Today’s collection includes some country rock, some classic staples, some music from my favourite city and some really sappy 70’s pop.
1. Murray McLauchlan
“Try Walking Away”
Murray had a strong career in the 70’s and 80’s, writing and recording many current staples on Canadian classic radio. Unfortunately, he never hit mainstream elsewhere.
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2. The Poppy Family
“Where Evil Grows”
Smaltzy Canadian pop at its’ best (worst?). The Poppy Family had a string of North American hits in the late 60’s and early 70’s. The group was made up of Susan and Terry Jacks.
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4. Northern Pikes
“She Aint Pretty”
Hello Saskatoon, Canada‘s greatest city.
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5. Bachman Turner Overdrive
“Blue Collar”
BTO’s very first release, very different from everything they did afterwards. My favourite song by them by a country mile. This clip is of Randy Bachman only, but it is live and is at a great venue in Vancouver called the Commodore Ballroom. Great groove.
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Murray McLauchlan and Bruce Cockburn has been handed down in the love of music Japanese SSW. And many a masterpiece. 🙂
Sounds like you love Gordon Lightfoot another Canadian artist in the same vein.
Nice set. I’ve missed these.
seemed very…80s this round.
The bto was quite different for them
I agree, especially about the Poppy Family and BTO!
Hey, how you doing, sorry for not answering sooner, Canadian summers eh? Why BTO went away from that smooth jazzy stuff was beyond me, but can’t argue with the $$$
$$$ is a strong draw. I’ve been working long hours and haven’t been able to visit my fav Blogs as much as I like. Glad to hear you’re enjoying your summer
Gets better from here on. Lots of things coming up.