Category Canadian

Any Canadian Artist

HIDING FROM LOVE by BRYAN ADAMS

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams released this song early in his career. It was a bit of a surprise for his fans as the song is a cross between Pop and Rock.  I like the track and most music fans think… Continue Reading →

START AGAIN by ALFIE ZAPPACOSTA

Born in Italy, Alfie arrived in Canada at 6 months of age and feels that he was really born in Canada. He feels really proud of being Canadian. Alfie is one of the most prolific singers and songwriters that has ever… Continue Reading →

TOM CAT PROWL by DOUG AND THE SLUGS

Formed in Vancouver B.C. in 1977, Doug and the Slugs had a hard time getting gigs, because Club owners were worried about the name of the band. The name was too Bikey or some such nonsense. Doug Bennett, John Burton,… Continue Reading →

CLOSER TOGETHER by THE BOX

The Box was formed at Montreal in 1981. As a band they had success from their beginnings. As a group they were blessed with some musically gifted musicians. Jean Marc Pisapia (guitar, vocals), Guy Pisapia (keyboards), Claude Thibeault (guitar, sax) Jean Pierre… Continue Reading →

JANINE by TROOPER

Trooper was formed at Vancouver, British Columbia in 1975 as Applejack. Ra Maguire (guitar), Brian Smith (guitar), Scott Brown (bass), Clayton Hill (drums) and GoGo (keyboards). Don’t ask!  Performing one evening at Vancouver, Randy Bachman heard them play and signed them the next day to his… Continue Reading →

OPHELIA by THE BAND

Levon Helm from Elaine, Arkansas. His real name is Mark Lavon Helm and according to his biography, his Canadian band mates kept calling him ‘Levon’ The name stuck and a little history was in the making. The Band played every small town and… Continue Reading →

AULD LAND SYNE by GUY LOMBARDO

May all your dreams come true. Here is ‘Auld Lang Syne’ for your listening pleasure. A staple in Canada as well as the British Commonwealth, A Robbie Burns poem written in 1778 and melded to a Gaelic folk song. Guy Lombardo introduced the song to the… Continue Reading →

STAGE FRIGHT by THE BAND (The Hawks in Canada)

Rick Danko was from Blayney, Ontario.   He joined the Hawks when Ronnie Hawkins invited him to play Rhythm Guitar.  Later with ‘The Band’ he mostly played bass, depending on who was singing lead. He played piano, violin and saxophone as well. He passed away… Continue Reading →

THE SHAPE I’M IN by THE BAND (Better known in Canada as the HAWKS)

The Band is probably the best Rock band the world had ever seen.  I know we all have preferences as to the type of music we like and the bands we enjoy, but these guys were just amazing.  Twenty – Five… Continue Reading →

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