Today is Canada day and a good friend from the north mentioned that I should put up some Canadian songs today to honor my many friends from Canada. I thought well that sounds like a fine idea. So here we go.
I know that for most music fans the obvious choice for this would be Rush and they will be included but I honestly think that for me I have to go with Neil Young as my first choice. I like that his music seems to evoke the Canadian prairies. I honestly am not sure why I feel that way but I do.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Neil Young W/ Crazy Horse
There is just something about his music that evokes the idea of Canada for me. Another Canadian artist that really enjoy and I had not really thought about him being Canadian is Leonard Cohen.
Going Home - Leonard Cohen
This is a supremely sad song. But it is also lovely and I feel like it speaks to a couple of things that I will choose to keep to myself. But if you know me you most likely know what I am talking about. So for me the meaning is a deep one and a good one even though listening to it does pain me.
The mightiest of all Canadian bands is of course Rush and for me the song that speaks of Canada is "Lakeside Park".
Lakeside Park - Rush
I know nothing about the location of this park or what it means to the guys in the band but the song is obviously evoking a memory of the time and the place and that makes me enjoy listening to it.
I would be remiss if I didn't include a couple of lovely Canadian ladies on this list as well so here we go.
Building A Mystery - Sarah McLachlan
I haven't listened to her in a long time and I had forgotten both the era of music that she was part of as well as my enjoyment of her singing. I always liked her voice and the overall tone of her music.
Sweet Surrender - Sarah McLachlan
I had to add another one and while some may find it overwrought I enjoy it. So deal with it.
My Humps - Alanis Morissette
I had to add this beautiful cover of a horrible song by the Black Eyed Peas. Her version is both poignant and sad. But it is such a good version.
Now I am sure I left many fine Canadian artists off of this list. But these are the ones that came to mind for me. I hope you enjoyed it.
I know that for most music fans the obvious choice for this would be Rush and they will be included but I honestly think that for me I have to go with Neil Young as my first choice. I like that his music seems to evoke the Canadian prairies. I honestly am not sure why I feel that way but I do.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Neil Young W/ Crazy Horse
There is just something about his music that evokes the idea of Canada for me. Another Canadian artist that really enjoy and I had not really thought about him being Canadian is Leonard Cohen.
Going Home - Leonard Cohen
This is a supremely sad song. But it is also lovely and I feel like it speaks to a couple of things that I will choose to keep to myself. But if you know me you most likely know what I am talking about. So for me the meaning is a deep one and a good one even though listening to it does pain me.
The mightiest of all Canadian bands is of course Rush and for me the song that speaks of Canada is "Lakeside Park".
Lakeside Park - Rush
I know nothing about the location of this park or what it means to the guys in the band but the song is obviously evoking a memory of the time and the place and that makes me enjoy listening to it.
I would be remiss if I didn't include a couple of lovely Canadian ladies on this list as well so here we go.
Building A Mystery - Sarah McLachlan
I haven't listened to her in a long time and I had forgotten both the era of music that she was part of as well as my enjoyment of her singing. I always liked her voice and the overall tone of her music.
Sweet Surrender - Sarah McLachlan
I had to add another one and while some may find it overwrought I enjoy it. So deal with it.
My Humps - Alanis Morissette
I had to add this beautiful cover of a horrible song by the Black Eyed Peas. Her version is both poignant and sad. But it is such a good version.
Now I am sure I left many fine Canadian artists off of this list. But these are the ones that came to mind for me. I hope you enjoyed it.
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