Saturday Music Memories – American Woman and My Hometown
I am from Winnipeg, Canada and love where I grew up. Every time I hear this week’s “Saturday Music Memory” I just feel darn proud!
Many people don’t realize that Winnipeg was a music factory in the 70’s, and has continued to put out great acts over the years. Do you remember that classic rock gem called American Woman? The Guess Who put Winnipeg on the map in 1970 when this song reached number 1!
You may recognize the names of Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman specifically. I have attached The Guess Who’s Wikipedia page for more information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guess_Who
Their history of success, break-ups, reunions, and changes are quite remarkable.
Burton Cummings has had a very successful solo career, while Randy Bachman went on to form BTO (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) in the mid 70’s. They had many hits, including the very popular “Taking Care of Business”.
But these boys have always been better together than apart in my opinion. I have attached a live 9+ minute jam of American Woman from Burton Cummings’ YouTube Channel.
The legendary Neil Young is also from Winnipeg, among others. I included a link highlighting a history of music in my hometown!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Manitoba#Recent_rock_and_pop_music
Enjoy this video and history lesson of music in my hometown!
Posted on April 6, 2013, in Saturday Music Memories and tagged American Woman, Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Burton Cummings, Manitoba, Neil Young, Randy Bachman, Song, The Guess Who, Winnipeg. Bookmark the permalink. 11 Comments.
Sell, Lead, Succeed! 
Hi Tim, thanks for the music history trivia lesson, I love BTO, The Guess Who and Neil Young. I haven’t listened to them in years thanks for the trip down memory lane.
You are more than welcome. I wanted to let everyone know that they are all from a Canadian Prairie town that is near and dear to my heart! Enjoy the rest of your weekend…
I will, you too..
Did you know Neil Young and Rick James (yes the Funkster) use to play in band together when they were youngsters in Winnipeg?
Bizarre but true.
Be encouraged!
You know what Stephen? I may have known that at one point, but forgotten! Thanks for the info… Heard Heart of Gold by Neil today. Wow what a great track. Enjoy the week ahead 🙂
Thanks Tim…hope you and yours are enjoying something resembling cool weather…broke 100 here today, drought conditions persist…we stay inside a lot.
Be encouraged!
Yeah we had some 90’s as well where I live a couple of weeks ago. It has cooled down a little bit now.. Enjoying summer while we can!
Amen.
Be encouraged
Got to see an article in the lighter vein.
Have been a rock fan for over 35 years. Heard a lot of BTO when the music fever was at its peak … Neil Young is still a part of my playlist. Love so many of his songs.
Enjoyed reading your article.
Glad you liked the article Jayadev! This was a fun one to write…
Typo … I meant …. Good to see an article in a lighter vein. 🙂