Open to Canadians only: What song do you feel best exemplifies Canada?

Question

I want to elaborate: I do NOT mean, "what Canadaian song do you like the best?" but what song, due to its lyrics, sound, or whatever the case is so Canadian that you feel proud when you hear it on the radio? I have four or five songs I think of: "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane, "The Singer" by Stompin' Tom Connors, "Patio Lanterns" by Kim Mitchell, "Take Off" by Bob & Doug McKenzie, "50 Mission Cap" by The Tragically Hip, and "All Hell For A Basement" by Big Sugar. Any other thoughts or suggestions?

Answer 1

I'm not from Canada. Born and raised in New Orleans, LA. How about Take Off-Bob & Doug McKenzie w/Geddy Lee and YYZ-Rush.

For the non-Rush person YYZ is the airport code for Toronto, Canada.

Answer 2

I never feel proud when I hear Canadian Artists go up on the radio. I am impressed that they made it though, but I am never really truly proud.

I enjoyed it when Michael Buble - "Home" went up on the air as a jazzy musical phenomenon, Hot Hot Heat, Barenaked Ladies, Bif Naked, K-Os, and Metric as well as Mobile when they showed up on the charts as well.

However I love hearing the bands that are rarely ever showcased on the radio and yet have a high respect from their fans from anywhere.

These few are my faves, and I'm proud to say that they are from Canada:

- Feist
- Stars
- Broken Social Scene
- Great Lake Swimmers
- In-Flight Safety

Answer 3

I am a Detroiter and I Love the O Canada song for your Pledge after the Star Spangled Banner at the Freedom Works...
I look at Canada want to live there a bit and see what you are all about. You look like you are having fun over there like we do over here so can I count as a high five....