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101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts David McPherson

101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts By David McPherson

101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts by David McPherson


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Did you know that Serena Ryder played the quietest concert ever on tidal sands and beat the rising tide? Did you know that Meryl Streep is a huge Blue Rodeo fan? Music lovers and trivia buffs alike will love this collection of stories, discovering fun facts and hilarious tales from Canadas music industry.

101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts Summary

101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts by David McPherson

101 true stories to surprise and delight Canadian music fans.

Did you know that Serena Ryder played the quietest concert ever from the ocean floor during low tide at Fundy National Park? Or that Ill Never Smile Again, the hit that launched Frank Sinatras career, was written by Toronto pianist Ruth Lowe? What about Canadian R&B-singer Liberty Silver playing with the Wild Bunch and opening for Bob Marley at Madison Square Gardens when she was only twelve years old? Did you know that title of the Tragically Hip 1991 album Road Apples is not talking about apples?

In 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, author and historian David McPherson shares these and 98 other tales gathered from his more than twenty-five years working in the music industry. Music lovers and trivia buffs alike will enjoy perusing this collection of stories gathered from coast to coast to discover fun facts and hilarious tales from Canadas music industry.

101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts Reviews

David McPherson brings our musical history alive in a book that is informative, funny and, above all, fascinating. * Richard Crouse, CTV News *
A veritable compendium of interesting facts and back stories from some of Canadas best talent! Anyone who doubts we have a vibrant music culture need only refer to any one of these recollections. Theres the story of the song and its artists, plus the backstory which surprises and informs. Who doesnt want a good back story? Its where all the juicy tidbits float to the surface. * Lorraine Segato, musician from The Parachute Club *

About David McPherson

David McPherson is the author of the acclaimed Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History and Massey Hall. David contributes regularly to the Toronto Star and Words and Music. He lives in Waterloo, Ontario.

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GOR013821156
9781459751583
1459751582
101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts by David McPherson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Dundurn Group Ltd
2023-12-14
224
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