Paul's sister got married, and Paul and I sang at the wedding. This song was just sort of starting to take shape at that time. The wedding sort of kicked it into high gear. Writing for an occasion is always preferable. That's always good. But the occasion to write a song for someone is pretty rare. Gord Sinclair brought the music in for this and we were performing it often on Roadside last year.

Long Term Membership. It's like, eventually you have to affiliate with something it seems, right? There are always these forces drawing you to affiliation and allegiance. [The river], that's a valid allegiance. It's not like the Kiwanis but it's got its restorative effects for you. It's got its powerful, cool aspects and people are drawn to rivers. Everyone can relate to this theme. I hope it conjures a location for people. Gord Downie