After recently viewing CBC's selections this month of '100 Best Canadian Songs Ever' as compiled by notable Canadians & people in music, I wondered what other listing there are and what SSP forumers think of the artists and order of songs in ranking.
I love Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, but would have to think awhile on their two top songs. As someone commented "Four Strong Winds", which was very much more of an iconic song in the 60s, should have placed higher. I especially like Neil Young's album version.
Spirit of the West is a personal favourite as well.
But some of these... Titanic theme music? Why not Avril and Bieber? C'mon... Maybe trim the list down to just a Top 10 if you need Titanic to fill in 100.
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Lil ol' teenage me thought this was the best band Canada had going for it at the time in 1994. I thought the third track at 1:27 was the the coolest thing ever written.
The Flatliners are about as close as I can get to that style of music and still enjoy it. They're probably Canadian? They played here the other weekend.
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The Flatliners are about as close as I can get to that style of music and still enjoy it. They're probably Canadian? They played here the other weekend.
I went from metal to punk (thrash metal was my crossover) at 13 years of age. I heard Operation Ivy on UBC radio in 1991, and that was it. I was in a punk band, dying my hair all colours, the whole deal. Now most of the music is enjoyed for the sake of nostalgia.
I went from metal to punk (thrash metal was my crossover) at 13 years of age. I heard Operation Ivy on UBC radio in 1991, and that was it. I was in a punk band, dying my hair all colours, the whole deal. Now most of the music is enjoyed for the sake of nostalgia.
There are some punk classics which are probably worth a mention.
Dayglo Abortions (along with Suicidal Tendencies) were the first punk bands I ever remember listening too. My brother's friend recorded the tapes for us back in '86 or '87.
Feed Us A Fetus is an awesome album still today. A BC classic.
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra needs an award for most concerts played with the fewest people.
Other bands that have had some really stellar stuff: Crash Vegas (Aurora is just a smacking good album.)
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They're probably Canadian? They played here the other weekend.
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