It’s the happiest of all
days because it’s FRIDAY!
[Insert
some sort of witty remark here that makes you all fall moderately in love with my
humour.]
The First: She’s
With Me by High Valley
Top of the mountain
all the way down, when I’m lost and when I’m found, lalalalalalalalala!! I added in that last part, I bet you didn’t
even notice. Did you know these boys are from Alberta? Yep. They’re Canadian
and wonderful! This one is a great Friday-afternoon-driving-home-from-work
song, in my opinion. Since it’s conveniently Friday, you can try that little
tidbit out on your drive tonight. Here is a bonus track from them, if you are
so inclined: Make You Mine. From my very limited knowledge, I feel this
bonus song has a little bit of a Mumford & Sons vibe… but you may feel free
to correct me on that if you feel differently and/or have listened to more than
one Mumford & Sons song.
The Second: Break
Up With Him by Old Dominion
I’ve been listening to a
lot of Old Dominion lately and am noticing that they are nothing if not
consistent in their ability to produce tracks that become favourites of mine.
Their song Dirt on a Road (listen to it. learn it. love it.) mayyy have been my Song Of The
Summer last year, if only it didn’t include that awful voice over from the lady
saying, “what I need is a man” that makes my eyes roll back so far that I get a
headache every time. But then that chorus comes along and eases my pain. Break Up With Him is a new addition to
my playlists, mostly because it makes me chuckle a little. I am also a big fan
of the cadence of the song – I like that it’s a little unusual and
unpredictable. Also, if we’re being real here: do we think that they are being
entirely serious when one of the first words is “wassup”? No. They’re in on the
joke. Anyways, stay tuned for more Old Dominion because, if these two songs
haven’t convinced you of their hilarious charm, then at least I know that their
album cover art will.
The Third and Final: Any
Excuse by Bucko & Toad
Since I love bookends, as
most of you know, I figured I would bookend this CMF with another Canadian
selection: This husband and wife duo – Bucko & Toad – is from Victoria! So
if any of you folks from Victoria have seen them live (they have played Gone
Country and regularly at the Duke’s, it seems) then please accept my sincere
jealousy. I'm a fan of the female singer’s
(Toad) voice, I like that it sounds a little different. Also, this video comes
with a bonus: it’s not popular enough on YouTube yet so you won’t have to wait
for any pesky ads before getting to the song. You’re welcome.
Thanks for listening!
Karla
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