is a little bit more of a funk person, and Andy Mckee, is well, Andy Mckee. But its nice to know that they can both lead and support each other so well. It really combines both of their styles. Just purely awesome to listen to.

@SolicioA

15y

that synchro within them is ... its impossible to say it in words. they play really great together

@PsiBrr

16y

Hi guys... You've performed another fine piece together. I'm glad you guys hooked up to perform together. The distinct mastery you both bring to the guitar is evident in this piece, and I REALLY appreciate neither of you lost your identity in the song. Thanks... Bob Hunter

@willdobson6091

36w

I remember downloading this album on iTunes while I was a freshman in college. I listened to this album on repeat! So glad these classic videos are still up on youtube after all these years.

@HumanPatriotism

14y↑1

And again, greatness is still unappreciated. These guitarists are some of the most talented out there. Keep making "Real" music, for REAL music lovers. Much love

@ikra

16y↑1

these guys are amazing live, they really do acknowledge your presence and really does get you into the jibe. Comic and music genius! Thanks for a great night don and andy!

@myguitarstyle

16y

its hard to find words to describe these two musicians being put together. about all i can say is, WOW.

@peterng20

16y

You and Ross created a nice blend and harmony in this piece. That takes skills. Awesome duet.

@MacThrane

16y

Those guys have my respect! It's an honor to hear them together. Geez....

@isabellanakahara

16y

This is so beautiful... get a lump in my throat. These guys are true artists.

@discworldhero

16y

it astonishes me how they can get such depth out of the guitar. its one thing learning something like this but completely amazing coming up with such imaginative and complex harmonies and riffs.

@phatandddrfreak

16y

I do dig the music very much, and I've listened to a lot of your music, along with Andy's. Very good stuff, and I enjoy it thoroughly. It's beautiful stuff and it's great you legends are collaborating.

@st170ish

16y

I just received this album... Don and Andy you guys are where real guitar is at nowdays, thankyou for your gifted talents. People if you've never been to Candyrat's go have a look!

@ohue

16y↑3

This song makes me dream of a peaceful world...only wish it could come true!!

@mufasamusic

16y

Very nice. Mike Marshall is great and it's great to hear these two contemporaries jam on this.

@drdread

16y

Can't get enough of this song.

@rishonline

15y

two magicians of guitar....absolute pleasure to listen to them

@dbryantphotography

12y

I'm buying this album on itunes now!!!!! Awesome playing!

@sivichkiqt

14y

marvellous and extremely beautiful composition performed and re- arranged by two of the world's greatest (or greatest worlds) masters of acoustic guitar.

@karloslim

13y

I wish I could see these guys on Jools Holland. It would suit the show and folks at home could see what the acoustic guitar is capable of! This song is stunning.

@rachellynn898989

15y

Wow...so true. It is amazing how well these two are playing together.

@truths33k9r

16y

I'm thinkin' you should have an Ocean Concert Tour, so the dolphins can rejoice and revel along with this beautiful arrangement you have made! 5 stars is definitely not enough!

@nancyl2

14y↑2

A song from my son through my Angel from the UK. What a delightful surprize. Thanks to Andy and Don and to you "B" for your casring and compassion and sweetness sharing this magnificent tune Dolphins with me. <3 flows out to you. XXXOOO

@parishlarry21

6y↑5

Such an awesome piece honestly I cant stop listening to it.

@chris6770

16y

Just loved it, great to hear them together.

@musitar

16y

I believe Mike Marshall and Darol Anger co-wrote Dolphins back in the mid-80's, performing it on the album Chiaroscuro. It is such a beautiful composition, and Don Ross and Andy McKee certainly do it justice here.

@ovationsensation

15y

Wow!! If this song doesnt uplift you, or inspire you, then you really have a problem........Great talent.

@imlee243

16y

Truly wonderful, Great job guys plz keep them coming :)

@AntoineDufour

16y

Can't wait for the album! Thanks guys for good music and inspiration! Antoine

@TooShort5640

16y

i watched all of these videos and yes, they are amazing, that goes without saying. to me, the greatest part is to see how these to brilliant musicians are perfectly in tune with each other. it is seemless. amazing

@Lanning9

16y

These two guys sound so dang good together!!!!

@daan5361

The harmonies in this song are so beautiful...

@Tazerz

16y

Wow, this is fantastic. Masterclass of accoustic harmonies.

@vcMalice

Was 17 when this came out. Loved playing metal but have been playing fingerstyle for 14 years now since I saw this. Thanks guys.

@pbhushanbsb

7y↑9

has been 8 years that I've been listening to this .. still divine

@Manjaa75

16y

Don, Andy, thank you for another GREAT(!) piece of music. Simply wonderfull.

@RustyCyler

16y

The two masters together !! thank you guys ! 5 stars. great tune. Thanks rpoland and candyrat too.

@budhinaruto

15y

such a feel good song, amazingly played. cant think anything good to say, too good

@sonofhamp

16y

You guys area all a breath of Fresh Air in the World of music. Great musicians playing Great Music. Keep doing what you do. Oh, and Andy... keep the Hair growing man :)

@skbirdie510

14y

I actually smiled as soon as I heard the first few bars. This is real music.

@KrazyDirtWeed

10y↑2

This is such a moving piece. You guys are awesome! thank you

@Tiish92

13y

This is the tune you listen to walking down the road and the conrete jungle around you turns into a fields of joy and beautiful scenery .. EXTREME EPICness !!!

@TheNutbar

15y

These guys are probably two of the best folk guitarists in the world, so seeing them do a collaboration is just purely awesome.

@Fwmassura

Still amazing after all these years.

@MarkGuitar

16y

Beautiful melody, and lovely playing from both guys. Im not sold on the tone of dons acoustic, its a little zingy for me in the higher registers. But again what a performance and tune :) And i think this is the first time ive seen andy play in standard tuning!!!!!!

@nancyl2

14y

Heavenly to my Soul. Lovingness to the Angel that shared this gift a week ago. It has been a true blessing to not only me but my son(s) ;) The one in the other dimension and the older one here on this earth plain. I keep hearing the words, "Mom I got that Dolphin tune stuck in my head it so beautiful." Peace and LOVINGNESS to the WHOLE. :-)

@OJBuyer

13y

This by far has to be the most melodic song that is on "The Thing that Came From Somewhere" simply beautiful. They both are in perfect sync with each other

@ChrisVoltage

16y

I saw them here in Germany yesterday. Just awesome. Thanks for the great evening and the great music, guys.

@MonoPete

16y

Just awesome! Been listening to Andy and also Don, practising some of Andy's work and experimenting with alternate tunings, thanks to stumbling onto one of Andys videos here some months ago. Got to see him/them live (maybe Dublin next May, and will by this CD also!

@mohammedabuzour

14y

AWESOME I love the way you play guys! keep it rise!

@smallw33n

16y

Amazing. Pure talent and passion.

@simpsonizer

14y

Chilling register of sound, this is a very catchy tune! Adding this to faves :-)

@martyp76

16y

i think that when Andy and Don first got together and started playing, the world gained something extremely special! absolutlely wonderful song and they complement each other so well! keep up the good work guys!

@jonrivera

11y↑1

Loved this in 2008, and it still warms my heart, just with more memories today.

@TheGanmonMan

40w

Wonderful musicians. Pure incredible beautiful talent

@MarcLionhart

16y

This truly is a masterpiece. The real meaning behind music

@SanatoZen

14y

Just love you guys, "great" is not enough to describe your talent.

@Illuusion

16y

I almost can see the dolfins playing and jumpin out of the water. This song captures images... both musicians are great

@Sergey_Anatolevich

Класс. Раньше не понимал эту композицию. А щас прям душевно в душу

@beach1441

16y

i can't get enough of this song!

@HansOlavHerje

16y

Awesome! I mostly like electric guitar, but this was just awesome!

@MikeGervasi

16y

Just the fact that they come back in right in time with no cues is amazing. Andy is looking fitter and trimmer as well. Great tune guys!

@iPanicTheDigital

16y↑1

Don Ross.... ...AND Andy McKee?! Someone tell me why the world didn't implode from this awesomeness?!

@wildman36

15y

1:45 this song is so relaxing to me. They really exemplify musicianship!

@qwe0607

13y↑1

Hip Hop has taken the true meaning of music, Don't let real music fade no matter it is metal, accoustic, classic, or rock dont ever let them fade

@gobyfishmusic

16y

If you think that Andy and I "compete" while playing a duet, then you're completely missing the point. Collaborating isn't about trying to "outdo" an "opponent." It's about playing good music together. The experience I have playing music with Andy is one of the best I've ever experienced, because we're honored to be in each other's presence. It's really too bad that so many people think it's some sort of pissing contest. Just listen and dig the music (or don't) for its own sake. Thanks, Don

@Siggelump

16y

Amazing song, can't wait to see them on friday!

@og_jakey

16y

candyrat studios are home to my favourite guitar players. Don Ross , Antoine Dufour , Andy McKee. But especially antoine dufour. His songs really project the emotions that he wants to portray. He writes a story with every song he plays. And the others are just brilliant aswell :] Thank you all for making such good music :)

@tobyman7

16y

This is a great pairing. Sympatico Sublime. Thanks for the post, thanks for the music. Bravo.

@dboyd1089

16y

wow... wow, wow, WOW! you don't even need lyrics because it's just such wonderful guitar playing that u can hear the lyrics in the strumming of the cords... amazing stuff

@svendiamond

14y

these guys are geniuses and it's sad that they'll never be more famous

@JoMoMoss

15y

WOW!....these guys are SO! good and a true pleasure to listen toTHANKS!!!

@EtherealBassist

15y

Stunningly beautiful. And these guys play real well together!

@MartyHendersonDVM

16y

Have always loved that tune - what an awesome arrangement - thank you! Plan to see you guys in LA in Jan.

@jessewest2109

This never ever gets old. 15 years later. Fuckin fantastic

@ryanjankowski1990

13y

I'm at peace when i hear the two together.

@lukex1337

14y

Wish Don could have came up with better lines in his part but overall the song is so deep.. perfect title. The melody is so powerful... Imagine if music like this was on the mainstream radio.. that would be awesome.

@TinojPrietoAguilar

16y

un lindo tema. Felicidades 'Don Andy'.

@Vreyvus

16y

Oh, my, GOD! Theres no words to describe this beauty, i.. I wanna play it aswell. Do anyone have any tabs? Tune? Anything? This is a master piece, the best i ever heard in my whole life. I have to get those tabs!

@stratcat99

16y

That tune has been a favorite for years. Great version of it. Looking forward to more.

@DuskY1991

14y

I love the emotion in this composition, it cheers me up. Great stuff.

@maxb561

3y↑3

the most beautiful melody ive heard in a while

@fretsofthebeast

16y

these guys are my idols man. simply unbeliveble what u can do with a guitar

@MarkGuitar

16y

I cant get over the 'head' melody of this tune, its so beautiful. It makes me wanna break things :D

@Elchiaroscuro

10y↑2

I love this song, both the original and this version!

@Pluck.play1992

Original? Tell me please :D

@jjsc4396

D.v.H https://youtu.be/-FvnQQCDIoU

@michaeloutabounce

15y

Amazing as always. You two are the greatest playing together. . .

@jesseclive

16y

how do they get into the same timing!! thats soo wicked! 5/5 always beautiful...

@TinojPrietoAguilar

16y

¡Qué buen duo de amigos por lo entrañable y los nuevos paisajes! Un fuerte abrazo desde Canarias.

@mikevestin

14y

This will from now and on be my "wake up-song" in the morning. Couldn't give the day a better start, eh?

@PolishSpartan22

16y

If I had half the talent these guys do there would be no competition at my high school.

@Online8D

14y

my absolute favourite from the album.

@Razorsharp87

16y

Both of them played this song sooo well! I really wonder how the original music by Mike Marshall sounds like. :S

@frozenclaw

16y

I love it!!

@TomSinke

16y

it makes a sun rising in my heart its a beautiful sound

@roscokai

16y

inspiring stuff as always!

@scrumpymanjack

16y

And just so that's it's absolutely clear, I TOTALLY admire these guy's playing ability. That itself is sort of mesmerising. But that's the problem, too. You get so wrapped up in their virtuosity that you forget to be highly critical of the end result. Anyway, an interesting exchange. Nice to read your views and those of others. Take care.

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