Canada (song)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ca-na-da", or "The Centennial Song" (French edition: "Une chanson du centenaire") was written by Bobby Gimby in 1967 to celebrate Canada's centennial and Expo '67, and was commissioned by the Centennial Commission (a special Federal Government agency). The song was written in both of Canada's official languages both English and French.
The song's recording was performed by the Young Canada Singers under Montreal conductor Raymond Berthiaume(citation needed). The musical score was composed by Ben McPeek. The song was recorded at Hallmark Recording Studios in Toronto, and the 45 rpm release was manufactured for the Centennial Commission by Quality Records Ltd.
In 1971, Gimby donated all royalties to the Boy Scouts of Canada. But the song only earned one cent per airplay, which is one of the lowest rates in the world.
Contents |
[edit] Facts and Figures
- In the Canadian/British animated television show Bob and Margaret, the Centennial Song is loudly and crudely sung by the wife of Bob's cousin while showering.
- Since it's release the song has been recorded by over 30 different musicians.
[edit] Lyrics
The song is sung as a continuous round.
- CA-NA-DA
- (One little two little three Canadians)
- We love thee
- (Now we are twenty million)
- CA-NA-DA
- (Four little five little six little Provinces)
- Proud and free
- (Now we are ten and the Territories sea to sea)
- (Chorus):
- North south east west
- There'll be happy times,
- Church Bells will ring, ring, ring
- It's the hundredth anniversary of
- Confederation
- Ev'rybody sing together!
- CA-NA-DA...
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Canada in English (Realplayer}
- Canada in French (Realplayer)
- 1967: CANADA MUSIC SCORE: A centennial song
- CA-NA-DA
 |
This world music song-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
