Sonny's Dream
Sonny's Dream is a folk song written by Newfoundlander Ron Hynes[1] in 1976. It was recorded by him on "Living in a Fog" by the Wonderful Grand Band in 1981.[2] The song was heard by Hamish Imlach while on a trip to Canada, who modified it somewhat and played it in folk-clubs in Britain. There it was heard by Christy Moore who recorded it and passed it on to other artists in Ireland.[3]
The song is tremendously popular in not only Atlantic Canada,but in some parts of the United States and has been covered by many other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Hayley Westenra, Stan Rogers, Valdy, Allison Crowe, Great Big Sea and Jean Redpath.
Chart performance
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 79 |
References
- ↑ CBC - Ron Hynes
- ↑ Copyright Wonderful Grand Music 1976 CAPAC
- ↑ ChristyMoore.com - Sonny's Dream
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 9115." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 15, 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
