In the 80’s, Canadian music was great, as great as anywhere in the world. Some Canadian artists showed creativity, musicianship, social awareness, and left their mark in Canadian music history as well as in our memories. Here are 10 gems of Canadian music in the 80’s.
Should I See
Frozen Ghost
Frōzen Ghōst was formed in 1985 in Toronto. This song is the first single of the band’s first album Frozen Ghost, it reached #69 on Billboard Hot 100 and #27 on Canadian charts in 1987.
Cosmetics
Gowan
Lawrence Gowan had a successful solo career before becoming Styx’s lead singer for the last 20 years. This song is the fourth single of Gowan’s second album Strange Animal, it reached #41 on Canadian charts in 1985.
Teenland
The Northern Pikes
The Northern Pikes was formed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1984. This song is the first single of the band’s first album Big Blue Sky, it reached #29 on Canadian charts in 1987.
Arias & Symphonies
Spoons
Spoons was formed in 1979 in Burlington, Ontario. This song is the second single of the band’s second album Arias & Symphonies, it reached #18 on Canadian charts in 1982.
Rise Up
The Parachute Club
The Parachute Club was formed in Toronto in 1982. This song is the first single of the band’s first album The Parachute Club, it reached #9 on Canadian charts in 1983.
Echo Beach
Martha and the Muffins
Martha and the Muffins was formed in Toronto in 1977. This song is the first single of the band’s first album Metro Music, it reached #5 on Canadian charts and #37 on US Dance charts in 1980.
Mystic Rhythms
Rush
Rush was formed in Toronto in 1968, they are one of the greatest bands in Canada and in the world. This song is the fourth single of the band’s eleventh album Power Windows, it reached #21 on the US Mainstream Rock chart in 1986.
Tokyo Rose
Idle Eyes
Idle Eyes was formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1980. This song is the first single of the band’s first album Idle Eyes, it reached #16 on Canadian charts in 1985.
Never Give Up
Boulevard
Boulevard was formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1983. This song is the second single of the band’s first album Blvd, it reached #23 on Canadian charts in 1988.
Where Do the Boys Go?
Men Without Hats
Men Without Hats was formed in Montreal, Quebec in 1977. This song is the first single of the band’s second album Folk of the 80s (Part III), it reached #30 on Canadian charts and #39 on US Dance charts in 1984.
