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   re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by loghrin

   Is there nothing in Nunavut worth singing about?
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   re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Spud

   13 new songs? you only list 12 - no Nunavut?
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   re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by curls

   I am excited for this list, some I've heard of and some I haven't, that goes for people and places!

   I've been, or practically been, to a few places on the list.

   Cabot Trail NS, it's a beautiful road around the edge of the island of Cape Breton, and on your way you can stop by the Red Shoe Pub owned and operated by the Rankin sisters, yes the ones from the part of the family that records lovely music.

   Hoodoos in AB, well I've been in the badlands of Alberta and they're super cool!

   I've been to Uclulet BC, don't remember if we hit up Tofino, I was 11 and it was just over a decade ago...

   Looking forward to the playlist that spans the country!
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   oh Nunavut

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by curls

   good call on missing the newest political border in our Country, I got too caught up in typing random things that I failed to notice... it would be sad if there was nothing...
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   re. Nunavut

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Bio Spice

   that must be a just an oopsie.  Lucie Idlout wrote a song for the Road to Nowhere in Nunavut.

   http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2009/10/26/song-quest.html
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   re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by krib

   so, this was "commissioned" right? where the listeners picked the artists and what they should sing about, and then the artists wrote songs about them?

   do the actual songs have such unoriginal names?
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   re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by jeffrocx

   Nunavut! Northern Canada hauls ass!
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   Nunavut!

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Lana Gay

   Okay, seems like that one didn't copy over, posting it up now!!! Thanks for catching it guys and gals!
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   Algonquin

   Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

   I am insanely excited for Hawksley Workman's song about Algonquin Park...I have gone camping with my family there for 25 years now...so a song about the Park + Hawksley Workman, should be AMAZING.

   I get giddy just listening to The Hip's Lake Fever, where they sing "the stars of Algonquin"...a whole song about it?! yes please!
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by canadian wannabe

    i embarrased my self on singing sands beach PEI.  i was walking along the beach and saw a family who wanted me to take their picture.  for some reason i assumed they were francophones and said "you want me take click click?"  i felt like an absolute idiot when the father figure said, in perfect english, "uh, we just want you to take our picture."
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Frances May

    Oh that Woodhands. They are so hot right now. 
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    @ krib

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Lana Gay

    Listeners got to decide on one place from each province, they also voted on the 13 singer-songwriters who composed and recorded the new songs.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Crystal Dee

    i feel like the "rocky mountains" was a serious omission....

    I've been to some of the more obsure places on the list such as the Tuktoyaktuk pingos and Dawson city. The pingos and the mackenzie delta are like nothing I've ever seen. Indescribably beautiful. I had the fortune of seeing them from the air and land.  

    I've also been Algonquin Park, the Hoodos and Tofino
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    @ Abso (re 120 on Grant's)

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    No, I get your explanation. We simply don't tend to equate "political correctness" with the same thing, you and I. No worries. I understand how for you, the bug is with people who are rude under pretense of not being constrained by p.c.ness. That's tehen simply an excuse, and a por one.

    But I do stand by what I ventured earlier. It wasn't that anyone who disagrees with "the sexiest" is p.c., so much as the disagreement sounds p.c. to me, and it is true, I think, that political correctness is not at ease with matters sexual.

    (For me, a p.c. thing is saying to someone who talks about "the handicapped" that you shouldn't say that, that they are "handicapped people" or "persons", when handicapped people would never say that, and don't mind -- some people who deal with handicapped people mind that. Same with going nuts over older popular terms and wanting them replaced with so-pretended "less offensive" terms. That is what bugs me, as it's finally an order to self-censor.)
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    Wooooooodhands!

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    Looking forward to hearing a new track. I said it yesterday but I'll say it again, anyone and everyone who even remotely appreciates a sweaty dance party should see these guys play. You might think the recording is pretty good but the live show is that times 500% more energy!
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    Speak English or we'll print naked pics of NxEW...

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by CDNz1

    HAHAAHAAA...

    for some reason i assumed they were francophones and said "you want me take click click?"

     

    Happy Thanksgiving to my R3 mates south of our favourite border!
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    wtf?

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by jeffrocx

    Why is the Québec song in English? Hmm...
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Crystal Dee

    i agree....
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    veggie thanksgiving

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by canadian wannabe

    lana, you'll appreciate this.  know it or not but today is thanksgiving in the states.  my friends and i have been cooking all day to radio 3 and are about to sit down to our all vegetarian feast!  macaroni and cheese, squash, beets, kale, peruvian risotto, followed up by chocolate chip cookies accompanied by a nice port.

    the cat will, however, be enjoying salmon.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    I've lived in Ottawa for 6 years and I haven't been to the Black Sheep Inn. Probably because I don't have a car.
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    @ Lana

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by jeffrocx

    ha ha, thanks for clearing that up!
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    Lana!

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    Check the titles, they are not necessarily obvious!

    I believe Marthat wainwright's song is called Four Black Sheep, not the Black Sheep Inn.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    Those are what the songs are about, not nessisarly the titles. I think!
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by gking

    I've heard a little bit about this contest, but being out the country for the past 9 months I guess limited my exposure. It seems like it could be very cool though. I would think as an artist it would be really tough to write something on demand, but I guess that is why they are the musicians and I am the fan.

    I would have to say I'm surprised that the Blacksheep (although a great music venue) is the spot for Quebec. I'm really excited for Joel Plaskett writitng about the Cabot Trail (as a NSer) and the song about the pingos (hopefully it can make me visualize this great place).

    I've been to 9/13 of these places only missing Gros Morne, Nunavut (which are both high on the list) and the two spots in the Manitoba and Saskatchewan (where I've been but not these specific spots). I'll chalk that up to a strong interest in Canadian geography, but also my Dad being in the navy and moving coast to coast also helped. I was very excited to see someone else posting about the pingos and the Mackenzie Delta above. Both are absolutely awe-inspiring. But after spedning 8 months in Inuvik, I'm basically in love with northern Canada, so I have a bit of bias.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by krib

    hey, maybe I can give Grant a controversy for tomorrow :-)

    I have to say that I don't really see the point of this. Canadians don't seem to have a lot of trouble singing about Canada (and I don't mind that at all). Seems a bit contrived to say "hey, you, singer/songwriter/band, you sing about this place"

    I think it would probably be quite easy to put together an album of existing tunes about places in all 13 provinces/territories, possibly a few albums

    (do people still use the word "album"?)
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    drive through NB

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by curls

    I just drove through part of NB without much thought in to Fredericton and back to Halifax... oops. Next time I'll heed Mr. Myles' advice!
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    @ krib: platitudinous song titles

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    There's been a "mistake" in every case -- those are the subject matters chosen, not (necessarily) the titles. For instance, as mentioned above, the Black Sheep Inn song is called Four Black Sheep. David Myles' song about the Hopewell Rocks seems to be called Drive Right Through. I don't think Lana was properly informed.
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    @krib @ Benoit

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Lana Gay

    Thanks! I was going by the info given.  But for the sake of the blog, I am referencing the places they are writing about, not the song titles (in my province/ artist/ place format).  The song titles will (now properly) roll out during the show.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by davidsman

    I loved everything about the song quest! 

    Great work CBC!
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by vtphotowx

    Been to Hopewell Rocks (though it was High Tide) and Tofino.  Personal list of most inspirational places (I've been to) in Canada...

    New Brunswick  - Downtown Saint John  - Head Harbour Lighthouse on Campobello Island

    B.C.  - Joffre Lakes Prov Park  - Cathedral Grove, Van Is.  - Coast around Tofino

    Quebec  - Old Quebec  - Jacques-Cartier "National" Park  - Backroads around the VT border.  - Rupert River Rapids on the James Bay Road (now extinct?)

    Ontario  - Tobermory and Bruce Peninsula National Park  - Sleeping Giant Provincial Park  - Downtown Sault Sainte Marie (great small city)

    Nova Scotia  - The whole fricken' province! 
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by krib

    okay, makes sense. I knew those were the places - just seemed a bit ordinary to have the song title be the same.
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    Okay, people who are just finding out about the 13 songs

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    Listeners were asked to come up with a long list of places and performers for each province and territory.

    Listeners were asked to reduce it to a short list (5 of the two for each).

    Listeners were then asked to vote on their choices (subject and performer) for each.

    For Québec, listeners of this anglophone webstation (more from Ottawa than from Montral, I wager) picked the Black Sheep (not a big surprise), and Martha Wainwright. They almost, but didn't, pick Montreal. They didn't pick a francophone artist.

    Q.E.D.

    P.s. In addition, these are 13 new songs. For me, it's hard to knock this contest, considering the good results.

    P.p.s. The feed is abominable right now: cuts out often, and also skips ahead, seemingly.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    HAHAHA, I thought Hoodoos was a bar in Alberta! I've been there then.
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    organ

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by suckamc

    Jay Sparrow and The Deep Dark Woods both have some good organ!
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    Lana took my flower

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by curls

    I would like to make mention of this occasion, Lana you are the first to read a blog post of mine on air
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    Dear Benoit:

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by krib

    might be your connection. Things are fine here with the feed.

     
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by tagish156

    Its supposed to be "The" Yukon, I don't care what the government types say.  It just doesn't sound right, I'm from Yukon.  I'm fron THE Yukon, as in The Yukon Territory.  One day I'll get elected premier and change it back.

    As for subject, Dawson seems to get all the attention in the Yukon, but it is quite the place full of history and what not.  Although the Yukon is full of magical and mysterious places its would be hard for me to pick just one.
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    @Benoit

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by boders

    everything smooth with the feed over here...someone is haxoring your tubes
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    @Benoit

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Absotively

    Ok, cool.

    I'm still not happy about having the disagreement labelled PC, because there are some good arguments, and that still sounds like a dismissal to me; but I understand better where you're coming from.

    (For the specific example you brought up: I do know some people with disabilities who very strongly prefer "people first language".  I don't doubt that there are some who don't mind the term "the handicapped", but you can't always extrapolate from a small sample.  And as for replacing older terms, I think sometimes they become so offensive that there's no choice but to replace them.  Keep in mind that "retarded", "moron", and "idiot" were once neutral terms for people with IQs in specific ranges.)
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    Woodhands

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Satori

    Also looking forward to the track (assuming I haven't missed it already).

    I am curious to hear how Woodhands can sing about CP24, being an integral part of almost every attention-deprived Torontonian's lifestlye.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Silvorgold

    I grew up a stone throw away from Waskada and I am VERY happy to see the small dying farm town make the list of the CBC SongQuest.

     

    I am really hoping Chantal Kreviazuk comes out on top for Waskada as I believe its the unsung communities that nobody has ever heard of that need to be recognized. Look at the song Runnin' Back to Saskatoon, until the Guess Who wrote that song, Almost NOBODY had ever heard of Moose Jaw or Moosomin, but now each and every Canadian knows it thanks to that song.

    I have friends from Waskada, and since it's only a municipality away from where I grew up, I'm proud to see the local guys in the running. I know in the end Waskada won't come out on top, but I hope it brings recognition in the town.

    Waskada is the classic dying prairie farm town, the railroad was removed years ago, the town's only school on the verge of closure in the next few years, homes are being left abandoned. It's sad to see but it's the reality of almost any small town Canada.

    I grew up near a similar community called Pipestone, none of you have heard of it unless if you have family there, work on the oil rigs or are obsessed with Canadian geography. Pipestone has nothing of significance, all it has is a cattle feedlot, one corner store, a gas station and that's it. 

    I really hope Waskada will win as it will bring alot of interest to the community, just as Neil Young brought interest to his father's hometown of Cypress River, Manitoba when he wrote the song Prairie Wind.

    And I hope I dont see Radio 3 (or even most of its fans) showing its bias towards one particular artist, because I hope the best song wins in the end! But of course I'll be biased as it's my home turf.

     

    Lastly, remember to support your local farmers however you can, and check out the movie The Stone Angel and The Lookout, many scenes were filmed in this region. 

    and Lastly, This
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    @tagish

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    Here here! I'm not from the Yukon but it feels weird to say I'm not from Yukon even though it's akin to saying I'm not from Saskatchewan. Maybe it's one of those things they thing will feel normal to the next gen although, is there some derogatory about being THE Yukon?
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    STYROFOAM ONES

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Grade Scool

    Speaking of new music releases. Have y'all heard of Styrofoam Ones?

    Check out this SOOO DOPE video of their track PAVEMENT filmed at the infamous Rolly's Garage in Toronto. 

    Tell your friends afterwards they will think of you to be "cool like whoa" from that moment forward.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LljRJ3Bto

     
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    The silly part is I had asked a question to Mantracker and he talked about the episode in Southern Saskatchewan with Hoodoos, I guess I haden't seen it written down, only spoken, so I didn't make the association.

     

    Also about Algonquin Park, I've been there a pile of times. The Story of Tom Thompson is awesome, I'VE BEEN TO THAT LAKE.
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    Hawksley

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    I am in love with this...is the song downloadable anywhere? le sigh...there are tears right now.
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    @alex

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by tagish156

    nah, it was just because it was THE Yukon Territory, much like its THE Northwest Territories.  I just liked it cuz it was different. And they took it away! (sob)
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Grade Scool

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LljRJ3Bto

     

    Baaaaaad previous link job.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Justin Beach

    I think the Songquest was great. I also think that if they'd said "Hey Canadian Songwriters, send us songs about Canadian places that you love" they would have gotten some great stuff and alot more than 13 but that doesn't make for much of a contest and it's harder to promote it/ let people know about it. I did sense some awkwardness with a few of the artists who wouldn't necessarily have chosen the place they got to write about. 
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    @ Christine

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by tagish156

    All the songs are up o Itunes
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Silvorgold

    The Manitoba "Homecoming" is occurring next year, it would be a perfect addition to the big homecoming if Waskada won
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    on 'Yukon' vs. 'The Yukon'

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by boders

    the word police can dictate from on high all the want...we'll create the language we want collectively in the rend regardless. That's fine if it's 'Yukon Territory' and not 'The Yukon Territory' but that doesn't alter my sentence "I'm off to the Yukon to search for gold!!" (in old man prospector voice. @Alex - it wouldn't be 'the Saskatchewan', think instead of dropping the 'the' from 'the prairies', also stilted and weird
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    @boders

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Silvorgold

    It's just like "The Ukraine" vs "Ukraine"
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    @Lana

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Silvorgold

    I'm very pleased with the song, I can picture Waskada perfectly in the song, in the middle of a Manitoban winter. It just gives me the chills!

    Either way, many people know know of Waskada thanks to this contest, before it was just yet another prairie border town thats on its way to obscurity (just like communities like the local long-gone communities of Belleview, Lauder, Findlay, and Bellegarde (SK)).
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    The Ukraine is weak!

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    Anyone else dying to make Seinfeld references about the Ukraine and risk?
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    What would Yukon Cornelius say?

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by CDNz1

    "We're planning the R3 takeover of the WFF." 

    From TCNH Listener Co-host Initiative earlier today.

     

     

     
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    Dawson City

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by tagish156

    Mmmmm that song leaves me all tingly, I love you too Dawson.
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    @Alex

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by boders

    hahahahaha...Who has a pony? In fact I hate ANY kid who had a pony!

    "The Ukraine is NOT WEAK!" {smash}

    Are you a fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm?
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    @ Tagish156 @ Silvorgold @Christine McAvoy

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Lana Gay

    Its so great to get instant reactions to the songs! It makes them all the more special. Thanks for the comments guys and gal!
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    @Lana

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    I knew that Hawksley's song would be good...because everything Hawksley sings is gold...didn't realize how hard it would hit me. When you spend as much time as I have in a place like Algonquin... since I was a baby...it becomes so special.

    I can't help but love it...his shout outs to parts of the park that i have stories about...the wildlife...hwy 60... it makes me homesick (which is NOT an easy thing to do) being so far away from it here in Vancouver. Yah, I admit it, I cried.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by mynameismoe

    i have to admit disappointment with some of the songs. they almost seem... forced.

    i really enjoyed oh susanna & hey rosetta, though.
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    re: Today on Lanarama: CBC’s Songquest Debuts! And the World Premiere of Woodhands “CP24”

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by cinnie23

    I love both the concept and the results from Songquest. I listen to Radio 2 in the morning and on my way home from work (and of course, Radio 3 at all other times :) ), so by the time the songs were released on Monday, I was very, very excited for them! I have to say, Hey Rosetta! is my favorite from the compilation, though I really do love them all.

    I've also made it my goal to see/experience everything mentioned in the songs. Sadly, the only place I've actually been is to the hoodoos! I need to get out more.
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    @moe

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by CDNz1

    I liked the Hey Rosetta! song...
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    Re: sweaty dance party

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    See, the sweat comes later as the dance party gets rolling. The longer the dance party goes on the sweatier you get. If your not sweating from dancing your ass off at a Woodhands show, check your pulse, you might be a zombie.
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    Woodhands

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by suckamc

    I saw them here (Charlottetown) maybe a year and a half ago?  for the tour of their last album, and they played Baba's and Hey Rosetta! (of all bands) opened for them.  It was a great dance party (though I seem to think it was winter so not super sweaty.  I hope they tour here for the new album

    Enjoying the new song!
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    Woodhands

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by CDNz1

    Once again,  Alex educates the masses...
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    @suckamc

    Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    I am willing to admit that I sweat somewhat without effort BUT I wasn't the only one sweaty and it seemed like Dan and Paul got pretty sweaty too.

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