Quiz #39

[Gary W]

These two fellows, from Canada’s largest Island, worked together for 20 years, starting in the 70s.
One of them passed away in 2010 at 64.

They did a song about the thing that the angel sits at the top of every Dec-25. This song always makes me laugh.

1. What was their stage name?
2. What is the song?

[Phil]

1. Simani
2. Ooh Christmas Tree

Maybe not fair for Maritimers to answer this. But I did.
Phil

[Gary W]

Phil, Yes, that is correct. I should have excluded folks from Atlantic Canada, lol.
This is such a great little song about a guy who has to go out and get the perfect Christmas tree for his wife who is never happy with what he gets. I love the Newfoundland dialect.
It can be heard at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTQqaOOabEw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL6FB7430283B8558D

[Phil]

Sorry about that Gary. But I couldn't resist. And of course I have it in my library.

[bassy9]

Well, us Australians would never have got that one. Have never even heard of them, but we do follow all sorts of music, both Country and Western?

[Phil]

But I am a big fan of Slim Dusty. Also like Buddy Williams and have some Lee Kernaghan.Also Ernie Ashworth, (he is Aussie , right)?Check out some of the Newfie singers. Lloyd Snow is good, also Dorymen,(but I think they are broken up now). Wilf Carter is from Nova Scotia, also Hank Snow & Anne Murray. Some great talent! (We also have Gary W) ! ! !
Don't have your email, But I can send you Simani - Music And Friends. Great tune !
Phil

[bassy9]

Hi Phil - no, Ernie Ashworth is not Aussie - he was born in Huntsville, Alabama on 15 December 1928 - good artist, none the less - his 'Talk Back Trembling Lips' was No 1 in the 1963 country charts. Have you heard of Chad Morgan? Check out this website - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Morgan
Overlooked by a lot of people as an artist - one of country music's colourful characters. I think what you Americans call - a 'hell-raiser'. Chad was born 11 Feb 1933 [now 78] and still entertaining today and still with the same songs.

[Phil]

Yes. I have a few by Chad. Over 100 by Slim Dusty.

[Gary W]

bassy9, You might have gotten it after I put in some hints. Phil spoiled that by getting it right away. lol