Canadians Sure Can Sing

If you're travelling to a new destination, a good way to get to know the people you're about to meet is to listen to their music. Sumi, Quatchi and Miga agree (and Muk Muk too). ;)

The world will be coming to Vancouver for the upcoming 2010 Olympics, so we thought it'd be nice to share a Canadian playlist with you in preparation. Keep in mind, Canada has loads of great artists who have tons of fabulous songs and we couldn't very well list everything. So, this is an assortment of classics, new music, and super Canadian tunes. Enjoy!

Our Ultimate Canadian Playlist
(in no particular order)

Home For a Rest - Spirit of the West (If you're going to a pub that plays live music during the Olympics, learn this song!)
Les Etoiles Filantes - Les Cowboys Fringants (French)
Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble
Pinch Me - Barenaked Ladies (in case you didn't know, they're not actual naked - nor are they ladies)
Camilo (The Magician) - Said the Whale (we thought we'd throw in an up-and-coming Vancouver-based band - you heard it here first!)
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Leaving on a Jet Plane - Chantal Kreviazuk
Free - Jann Arden
I'm Like a Bird - Nelly Furtado
When I'm Up (I Can't Get Down) - Great Big Sea
Hasn't Hit Me Yet - Blue Rodeo
Benediction - The Weakerthans
50 Mission Cap - The Tragically Hip
Building a Mystery - Sarah McLachlan

If you're coming to Canada for the first time, you should also watch this CLASSIC commercial: Molson Canadian's I Am Canadian.




Anny Chih

PS If you're interested in catching some concerts during the Olympics, check out The Straight for free concert listings. A few of the artists in our playlist will also be playing in Vancouver next month!