In the history of dubious (and extremely subjective) opinion polls, there are always the odd exceptions. I came across one of those this morning:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100930/entertainment/music_top_cdn100_list

In an arbitrary list compiled by critics, fans and a third group I can’t remember after glancing at the article mere seconds ago, The Guess Who, from my hometown of Winnipeg topped a poll of the greatest Canadian singles. I couldn’t agree more. In their day, and actually still to this day, The Guess Who’s music was both exciting and a reflection of their collective love of not only their country, but their hometown. Some of their pretty patriotic ditties were also some of the best singles on the radio back in the 70’s, and still bring a smile even now, when you hear them somewhere along the way in your day. Hey hey…

There are a lot of great bands breaking out in Canada these days, and plenty of others that have been hoisted up onto a pedestal by critics and fans as well – but The Guess Who for me at least is truly deserving of this position on the list.

Just tell folks your Grandpa said so…

Chow for now!!