Calixa Lavallée (28 December 1842 – 21 January 1891) was a
French-Canadian-American musician and Union Army band musician during
the American Civil War who composed "O Canada."
[For last year's verse on Roger Sessions and Earl Hines click here.]
Both Sides Now
The National Anthem Act established set lyrics for "O Canada" in Canada's two official languages, English and French. -- Wikipedia
Under the federal Holidays Act, Canada Day is observed on July 1… -- Wikipedia
“O Canada,” by Lavallée
Is sung by those up north
To celebrate the nation’s day
(July the First, not Fourth).
Canadians, who like to sing
With sturdy voice and lungs,
Must even learn to sing the thing
In both official tongues.
If you enjoy these posts, please help me, and consider sharing. [Also, please visit my other blog: Alternate Tales: Great Art Repurposed.]
No comments:
Post a Comment