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
“I’ll Never Smile Again,” the hit that launched Frank
Sinatra’s 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 Canada’s music industry.
General
Imprint: |
Dundurn Group
|
Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
David McPherson
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Dimensions: |
178 x 127 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4597-5158-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4597-5158-2 |
Barcode: |
9781459751583 |
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