Today’s edition includes a couple of classic rock songs, some country, an 80’s pop queen and a more current dive. A so-so set in my view, but all are essential Canadian artists with their own place in our musical history.
1. Glass Tiger
“I’m Still Searching”
Released in 1988, this is one of my favourite songs by Glass Tiger. This is the second entry by the band in the top 500.
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2. Dalbello
“Gonna Get Close to You”
Not my favourite song by Lisa Dalbello, but this was a major hit for her back in the day. Born in Toronto, she had a string of hits from the late 70’s to the mid 80’s.
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3. Platinum Blonde
“It Doesn’t Really Matter”
Another classic rock band from Toronto, they started life as a Police tribute band. Their main period was Mid 80’s to early 90’s. Interesting band.
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4. Prairie Oyster
“One Precious Love”
Prairie Oyster have been around since the mid 70’s and are still touring and recording. They are members of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (2008) and have won 6 Juno Awards as best country group or duo. For those of you wondering what a prairie oyster is, thing demi-glasse, freshly castrated bull testicles. apparently a delicacy, but not one I’ll be sampling any time soon.
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5. Celine Dion
” Where Does My Heart Beat Now”
Celine Dion, what else can be said. She may be Canada’s biggest export. We had the opportunity to see her in 1990, before she was anywhere close to big. It would have been in a 300 seat hall in St. Albert, AB. Missed it, messed up. C’est la vie.
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Ah, Glass Tiger. Not the best hair of the 80s, but a competitive entry.
And no, sorry John. I didn’t play the Celine video.
I set up a rickroll for nothing??
GAH!!! It was all Celine! Argghh!!! Can’t believe I clicked it.
How did you know Rick Astley was my kryptonite?!?
I thought you might, figured I’d give it a shot. The sideways rickroll.
HI,
Great clip from Celine Dion, very nice. 🙂
El g didn’t seem to like it
I do have a cure for our friend.
Get a nice drink, sit back, relax, and play the video, listen carefully, I’m sure he will change his mind. 😀
Ok, ok, I listened to it.
Very very 80s Tom Cruise/John Cusack moment-of-discovery-scene song. Probably with rain.
Not bad, just not my thing…
Lol. To make you feel better, check this one out. I’m thinking it’s in your wheelhouse.