One Flew Over Canadian Music Trivia Quiz

Answer: Seasons in the Sun

The song is a farewell from the dying main character to his loved ones. In the Jacks version, the protagonist bids farewell to a childhood friend of his, his father, who had tried to dissuade him from his lifestyle and Michelle, his little daughter, who will grow without her father. Despite its success when it was released, today it is frowned upon by critics and the general public.

Answer: Heaven

"Heaven" is a power ballad, which Adams wrote with the help of Jim Vallance. It was recorded in 1983 and released with the album "A Night in Heaven" at the same year. The following year, it was included in the album "Reckless". It is notable that Adams' producer tried to persuade him not to include "Heaven" in "Reckless", thinking that it was too "light".

Answer: Let Go

"Let Go" was released in July, 2002 and was Lavigne's debut album. Other notable songs from this album are "I'm With You" and "Losing Grip". Despite some mixed reviews concerning Lavigne's songwriting, the album enjoyed success among the public and critics.

Answer: Dance Me To the End of Love

"Dance Me to the End of Love" was released in 1984 in the album "Various Positions". Other songs in this album are "Hallelujah", Coming Back to You", "The Law", etc. Many artists have recorded the song, in many countries and, as a result, it is widely considered as a classic.

In 1996, a book was released having the same title with the song, featuring its lyrics accompanied by works of Henri Matisse.

Answer: Shania Twain

Twain released "God Bless the Child" in her album "The Woman in Me". It circulated in early 1995. Other notable singles from that album are: "You Win My Love", "No One Needs to Know" and "Home Ain't Where his Heart is (Anymore)".

Answer: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

"Where Does My Heart Beat Now" was released with the album "Unison", in 1990. It was the first hit for Celine Dion written in English. In 2008, at a compilation of several successful love songs, North American edition, with the title "My Love: Essential Collection" it was included.

Answer: Steppenwolf

Other members of Steppenwolf were Michael Wilk, Gary Link and Danny Johnson. Prominent mostly at the late 1960s and early 1970s, Steppenwolf have produced many successful songs, including three Top 10 successes at Billboard Hot 100 ("Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", "Rock Me").

Answer: Robbie Robertson

The song talks about the suffering of the Confederate soldiers and civilian=s at the last days of the American Civil War. It recounts several dramatic, at least from the Confederate point of view, events, such as the Siege of Petersburg, the evacuation of the capital of Richmond and the capture of President Jefferson Davis. Robertson wrote that, when he visited the ex-Confederate States, he often heard people saying "The South will rise again" and he was touched by it.

Answer: Feel Your Love

"Feel Your Love" was included in Morisette's pilot album, entitled "Alanis". It was released in 1991. She wrote it with the help of Leslie Howe. The song, as well as two other singles of Morissette's singles ("Too Hot", "An Emotion Away") formed part of the soundtrack of the film "Just One Of the Girls", where the singer made an appearance.

Answer: Early Morning Rain

"Early Morning Rain" can be found in "Lighfoot!", the very fist album recorded by him. Many famous singers were fans of Gordon Lightfoot, including Bob Dylan, who said that, when he heard a Lightfoot song, he wished it would last forever. One of the members of "The Band", Robbie Robertson, declared that Lightfoot was "a national treasure" for Canada.