I had a few topics in mind for M, but since I gave Canadian literature a hard time yesterday, I thought I'd make up some ground by talking about Canadian music.
On Thursday night, Hubby and I went to see Bryan Adams. I know what you're thinking, but really, you had to know Bryan before he did that song for that movie. There wasn't a kid growing up in Canada in the 80's who didn't rock out to Summer of '69, or make-out to Heaven. And you know, the guy is pretty good live. Reckless will be forever in my music library.
It got me thinking about Canadian music. We have a spectacular music scene here. I'm not even talking about the Celiene Dions and the Shania Twains, or even the Michael Bubles or Justin Beibers, because for everyone of them there's a lesser known artist who could positively blow you away or break your heart. Here are just a few:
Elliot Brood, NQ Arbuckle, Luc Ducet, Great Big Sea, Chris Kirby, Great Lake Swimmers, Metric, Stars, Wintersleep, Said the Whale, Repartee, Arcade Fire, Cuff the Duke, City and Colour, Hawksley Workman, Blue Rodeo...
I really don't have room to name them all. So I'm leaving you with a little Bryan Adams, one of my favourites actually, in all it's 80's glory.
Interesting post about music.
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The Groover from Vancouver will do for me any day! :-D
ReplyDeleteMy daughter got to see him live at a gig and in the intermission she was approached by some of the PR team and invited to move to another part of the arena - imagine her surprise when the show continued and the spotlight came up and she was standing right next to the man himself as he sang!
Ha! That's so cool. He really puts off a great live show.
DeleteGosh, And don't forget about KD Lang!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Her rendition of Hallelujah at the Olympics was the best I have ever heard.
DeleteI didn't know that Bryan Adams was Canadian. I love "that song from that movie." LOL! I got married to it. :D
ReplyDeleteAwww. :) I think it was a very popular wedding song. It's perfect for it, really.
DeleteI've been a Bryan Adams' fan since waaaaaaay back, back when I listened to him on cassette tapes (Eek!) I've seen him in concert a few times, too, and you're right - he does put on a great show. :)
ReplyDeleteI got your back on Bryan Adams. Also, I really like the header on your blog. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteStopping by for the A to Z challenge :)
Thanks!
DeleteLove Bryan Adams! Some of the best music came from his era. Is he still as awesome??
ReplyDeleteHe is still awesome. Awesomer even.
DeleteGreat M post! One of my twins woke up from their nap looking like Justin Bieber - its true!
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Anyway stopping by from A to Z
Leigh
http://www.oneandoneequalstwinfun.com
I am huge Canadian music fan. My sister-in-law has a wonderful blog that covers a lot of Canadian groups and writers as well. Check her out at Bad Tempered Zombie if you are looking for some new groups to check out.
DeleteI will have to check that out. Thanks for the heads up.
DeleteI love that Bryan Adams song, but I especially love the one he did for the movie and for the life of me I can't think of the name of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing you mean 'Everything I do' from Robin Hood (which is the one I meant).
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