This week’s grouping is heavy on the classic 80’s rock material, but does include some classic Quebec music.

1. Frozen Ghost

“Should I See”

Frōzen Ghōst
Frōzen Ghōst (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Frozen Ghost was formed in the mid 80’s, recording until their break up in 1993.  They had a string of hits in the late 80’s, winning the 1987 Juno award as most promising new group.  Should I See is their first entry on the list.

Should I See

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2. Robert Charlebois

“Lindberg”

Français : Robert Charlebois au festival de Ca...
Français : Robert Charlebois au festival de Cannes 2009 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Robert Charlebois is a composer, singer, author from Montreal.  He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1999.  This song was originally recorded way back in 1967.

Lindberg

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3. Glass Tiger

“My Town”

Air Time: The Best of Glass Tiger
Air Time: The Best of Glass Tiger (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A great classic rock song from Glass Tiger, and their 3rd entry on the list.  This is the version with Rod Stewart singing in parts of the song.

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4. Chalk Circle

“This Mourning”

Another 80’s band out of Ontario.  A little harder edge than a lot of their contemporaries, except in this song.  Kind of sound like Simple Minds.

This Mourning

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5. Blue Rodeo

“After the Rain”

Blue Rodeo 1
Blue Rodeo 1 (Photo credit: Neal Gillis)

Another entry from one of Canada’s finest bands.  This is an outstanding vocal performance by Jim Cuddy.

After The Rain

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8 responses to “Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 22”

  1. A Gripping Life Avatar

    Some interesting picks, here. I couldn’t remember the other Glass Tiger song so I looked it up. “Someday” was pretty popular here in the US. I totally forgot about this band. I like Frozen Ghost but maybe a little too heavy on the 80’s messaging/ lyrics.
    I really liked Chalk Circle and you’re right, they do sound like Simple Minds.
    Lindberg freaked me out. What the heck? I started laughing – it’s a little too off the beaten path for me. I feel his career could NOT have been advanced with video – he’s best left behind the curtain. (not to be cruel but seriously…)
    And finally, Blue Rodeo was awesome. What a great voice and great song. Thanks for that one!

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      Haha. I am working off a list so Lindberg was next in line. Didn’t like it either but I am being faithful to my source document 

  2. magsx2 Avatar

    Hi,
    A very nice selection, the only one I didn’t really like was the 2nd one, for some reason I just couldn’t seem to “relate” to this one at all. 🙂

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      Agree completely Mags. I did not like that song but I was beholden to put it in the post.

  3. The Boy! Avatar

    Glass House’s My Town has such a cool chorus. I can picture a group of buddies howling this one out at some impromptu occasion.

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      Easily. Kind of like am Octoberfest drinking sing

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