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Subject: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/08/12 at 9:55 pm
Thought I'd begin this topic with one I bet you didn't know was Canadian ...
It's the 1972 live version of 'Conquistador' by Procol Harum. This version, which reached #10 in Canada, #16 in the US and #22 in the UK, was recorded in Alberta with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra making Procol Harum the first ever British group to qualify for Canadian Content through the Artist category. I like the original 1967 version, but the orchestra in this version makes it sound so much better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CapV8Wu1lkU
Subject: Re: Canadian Songs/Artists of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/02/12 at 6:43 am
2 Cancon's from the 1970s. Both from the band Chilliwack. This band hit the charts in Canada during the 1960s ( as the Collectors), and in the 1970 and 1980s as Chillwack.
Chilliwack ~ Arms Of Mary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIYDLc837e8
Chilliwack ~ Never Be The Same
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-NueCwoN0c
Subject: Re: Canadian Songs/Artists of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/03/12 at 4:01 pm
I love how the 'Never Be the Same' one has a picture of Jessica Alba lol
Did you know 'Arms of Mary' is a cover song? For the longest time, I was not aware. The original was in 1976 by a British group called Sutherland Brothers and Quiver
My all-time favourite song of the 1970s is a Canadian song from 1978. It is called 'Sweet Misery' by a group called Teaze. It never reached the Top 40, but was the only chart single that Teaze had, yet somehow they released a total of 5 albums. This was a radio favourite. I still sometimes hear it on classic rock stations ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8idY32zS4U
Subject: Re: Canadian Songs/Artists of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/03/12 at 4:38 pm
My all-time favourite song of the 1970s is a Canadian song from 1978. It is called 'Sweet Misery' by a group called Teaze.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8idY32zS4U
Sure, I know the song. I did hear it on AM radio back in 1978. It was played often enough that I recognized it. It's a very good song.
What's my all-time favorite Canadian song from the 70s?
Difficult to say, but I do know these 3 are in my top 10.
Gary & Dave ~ Could You Ever Love Me Again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i23R27qHSQk
The Stampeders ~Carry Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnjaIri_aKk
Trooper ~ We're Here For A Good Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywfiwSaJwKo
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/03/12 at 5:07 pm
Carry Me! Best Stampeders song ever!!!!!!! Such a great song to sing along to.
Other ones are great also! I listen to Gary and Dave all the time. I have one of their cassette tapes from the 70s, but dang thing is so old, it no longer works. I keep it just for the historical value
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/04/12 at 5:08 am
Carry Me! Best Stampeders song ever!!!!!!! Such a great song to sing along to.
It sure is.
2 selections from James Leroy. I hear "Touch of magic" on the radio, on the odd occasion. Can't say the same about "Lady Ellen"
James Leroy ~ Lady Ellen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i3bBt-cObc
James Leroy ~ Touch of magic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5ewidj7NHY
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Howard on 11/04/12 at 2:26 pm
Carry Me! Best Stampeders song ever!!!!!!! Such a great song to sing along to.
Other ones are great also! I listen to Gary and Dave all the time. I have one of their cassette tapes from the 70s, but dang thing is so old, it no longer works. I keep it just for the historical value
I thought The Stampeders had one song "Sweet City Woman"? ???
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/04/12 at 2:53 pm
I thought The Stampeders had one song "Sweet City Woman"? ???
The Stampeders had many hits in Canada. They were a very popular band when I was growing up in the 1970s.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/04/12 at 7:31 pm
I thought The Stampeders had one song "Sweet City Woman"? ???
The Stampeders were one of Canada's best kept secrets during the 70s ...
Year 1968 1969 1971 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 19731974197419741975 1975 1976 1976 1976
Song Title Be A Woman Crosswalk Carry Me Sweet City Woman Devil You Monday Morming Choo Choo Wild Eyes Johnny Lightning Oh My Lady Minstrel Gypsy Running Wild Me and My Stone Ramona Hit the Road Jack <featuring Wolfman Jack> New Orleans Playing in the Band Sweet Love Bandit San Diego
Canada #51 #95 #2 #1 #8 #9 #2 #48 #12#6#18#27#18 #6 #35 #21 #39 #71
United States -- -- --#8#61---------------- #40 -- -- -- --
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/04/12 at 7:35 pm
It sure is.
2 selections from James Leroy. I hear "Touch of magic" on the radio, on the odd occasion. Can't say the same about "Lady Ellen"
Good stuff there! The one James Leroy song I hear alot is You Look Good in Denim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QhqhZBTxk8
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/04/12 at 7:51 pm
Here's a pair of hits from 1976 ...
Deja Vu - Dance
One of the members of this band was Cal Dodd who is best remembered as co-host of a show called Circus on CTV that aired from 1978-1985
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRaIC1Hi90A
Liverpool - Dolly
Dolly was produced by Ian Thomas. In 1978, Liverpool changed their name to Aerial, and after two albums under that name, lead singer Gary O'Connor (known simply as Gary O') went solo in 1981 and had a few hits, most notably the radio favourite 'Shades of 45' in 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy2E5SE_DNY
... Here is Aerial's 1978 hit 'Easy Love'. It reached #92 in Canada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdNsQubj7DE&NR=1&feature=endscreen
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/04/12 at 8:13 pm
3 good songs there...
My memory tells me that "Easy love" received the most radio play out of the 3 (I heard it more often, maybe), but it charted poorest of the three.
(while do I feel you and I are the only two on inthe00s who know these nice tunes)
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/05/12 at 8:35 am
3 good songs there...
My memory tells me that "Easy love" received the most radio play out of the 3 (I heard it more often, maybe), but it charted poorest of the three.
(while do I feel you and I are the only two on inthe00s who know these nice tunes)
It's usually the lowest charting ones that are better remembered. These songs never made it out of Canada. The rest of the world sure missed out
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/05/12 at 9:13 am
Here's 4 non Top 40s from 1978 ...
Prism - Take Me to the Kaptin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjb75geCcMI
Doucette - All I Wanna Do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXt1LyUXq7s
Lavender Hill Mob - Dream Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSxYLebGzSc
Fran McKendree - Like I've Never Been Gone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fol5IUkAb0o
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/05/12 at 11:55 am
Here's some great seldom heard Canadian Instrumentals ...
Hagood Hardy - Maybe Tomorrow (1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8KzpmFDPFc
Kebekelektric - Magic Fly (1977)
This group was an alias for Gino Soccio and was a cover of the song by Space released the same year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq5SL7kuB7g
Andre Gagnon - Donna (1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzbznsPpu6Y
Frank Mills - Peter Piper (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwhb5Lex_bE
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/05/12 at 1:22 pm
Here's some great seldom heard Canadian Instrumentals ...
All of those songs you posted remind me from listening to AM radio in the 1970s decade.
Here are more.
Edward Bear ~ Close your Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QxClueCXGo
April Wine ~ Rock N' Roll Is A Vicious Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCi8o70szM0
I'm A Stranger Here ~ Five Man Electrical Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeVhhHRDcQU
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/05/12 at 6:41 pm
^ Those are some good ones. Speaking of two of those above, here's a bunch of solo outings from band lead singers ...
Rich Dodson - Julia Get Up (1972)
lead singer of The Stampeders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TOynn7CRGs
Bob McBride - Pretty City Pady (1973)
lead singer of Lighthouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVLKnRt5fLA
John Kay - Moonshine (Friend of Mine) (1973)
lead singer of Steppenwolf. This song was written by Les Emmerson and was originally a hit for Five Man Electrical Band in 1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hJ_ne3YJts
Les Emmerson - Control of Me (1973)
lead singer of Five Man Electrical Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNCIJT9IpvU
Larry Evoy - Here I Go Again (1978)
lead singer of Edward Bear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gHqxUp6uY0
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/06/12 at 6:23 am
^ All very good songs
Ian Thomas ~ Coming home (It's my favorite Ian Thomas song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxzB9b8kFqM
Ken Tobias ~ I Just Want To Make Music (My favorite Ken Tobias song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxETbR_t-no
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/07/12 at 4:59 pm
^ Best Ian Thomas song of the 70s. I almost picked that as my favourite Ian song, but his original version of 'Hold On' is just so fantastic.
That Ken Tobias song is the one that I hear the most. I also hear his song 'Give a Little Love' quite a bit. Ken Tobias' biggest success was as a songwriter on 'Stay Awhile' by The Bells
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/07/12 at 5:40 pm
Ian Thomas's "hold on" is fantastic.
Here are 2 other Ken Tobias tunes that I liked
Ken Tobias ~ Every Bit Of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tFhe3atUeg
Ken Tobias ~ Run Away With Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkovLJtdz6A
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/07/12 at 7:56 pm
I should seek out a copy of 'The Ken Tobias Collection'. He had so many good songs. Great for easy listening!
Here is a little slice of Canadian Disco ...
The Raes - (I Only Wanna) Get Up and Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJmcuOqYA6E
Toulouse - It Always Happens This Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAZC2W2a3-s
Touche - Take A Look But Don't Touch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjVYEzAuaBI
Troiano - We All Need Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Z0gGOAJKQ
Denise McCann - Tattoo Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V619sVekQi0
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/07/12 at 8:17 pm
there's always a first one..
First song in this 70s thread I don't remember, the "Touche" song. I should listen to it one more time just in case.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/07/12 at 9:44 pm
Touche was a one hit wonder in the mainstream. I do believe they had a few other hits on the club/disco scene.
Here's 10 Canadian classics from 1979, none of which even rose above the Top 80 ...
Adam Mitchell - Fool For Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvVq2PkY9rc
Michael Bouyea - The Fury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj1WL6CrG9I
Minglewood Band - Ain't What it Used to Be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCIEQ_zAi_g
Long John Baldry - A Thrill's A Thrill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMLp11oipqo
Cooper Brothers - Show Some Emotion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9RMf8_ccrw
Stonebolt - Lovestruck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfYqs_im8Y4
Bob Segarini - Don't Believe A Word I Say
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPkbb_h9q3Y
Patsy Gallant and Dwayne Ford - We'll Find a Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YecPxS-gVbM
Doucette - Run Buddy Run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S6rhxYUPho
Cano - Rebound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4mUU6JRZx4
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/08/12 at 6:09 am
I know 8/10 of those songs (Don't know the Cano selection or this Doucette one)
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/08/12 at 8:05 pm
Cano never really took off. They had one other hit in 1980 with a cover of the Cliff Richard song 'Carrie', which I remember, but I don't know if I remember their version of the Cliff version as they were both hits in 1980 lol
Speaking of cover songs, here's one of the greatest Canadian cover versions of the 70s ...
Long John Baldry featuring Kathi McDonald - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8wQxs0M_1Q
The interesting part is that the British born Long John Baldry is was only Canadian by citizenship (Kathi McDonald is American). He moved to Canada in 1978, and became a Canadian Citizen just shortly before he recorded the Baldry's Out album in 1979.
Baldry's Out peaked at #59 in Canada and was his only charting album as a Canadian citizen. He had previously charted in 1972 with the album Everything Stops For Tea which made it to #85 in Canada. Baldry's Out also had a 3rd hit with a cover of the Russ Ballard tune Come and Get Your Love but that one seems to be absent from YouTube
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/11/12 at 6:56 am
It's time for some B.T.O!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j83xviHVmGg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woN3s7qeEDo
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/11/12 at 11:55 pm
I just heard Let it Ride on the radio today My favourite BTO song has to be Roll on Down the Highway
Here's a quintet of Canadian cover songs ...
Sweet Blindness - Cowboys to Girls
original: The Intruders (1968)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsQ1twBaA_0
Charity Brown - Take Me in Your Arms
original: Kim Weston (1965)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr-___iSt0A
Shooter - I Can Dance (Long Tall Glasses)
original: Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance) by Leo Sayer (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQPAZ42ZA8
Tom Middleton - It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
original: Todd Rundgren (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZWnNN8DfNY&feature=related
Wenzday - Ruby Baby (1974)
original: The Drifters (1956)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_xElpJ4VVY
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/12/12 at 6:11 am
Those are are wonderful songs I know very well. Good choices.
Another from Wenzday/Wednesday "Loving you baby"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pINOmL2Ws8c
Another from Tom Middleton "One night lovers"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMa_cRVECXc
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/12/12 at 5:53 pm
Those are are wonderful songs I know very well. Good choices.
Another from Wenzday/Wednesday "Loving you baby"
Another from Tom Middleton "One night lovers"
Love One Night Lovers. I have that on a picture sleeve-less 45
Loving You Baby by Wednesday is my favourite cover of an Elton John song ever!
Another great cover of an Elton John song ...
April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw8FtBMCMR4
More Canadian covers ...
Gary and Dave - It Might as Well Rain Until September
original: Carole King (1962)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fquf-Xh-0s
Anne Murray - Just One Look
original: Doris Troy (1963)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVAlk4_IHY4
Bond - Dancing on A Saturday Night
original: Barry Blue (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbdepWciMuQ
Terry Jacks - Rock and Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)
original: Kevin Johnson (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1mQ_kpeC5s
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/13/12 at 6:25 am
Thanks for the good songs, Jason.
More covers:
Anne Murray ~ Cotton Jenny (Original Gordon Lightfoot)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5vAdSd-sJ4
Martin Stevens ~ Love is in the air
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-1njp0-khk
Keith Hampshire ~ The first cut is the deepest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRxBe24FkbE
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/21/12 at 12:34 pm
So I thought I'd post 2 mildly obscure CanCon songs from the 1970s.
A FOOT IN COLD WATER ~ Isn't Love Unkind (In My Life)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEyvRSfdyaA
Bob McBride ~ Treasure Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOC5kiO2U-0
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/21/12 at 4:36 pm
I am not too familiar with those. I need to investigate Bob McBride further.
A Foot in Cold Water is one of the most legendary Canadian bands of the 70s.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/26/12 at 8:11 pm
Copperpenny ~(Sitting on a) Poor Man's Throne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMD0kRTyq5s
Five Man Electrical Band ~ Signs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3_2wjRk02s
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/27/12 at 4:32 pm
Copperpenny ~(Sitting on a) Poor Man's Throne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMD0kRTyq5s
I listen to this one on a regular basis almost. I have a homemade 70s mix CD, and this one comes on almost every day
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/27/12 at 5:46 pm
I listen to this one on a regular basis almost. I have a homemade 70s mix CD, and this one comes on almost every day
What other CANCON songs are on there on that CD mix ?
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/27/12 at 7:06 pm
What other CANCON songs are on there on that CD mix ?
It was one I made in a rush LOL (actual album cover I made for it pictured below)
It has 151 songs on it and there are quite a few CANCON ones that I put on it ...
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/godeltsihw/SuperSeventiesAlbum.jpg
Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
April Wine - Tonite is A Wonderful Time to Fall in Love
Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
The Bells - Stay Awhile
Bill Amesbury - Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)
Bond - Dancing on A Saturday Night
Burton Cummings - I Will Play A Rhapsody
Chilliwack - Arms of Mary
Claudja Barry - (Boogie Woogie) Dancin' Shoes
Cooper Brothers - I'll Know Her When I See Her
Copperpenny - Sittin' On A Poor Man's Throne
DeFranco Family - Save the Last Dance For Me
Deja Vu - Dance
Doucette - Mama Let Him Play
Five Man Electrical Band - Signs
Fludd - What An Animal
Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
Gary and Dave - Could You Ever Love Me Again
The Guess Who - Orly
Hagood Hardy - The Homecoming
Ian Thomas - Coming Home
Incredible Bongo Band - Bongo Rock
Ironhorse - Sweet Lui-Louise
Jackson Hawke - Into the Mystic
Keith Hampshire - Big Time Operator
Les Emmerson - Cry Your Eyes Out
Lighthouse - Pretty Lady
Major Hoople's Boarding House - I'm Running After You
Max Webster - Let Go the Line
Michel Pagliaro - Loving You Ain't Easy
Mighty Pope - Heaven on the 7th Floor
Myles and Lenny - Hold on Lovers
New City Jam Band - Lazy Love
Octavian - Good Feeling (to Know)
Prism - Take Me to the Kaptin
Private Eye - Your Place or Mine
The Raes - A Little Lovin' (Keeps the Doctor Away)
Ray Materick - Linda Put the Coffee On
Rich Dodson - Julia Get Up
Shooter - I Can Dance (Long Tall Glasses)
Stampeders - Running Wild
Steel River - Ten Pound Note
Stonebolt - I Will Still Love You
Sweet Blindness - Cowboys to Girls
Teaze - Sweet Misery
Terry Jacks - Hey Country Girl
Toulouse - It Always Happens This Way
Troiano - We All Need Love
Trooper - Round Round We Go
Valdy - Yes I Can
Wednesday - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/27/12 at 8:02 pm
That is one great list. I'm proud to say I know all of those songs.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 11/28/12 at 6:45 pm
Edward Bear!
Cancon of my childhood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXzLGANYSis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ap6lSgls3I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QxClueCXGo
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 11/28/12 at 7:43 pm
Hey, wait a minute. Edward Bear were one hit wonders. Oh wait, that was in the US :D
I always liked "Freedom For the Stallion" the best!
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 12/02/12 at 8:14 am
More 70s CANCON ...
Prelude - After the Goldrush (1974)
This trio was from the UK, but the song itself was written by Neil Young
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Taxuott5s
Downchild Blues Band - Flip, Flop and Fly (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SB52uZnXy0
Bobby G. Griffith - The Badger's Song (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1sOvcu26A
Gary and Dave - I May Never See You Again (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QHGKKaGrZs
Bearfoot - Molly (1974)
Founding member Terry Danko is the brother of the late Rick Danko (member of The Band). Lead singer Dwayne Ford went on to marry Patsy Gallant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtrPatHU_xw
Patsy Gallant - From New York to LA (1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TohEJPjyi-U
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 12/02/12 at 12:31 pm
Here's Neil's version of "After the goldrush"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e3m_T-NMOs
Honestly I don't know which version I prefer.
Another song by Bearfoot...Passing time. I prefer it to "Molly"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE-Ns9Ctmr8
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Katluver on 12/07/12 at 1:20 am
Let's not leave out this classic one-hit-wonder:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gggcZvvZLeo
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Katluver on 12/07/12 at 1:32 am
I love this one....
California Girl---Chilliwack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0OTRFob0BM
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Henk on 12/07/12 at 5:34 am
I know I've posted this before, but not in this thread, so...
Chalawa - Hop, Skip And Jump (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eno7KkJeiAw
Chalawa are a reggae band from Toronto area, originally founded to backup other artists. But the success of their own material soon prompted them to take center stage themselves.
"Hop, Skip And Jump" was a hit in parts of Europe, but I don't think it did much in Canada.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 12/07/12 at 6:06 am
First time I heard that song, Henk.
More Cancon:
Crowbar ~ Oh What A Feeling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJVJoCGAg_Q
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Howard on 12/11/12 at 11:59 am
Let's not leave out this classic one-hit-wonder:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gggcZvvZLeo
They look like The Osmonds in a way.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 12/22/12 at 11:49 am
Jackson Hawke:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwrbpyzbCb8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPnrDfyBeg8
My favorite of theirs was "You can't dance", but was not able to find it on youtube today.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 01/10/13 at 12:11 am
Let's not leave out this classic one-hit-wonder:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gggcZvvZLeo
Can't leave that one out, but it was not a one hit wonder. The DeFranco Family reached the US Top 40 three times: Heartbeat (It's A Lovebeat), Abra-ca-dabra, and their cover of Save the Last Dance For Me
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 01/10/13 at 12:13 am
I know I've posted this before, but not in this thread, so...
Chalawa - Hop, Skip And Jump (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eno7KkJeiAw
Chalawa are a reggae band from Toronto area, originally founded to backup other artists. But the success of their own material soon prompted them to take center stage themselves.
"Hop, Skip And Jump" was a hit in parts of Europe, but I don't think it did much in Canada.
You did post that one before, but it is still a good song. Can't say as I knew of it before that, but it's a good song!
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 01/10/13 at 12:14 am
Jackson Hawke:
My favorite of theirs was "You can't dance", but was not able to find it on youtube today.
That is a good one. England Dan and John Ford Coley did a cover of that and charted in the US with it. Always thought that was cool as Jackson Hawke never charted in the US. Americans looking to Canada for inspiration.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 01/10/13 at 7:11 am
That is a good one. England Dan and John Ford Coley did a cover of that and charted in the US with it. Always thought that was cool as Jackson Hawke never charted in the US. Americans looking to Canada for inspiration.
Jackson Hawke never charted in the US? dang. They had several good songs in the mid 1970s.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Howard on 01/10/13 at 7:23 am
Can't leave that one out, but it was not a one hit wonder. The DeFranco Family reached the US Top 40 three times: Heartbeat (It's A Lovebeat), Abra-ca-dabra, and their cover of Save the Last Dance For Me
So whatever became of them?
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 01/10/13 at 9:52 pm
Jackson Hawke never charted in the US? dang. They had several good songs in the mid 1970s.
I used to think Jackson Hawke was one man until I saw an album cover.
"That Jackson Hawke guy is a great singer. Just like that Jethro Tull guy and that Steely Dan fellow"
My favourite is still 'Into the Mystic'. I'm so used to it, that the Van Morrisson original sounds dull and bland (but it is still a good one)
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 01/14/13 at 9:55 pm
70s songs you may not have known qualified for Canadian Content ...
Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love (1978)
CANCON qualification: written by Neil Young
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3u5UDjYeY
Nicolette Larson - Rhumba Girl (1979)
CANCON qualification: written by Jesse Winchester
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4laxkwi1P60
Elvis Presley - Until It's Time For You to Go (1972)
CANCON qualification: written by Buffy Saint-Marie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hofaGDL39eQ
David Idema (aka David Geddes) - House on Holly Road (1972)
CANCON qualification: written by Ralph Murphy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5A0RS0m3k
Nazareth - This Flight Tonight (1974)
CANCON qualification: written by Joni Mitchell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HolbQ_XBnak
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 01/15/13 at 8:14 pm
Nice selections.
Prism ~ Flyin'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfJUvpLPLrA
Prism ~ Take Me Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYreEXVa9ss
Both from the same album "See forever eyes" I saw them in concert I think just after this album was released. Less than 100 people at the concert...Many missed a good show.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 01/15/13 at 11:42 pm
I know both those songs quite well. I miss Prism. I know they still record, but without Ron Tabak or even Henry Small, it's just not the same
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 01/17/13 at 8:02 am
I know both those songs quite well. I miss Prism. I know they still record, but without Ron Tabak or even Henry Small, it's just not the same
Prism was at their peak when they released "Armageddon". Not too many albums were more popular in Toronto than that album, during that time period.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 01/17/13 at 1:29 pm
Max Webster ~ High Class In Borrowed Shoes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq8GoJUzvPs
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 02/03/13 at 6:03 pm
Two from the Guess Who:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJbFVJvRqOQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZSJeRbVc8
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Howard on 02/04/13 at 6:34 am
Two from the Guess Who:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJbFVJvRqOQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZSJeRbVc8
I like that song by The Guess Who.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 02/04/13 at 7:40 am
I like that song by The Guess Who.
Which one? I posted two songs.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Howard on 02/04/13 at 7:29 pm
Which one? I posted two songs.
No Sugar Tonight.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 04/12/13 at 4:44 pm
Gino Vannelli ~ I just wanna stop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8e1SjBHSUM
Gino Vannell ~ People Gotta Move
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RueZwLGDt4g
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 04/12/13 at 5:32 pm
Gino Vannelli is great!
Here's some obscurities from the Canadian Content archives ...
Tinker's Moon - Shang-A-Lang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DREECRZ8As
David George - Scorpio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ncdNbChpRw
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Howard on 04/12/13 at 7:08 pm
Gino Vannelli ~ I just wanna stop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8e1SjBHSUM
Gino Vannell ~ People Gotta Move
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RueZwLGDt4g
I've heard of Gino Vanelli.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 04/13/13 at 9:03 am
Gino Vannelli is great!
Here's some obscurities from the Canadian Content archives ...
Tinker's Moon - Shang-A-Lang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DREECRZ8As
David George - Scorpio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ncdNbChpRw
I know the Shang-A-Lang song.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 04/20/13 at 4:24 pm
From the Canadian Adult Oriented Playlist chart circa 1977, here are two more great ones ...
Hagood Hardy - Jennifer's Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89KY-8Y6vK0
Great Rufus Road Machine - I Believe in Sunshine
This also peaked at #67 on the Canadian Top 100 singles chart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KULvv8kd_Q
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 04/20/13 at 4:31 pm
From the Canadian Adult Oriented Playlist chart circa 1977, here are two more great ones ...
Great Rufus Road Machine - I Believe in Sunshine
This also peaked at #67 on the Canadian Top 100 singles chart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KULvv8kd_Q
Cover of Madrigal's "I Believe in Sunshine". I liked Madrigal's version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1A2Xjm7FTw
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Paul on 04/22/13 at 12:50 pm
I know the Shang-A-Lang song.
Known by us Brits too, as it was one of the Bay City Rollers' signature songs...
Corny tho' it is, their version knocks spots off this...
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 04/23/13 at 6:59 am
Known by us Brits too, as it was one of the Bay City Rollers' signature songs...
Corny tho' it is, their version knocks spots off this...
Sure, I remember the Bay City Rollers' version.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 04/23/13 at 7:00 am
Peter Pringle ~ Outside And Inside (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvLEl2MhbuM
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 05/03/13 at 6:48 pm
I liked Peter Pringles soft rock music. I have his 'I Could Have Been A Sailor' song on 45 rpm
Another gem from the Canadian archives ... someone once asked me if I ever heard that song by the band Ocean. I responded with a yes, but I didn't give the answer they were looking for. I love being difficult :D
Ocean - One More Chance (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxTdRUlSWIs
Also, remember that hit by The Bells? Why yes I do ...
The Bells - He Was Me, He Was You (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65MVlgL0NJ8
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 05/12/13 at 5:14 pm
Bush - I Can Hear You Calling
This band consisted of the late great Domenic Troiano and vocalist Roy Kenner, and was one of many projects the two would do together. In the 90s, long after they called it quits, Bush gained media attention over rights to the band name. Because Troiano still owned the rights to the name in Canada, the British alt-rock band Bush (fronted by Gavin Rossdale) released their albums in Canada as Bushx. Rossdale and Troiano soon came to an agreement, and future Bushx albums/singles were released in Canada as Bush
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nac2vmGhnn4
Tom Northcott - I Think It's Going to Rain Today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M35lsNIzgb0
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 05/13/13 at 8:02 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQfDqvMuqTQ
Another song by Tom.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 08/23/13 at 1:25 pm
Wednesday ~ Velvet Colours
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1BsLuIcJvc
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/23/13 at 5:56 pm
^ I know that Wednesday song quite well. Fantastic stuff!
Here's a real obscure one ...
Paul's People - The Blue Jays
This was the first ever song about the Toronto Blue Jays (makes sense as it was released the year they joined the MLB). It's not the best song about the Jays, and not the last, but it's not bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyQNYV-3tNg
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 08/23/13 at 6:58 pm
^ I don't know it..parts of it are similar to TSOP- MFSB
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 08/23/13 at 7:59 pm
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I don't know how "CAN-CON" The Suspects are since Kenny was scotish?
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/23/13 at 8:08 pm
I don't know how "CAN-CON" The Suspects are since Kenny is scotish?
The Suspects formed in Toronto. In the early 80s, they changed their name to The Deserters. On this picture of a Deserters LP, the CANCON logo is visible
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cek%2BURwnL._AA300_.jpg
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 08/23/13 at 8:20 pm
The Suspects formed in Toronto. In the early 80s, they changed their name to The Deserters. On this picture of a Deserters LP, the CANCON logo is visible
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cek%2BURwnL._AA300_.jpg
Yes Chris Steffler mentioned in an interview that PB were fans of Kenny's band the Desserters and they stole a few ideas off of them. ;D
But I can't really see the CAN-CON logo. I have to squint to really see it. Me and my bad eyesight. :P
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/23/13 at 8:25 pm
But I can't really see the CAN-CON logo. I have to squint to really see it. Me and my bad eyesight. :P
Wow, that's really bad eyesight. As blurry as that picture is, the CANCON logo is clear as day
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 08/23/13 at 9:07 pm
Wow, that's really bad eyesight. As blurry as that picture is, the CANCON logo is clear as day
I had to blow it up but I could see it. It's right underneath the copyright isn't it? M, A, L, and the last letter is F?
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/23/13 at 10:40 pm
I had to blow it up but I could see it. It's right underneath the copyright isn't it? M, A, L, and the last letter is F?
MAPL (Music, Artist, Production, Lyrics). The P is blackened out which means they did not record it in Canada
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 08/24/13 at 1:00 am
MAPL (Music, Artist, Production, Lyrics). The P is blackened out which means they did not record it in Canada
Oh okay. :) It probably didn't help me any that I was writting that response from my mom's laptop. ;D LOL!
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/24/13 at 8:33 pm
Here are three reasons from 1973 why I am glad to be Canadian ...
Abraham's Children - Gypsy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxkS4i1k5GM
Fergus - Ice on the Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag0yFfqzFdA
Marty Butler - Once Loved Woman, Once Loved Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHP3vRUMX7I
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/24/13 at 9:00 pm
3 more from 1973 ...
Alabama - Song of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoAzh7Sdiko
Dublin Corporation - Come and Join Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4W4uy2ilAQ
Moe Koffman - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
This was a newly recorded version. The original version as performed under The Moe Koffman Quartet was a world famous hit in 1958 peaking at #4 in Canada and also reached UK #23 and US #36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h-dwY1Y2dc
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 08/25/13 at 1:09 pm
Nice memories from 1973. Great choices.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/25/13 at 7:37 pm
Nice memories from 1973. Great choices.
I think 1973 may be my favourite year of this decade for music.
Here's some gems from 1974 ...
Abraham's Children - Goddess of Nature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEEmuIOF2KE
Crowbar - Million Dollar Weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Tx_MDGfJk
Gary and Dave - It Might as Well Rain Until September
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fquf-Xh-0s
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/25/13 at 8:02 pm
Three more from 1974 ...
Songbird - I Believe
Cover version of the 1972 album track by Stevie Wonder. If my research has served me well, this was the first version of the song to chart anywhere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ae8ylst8Ng
Alan Schick - Lucy Lucy Lucy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQOzqmhRSL8
Songbird - Dirty Work
In the actual printed chart, this song was erroneously listed as 100% CANCON. This is a cover of the 1972 album track by the American band Steely Dan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wzDYsgb92g
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/25/13 at 8:37 pm
Speaking of Abraham's Children, the album pictured in the video above is called Time. It was released in 1974 and was the only album that Abraham's Children ever released, and the song Goddess of Nature wasn't even on it. That song was released as a teaser for the band's second album which never emerged because they parted ways due to musical differences and conflicts with their management and label before full recording could begin. The 4 hits they had all made the Canadian Top 40 and the album itself reached #35. Not bad for only 1 album. I think I still like Goddess of Nature the best
http://www.redtelephone66.com/albumart/time.jpg
1972 - Goodbye Farewell
1973 - Gypsy
1973 - Thank You
1974 - Goddess of Nature
Here is Goodbye Farewell from 1972
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YysqTm8nxwU
Here is Thank You from 1973
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V063trADBc
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/26/13 at 4:16 pm
Those excellent Songbird releases above were on the Vancouver based label Mushroom Records, a label known for being responsible for the first 2 albums by Heart (Dreamboat Annie in 1976 and Magazine in 1977). The label was a subsidary of Capitol Records and existed from 1974-1980. They were also responsible for 3 albums by Chilliwack (Dreams, Dreams, Dreams in 1977, Lights From the Valley in 1978 and Breakdown in Paradise in 1979) and the 1975 self-titled album by R&B singer Jayson Hoover
Jayson Hoover - Love Will Get You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvJ8eziDUso
Jayson Hoover - She's My Lady
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKT_zyLEOE
Chilliwack - California Girl
The band's first single for Mushroom Records
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0OTRFob0BM
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 08/26/13 at 6:25 pm
Other than Jason Hoover, I know the last few songs you posted. I like Abraham's children.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 08/26/13 at 8:55 pm
Other than Jason Hoover, I know the last few songs you posted. I like Abraham's children.
I'd never heard of Jayson Hoover either. His album cover was pretty bad, so I don't think the album flew off the shelves lol. Nice R&B though
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 09/01/13 at 5:34 pm
3 more from 1973 ...
Alabama - Song of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoAzh7Sdiko
Dublin Corporation - Come and Join Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4W4uy2ilAQ
Moe Koffman - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
This was a newly recorded version. The original version as performed under The Moe Koffman Quartet was a world famous hit in 1958 peaking at #4 in Canada and also reached UK #23 and US #36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h-dwY1Y2dc
That's pretty good but the MAPL logo on the Alabama album is all blackened which means that it wasn't written or produced in Canada nor was it by a Canadian artist. It charted in Canada.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 09/01/13 at 6:04 pm
That's pretty good but the MAPL logo on the Alabama album is all blackened which means that it wasn't written or produced in Canada nor was it by a Canadian artist. It charted in Canada.
The categories in which the music qualifies as CANCON are black with a white initial. That means the Music, Artist, Production, Lyrics were all done in Canada. This Alabama group is a Canadian artist.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 09/20/13 at 1:35 pm
Here's a website for all the 1050 Chum charts (1050 Chum, Toronto radio station)
from 1957 to 1975.
http://chumtribute.ca/topics/chum-charts/
There used to be a 1050ChUM website for their weekly top40 charts until 1986 (it became an oldies station in 1986), but the site is gone. Too bad because it was quite informative.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 09/25/13 at 7:54 am
There used to be a 1050ChUM website for their weekly top40 charts until 1986 (it became an oldies station in 1986), but the site is gone. Too bad because it was quite informative.
I used to use that site all the time, as there were alot of songs that charted in there, that never hit the actual Top 100 chart in Canada
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: Lola on 09/26/13 at 7:45 pm
Carry Me! Best Stampeders song ever!!!!!!! Such a great song to sing along to.
Other ones are great also! I listen to Gary and Dave all the time. I have one of their cassette tapes from the 70s, but dang thing is so old, it no longer works. I keep it just for the historical value
Love the Stampeders! Grew up listening to their records while cleaning house with my Mom. They originally came from Calgary, as did she. Later, I met my husband who was born and raised in Dawson Creek, BC. The drummer Kim Berly(Meyer) was also a Dawson native. The Stampeders would come to Dawson Creek every Hallowe'en for several years and put on a concert. Our pharmacist is related to Rich Dodson.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 09/27/13 at 1:30 pm
I used to use that site all the time, as there were alot of songs that charted in there, that never hit the actual Top 100 chart in Canada
I didn't know that many songs which charted there never hit the top 100 in Canada. I used to visit that site to find songs from artists that were obscure, or to find obscure artists/bands. (esp from back in the early 70s). Bands/Artists like Fludd, Abraham's children, Ken Tobias, The Collectors, Peter Pringle, Dr. Music, A foot in cold water, Octavian, Peter Foldy, Bearfoot, Mashmakan, Don Goodwin, Les Emmerson, and many other artists.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 09/27/13 at 7:11 pm
I didn't know that many songs which charted there never hit the top 100 in Canada. I used to visit that site to find songs from artists that were obscure, or to find obscure artists/bands. (esp from back in the early 70s). Bands/Artists like Fludd, Abraham's children, Ken Tobias, The Collectors, Peter Pringle, Dr. Music, A foot in cold water, Octavian, Peter Foldy, Bearfoot, Mashmakan, Don Goodwin, Les Emmerson, and many other artists.
If I remember correctly from countless research of the CHUM chart, this well loved song was in the CHUM Top 30, but never made the Mainstream 100 Singles chart ...
Prism - See Forever Eyes (1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrvkcgU15WI
Speaking of Prism, I do remember their Bryan Adams/Jim Vallance penned hit Cover Girl did make the CHUM chart in 1980, but never made the mainstream 100 Singles chart. I'd post a clip of the song, but all the videos I can find of it on YouTube feature naked photos of the late Dorothy Stratten. Kind of makes sense though as the song was written about her
I often wonder if K-Tel record compilations factored in the CHUM charts for their "hits" as I have one called High Voltage that has Cover Girl on it.
http://www.discogs.com/Various-High-Voltage/release/1744009
I also have one from 1980 called Power Play which featured the Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club version of Video Killed The Radio Star which did make the CHUM chart, but was not seen at all in the mainstream 100 Singles chart
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/various_artists_f2/power_play_g16/
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 09/30/13 at 7:16 am
I often wonder if K-Tel record compilations factored in the CHUM charts for their "hits" as I have one called High Voltage that has Cover Girl on it.
http://www.discogs.com/Various-High-Voltage/release/1744009
I also have one from 1980 called Power Play which featured the Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club version of Video Killed The Radio Star which did make the CHUM chart, but was not seen at all in the mainstream 100 Singles chart
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/various_artists_f2/power_play_g16/
I remember those albums. I've listened to High Voltage before.
" See Forever Eyes " was a popular song in Toronto. Yup. Hard to understand why it didn't make the Mainstream 100 Singles charts.
I know this question fits into 1980, but a good place to ask it. "The Monks" were very popular in Ontario when they released their "Bad Habits" album, but not so much anywhere else in Canada. I bet their songs fared much better in Southern Ontario charts than the Canadian Mainstream 100 Singles charts. I can recall 5 songs from that album that I heard on CHUM-AM.
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: whistledog on 09/30/13 at 4:08 pm
I remember those albums. I've listened to High Voltage before.
" See Forever Eyes " was a popular song in Toronto. Yup. Hard to understand why it didn't make the Mainstream 100 Singles charts.
I know this question fits into 1980, but a good place to ask it. "The Monks" were very popular in Ontario when they released their "Bad Habits" album, but not so much anywhere else in Canada. I bet their songs fared much better in Southern Ontario charts than the Canadian Mainstream 100 Singles charts. I can recall 5 songs from that album that I heard on CHUM-AM.
Local playlists would have been better suited for The Monks. When I hear how popular they were, seeing that one chart placing for Drugs in My Pocket just doesn't make sense
Subject: Re: CANCON - Canadian Music of the 70s
Written By: warped on 10/01/13 at 12:53 pm
Local playlists would have been better suited for The Monks. When I hear how popular they were, seeing that one chart placing for Drugs in My Pocket just doesn't make sense
The other Monks songs I mentioned might not have made the top 40, but the did get lost of radio play. Such a good album.