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I enjoy travel, sports, music and anything else that jumps up at me for the moment, which is why I blog. There will be lots of travel posts, pictures and our videos as well as a smattering of sports and humor. I enjoy promoting Canada and am unabashedly a proud Albertan

Category: Canada’s Best Music

  • Canada’s All Time Top Songs – #100

    The first entry into our top 100 is Honeymoon Suite and their song Love Changes Everything. Back in the hair band days of the 1980’s, Honeymoon Suite was formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The name and the place share a connection, very witty. They had a string of hits in Canada throughout the…

  • A Chat With Betty Moon

    Today I chat with Betty Moon.  She is an accomplished artist, originally from Toronto, now living in Los Angeles, who has been recording since the 1980’s.  The interview celebrates the arrive of her 11th studio album, “Cosmicoma”.  Her first recording, in 1986, was while with her band Bambi.  This led to a recording contract with…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 32

    We move up to number 345 in this edition of Canada’s Best Music.  We have another entry from the Spoons, some classic rock, some new rock from Billy talent and a song from a Canadian staple known as The Tragically Hip, who are, well, hip.  Nice set if you like rock. 345. Spoons “Those Old…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 16

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 31

    Today’s list makes a change.  Time to go to a countdown.  Only 350 songs to go. The play-list includes both classic rock and a classic player.  Yes, the great one, Neil Young, makes another appearance here.  It also includes Skinny Puppy, which is a new one on me. 346. Skinny Puppy “Pro-Test Song” Skinny Puppy…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 30

    With this post, we have now covered the first 150 songs on this list I discovered.  Only 350 to go, blogger gold.  This set has some drinking songs and lots of rock and roll, some classic, some newer and some that raises hackles on some people.  Enjoy. 1. The Irish Rovers “Unicorn Song” This one…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 29

    A mix of old and new, from Gowan  to Plaskett, a good set. 1. Barenaked Ladies “Jane” The Barenaked Ladies are a major Canadian success story.  Their cheeky style and interesting lyrics set them apart from most contemporaries.  This is their first entry on the best music list, the first of many. – 2. Gowan…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 28

    Heavy on the classic stuff again.  Canada did have a thriving cottage industry in music during the 70’s and 80’s.  There is also another trivia answer in here somewhere. 1. Five Man Electrical Band “I’m a Stranger Here” Another song from the group that brought us “Signs”. – 2. Idle Eyes “Tokyo Rose” Another 80’s…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 27

    An interesting set, heavy on the Guess Who and alumni, all classic rock with a trivia question in waiting, so pay attention. 1. Guess Who “Shakin’ All Over” This is the trivia question.  The Guess Who’s singer at the outset was not Burton Cummings, it was Chad Allan.  This cover, released in the USA and…

  • Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 26

    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. – 2.…