I really like this version of Oh Canada. I will keep it in my library and play many times for personal enjoyment and share with my friends. Hats off to the producer and cast.. saj
Thanx 4 posting that. I was in that video and the freeze frame you have actually proves it...LOL! Thanx, it was fun recording that all those years ago.
I was involved in this recording. What a great experience this was. Also the producer / arranger did an amazing job. We had a great time recording this and there was a great sense of solidarity.
Awesome anthem, Man!! You good neighbors rock! OK, so my girlfriend from Montreal saw the clip and tells me who the French solo singers are: in order; Susanne Stevens; Richard Pilon; Patsy Gallant (red jacket/Acadian Disco queen!); Claude Norbert; Liz Tansey (peace sign ear ring!); Natalie Chauquette. May you always stay glorious and free, and teach us, to the South of you, a little more about tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
Nice list Michelle! Celine Dion refused to sing, stating it was too political for her. k.d. lang said no, as did Anne Murray, Stompin Tom and Lighfoot. Bryan Adams wanted us to overturn a CRTC ruling for him before he would do it. Geddy Lee said yes, and then couldn't make our schedule. I think McLachlan, Buble are great choices! How about Shania Twain, Nelly Furtado, Joni Mitchell, Chad Kroeger. I am thinking about a 20th reunion, so keep the list growing!
HATS OFF TO Ross Carlin - who was the man who took this vision and passion for the National Anthem of Canada and through a lot of perseverance and supreme effort assembled all of the people in this video (and a whole host of invisible people behind the scenes), to produce this monumental tribute for all Canadians. Thank you Ross, for allowing me 'steal' your video & put it up. I hope Vancouver2010 will draw attention to this- your amazing gift. On behalf of fellow Canadians & friends: THANK YOU!
FINALLY!!! I've looked forever for this version. It used to be on the TV station sign off in southwestern Ontario, I always wanted to tape it but never had the chance back in the 90s. Thanks for posting this!
@timreid99 Your 'Driving instructor' happens to be one of North America Broadcasting's Hall of Famers! Mr. Carlin is one the greatest Canadians alive- the person who brought all of what you see in this clip together. There is no better rendition of O Canada out there, than this one. CTV should air the whole documentary again someday soon (maybe Canada Day?) in HD!
I've been looking for this for a long time.. great video.. the same year they did an allstar version on Parliament Hill, I remember especially Fresh Wes.
@rosscarlinocanada I was part of that project....! Never got a copy but have a photocopy of the credit sheet....off the CD. It's not available anywhere? Let me know if you need access to any of the folks that were part of the original in montreal, I still keep contact with a few (and they are appearing in my Justice For James Charity Single in the works right now!)
@luuc41: S'il vous plaît contactez mr. Ross Carlin - il est le producteur de cette vidéo et a quelques exemplaires du DVD original qu'il a fait pour la vente.
J'avais commandé un vidéo et un cd. J'ai toujours le CD, mais je me suis débarrassé de mes cassettes vidéo. J'aimerais tant retrouvé le vidéo "with glowing hearts". I did research from radio-canada and CBC, no trace of the special presentation.
I would think that Lightfoot and Murray would be mellowing in their "old age" (no offense). Jann Arden perhaps? Perhaps Rita would do it again - i've always enjoyed her voice. :)
As an American, I wanna tell you good neighbors to not force or privilege one particular 'culture' on to your new citizens. I envy your great Nation for your diversity and tolerance for cultural difference. I almost never hear the French verses of your Anthem, yet that is supposed to also be your culture. And to what extent do you wanna force Native Canadian cultures on to immigrants? What's Canada? Your cultural diversity & tolerance of difference is what makes you the True North Strong & Free!
triplethelength; your last comment was removed because of a reference to violence. A 'discussion' about immigrants and culture, stemming from this wonderful rendition of O Canada! is welcome. However any reference to 'fight' or violence of any kind will be promptly removed. Trunkfunkowner; please keep the comments on track and refrain from belittling other posters.
Well this version actually does bring a touch of the mid/late 70s with the guitar. But it is stirring nonetheless because of how these singers when solo just belt it out. And maybe it has a bit of Live-Aid to it since it is singers grouped together, that 90s touch. Anyway, I do like it. Maybe we could use a new fresh version. Is it possible to do nowadays with good taste? Do we have any singers that can reflect a bit of morality? If we can, I say sure, get 'em together.
hey, nice to see my video up here, even though I didn't know it. In answer to your questions about performers: Celine Dion declined because the National Anthem was too political for her. Anne Murray flat out refused. Bryan Adams would only do it if we helped him with a CRTC battle and Alanis Morissette did sing but wasn't good enough to make a solo cut. Enjoy! Ross
Sorry, been a while since I looked here. Love the comments, thanks everyone, much appreciated. I have a BIG project planned for Canada Day 2012, which will be announced very soon. Got the original team back together for our 20th anniversary! In the meantime, I would be happy to burn the TV show and videos to DVD for luuc41 and anyone else. It will cost $10 including shipping. Send your request to me at rosscarlin@ocanada.tv Cheers!
From Garth Turner's greaterfool dot ca website: Nineteen years ago the long-haired morning man at a hick Ontario radio station lamented the fact no decent version of O Canada existed to open his show with. Why was that, he wondered on air? Why no ‘We Are The World’ rock star-studded version of our anthem to inspire kids and melt jaded hearts?
When Whitney Houston did the Star Spangled Banner at the NFL halftime, it gave me goosebumps it was so good and patriotic. Do we not have an equally stirring version of O'Canada? Cause frankly this version sounds dated and well....gay.
I really like this version of Oh Canada. I will keep it in my library and play many times for personal enjoyment and share with my friends. Hats off to the producer and cast..
saj
Thanx 4 posting that. I was in that video and the freeze frame you have actually proves it...LOL! Thanx, it was fun recording that all those years ago.
I was involved in this recording. What a great experience this was. Also the producer / arranger did an amazing job. We had a great time recording this and there was a great sense of solidarity.
Good job fellow Canadian
This version is how I learned the 2nd verse! 😎🇨🇦
You found this on an old VHS tape in your basement? Awesome. Thanks for putting it up. :)
"O yeah, from the East Coast O' Newfoundland, to Da West Coast of B.Cee"!!!!!
Patricia Conroy & Susan Aglukark
Awesome anthem, Man!! You good neighbors rock! OK, so my girlfriend from Montreal saw the clip and tells me who the French solo singers are: in order; Susanne Stevens; Richard Pilon; Patsy Gallant (red jacket/Acadian Disco queen!); Claude Norbert; Liz Tansey (peace sign ear ring!); Natalie Chauquette.
May you always stay glorious and free, and teach us, to the South of you, a little more about tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
Nice list Michelle!
Celine Dion refused to sing, stating it was too political for her.
k.d. lang said no, as did Anne Murray, Stompin Tom and Lighfoot.
Bryan Adams wanted us to overturn a CRTC ruling for him before he would do it.
Geddy Lee said yes, and then couldn't make our schedule.
I think McLachlan, Buble are great choices!
How about Shania Twain, Nelly Furtado, Joni Mitchell, Chad Kroeger.
I am thinking about a 20th reunion, so keep the list growing!
HATS OFF TO Ross Carlin - who was the man who took this vision and passion for the National Anthem of Canada and through a lot of perseverance and supreme effort assembled all of the people in this video (and a whole host of invisible people behind the scenes), to produce this monumental tribute for all Canadians. Thank you Ross, for allowing me 'steal' your video & put it up. I hope Vancouver2010 will draw attention to this- your amazing gift. On behalf of fellow Canadians & friends: THANK YOU!
I remember this, I have it on VHS somewhere... beautiful!
@MichelleRobles777
How about an appearance with PM Harper? That would be something.
Such a beautiful National Anthem.
@Onawawgirl I think our anthem would sound so better if we had the third verse
FINALLY!!! I've looked forever for this version. It used to be on the TV station sign off in southwestern Ontario, I always wanted to tape it but never had the chance back in the 90s. Thanks for posting this!
@trunkfunkowner
Molly Johnson
Martha (from The Muffins)
Billy Newton-Davis
I had this version on CD at one point and lost it. Wish I could find the CD again.
@timreid99 Your 'Driving instructor' happens to be one of North America Broadcasting's Hall of Famers! Mr. Carlin is one the greatest Canadians alive- the person who brought all of what you see in this clip together.
There is no better rendition of O Canada out there, than this one. CTV should air the whole documentary again someday soon (maybe Canada Day?) in HD!
I love this!!!!!
I've been looking for this for a long time.. great video.. the same year they did an allstar version on Parliament Hill, I remember especially Fresh Wes.
@rosscarlinocanada I was part of that project....! Never got a copy but have a photocopy of the credit sheet....off the CD. It's not available anywhere? Let me know if you need access to any of the folks that were part of the original in montreal, I still keep contact with a few (and they are appearing in my Justice For James Charity Single in the works right now!)
@luuc41: S'il vous plaît contactez mr. Ross Carlin - il est le producteur de cette vidéo et a quelques exemplaires du DVD original qu'il a fait pour la vente.
TVO used to aired this, with some minor editing at the end with background. But thanks to posting it, this is a powerful version of O Canada!
Aaaha Patsy Gallant 2:12
J'avais commandé un vidéo et un cd. J'ai toujours le CD, mais je me suis débarrassé de mes cassettes vidéo. J'aimerais tant retrouvé le vidéo "with glowing hearts". I did research from radio-canada and CBC, no trace of the special presentation.
Wow, 17 years old and still getting phone calls and emails about this!
Happy Canada Day!
There's no better place to live.
Ross Carlin
Creator of video
rosscarlinocanada this video is absolutely outstanding very well thought out, great job Proud to be canadian
I would think that Lightfoot and Murray would be mellowing in their "old age" (no offense). Jann Arden perhaps? Perhaps Rita would do it again - i've always enjoyed her voice. :)
This is a unique twist on our national anthem
Pat Burns @ 1:14
The best ever anthem for schools. They should take the time to play this.
I’ve been watching too much of trump’s buffoonery. This reminded me of how wonderful our country really is🇨🇦
absolutely the best i have ever seen.
Didn't they update this in the mid 2000's? I remember seeing it all over TV and seeing an older Maestro Fresh Wes, but I can't find it anywhere.
This is awesome.
As an American, I wanna tell you good neighbors to not force or privilege one particular 'culture' on to your new citizens. I envy your great Nation for your diversity and tolerance for cultural difference. I almost never hear the French verses of your Anthem, yet that is supposed to also be your culture. And to what extent do you wanna force Native Canadian cultures on to immigrants? What's Canada? Your cultural diversity & tolerance of difference is what makes you the True North Strong & Free!
Virtually all of them have become quite famous.
triplethelength; your last comment was removed because of a reference to violence. A 'discussion' about immigrants and culture, stemming from this wonderful rendition of O Canada! is welcome. However any reference to 'fight' or violence of any kind will be promptly removed. Trunkfunkowner; please keep the comments on track and refrain from belittling other posters.
I remember this project well- people from all over Canada getting together to record the national anthem. Happy Canada Day!
I imagine k.d. lang would have done a great solo on this rendition. Also, Gino Vanelli was HOT in this video.
Richard bachman on guitar ( sensational)
Well this version actually does bring a touch of the mid/late 70s with the guitar. But it is stirring nonetheless because of how these singers when solo just belt it out. And maybe it has a bit of Live-Aid to it since it is singers grouped together, that 90s touch. Anyway, I do like it. Maybe we could use a new fresh version. Is it possible to do nowadays with good taste? Do we have any singers that can reflect a bit of morality? If we can, I say sure, get 'em together.
Who is givin er at 3:28?
Gino Vanelli
Thank you :) @@DrFlippin
hey, nice to see my video up here, even though I didn't know it.
In answer to your questions about performers:
Celine Dion declined because the National Anthem was too political for her. Anne Murray flat out refused. Bryan Adams would only do it if we helped him with a CRTC battle and Alanis Morissette did sing but wasn't good enough to make a solo cut.
Enjoy!
Ross
Now, can anyone tell me where we can get a "clean" copy of this fantastic rendition of our national anthem? §:c)
Je recherche une copie de la cassette video en DVD. La fondation O Canada n'existe plus et Cérémonial Canada dit ne pas connaitre.
Something like this has to be done for our 150 next year
@DrFlippin Ross Carlin is My Driving instructor! Keep an eye out for what he's going to do soon. (Canada day...)
Best version in history!!
It sucks that peeps are changing so many Canadian legacies 😢😢
Sorry, been a while since I looked here. Love the comments, thanks everyone, much appreciated.
I have a BIG project planned for Canada Day 2012, which will be announced very soon. Got the original team back together for our 20th anniversary!
In the meantime, I would be happy to burn the TV show and videos to DVD for luuc41 and anyone else. It will cost $10 including shipping. Send your request to me at rosscarlin@ocanada.tv
Cheers!
From Garth Turner's greaterfool dot ca website:
Nineteen years ago the long-haired morning man at a hick Ontario radio station lamented the fact no decent version of O Canada existed to open his show with. Why was that, he wondered on air? Why no ‘We Are The World’ rock star-studded version of our anthem to inspire kids and melt jaded hearts?
Ross is So Chill
Don'r forget Alanis...she's great. And I think you should get Avril to do it again (she was great as a kid!)
who was the rapper?
Maestro Fresh Wes
When Whitney Houston did the Star Spangled Banner at the NFL halftime, it gave me goosebumps it was so good and patriotic. Do we not have an equally stirring version of O'Canada? Cause frankly this version sounds dated and well....gay.