House Of Random

Originally named 'Quantity Unknown' and 'Robin and the Hoods' before settling on Lisle as their moniker, the Barrie, Ont.-based band formed in 1967 and recorded Smile With Lisle on Bronco Records in 1973, hitting the charts with "Shelly Made Me Smile" the following ... [More]

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British North American Act - In the Beginning

by Robert Williston 11. December 2009 11:46

The British North-American Act formed in Montréal, Québec in 1968 and shortly thereafter they recorded an album of all original material "In The Beginning...", their only album, on Now Records RSS 6700 in 1969. It was accompanied by the single "Joe Coo... [More]

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The Sinners - Go Go Trudeau

by Robert Williston 20. November 2009 13:37

The Sinners - Go Go Trudeau [More]

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Eddy Bastien

by Spiro 10. November 2009 22:48

Eddy Bastien recorded this album for the Paragon label in Toronto in the late 1960s with a combo called the Ice Men, featuring Bill Mernahan on guitar, Gary Milne on bass and Paul McCabe on drums. Taking a quick look at the song titles shows a lot of covers, including "Delilah", &q... [More]

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Peaches

by Spiro 22. September 2009 21:39

The Peaches were a vocal group consisting of sisters Johanna, Maria and Betty Hartzema. Not much is known about the group, although this is their first (and last?) album. Their self-titled debut was recorded at Sound Canada studios in Toronto for Periwinkle Records. No date is given when t... [More]

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Sound 80

by Spiro 31. August 2009 09:00

Don't be fooled by the title of the album. Produced by Bob Burns for A&M records, Sound 80 (Vol. 2) was released in 1974 but the studio musicians were trying for a futuristic sound. It is unknown whether there was a first volume, although a search on an A&M database turned... [More]

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Joey Barnett

by Spiro 27. July 2009 01:19

Joey Barnett, an unknown artist to this day, recorded and mixed this album at Kinck Sound, Inception Sound and Master's Workshop and was released by Ariel Records in Toronto in 1980. A collection of pop songs, Right From The Beginning has elements of rock and folk as well. The back ... [More]

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The Magic Circle

by Kevin McGowan 12. July 2009 13:25

Dancey Reggae! [More]

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World/Canadiana Guitars

by beau 20. May 2009 01:53

Instrumental covers of pop and country hits. [More]

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The Jury Krytiuk Orchestra & Chorus

by beau 5. May 2009 15:18

Instrumental tribute to Burt Bacharach by Stompin' Tom's manager. [More]

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Radio Canada International Presents...

by beau 22. April 2009 02:09

A diverse selection of artists featured on Radio Canada International. [More]

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Marthe Fleurant

by Kevin McGowan 26. March 2009 12:48

Quebecois Pop [More]

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The Drylanders

by Kevin McGowan 15. March 2009 11:14

Fun stuff from a Calgary lounge-pop band [More]

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Denny Vaughan

by beau 14. March 2009 22:54

Easy-listening instrumental pop [More]

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Jack McPartlin

by Kevin McGowan 28. February 2009 03:48

Sing Along Songs at the Chateau Laurier [More]

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Special Dujour

by Kevin McGowan 25. February 2009 13:25

Quebec Pop from (possibly) a future separatist politician [More]

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Al Bruno

by Kevin McGowan 25. February 2009 13:08

Town 'n Country Guitar [More]

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Ben McPeek

by Kevin McGowan 22. February 2009 13:20

Jingles and Themes from a Master [More]

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Les Emmerson

by Randy Ray 20. February 2009 04:57

Les Emmerson – Life Is Absolutely Right Stories by Randy Ray and Mark Kearney, co-authors of nine books about Canada, including Canadian Music Fast Facts: Profiles of Canada's Pop Music Pioneers. Their books can be seen at: www.triviaguys.com Once a rocker, always a rocker –... [More]

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Dick Walker and his Orchestra

by Kevin McGowan 19. February 2009 09:49

Cheapo compilation of re-recorded hits [More]

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Yorkville Evolution

by Kevin McGowan 17. February 2009 12:00

Yorkville Rocks the 60s! [More]

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Bobby Edwards

by beau 11. February 2009 01:40

Versatile guitarist plays rock, jazz, classical and pop. [More]

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Colin Butler

by Kevin McGowan 30. January 2009 11:30

An 11-year-old singing sensation! [More]

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Bruce Murray

by Kevin McGowan 30. January 2009 10:09

Yes, this is Anne Murray's youngest brother. It must be pretty much impossible to make a career for yourself when your sister is an international superstar, but Bruce gave it a shot with this album in 1975. It's very much a light-pop, country-tinged affair, akin to his sister's ... [More]

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Jeanie Ward

by Kevin McGowan 30. January 2009 09:42

Uptown country from a protege of Hal Lone Pine [More]

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Carroll Baker

by Kevin McGowan 29. January 2009 12:32

Canadian Country institution [More]

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Doug And The Slugs

by beau 7. January 2009 03:33

New wave pop-rock [More]

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Bobby Gimby

by beau 10. December 2008 01:18

Instrumental pop by "The Pied Piper Of Canada" [More]

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The Young Canada Singers

by beau 8. December 2008 17:32

Patriotic anthem for Canada's Centennial [More]

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Westview Stage Band

by beau 8. December 2008 17:17

North York, Ontario high school band [More]

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Wayne Versage

by beau 8. December 2008 17:09

Groovy '60s pop-rock [More]

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Adam Timoon

by beau 8. December 2008 17:05

Nightclub singer, guitarist and comedian [More]

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The Three Reeds

by beau 8. December 2008 17:01

Nightclub harmonica trio [More]

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The Teen Tones

by beau 8. December 2008 16:54

Winnipeg girls' choir [More]

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Sharon Strong

by beau 8. December 2008 16:39

'60s country with a pop twist [More]

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Sinphonic

by beau 8. December 2008 16:28

Surf/lounge pop [More]

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Joyce Seamone

by beau 8. December 2008 16:19

'70s-era country pop [More]

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Pete Schofield

by beau 8. December 2008 16:16

Old-school bandleader leads Now-Sound students through their paces [More]

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Pat Riccio

by beau 6. December 2008 13:24

Groovy jazz-pop [More]

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Neil Chotem

by Kevin McGowan 6. December 2008 11:36

First of all, I absolutely LOVE this cover art. I think it's quite striking. That helps you get in the mood for what's on the LP, in my opinion. The stark simplicity of the LP design is almost a counterbalance for the intense arrangements Neil Chotem gives to Gordon Lightfoot's ... [More]

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Bevan Gore-Langton

by Kevin McGowan 6. December 2008 10:46

Feeling mellow? Then Bevan's your man. This independent LP (on the Stamp label from Vancouver, circa mid-70s?) is about the mellowist LP I've ever heard. I've searched for more information about Mr. Gore-Langton, to no avail. the liner notes provide only a hint at who he i... [More]

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The Pied Piper & The Kids

by beau 3. December 2008 02:11

Bobby Gimby and a children's choir mark Canada's Centennial [More]

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John Perrone

by beau 3. December 2008 02:08

Classical Spanish guitar with a pop touch [More]

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Mouffe

by beau 2. December 2008 06:12

Quebecois folk-pop pastiche with Robert Charlesbois [More]

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Catherine McKinnon

by beau 2. December 2008 05:41

Pop and folk singer with "the voice of an angel" [More]

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Bev Marie

by beau 29. November 2008 09:03

Heartfelt country-pop [More]

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Michele Richard

by Kevin McGowan 28. November 2008 14:20

Doing the Twist, Quebec-style [More]

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The Show Band of the RCMP

by Kevin McGowan 28. November 2008 14:12

12-piece Show Band does the Beachcombers [More]

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"The Top 12 Hits!"

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:28

Hit songs! 12 of 'em! [More]

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Support Minor Hockey

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:26

Mixin' it up for the kids [More]

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Share Chez 1985

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:17

More Ottawa bands, rocking 80s style [More]

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Share Chez 1979

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:14

Ottawa bands rocking for charity [More]

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Operation Vacances

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:12

Some great Quebec pop from the 60s and early 70s [More]

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Hit Parade (from Arc Records)

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:07

Re-recorded hits! [More]

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First Police Festival of Music - Live at the N.A.C.

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 14:05

Police Chorus Concert [More]

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CFCF Radio AM 600 - 50th Anniversary Collection

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:57

Collection from the World's first broadcast radio station [More]

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Canadian Talent Library - Compilation

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:54

A great selection of Canadian Easy Listening [More]

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Doug Warren

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:45

Romantic Piano from a Minister [More]

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TNT

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:30

Newfoundland Blues Rock [More]

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Laurie Thain

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:24

Romantic Country from British Columbia [More]

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Ten Seconds Over Tokyo

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:22

Sarnia's big entry into the grunge era [More]

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southpacific

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:20

Moody post-rock [More]

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Sound Corps

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:18

Early 90s indie [More]

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The Soulful Bowlful

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:15

Motown-styled R&B and Psychedelia! [More]

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Sons of Freedom

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:12

They were the loudest band in Canada in the late '80s [More]

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The Singing Edwards

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:08

Christian Country, family-style [More]

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Simcoe Composite School 1979

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:06

High School band trying out some rock and disco [More]

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Nathalie Simard

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 13:04

Quebecois Kid Pop [More]

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Schwartz

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 12:52

Heavy-hitting songwriter and hit-maker [More]

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The Piper Group

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 12:35

Feel-good music from Dartmouth [More]

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Suzanne Pinel

by Kevin McGowan 27. November 2008 12:34

French-Canadian teacher and children's performer [More]

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Phil LaPenna

by beau 27. November 2008 03:07

Hammond organist rockin' the lounge pop [More]

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Maneige

by Kevin McGowan 26. November 2008 14:06

Quebec prog-rock and jazz [More]

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Dick Maloney

by Kevin McGowan 26. November 2008 14:03

Loungy Pop from Ottawa [More]

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The Leslie Spit Treeo

by Kevin McGowan 25. November 2008 13:39

Busker rock from Toronto [More]

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Les Hou-Lops

by beau 23. November 2008 11:44

'60s Quebecois garage rock [More]

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Al Harris

by beau 23. November 2008 11:26

Nifty guitarist backed up by The Rhythm Pals [More]

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Ofra Harnoy & The Orford String Quartet

by beau 23. November 2008 11:22

Beatles covers arranged for cello and string quartet [More]

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Ofra Harnoy & The Armin Electric Strings

by beau 23. November 2008 11:16

Beatles tunes arranged for cello and string quartet [More]

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Gary and Dave

by beau 23. November 2008 10:51

Folk-pop singer/songwriters [More]

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Vic Franklyn

by beau 23. November 2008 02:16

Welsh-born lounge singer with a touch of reggae in the mix [More]

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Jean-Pierre Ferland

by beau 23. November 2008 01:58

Quebecois singer-songwriter [More]

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Emmanuelle

by beau 23. November 2008 01:45

Oddball Quebecois pop [More]

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King Cobb Steelie

by Kevin McGowan 22. November 2008 11:21

Punk, rock, funk, jazz, hip hop, and so on [More]

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The Kamikazes

by Kevin McGowan 22. November 2008 11:17

Garage Punk from Montreal [More]

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Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra

by Kevin McGowan 22. November 2008 11:10

Blues rock from the bar room [More]

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Hourglass

by Kevin McGowan 22. November 2008 11:04

Rock 'n Soul from the Bar Room [More]

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Hagood Hardy

by Kevin McGowan 22. November 2008 10:59

Composer, arranger, vibraphonist, pianist and percussionist Hagood Hardy was born in Angola, Indiana in 1937 to an American mother and a Canadian father. After moving to Canada as an infant, he was raised in Oakville, Ontario and studied piano and vibraphone after being introduced to music ... [More]

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