Canadian music thread.

A couple of West Coast bands for Duzey. Oldies(kinda of) but goodies


The Odds-Wendy Under the Stars


54-40 Baby Ran


Probably one of the best bar shows I have ever seen. These guys were amazing.

Oh and cause it's a Canadian thread and I haven't seen them in a couple of pages.

Gord at his poetic and eccentric best.


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Wow, Steppenwolf were Canadians! And Loreena McKennitt! I recently found out about Joni Mitchell. And I knew about Gordon Lightfoot. Grew up on S, JM, and GL. Played "Four Strong Winds" decades ago in an elementary school (talent?) show. Still singing/humming these tunes to this day.
to Canada and all its talented people

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Thanks for the songs!

I can't decide if I actually like 54-40. I enjoy some of their songs, others I really don't enjoy and the rest are somewhere in the 'meh' range. I fully expect the BC music police to come and arrest me for treason after saying that.

I like this one - Ocean Pearl.



Currently a one-hit wonder in Canada, but that could still change for him with his upcoming album (if it doesn't suck). I blame my last speeding ticket on this song.

Kazzer - Pedal to the Metal



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Barenaked Ladies - What A Good Boy




Barenaked Ladies - It's All Been Done




Barenaked Ladies - Pinch Me

I get to see these guys for my birthday party!!!

Sloan-Underwhelmed


It's my East Coast bias I guess but these guys got overlooked alot. Breaking at the same time as BNL and The Hips 2nd or 3rd album didn't help. Great band though. It could have been the record contract dispute that hurt there chance at the big time.

Hope they open with this.

Daniel Lanois - Jolie Louise

Originally posted by Duzey
Chilliwack - My Girl

Oh my gawd! Thank you so much for that! I totally forgot about those guys. I didn't realize how many groups/singers I like are from Canada--April Wine, Triumph, Aldo Nova, BTO, Guess Who, Steppenwolf--ehhhh!!

This is so freakig annoying, but it makes me laugh as soon as I hear the guy's voice!

Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm


This is kind of related...it's hilarious!! I love him...

Weird Al - Headline News


One of my very favorite singers. This video is awesome--Mulder & Scully!!

Sarah McLachlan - Do What I Have To Do

Good thread. I'd just like to mention that because of CRTC Canadian Content rules I've heard some of this music waaaaayyy too much over my lifetime and if I hear some of it again I will slice open a vein. :w:

Some more recent stuff that gets overlooked even by Canadian Content Standards:

The Arcade Fire - Rebellion (lies)


The Art of Fresh - Get Free


One of the best Barenaked Ladies songs is Call And Answer


More to come as I search for video links.
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Bedouin Soundclash!!!
From my new adoptive city Kingston, Ontario.

Don't try to tell me you can't tap your toes to these guys!!

Bedouin Soundclash - When The Night Feels My Song


Bedouin Soundclash - Wall Fall Down


Bedouin Soundclash - Stand Alone (live version)

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Finger Eleven from Burlington, Ontario,

Finger Eleven - One Thing


Finger Eleven - Paralyzer


Finger Eleven - Good Times

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Hot Hot Heat from Victoria, British Columbia.

Hot Hot Heat - Middle of Nowhere


Hot Hot Heat - Let Me In


Hot Hot Heat - No, not now


Hot Hot Heat - Goodnight Goodnight


Hot Hot Heat - Harmonicas & Tambourines

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BTW all of these songs I'm posting are in my mp3 collection.
More to come...
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I think this is my favourite Quebec artist:

Jean Leloup - I lost my baby


Jean Leloup - Je joue de la guitare (live) (with lyrics worthy of ATS - F the system yeah)


Jean Leloup - Johnny Go (very bad quality and a different version then I have but it's the only one on you tube) If you can find an mp3 of this tune it's worth it.

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Jenn Grant a Pop/Folk/Indie artist from PEI

Jenn Grant - Dreamer




Metric based in Toronto, Ontario and Oakland California

Metric - Dead Disco


Metric - The Police and The Private (another one worthy of ATS)

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Someone already posted something by Nelly Furtado (from Victoria, BC)

Here's a few more of my favourites:

Nelly Furtado - Try


Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come To An End)


Nelly Furtado - Forca


Nelly Furtado - Afraid

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The New Pornographers from Vancouver, BC

Some of my favourites from them:

The New Pornographers - My Rights Versus Yours


The New Pornographers - Mass Romantic (can't find an "official" video)


The New Pornographers - The Laws Have Changed


Pacale Picard from Quebec city:

Pascale Picard - Smilin'!! (whoever directed this video is an idiot)


Pascale Picard - Gate 22


Since I can't find a video for "End of the Road" here's another version of Smilin'! with just her and a guitar:

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It's late... more later.

But for the nostalgic ... you forgot SAGA from Oakville, Ontario!!

Saga - On The Loose


SAGA - Wind Him Up


For shame
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The Arcade Fire from Montreal QC have played with the likes of Springsteen, collaborated with Bowie, opened for U2 (who are fans) and have been on every show that can feature a band (like Letterman etc).

It's a shame their not more well known in Canada.

The Arcade Fire - Rebellion (Lies)


The Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)


To some people this band is an acquired taste (to me they're brilliant).

Here they are playing in an elevator (notice the guy ripping magazines for sound effect).

The Arcade Fire - Neon Bible (live in an elevator!)


A few more:

The Arcade Fire - No Cars Go


The Arcade Fire - Keep The Car Running


The Arcade Fire - Black Mirror


The Arcade Fire - Wake Up


The Arcade Fire - Intervention

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Can't have a Canadian Music thread without Sam Roberts from Montreal.

Some of my favourites:

Sam Roberts - Brother Down


Sam Roberts - Bridge To Nowhere


Sam Roberts - Where Have All The Good People Gone?


Sam Roberts - Hard Road


Sam Roberts - The Canadian Dream (can't find an "official" video... "everything move real slow when it's 40 below" = GREAT LINE!))

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