101 fascinating Canadian music facts / 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 "I'll Never Smile Again," the hit that launched Frank Sinatra's career, was written by Toronto pianist R...

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Main Author: McPherson, David (Music journalist) (Author)
Language:English
Published: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Dundurn Press, [2023]
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Physical Description:252 pages ; 18 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
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One hundred one fascinating Canadian music facts
One hundred and one fascinating Canadian music facts
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"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."-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:ML3484 .M172 2023
ISBN:9781459751583
1459751582
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Issued also in electronic format.