We move up to number 345 in this edition of Canada’s Best Music.  We have another entry from the Spoons, some classic rock, some new rock from Billy talent and a song from a Canadian staple known as The Tragically Hip, who are, well, hip.  Nice set if you like rock.

345. Spoons

“Those Old Emotions”

Romantic Traffic
Romantic Traffic (Photo credit: stevec77)

The Spoons were in my last post, Part 31.  An 80’s hairband, they had several hits back in the day, including this one in 1983.  Not a great video, but, hey, pretty lucky to find it at all, I’d say.

344. The Watchmen

“Boneyard Tree”

In the Trees
In the Trees (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Winnipeg band, The Watchmen had a string of hits in the mid 90’s, including this song off their 1994 album “In the Trees”.  Very good band in their time.

343. Billy Talent

“Turn Your Back”

Billy Talent
Billy Talent (Photo credit: NRK P3)

Billy Talent has been around since the early 90’s (known as the Pezz until 1999), but struck it big over the last couple of years, earning a deserved world-wide following.  Turn Your Back is from Billy Talent III, released in 2009.  They have been nominated for Junos every year since 2004, winning 7 times.  The video is a live version.  Great rocker voice.

342. 5440

“Baby Have Some Faith”

The Canadian band 54-40; from left to right: D...
The Canadian band 54-40; from left to right: Dave Genn, Neil Osborne & Brad Merritt (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

5440 has been rocking Canadians since the 1980’s, releasing albums as recently as 2011.  One of my favourite bands at one point.  Still enjoy hearing them.

341. The Tragically Hip

“Three Pistols”

English: The Tragically Hip performing in Aspe...
English: The Tragically Hip performing in Aspen, United States (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A legend to many Canadians, The Hip consistently release quality material, time after time.  This tune was released in 1991 on their Road Apples album.  Great song.

6 responses to “Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 32”

  1. mishunderstood Avatar

    54-40 are a lot of fun in concert….
    As for The Tragically Hip, I think Gord is a musical genius.
    I could listen to the Hip all day….thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    1. John Phillips Avatar

      I liked this group of 5, the Hip have been one of my favourites for a very long time, and 54-40.

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  2. aFrankAngle Avatar

    The first and fourth were my favs here (yes … I listened to all) 🙂

    By the way, Time the Musical returns … probably Tuesday … BREVITY … i picked that because of the limited number of songs with minutes and seconds in the title. Plus, appropriate other short-time descriptors as moment are appropriate.

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    1. John Phillips Avatar

      Just practicing brevity

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      1. aFrankAngle Avatar

        Of course long titles are fine as long as the contain the appropriate word

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