These aren't things that warrant comparison, but it's hard to think of a loss in recent memory that the Canadian music scene has felt more than that of the Sadies' Dallas Good, who died nearly three years ago now in February 2022. On the upcoming anniversary of his death, legendary trio the Good Brothers will release their first new music since 2017's Wide Awake Dreamin': a single paying tribute to Dallas and featuring the Sadies.
"Now That You're Gone" will be released on February 17 via Countrycore Records. The Canadian Country Hall of Fame-inducted group consisting of brothers Brian, Larry and Bruce Good were obviously particularly affected by Dallas's death, with Bruce being his father and Brian and Larry being his uncles, respectively.
"After the sudden passing of my son Dallas, I hoped that expressing my feelings through music might soften the blow of such a profound loss," Bruce said in a statement. "This song became my therapy and helped diminish the everlasting pain."
Brian added, "'Now That You're Gone' is a wonderful tribute to the memory of my late nephew Dallas. His spirit will live on in my brother Bruce's touching lyrics and haunting melody."
The Good Brothers have been making music together for over 50 years. Despite not having released a new album since 2017, they began working with producer Graham Trude in 2023 and signed to his label. Meanwhile, the Sades released Colder Streams — the last album Dallas played on — in July 2022, and more recently joined forces with Rick White for a 2024 self-titled collaborative record.