Category: History
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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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This Week’s Birthdays in Canadian Music
We have two birthdays to make note of this week. First a Canadian institution, Geddy Lee (Gary Lee Weinrib), the lead vocalist, bass player and keyboardist for one of Canada’s greatest bands, Rush. He celebrated his 68th birthday on July 29th. He initially joined Rush in 1968, and they began the trek to superstardom. The…
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This Week’s Birthdays in Canadian Music
March 29th saw 2 birthdays. First a big happy birthday to Terry Jacks who turned 75. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Terry is most noted for his monster hit, “Concrete Sea”. He also had a major international hit as a member of the Poppy Family with the tune “Which Way You Goin’ Billy’. Our second birthday…
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Canadian Winners At The Grammys 2021
And the Canadian artists that won Grammys are: Best traditional pop vocal album: Rufus Wainwright, Unfollow the Rules . Best Dance Recording: Kaytranada feat. Kali Uchis, “10%” Best Dance/Electronic Album: “Bubba,” Kaytranada Best country duo/group performance: Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours.” Best musical theatre album: Glen Ballard and Alanis Morissette, lyricists; original Broadway cast, Jagged Little Pill.…
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Taken From My Shazam – Funky President
Listened and shazamed this tune in September 2015. Great funk from the Godfather Of Soul himself, Mr. James Brown. Funky President (People It’s Bad) was released as a single in 1974 and appeared on his 1974 album Reality. Apparently this track is one of his most sampled and the wah wah guitar has been used…
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