Ron Sexsmith is a singer songwriter I have always been all in on. Seen him live here in Uk 5 times but still consider his self titled first album as my favourite
When Leonard Cohen toured, I wasn't that big a fan at that time. Was afterwards that I took the deep dive and fell in love with his music. BIG mistake that I regret to this day.
Blind guitatist Jeff Healey had a couple of good albums (See the Light, Hell to Pay), appeared in the film Road House and soundtrack album. He died way to young at 41.
I'm a Canadian viewer from Edmonton Alberta so happy that you did this show here are a few more Canadian bands of all genres for you to check out so if punk rock is your genre check out teenage head, pointed sticks and the headstones, if new wave pop is your flavor then check out the payolas eyes of a stranger was their hit, images in vogue whose first album was produced by Gary Wright, if classic rock is your thing then check out saga, max webster, Harlequin and Street heart and triumph so this is a taster package for you to dig into and enjoy
Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the suggestions. Saga had some hits here in the US, and of course Triumph did as well. I've never heard of some of the other ones so thanks.
I have to watch this later but I wanted to say that the first concert I ever attended was The Guess Who in 1970 in Rochester, NY. I have all their albums. Always a favorite. I was into BTO big time through their first 4 albums. Rush I have everything but they lost me in 1985 until their final album. Two Canadian bands you should check out are April Wine and Max Webster. The two years I lived in Toronto (1977-78) was an eye opener for me.
Great Topic, I think that some of these artists are underrated. A fun video would be for you to do your favorite artists that broke free from their band and had a good solo career.
Thanks so much - ooh that's a good one. I like that topic alot. Great idea. I'll do and of course credit you. Thanks so much. Gimme a little time though.
Thanks for that. That's a good list. April Wine was the first band I really got into. I have a good collection of their stuff. There are some rare b sides I need to get. I totally understand why you don't like Rush; they are an acquired taste (though Subdivisions perfectly represents growing up in a Canadian suburb). Throwing out more names (some others have mentioned some): Jeff Healey, Harlequin, Max Webster, Kim Mitchell (who was with Max Webster), Saga, Blue Rodeo (like The Band).
Thanks - I'm totally unfamiliar with Blue Rodeo but hearing wonderful things about them and if they're anything like The Band, I'm all in. Gonna check them out for sure. I've tried Max Webster - I'll have to try again. Jeff Healey definitely was an immense talent - sad he died so young. Thanks so much.
If there were a Mount Olympus in Canada, it would be home to Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and the five members of The Band (IMHO). I believe they are the cream of the crop, marrying unforgettable music with exceptional lyrics to form a union that provides a soul-stirring experience for listeners - more often than not. Alanis Morissette is next in line when it comes to my favorite “Canadian listens,” if you will. And not just because “Jagged Little Pill” is what I consider to be a perfect album that has aged perfectly. Her subsequent albums that I have heard contain, for the most part, substantial music and lyrics. When I saw her open for The Rolling Stones, she won the crowd over immediately. For straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll, I’m happy to listen to “The Guess Who,” “Bachman-Turner Overdrive,” “Steppenwolf” and “April Wine.” I view them as being in the same club with fairly equal footing. Although I rarely think about hearing “Rush” at home, I enjoy the power of the band’s music wherever I hear it. At the risk of cheating by adding two honorable mentions, I’m giving shout-outs to “Cowboy Junkies” and “The Jeff Healey Band.” When I’m feeling mellow at home, I’ll seek out the former. Margo Timmins’ ethereal singing is delightfully distinctive. “The Jeff Healey Band” turned me into a fan when I saw the group open for Bonnie Raitt.
thanks as always. I've never seen Alanis live in person, but she is clearly the real deal. Great choice to open for the Stones. I have to dig more into her catalogue as I agree the debut is damn near perfect and still sounds fantastic. Also really cool you saw Jeff Healey open for Bonnie Raitt - wow - another great opener combination. Was sad that he passed away so young.
Great list Alan. I know you are not a big fan, but Rush is definitely #1 for me, seen them about 20 times. Love the Band , The Guess Who and Steppenwolf as well. The Tragically Hip I forgot was Canadian, inspired choice!
thanks so much. I actually have so much respect for Rush and what they accomplished. I was there when they started to hit big. My friends were huge fans and busted my chops for not loving them - Geddy's voice - I can only take in smaller doses. So was thrilling to see that band go from a big cult, and they're great to their fans, to probably the biggest prog related band. They get played on the radio here more than any other prog band to this day. It's amazing. So I understand and appreciate your love of the band. They're the real deal and spectacular musicians, of course.
Thanks for thinking "aboat" our northern neighbors. I love Loverboy and some of the other Canucks like Honeymoon Suite, Chilliwack, Saga, Our Lady Peace, Helix and of course another Canadian power trio Triumph!!!!
I bought albums by Triumph and Saga, but didn't keep them - they were pretty good. Both had hits here in the US. Lot of Canadian bands for sure though. Thanks.
I have that 16 GH by Steppenwolf too, a nice single disc best of. I had a two disc set called Born to be Wild: A Retrospective that had over 30 tracks, I lent it out and never got it back, pretty sure the Gold set you have is similar. Mine had a few John Kay solo tracks on it. Most people probably only know, Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Pusher, of course two of them are in the film, Easy Rider.
Well I don't know if I had to pick "favourites" or Canadian musicians I collect, I would have to say the following: #1. Gordon Lightfoot (have all of his albums in every format, and never get tired of listening to him) #2. Jesse Cook (Flamenco guitarist) #3. Murray McLauchlan #4. The Look People #5. Leonard Cohen #6. Bachman Turner Overdrive/Guess Who/Burton Cummings #7. Celine Dion #8. The Pursuit Of Happiness #9. Valdy #10. April Wine (Their cover of Elton John's Dark Side Of The Moon is the best!!!!) That was a tough one!!!
Funny about Lightfoot, I have a bunch of his comps - enjoy them, but don't listen to him much. When I do, I enjoy him, but hasn't sucked me in to go much deeper. I watched the documentary on him and was fascinating (and a bit sad too). I appreciate Celine Dion's voice and gargantuan success, but I'm never gonna play her. Pursuit of Happiness I've heard of but dont' know anything about. Never heard of some of yours, I'll have to research. Thanks so much for sharing.
100% agree with your top three (in any order - btw, the Asylum Years Joni Box sets are excellent, and the newest - Volume Three 1972-75 is a must have, Alan), and 100% agree with your Rush comments. So, so far we disagree on Dire Straits, a bit on Asia.............and that's about it! Cheers!
Cheers back. Those Joni boxsets look amazing - I'm trying so hard to hold back buying more boxes as I have so many I've never gotten to and starting to fear may never get through. But they do look fantastic.
My list…. 1. The Guess Who 2. BTO 3. William Shatner, his albums rock ( ha ha) I’ll check out the others you mentioned. Rush is okay, but there LOTS of bands I prefer over them.
Yes Alan. I've been waiting for this one. You've got quite a collection here. April Wine, Bryan Adams, Stephen wolf, and The Band and BTO are some killer rock, Cohen, Young and Mitchell some folk, and Alanis and McLachlan... 90s classics.. Great stuff here! Cheers from Canada, Darryl.
Thanks so much - really appreciate it. For a relatively small country (population wise), Canada sure has had a lot of successful artists. Cheers back to Canada.
Did you mean Steppenwolf ? Not Cansdian. John Kay lived in Toronto after escaping East Germany, but he eventually settled in Los Angeles. None of the other guys in the original lineup are Canadian.
@@derhandtrommler I was on the fence with it, but I included them because Kay was the leader of the band and he was Canadian. Similar issue with The Band - they made it in America, but 4/5's were Canadian.
I agree with Steve Herold. This is BS...... You are no hot child in the city Mr. Rosenberg 😂 And on top of it all, nothing fell down!! What about KD Lang?? I could listen to her sing a phone book. I've seen here. She does a great show. The audience is usually me and all the Lesbians that can be crammed in 😂. What about Kate and Anna McGarrigle !! The heat and rum of Jamaica have done a lot of damage. I say the Band at the Warehouse. Great Band. I remember the tickets were very expensive. They were like 6.50😂. I say Leonard Cohen near the end. What a show that was. My first and last time seeing him.
@@davidkunzli680 rub in more amazing shows you saw that I missed. KD Lang got a 3rd publishing for Stones Anybody Seen My Baby because similar melody. Interesting concert I’m sure when you saw her.
@@derhandtrommler funny. I’ve never been thrilled with most of the hits. So maybe the album tracks are stronger. Something about them always annoyed me in a way. Not sure what it is. Even American Woman I turn off immediately.
Mahogany Rush! Frank Marino is a n amazing underrated guitarist. I saw BTO on the Not Fragile tour. Loved that era. Seeing the current band next month.
You certainly saw that at their prime. I remember them playing the Nassau Coliseum around that time. I almost went to the current Randy Bachman show, doesn't seem right that he calls it BTO, but I guess every other older band is doing the same thing so makes sense. Great set list - BTO / Guess Who.
My kids used to have some Avril Lavigne albums and the stuff I heard was pretty good. K.D. Lang I just haven't gotten into though I've heard her. The other two I'm not familiar with. Thanks so much. I might have to pick up an Avril best of album.
@@jimmymelendez1836 Well I've heard good things about Deadpool and Wolverine, but yea not seeing any relationship to this video..... But thanks for watching and that you thought the video was great - really appreciate it.-
@TheAlanRosenbergShow Hey, thanks. I was gonna reply to you that I had no clue why he or she added Deadpool and Wolverine. The end of that comment kinda rubbed me the wrong way. They're comic book characters, not musicians. Anyway, it's a great video.
Hi 👋 Alan. Canadian bands. The only two that spring to my mind are Guess Who , they had the hit song Clap for the Wolfman in 1974 , fifty years ago. And Bachman Turner Overdrive who were popular at the same time.
"Clap For The Wolfman" was the final (and least interesting ) of their 14 top 40 American hits, They made some great albums without hits, too. Ever hear of a little Canadian outfit called Rush with 21 gold records and a place in the RR Hall of Fame ? You need to get out more, son.
@derhandtrommler I'm in my sixties. I have heard of Rush , but I wasn't terribly interested in them. Progressive Rock weren't they. I was in my teens in the 1970s, so I listened to commercial radio alot. Pop music.
Thanks so much for your understanding. And I'm a big prog fan. I had a good Rush collection - 6 or 7 of their classics, but I never had a desire to listen to them (the big big songs are always on the radio anyway, and I'm tired of them...lol). Yea, I just can't totally get into them, so just kept Rush Gold. Anyway, thanks for understanding. I appreciate their massive success from a cult band and they're great guys and have had such tragedy in their lives....
I'm a good fan of Bryan Adams, I just lost interest in him over the last decades - but yea he's the real deal. Loverboy also some great great songs - I only need the greatest hits from them though. But I totally understand and respect your love for them. Thanks.
That's fine list, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Neil Young are all important to me, I'm also a fan of Rufus Wainwright. I have a big prog collection and although I wouldn't admit it on a prog channel I'm not at all keen on Rush, they do nothing for me (especially Geddy Lee's voice).
Just as long as you remember that Crowded House is from New Zealand, and the Kiwis get militant when you attribute their property to Australians.As they should in CH's case.
I have been trying to persuade some Canadian contacts in the Vinyl Community to discuss Canadian artists, but they're kinda shy. Glen Kellaway from the Basement has a couple of favorite bands not listed here, but mostly we are talking about Canadians who made it big in America. Obviously, BTO has to be combined with The Guess Who. And where is Rush, KD Lang and Gordon Lightfoot? Doesn't every Canadian have to be called Gord? Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged little pill' was amazing, but I can't say I've liked much since. KD Lang can't write songs but she sure can interpret them (I very much doubt she wrote 'Constant Craving' - that would be Melissa Etheridge). Personally, I don't get Rush at all, but surely Gordon Lightfoot deserves a place. And then we can argue it out between Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot for the #1 slot. But still there are a few missing, and I don't mean Celine Dion. Drake, Weeknd, Shania Twain, The McGarrigles ... Not necessarily on my radar (except 'Heart like a wheel'), but I feel there is more in there.
Oh there's plenty more Canadian musical artists (some had hits in the US). Of course my list is personal, what I physically own (that's what my channel is about). So I show the artists that I really really like and show the physical media I have from them (well just a few of the albums). I rank them by how much I play them. Which for me, when it comes to music, is what counts. Thanks.
Yes. I bought the Trinity Session album when it first came out. Enjoyed the mellow low-fi of it, but then eventually got rid of the album in a purge - but yea, I thought it was good. Thanks.
Stampeders, 54-40, Max Webster/Kim Mitchell, Honeymoon Suite, Fludd, FM, A Foot In Coldwater, Zon, Chalk Circle, Chantal Kreviazuk, Fist, Gordon Lightfoot, Gowan, Headpins, Rough Trade, Helix, Ian Thomas, Chilliwack, Ken Tobias, Lighthouse, Terry Jacks/The Poppy Family, Domenic Troiano, Walter Rossi, Zwol, Matthew Good, Michel Pagliaro, Monster Truck, Winter Sleep, Mystery, Nick Gilder, Pat Travers, Prism, Ron Sexsmith, The Sheepdogs, Big Sugar, Sweeney Todd, The Cooper Brothers, Grapes of Wrath, The Kings, Pursuit Of Happiness, Tea Party, Toronto, Trooper...and this list doesn't include a bunch of 90's/2000's crap. 😁🎶
yep there's a lot - most I've never heard of - but I've heard FM, Honeymoon Suite, Chilliwack, Max Webster, Trooper - wasn't overly impressed with those.
I guess you not getting into Rush is like me not getting into The Clash lol.Love Sarah McLauchlin and Alanis Morrissette.Also really like Neil Young of course,April Wine,Steppentwolf have everything by them,Loverboy really like and of course Rush and Triumph
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Sweet BTW I found a couple more tour programs from Tull.Rock Island,J-Tull and Crest Of A Knave tour.Crest Of A Knave is cool.Shows all their albums around the edge of the page but then you put this like rice paper down and it shows all the songs lol
@@thomaswery3087 that does sound cool. I like the tour programs but I don’t think too many viewers care to see them. I have so many. Not sure if I should do more videos on them.
@@thomaswery3087 I've never saw a Rush program. I have some Yes ones. I think I'll do more video's on them - but spread out over time to break things up.
3rd greatest musical country. 1- USA. 2- British. 3- Canada. 4- Jamaica. America is number one just because of the original music by so many great black artists and genres. Jazz, r&b, blues, rock n roll, funk, disco, hip hop. Just the names alone ring greatness. Louis, Muddy, Billie, Duke, Miles, Coltrane, wolf, Chuck, Bo, Fats, Otis, James, Aretha, Jimi, Sly, Etta, Smokey, Stevie, Marvin, Prince, Chakka, Herbie, etc, etc. the Brits are awesome and rule in terms of bands, but they never created much original like black America. Then add in the white side with Hank, Elvis, Cash, Dylan, Byrds, Janis, Allman Bros, Santana, Springsteen, Stooges, Tamones, Talking Heads, Blondie, etc and America is superior to any other. My ten faves 1- blue rodeo 2-Neil young 3- the band 4- tragically hip 5- Joni mitchel 6- Ron Sexsmith 7 Gordon Lightfoot 8- cowboy junkies 9- Bruce Cockburn 10- Leonard Cohen
Just in the classic rock genre, I think Britain smokes America. Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Faces, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath? I mean come on. Progressive rock? Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, King Crimson... Brits invented prog and heavy metal (which you might view as a good or bad thing.) Roots genres originated in America sure but you can still view them as a blending of music tradition and influence from Europe and Africa.
I have to check out Ron Sexsmith - I know of him and he's supposed to be great. I've heard of Blue Rodeo, but no nothing about them. I'll have to check out - thanks.
I think calling Steppenwolf "Canadian" is taking some liberties, Alan. John Kay lived in Toronto after escaping East Germany, but that's about their Canadian connection. The band formed in LA, after being called "Sparrow" (yuk). I like their catalog a lot. Listen to "Monster" and tell me it doesn't relate to America in 2024. Disappointed there's no love for the Guess Who, who rank right after Rush on my Canuck top ten.
Yea - I did consider that but Kay being Canadian swayed me. The Band have a similar issue as well, because they made it in the USA too. I think The Guess Who are good - but their greatest hits album is enough for me. Thanks.
Can't believe you said that...lol. I was gonna mention this topic in another upcoming video when I possibly do it. Heart is American - Seattle WA area - but they woodshedded in Canada and if memory serves their first record label Mushroom was from Canada where they were discovered...well...something like that. But they're American. It's an answer to some comments that like Steppenwolf shouldn't be Canadian because they made it in LA, not in Canada. But The Band is Canadian (well 4/5) but they made it in America too. I have to go with where they're from. I do love classic Heart by the way. Thanks.
@@jasonpp1973 I was always disappointed that Gord never worked with Lee Holdridge again. Heading up to Orillia to pay my respects at Gord's grave this fall.
@@danaaronmusic I remember Blotto well and still have their album with I wanna be a lifeguard and my girlfriend is the star of the drivers Ed movie. Fun times back in the day.
@@danaaronmusic I graduated from Suny Albany on 1985 and saw Blotto up there as well. Fun times. Those were the days. Mayfest at Suny Albany was amazing. Including U2 War era.
@@davidkunzli680 david i had to tix to see them in NYC last month but our shoot in SC got extended so I had to miss the show. was so bummed. I usually am not big on full on covers albums but i will def check it out after your recommendation. thanks dude.
The only person I don't like in music is Sara McLachlan. Ugh, I'd rather stick an ice pick to my ear than to hear her music. In The Arms Of An Angel is such an insufferable song. I do have Court And Spark on vinyl. I read online that Stevie Nicks tripped on acid while listening to that album.
Thanks. I can't listen to that song either, but it's used for a commercial regarding abused dogs, and I'm a dog lover. I turn the commercial off - I can't take it. I never heard that Stevie Nicks story - but yea, I can believe it. Not a very trippy album though in my mind...lol
Oh come on...lol. I've tried. I had the first three live albums and 5 or 6 studio albums. Took up a lot of space and I really don't listen to them. Rush and Queen for me are on a parallel. I can only take in small bites. What can I say. But I've tried.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I'm a big Rush fan, but I'm the first to admit they aren't for everyone. You might read one of Neil Peart's books. May not make a Rush fan of you, but I assure you, you will be entertained and enlightened.
@@derhandtrommler yea. Ghost Rider is on my backlog reading list. Peart sharing his tragedy and travelogue. I have nothing but respect for the man. Really sad.
@@Jay_Tee2023 Lot of people say that. All the Rush albums I used to have were pre-1984. The first three live albums and classic studio album from that time. I just never listened to them.
Ron Sexsmith is a singer songwriter I have always been all in on. Seen him live here in Uk 5 times but still consider his self titled first album as my favourite
Thanks - yea I hear wonderful things about him. I'm going to definitely investigate him.
my fav 🇨🇦 The Tragically Hip.. The Tea Party The Sadie's.. Blue Rodeo.. Cowboy Junkies.. G.Lightfoot 5440 and Sloan. Thx for doing these shows Alan.
Thanks Glen. I really have to checkout Blue Rodeo. Everybody's is mentioning them, and I don't know them at all.
When Leonard Cohen toured, I wasn't that big a fan at that time. Was afterwards that I took the deep dive and fell in love with his music. BIG mistake that I regret to this day.
Blind guitatist Jeff Healey had a couple of good albums (See the Light, Hell to Pay), appeared in the film Road House and soundtrack album.
He died way to young at 41.
Sad he died so young. Great choice, although I never really picked up on him.
Nice, nay great list of canucks there Alan 😊 Enjoyed this video. As usual 🎸
Thanks as always Morten.
I'm a Canadian viewer from Edmonton Alberta so happy that you did this show here are a few more Canadian bands of all genres for you to check out so if punk rock is your genre check out teenage head, pointed sticks and the headstones, if new wave pop is your flavor then check out the payolas eyes of a stranger was their hit, images in vogue whose first album was produced by Gary Wright, if classic rock is your thing then check out saga, max webster, Harlequin and Street heart and triumph so this is a taster package for you to dig into and enjoy
Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the suggestions. Saga had some hits here in the US, and of course Triumph did as well. I've never heard of some of the other ones so thanks.
I have to watch this later but I wanted to say that the first concert I ever attended was The Guess Who in 1970 in Rochester, NY. I have all their albums. Always a favorite. I was into BTO big time through their first 4 albums.
Rush I have everything but they lost me in 1985 until their final album.
Two Canadian bands you should check out are April Wine and Max Webster. The two years I lived in Toronto (1977-78) was an eye opener for me.
@@Larrybabbin1957 April Wine big fan of. In the video. Max Webster know of. Popoff big fan of and wrote a book on them.
BTO 2 was my first BTO album. Love those guys! Another Canadian band that I liked in the late 70's was Prism. Check them out!
I know of Prism, but have never heard their music. There's a lot of Canadian rock bands I never listened to - thanks for the suggestion.
Great Topic, I think that some of these artists are underrated. A fun video would be for you to do your favorite artists that broke free from their band and had a good solo career.
Thanks so much - ooh that's a good one. I like that topic alot. Great idea. I'll do and of course credit you. Thanks so much. Gimme a little time though.
Thanks for that. That's a good list. April Wine was the first band I really got into. I have a good collection of their stuff. There are some rare b sides I need to get. I totally understand why you don't like Rush; they are an acquired taste (though Subdivisions perfectly represents growing up in a Canadian suburb). Throwing out more names (some others have mentioned some): Jeff Healey, Harlequin, Max Webster, Kim Mitchell (who was with Max Webster), Saga, Blue Rodeo (like The Band).
Thanks - I'm totally unfamiliar with Blue Rodeo but hearing wonderful things about them and if they're anything like The Band, I'm all in. Gonna check them out for sure. I've tried Max Webster - I'll have to try again. Jeff Healey definitely was an immense talent - sad he died so young. Thanks so much.
If there were a Mount Olympus in Canada, it would be home to Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and the five members of The Band (IMHO). I believe they are the cream of the crop, marrying unforgettable music with exceptional lyrics to form a union that provides a soul-stirring experience for listeners - more often than not. Alanis Morissette is next in line when it comes to my favorite “Canadian listens,” if you will. And not just because “Jagged Little Pill” is what I consider to be a perfect album that has aged perfectly. Her subsequent albums that I have heard contain, for the most part, substantial music and lyrics. When I saw her open for The Rolling Stones, she won the crowd over immediately. For straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll, I’m happy to listen to “The Guess Who,” “Bachman-Turner Overdrive,” “Steppenwolf” and “April Wine.” I view them as being in the same club with fairly equal footing. Although I rarely think about hearing “Rush” at home, I enjoy the power of the band’s music wherever I hear it. At the risk of cheating by adding two honorable mentions, I’m giving shout-outs to “Cowboy Junkies” and “The Jeff Healey Band.” When I’m feeling mellow at home, I’ll seek out the former. Margo Timmins’ ethereal singing is delightfully distinctive. “The Jeff Healey Band” turned me into a fan when I saw the group open for Bonnie Raitt.
thanks as always. I've never seen Alanis live in person, but she is clearly the real deal. Great choice to open for the Stones. I have to dig more into her catalogue as I agree the debut is damn near perfect and still sounds fantastic. Also really cool you saw Jeff Healey open for Bonnie Raitt - wow - another great opener combination. Was sad that he passed away so young.
I was very sad about Jeff’s passing, too.
Great list Alan. I know you are not a big fan, but Rush is definitely #1 for me, seen them about 20 times. Love the Band , The Guess Who and Steppenwolf as well. The Tragically Hip I forgot was Canadian, inspired choice!
thanks so much. I actually have so much respect for Rush and what they accomplished. I was there when they started to hit big. My friends were huge fans and busted my chops for not loving them - Geddy's voice - I can only take in smaller doses. So was thrilling to see that band go from a big cult, and they're great to their fans, to probably the biggest prog related band. They get played on the radio here more than any other prog band to this day. It's amazing. So I understand and appreciate your love of the band. They're the real deal and spectacular musicians, of course.
Thanks for thinking "aboat" our northern neighbors. I love Loverboy and some of the other Canucks like Honeymoon Suite, Chilliwack, Saga, Our Lady Peace, Helix and of course another Canadian power trio Triumph!!!!
I bought albums by Triumph and Saga, but didn't keep them - they were pretty good. Both had hits here in the US. Lot of Canadian bands for sure though. Thanks.
What about Frank Marino And Mahogany Rush ?
@@derhandtrommler I’ve tried him. I have him on Cal Jam collection. Was big for awhile. Doesn’t do much for me though great player of course.
I have that 16 GH by Steppenwolf too, a nice single disc best of.
I had a two disc set called Born to be Wild: A Retrospective that had over 30 tracks, I lent it out and never got it back, pretty sure the Gold set you have is similar.
Mine had a few John Kay solo tracks on it.
Most people probably only know, Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Pusher, of course two of them are in the film, Easy Rider.
@@jasonpp1973 yes I know the comp you had. True about Steppenwolf. Really known for those songs.
Well I don't know if I had to pick "favourites" or Canadian musicians I collect, I would have to say the following:
#1. Gordon Lightfoot (have all of his albums in every format, and never get tired of listening to him)
#2. Jesse Cook (Flamenco guitarist)
#3. Murray McLauchlan
#4. The Look People
#5. Leonard Cohen
#6. Bachman Turner Overdrive/Guess Who/Burton Cummings
#7. Celine Dion
#8. The Pursuit Of Happiness
#9. Valdy
#10. April Wine (Their cover of Elton John's Dark Side Of The Moon is the best!!!!)
That was a tough one!!!
Funny about Lightfoot, I have a bunch of his comps - enjoy them, but don't listen to him much. When I do, I enjoy him, but hasn't sucked me in to go much deeper. I watched the documentary on him and was fascinating (and a bit sad too). I appreciate Celine Dion's voice and gargantuan success, but I'm never gonna play her. Pursuit of Happiness I've heard of but dont' know anything about. Never heard of some of yours, I'll have to research. Thanks so much for sharing.
100% agree with your top three (in any order - btw, the Asylum Years Joni Box sets are excellent, and the newest - Volume Three 1972-75 is a must have, Alan), and 100% agree with your Rush comments. So, so far we disagree on Dire Straits, a bit on Asia.............and that's about it! Cheers!
Cheers back. Those Joni boxsets look amazing - I'm trying so hard to hold back buying more boxes as I have so many I've never gotten to and starting to fear may never get through. But they do look fantastic.
Max webster and kim mitchell.
@@SpenceCurry I did check out max Webster. I thought was ok. Haven’t heard Kim Mitchell.
My list….
1. The Guess Who
2. BTO
3. William Shatner, his albums rock ( ha ha)
I’ll check out the others you mentioned. Rush is okay, but there LOTS of bands I prefer over them.
Speaking of Rush, I know Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush also were Canadian and I've tried them as well.
Yes Alan. I've been waiting for this one. You've got quite a collection here. April Wine, Bryan Adams, Stephen wolf, and The Band and BTO are some killer rock, Cohen, Young and Mitchell some folk, and Alanis and McLachlan... 90s classics.. Great stuff here! Cheers from Canada, Darryl.
Thanks so much - really appreciate it. For a relatively small country (population wise), Canada sure has had a lot of successful artists. Cheers back to Canada.
Did you mean Steppenwolf ? Not Cansdian. John Kay lived in Toronto after escaping East Germany, but he eventually settled in Los Angeles. None of the other guys in the original lineup are Canadian.
@@derhandtrommler I was on the fence with it, but I included them because Kay was the leader of the band and he was Canadian. Similar issue with The Band - they made it in America, but 4/5's were Canadian.
I agree with Steve Herold. This is BS...... You are no hot child in the city Mr. Rosenberg 😂 And on top of it all, nothing fell down!! What about KD Lang?? I could listen to her sing a phone book. I've seen here. She does a great show. The audience is usually me and all the Lesbians that can be crammed in 😂. What about Kate and Anna McGarrigle !! The heat and rum of Jamaica have done a lot of damage. I say the Band at the Warehouse. Great Band. I remember the tickets were very expensive. They were like 6.50😂. I say Leonard Cohen near the end. What a show that was. My first and last time seeing him.
@@davidkunzli680 rub in more amazing shows you saw that I missed. KD Lang got a 3rd publishing for Stones Anybody Seen My Baby because similar melody. Interesting concert I’m sure when you saw her.
I like your list though. I get some of my music due to my sister who is one year younger too.
Great having a sibling with great musical taste. My sister influenced my musical life greatly.
The Guess Who is also great, but compilations work good with them.
Yea - the greatest hits is all I need from them.
You need to get away from the hits and hear the GW albums, sly wit, smart licks, clever lyrics.
@@derhandtrommler funny. I’ve never been thrilled with most of the hits. So maybe the album tracks are stronger. Something about them always annoyed me in a way. Not sure what it is. Even American Woman I turn off immediately.
They are a great band and I only have a CD of hits.
@@jimmymelendez1836 Yea for me the best of album is enough. Some really good songs for sure.
Mahogany Rush! Frank Marino is a n amazing underrated guitarist.
I saw BTO on the Not Fragile tour. Loved that era. Seeing the current band next month.
You certainly saw that at their prime. I remember them playing the Nassau Coliseum around that time. I almost went to the current Randy Bachman show, doesn't seem right that he calls it BTO, but I guess every other older band is doing the same thing so makes sense. Great set list - BTO / Guess Who.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow At least there is another Bachman in the band LOL
@@Larrybabbin1957 true. I’m sure it will be really good. The songs are great of course. And it’s Randy.
Another great video Alan! I would add Avril Lavigne and k.d. lang. Oh, and Deadpool and Wolverine!
My kids used to have some Avril Lavigne albums and the stuff I heard was pretty good. K.D. Lang I just haven't gotten into though I've heard her. The other two I'm not familiar with. Thanks so much. I might have to pick up an Avril best of album.
Huh? Stay on topic. That has nothing to do with musicians from Canada.
@@jimmymelendez1836 Well I've heard good things about Deadpool and Wolverine, but yea not seeing any relationship to this video..... But thanks for watching and that you thought the video was great - really appreciate it.-
@TheAlanRosenbergShow Hey, thanks. I was gonna reply to you that I had no clue why he or she added Deadpool and Wolverine. The end of that comment kinda rubbed me the wrong way. They're comic book characters, not musicians. Anyway, it's a great video.
Hi 👋 Alan. Canadian bands. The only two that spring to my mind are Guess Who , they had the hit song Clap for the Wolfman in 1974 , fifty years ago. And Bachman Turner Overdrive who were popular at the same time.
and Randy Bachman was in both bands - BTO came after he left Guess Who, but they continued on after he left. Personally I'm much more of a fan of BTO.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow Thanks for that info Alan. I didn't know that. And yes I'm more a fan of BTO too. From Carl in NZ.
"Clap For The Wolfman" was the final (and least interesting ) of their 14 top 40 American hits, They made some great albums without hits, too. Ever hear of a little Canadian outfit called Rush with 21 gold records and a place in the RR Hall of Fame ? You need to get out more, son.
@derhandtrommler I'm in my sixties. I have heard of Rush , but I wasn't terribly interested in them. Progressive Rock weren't they. I was in my teens in the 1970s, so I listened to commercial radio alot. Pop music.
@derhandtrommler Clap for the Wolfman he's going to rate your record high , clap for the Wolfman you're gonna dig him till the day you die . Ha !
As a longtime Rush fan, Alan, I totally understand someone not liking Rush.
Thanks so much for your understanding. And I'm a big prog fan. I had a good Rush collection - 6 or 7 of their classics, but I never had a desire to listen to them (the big big songs are always on the radio anyway, and I'm tired of them...lol). Yea, I just can't totally get into them, so just kept Rush Gold. Anyway, thanks for understanding. I appreciate their massive success from a cult band and they're great guys and have had such tragedy in their lives....
Loverboy would be in my top 10. Bryan Adams would be near the top of list. Go see him live is awesome.
I'm a good fan of Bryan Adams, I just lost interest in him over the last decades - but yea he's the real deal. Loverboy also some great great songs - I only need the greatest hits from them though. But I totally understand and respect your love for them. Thanks.
That's fine list, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Neil Young are all important to me, I'm also a fan of Rufus Wainwright. I have a big prog collection and although I wouldn't admit it on a prog channel I'm not at all keen on Rush, they do nothing for me (especially Geddy Lee's voice).
@@markspooner1224 I take a beating from Rush fans and I’m also a big prog guy. But I know we’re not alone in our feelings. Thanks
Might as well do Australian bands too.
Just as long as you remember that Crowded House is from New Zealand, and the Kiwis get militant when you attribute their property to Australians.As they should in CH's case.
@@joejenkins3595 interesting. Might be slim pickings for me though. I do love CH but yea from New Zealand. How about Skyhooks. I have that.
yes! Ozzies!!!!😎
I have been trying to persuade some Canadian contacts in the Vinyl Community to discuss Canadian artists, but they're kinda shy. Glen Kellaway from the Basement has a couple of favorite bands not listed here, but mostly we are talking about Canadians who made it big in America.
Obviously, BTO has to be combined with The Guess Who. And where is Rush, KD Lang and Gordon Lightfoot? Doesn't every Canadian have to be called Gord?
Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged little pill' was amazing, but I can't say I've liked much since. KD Lang can't write songs but she sure can interpret them (I very much doubt she wrote 'Constant Craving' - that would be Melissa Etheridge).
Personally, I don't get Rush at all, but surely Gordon Lightfoot deserves a place. And then we can argue it out between Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot for the #1 slot.
But still there are a few missing, and I don't mean Celine Dion. Drake, Weeknd, Shania Twain, The McGarrigles ... Not necessarily on my radar (except 'Heart like a wheel'), but I feel there is more in there.
Oh there's plenty more Canadian musical artists (some had hits in the US). Of course my list is personal, what I physically own (that's what my channel is about). So I show the artists that I really really like and show the physical media I have from them (well just a few of the albums). I rank them by how much I play them. Which for me, when it comes to music, is what counts. Thanks.
Fair point!
@@timhewtson6212 thanks as always Tim.
Have you ever heard cowboy junkies there are another tremendous Canadian brand
Yes. I bought the Trinity Session album when it first came out. Enjoyed the mellow low-fi of it, but then eventually got rid of the album in a purge - but yea, I thought it was good. Thanks.
Stampeders, 54-40, Max Webster/Kim Mitchell, Honeymoon Suite, Fludd, FM, A Foot In Coldwater, Zon, Chalk Circle, Chantal Kreviazuk, Fist, Gordon Lightfoot, Gowan, Headpins, Rough Trade, Helix, Ian Thomas, Chilliwack, Ken Tobias, Lighthouse, Terry Jacks/The Poppy Family, Domenic Troiano, Walter Rossi, Zwol, Matthew Good, Michel Pagliaro, Monster Truck, Winter Sleep, Mystery, Nick Gilder, Pat Travers, Prism, Ron Sexsmith, The Sheepdogs, Big Sugar, Sweeney Todd, The Cooper Brothers, Grapes of Wrath, The Kings, Pursuit Of Happiness, Tea Party, Toronto, Trooper...and this list doesn't include a bunch of 90's/2000's crap.
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yep there's a lot - most I've never heard of - but I've heard FM, Honeymoon Suite, Chilliwack, Max Webster, Trooper - wasn't overly impressed with those.
I guess you not getting into Rush is like me not getting into The Clash lol.Love Sarah McLauchlin and Alanis Morrissette.Also really like Neil Young of course,April Wine,Steppentwolf have everything by them,Loverboy really like and of course Rush and Triumph
I once had a Triumph CD, was good but didn't keep it. By the way, your suggestion will be my next series.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Sweet BTW I found a couple more tour programs from Tull.Rock Island,J-Tull and Crest Of A Knave tour.Crest Of A Knave is cool.Shows all their albums around the edge of the page but then you put this like rice paper down and it shows all the songs lol
@@thomaswery3087 that does sound cool. I like the tour programs but I don’t think too many viewers care to see them. I have so many. Not sure if I should do more videos on them.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I have some really good Rush tour programs they're alot like Tull's programs.The Yes ones pretty much suck as does Irom Maiden
@@thomaswery3087 I've never saw a Rush program. I have some Yes ones. I think I'll do more video's on them - but spread out over time to break things up.
3rd greatest musical country. 1- USA. 2- British. 3- Canada. 4- Jamaica. America is number one just because of the original music by so many great black artists and genres. Jazz, r&b, blues, rock n roll, funk, disco, hip hop. Just the names alone ring greatness. Louis, Muddy, Billie, Duke, Miles, Coltrane, wolf, Chuck, Bo, Fats, Otis, James, Aretha, Jimi, Sly, Etta, Smokey, Stevie, Marvin, Prince, Chakka, Herbie, etc, etc. the Brits are awesome and rule in terms of bands, but they never created much original like black America. Then add in the white side with Hank, Elvis, Cash, Dylan, Byrds, Janis, Allman Bros, Santana, Springsteen, Stooges, Tamones, Talking Heads, Blondie, etc and America is superior to any other.
My ten faves
1- blue rodeo
2-Neil young
3- the band
4- tragically hip
5- Joni mitchel
6- Ron Sexsmith
7 Gordon Lightfoot
8- cowboy junkies
9- Bruce Cockburn
10- Leonard Cohen
Just in the classic rock genre, I think Britain smokes America. Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Faces, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath? I mean come on.
Progressive rock? Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, King Crimson...
Brits invented prog and heavy metal (which you might view as a good or bad thing.)
Roots genres originated in America sure but you can still view them as a blending of music tradition and influence from Europe and Africa.
@@jimmycampbell78 I'm a huge Anglophile. My all time favorite bands at the very top are British.
I have to check out Ron Sexsmith - I know of him and he's supposed to be great. I've heard of Blue Rodeo, but no nothing about them. I'll have to check out - thanks.
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I think calling Steppenwolf "Canadian" is taking some liberties, Alan. John Kay lived in Toronto after escaping East Germany, but that's about their Canadian connection. The band formed in LA, after being called "Sparrow" (yuk). I like their catalog a lot. Listen to "Monster" and tell me it doesn't relate to America in 2024. Disappointed there's no love for the Guess Who, who rank right after Rush on my Canuck top ten.
Yea - I did consider that but Kay being Canadian swayed me. The Band have a similar issue as well, because they made it in the USA too. I think The Guess Who are good - but their greatest hits album is enough for me. Thanks.
Is heart consider Canadian? Then near the top of list.
Can't believe you said that...lol. I was gonna mention this topic in another upcoming video when I possibly do it. Heart is American - Seattle WA area - but they woodshedded in Canada and if memory serves their first record label Mushroom was from Canada where they were discovered...well...something like that. But they're American. It's an answer to some comments that like Steppenwolf shouldn't be Canadian because they made it in LA, not in Canada. But The Band is Canadian (well 4/5) but they made it in America too. I have to go with where they're from. I do love classic Heart by the way. Thanks.
The master singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot didn't appear in your top 10 at all?
He's in the first list, but not in my top ten. I do like him.
Gords Gold is one of the greatest compilation records of all time.
@@chrisschlacter-e3v Great comp, the cd ommited one track from the vinyl 2 lp set.
The documentary on him is great.
@@chrisschlacter-e3v Gord's "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" is the best song to ever emerge from Canada. I know that Randy Bachman agrees.
@@jasonpp1973 I was always disappointed that Gord never worked with Lee Holdridge again. Heading up to Orillia to pay my respects at Gord's grave this fall.
What, no Nick Gilder?
Lol - No Nick Gilder. No Hot Child In The City in my collection..
So were you a Blotto fan?
@@danaaronmusic I remember Blotto well and still have their album with I wanna be a lifeguard and my girlfriend is the star of the drivers Ed movie. Fun times back in the day.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Awesome. I had a friend who went to SUNY Albany, and when we visited, he took us to see Blotto. It was definitely fun times.
@@danaaronmusic I graduated from Suny Albany on 1985 and saw Blotto up there as well. Fun times. Those were the days. Mayfest at Suny Albany was amazing. Including U2 War era.
What?!? No Corey Hart? This is BS!!!
lol- I don't even wear sunglasses during the day.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow and here we all thought you were COOL. what a letdown.
@@STEVEHEROLDAs a fellow Ravonettes fan, I am enjoying the new covers album. Make sure you hear it. Nothing to do with Canada 😂
@@davidkunzli680 david i had to tix to see them in NYC last month but our shoot in SC got extended so I had to miss the show. was so bummed. I usually am not big on full on covers albums but i will def check it out after your recommendation. thanks dude.
The only person I don't like in music is Sara McLachlan. Ugh, I'd rather stick an ice pick to my ear than to hear her music. In The Arms Of An Angel is such an insufferable song. I do have Court And Spark on vinyl. I read online that Stevie Nicks tripped on acid while listening to that album.
Thanks. I can't listen to that song either, but it's used for a commercial regarding abused dogs, and I'm a dog lover. I turn the commercial off - I can't take it. I never heard that Stevie Nicks story - but yea, I can believe it. Not a very trippy album though in my mind...lol
Only 1 Rush album??? Time to stop watching!!!!
Oh come on...lol. I've tried. I had the first three live albums and 5 or 6 studio albums. Took up a lot of space and I really don't listen to them. Rush and Queen for me are on a parallel. I can only take in small bites. What can I say. But I've tried.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I'm a big Rush fan, but I'm the first to admit they aren't for everyone. You might read one of Neil Peart's books. May not make a Rush fan of you, but I assure you, you will be entertained and enlightened.
@@derhandtrommler yea. Ghost Rider is on my backlog reading list. Peart sharing his tragedy and travelogue. I have nothing but respect for the man. Really sad.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow All Rush up to 1984 classic all after sludge
@@Jay_Tee2023 Lot of people say that. All the Rush albums I used to have were pre-1984. The first three live albums and classic studio album from that time. I just never listened to them.