Posted on 12/30/2008 7:02:30 AM PST by MaestroLC
Canadians have made some mighty distinctive music, and CBC wants Barack Obama to know it.
Starting next week, Canadians will collect some choice homegrown songs for the new president to groove to as he takes office Jan. 20.
CBC Radio 2 is calling on the public to take care of business, tune-wise - to help select 49 songs from north of the 49th parallel that best represent the northern nation.
"We believe that a country is defined by its artistic expression. If you wanted to know about Canada you just close your eyes and listen to our songs," said Denise Donlon, executive director of English Radio at CBC.
The contest, which begins Jan. 5, gives Canadians a week to submit as many tunes as they like for "Obama's playlist."
Each submission, made online, via e-mail or on the phone, must be accompanied by a reason justifying the choice made. Entries qualifying as Canadian content according to competition rules will be tallied and short-listed to 100 tunes on Jan 12. The public will then vote online for their favourite melody until Jan 16. The final 49 will be aired across Canada as Mr. Obama takes office.
But as far as anyone knows, the president-elect is unaware of the three-week-long effort to expand his musical repertoire. Ms. Donlon said she hopes elected officials on this side of the border will enlighten Mr. Obama on the Crown corporation's unique contest at some point.
"We're truly excited about this president," she said. "Ultimately, I think we hope to achieve good will across the border."
Both French and English songs will have to make up the list if it is to truly represent the country and its bilingual history, said former Liberal MP Don Boudria, who used to be rocker himself.
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And now these classics made by real Barry O. supporters:
Brainwashed children sing "Obama is Going To Change the World"
More brainwashed students sing "Obama Youth Brigade March in Formation"
Braindead lib Hollywood celebs sing "We Are the Ones"
Brainless lib rockers sing "American Prayer" for Barack
Bob & Doug McKenzie - Take Off! (to the Great White North).
Take off you hosers!
The Great White North by Bob and Doug McKenzie ought to do it ... ;)
“Blame Canada”
Beat me to it.
Take Off - Bob & Doug & Getty.
Did the CBC ever care what a Republican President thought of Canadian music?
Which one of the 57 state ya’ll from, eh?......
I'm going to run an internet campaign against every damned socialist in ANY election in the rest of this frickin' world from now on.
Shut your pie holes and let our nation determine our own future.
The Chocolate Donut Polka.
“While You Were Sleeping” by Casting Crowns
My choice would be:
“We are pathetic, mindless sheep that are even more influenced by the American MSM than Americans are. We hate Bush when we’re told to do so and now we love and worship Obama because we are told to do so.”
That one is pretty popular and has a catchy tune.
Just play “Seasons in the Sun” for him 49 times and perhaps he’ll declare war.
I’d have thought 51 would be more appropriate.
As in 51st state.
See how the world loves him....this “citizen of the world” who has come to “change the world.” That which is of the world is embraced by it. “The one” has come to his people and they rejected him not.
2112? Well, not the whole album, just the first side and “Something for Nothing” from side 2.
Could also throw in “Anthem” from “Fly by Night”, “The Trees” from “Hemispheres”, and “Free Will” from “Permanent Waves”.
All good stuff, although I don’t know how well it represents the way Canadians see things.
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