Category: Classic Rock
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Taken From My Shazam – CSN&Y
I have no clue as to why I Shazamed this one, a great song, and I know it well. “Our House” is a 1970 song recorded by Crosby Stills Nash & Young and was released as a single from the 1970 album “Déjà Vu”. This was their second album, their first with Neil Young as…
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What’s Up Next – Some Notes – December 10, 2021
It’s Friday, and a good week it was. Just a reminder, we are looking for contributors to the blog. We are planning on expansion in the new year and it is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Do you like music, sports, food, beverages, travel or just like to write, then we…
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Canada’s All Time Top Songs – #97
We have now got to 97 on the list, “Crying Over You” by Platinum Blonde. The band formed in the early 80’s and had a string of hits on Canadian airwaves. They had minimal success in the USA, so my readers from anywhere but Canada will find them to be a new band. The song…
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Canada’s All Time Top Songs – #98
At 98 is a signature song from former Sweeney Todd singer, Nick Gilder. The track is Hot Child In The City. Sweeney Todd had a big hit in 1976 with Roxy Roller. After that success, Nick left the band, going solo and signing a record deal in the USA. That deal spawned the featured song…
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This Week’s Birthdays in Canadian Music – August 1 to 7, 2021
A busy week for birthdays, so let’s get started. We have so many that we will split things up into 2 posts. I will try and do a second post tomorrow, personal stuff takes precedence. First up is Andre Gagnon, a pianist, composer and actor who turned 79 on August 1. Born the youngest of…