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June 12, 1990: "No, Mr. Speaker"-- Manitoba MLA Elijah Harper draws the Meech Lake Accord to a halt.
And so as it begins, it ends. Three songs, all Canadian, all from the year 1990, to complete our list of fifteen. So now that you've seen them all, what's the verdict? I would have to say 1990 was a pretty good year for homegrown music, launching the mainstream careers of two very big names (Celine Dion, the Tragically Hip) and giving us enduring classics, from the Dream Warriors' "My Definition" to Maestro Fresh Wes' "Let Your Backbone Slide," to this next song.
Spirit of the West- "Home for a Rest" (from Save This House)A lot of Canadians have Celtic roots, and this song taps into that with its musical style. But the real beauty of it is its actually an extended complaint about being in "the old country," and wishing to be back in Canada. A St. Patrick's Day classic.
MCJ and Cool G- "So Listen" (from So Listen)
From Nova Scotia, this duo traded in what they called "Double R&B," and this album garnered them Juno nods for Best R&B Soul Recording and Best Rap Recording. The chorus actually kind of sounds like the Backstreet Boys in their early days, the rap is locked firmly in the transition between Run-DMC and Rakim, and the beat is clearly influenced by Afrikaa Bambaataa. Fresh.
Jane Child- "Don't Want to Fall in Love" (from Jane Child)
So that's it, my list of fifteen Canadian songs from 1990 is complete. What did you think? Did you discover anything new? Did I miss something important? Let me know in the comments or using the contact info in the "about me" section to the right.
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