Canada Is - Roger Whittaker (Folk) (1974)

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Canada Is - Roger Whittaker (Folk) (1974)

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Mix - Roger Whittaker - Canada is (1974) by YouTube

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This song is best described by Roger Whittaker (Kenyan-born British Citizen) himself:

"CANADA IS was written by two young Canadians: Eric Robertson and Steve Hyde. To me it is special … very special. It sums up in words and music my feelings for a country I have visited and enjoyed so many times. I have sung it on countless occasions in concert since it was first recorded in 1974 and every time, without exception, it has been emotionally and movingly received.

In all my world travels, it is quite the loveliest tribute to any country I have ever heard. It is appropriate to release it as a single now. To Canada - Thanks for all our good times. I salute your future." ~ Roger Whittaker

Quote sourced from: https://www.bydewey.com/canadais.html

This post is part of a series of songs to celebrate the country of Canada for Canada Day 2025!

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