The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song Seventeen - Gillian from Palmerston 

Conversation Highlights

Jillian shares personal stories that trace her life through Hip albums and live shows—from small-town house parties to big amphitheatre gigs, from heartbreaks to healing. She unpacks how certain songs surfaced at pivotal moments, guiding her through grief, reconciliation, motherhood, and joy. Her insights are full of warmth, humour, and a genuine love for what this band means to her and so many others.

About Our Guest

Gillian’s journey with The Hip began in rebellion against her twin brother’s music taste, blossomed through hard-won independence, and became the emotional backbone of her adult life. From dancing onstage with a banana shaker to naming her Jeep Cordelia, she lives and breathes Hip fandom. She’s a primary teacher, a deep thinker, and a proud member of what she beautifully calls the Church of Gord.

Next Week

We’re staying in classic territory with a big one. Tune in to hear who joins us for song #16 as we edge closer to the top ten. It’s about to get real.

Pull Quote

"I credit my love of The Hip with helping me reconcile with my brother. One song—‘Are We Family?’—played at just the right time. I don’t know if that’s the universe, but I call it the Church of Gord."

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