Unfortunately I arrived as a fan of your father far too late. He was such a great singer and songwriter. He saw things others didn't, he said what others thought but dared not say. I am glad to know of him even late,than to never have heard his golden voice. People today would do well to listen to words he wrote 50 years ago! They would see how much has changed/stayed the same/gotten worse. You and the rest of your family can be so proud 🥲.
I worked alongside Willie Dunn in the 60s and 70s at the NFB in Canada..he was then researching the images for his Ballad of Crowfoot song..Lately I came to know of his later song . I pity the country, I pity the state.. I pity the man..who thrives on hate (?) What a great compositor, musician, and so much more...RIP Willie D. GS
I have a powerful memory of going to see Willie at Rasputin's in Ottawa one freezing cold night the winter of '91-92. He sang "Charlie Wenjack." It was beautiful, terrifying, and somehow inspiring. I'd never heard the song, or the story, before, and I was devastated. Still am.
I just get aware that one of the Idols of my late childhood marched on to the happy hunting grounds. By seeing the recording of the CNACA Festival 2013 here I was amazed how full, canorous and powerfull his voice still was. I nearly wondered that i still could join in the rhymes i knew so well from my old LPs, but haven't sung for over 15 years now, but they are still engraved in my brain and heart. Thank you for sharing another wonderfull song of your father, who won`t be forgotten. regards from Germany
...I've just now heard this song, Lawrence...thank you. If you've not come across my tribute to your father; 'Willie on the Wind', it can be found on my 'Agoraphobic Folk' page, with second guitar and recording by my cousin Michael P. O'Toole, and video and audio arrangement by our friend Sherine Cisco. It chronicles the impact that hearing your dad sing 'Ballad of Crowfoot' had on me as a very young man on CBC's 'Take Thirty' program many years ago. A large influence on my wanting to write songs. I had the pleasure of putting up sound for he and Willie Thrasher years later (and now years ago) @ Trent University's Wenjack Theatre. love, d.
Thanks Lawrence. Sure do miss him. I have a lot of out-takes we did between '97 and ' 03. I'm working on a compilation. give me a shout. Stormin' Norm has my contact info. RB
Unfortunately I arrived as a fan of your father far too late. He was such a great singer and songwriter. He saw things others didn't, he said what others thought but dared not say. I am glad to know of him even late,than to never have heard his golden voice. People today would do well to listen to words he wrote 50 years ago! They would see how much has changed/stayed the same/gotten worse. You and the rest of your family can be so proud 🥲.
I worked alongside Willie Dunn in the 60s and 70s at the NFB in Canada..he was then researching the images for his Ballad of Crowfoot song..Lately I came to know of his later song . I pity the country, I pity the state.. I pity the man..who thrives on hate (?)
What a great compositor, musician, and so much more...RIP Willie D.
GS
WE LOVE YOUR MUSIC! Forever ....gift to the world
A very touching song. May he rest in peace.
+Natasha Baert
thanks Natasha.
so very very lovely-respect and gratitude for sharing the love and beauty of your dear father Willie Dunn
He has a very good voice.
Beautiful
Nice sound!
Thanks for that! I wish someone would take on the task of writing down his texts and putting them online.
I have a powerful memory of going to see Willie at Rasputin's in Ottawa one freezing cold night the winter of '91-92. He sang "Charlie Wenjack." It was beautiful, terrifying, and somehow inspiring. I'd never heard the song, or the story, before, and I was devastated. Still am.
I miss him too.
I just get aware that one of the Idols of my late childhood marched on to the happy hunting grounds. By seeing the recording of the CNACA Festival 2013 here I was amazed how full, canorous and powerfull his voice still was. I nearly wondered that i still could join in the rhymes i knew so well from my old LPs, but haven't sung for over 15 years now, but they are still engraved in my brain and heart. Thank you for sharing another wonderfull song of your father, who won`t be forgotten. regards from Germany
Thank you so much, I carry him in my heart and play his music on my guitar , great song , this one too I shall learn to play
I play and sing his music as well! I’m from Canada and I have a voice a lot like his
...I've just now heard this song, Lawrence...thank you. If you've not come across my tribute to your father; 'Willie on the Wind', it can be found on my 'Agoraphobic Folk' page, with second guitar and recording by my cousin Michael P. O'Toole, and video and audio arrangement by our friend Sherine Cisco. It chronicles the impact that hearing your dad sing 'Ballad of Crowfoot' had on me as a very young man on CBC's 'Take Thirty' program many years ago. A large influence on my wanting to write songs. I had the pleasure of putting up sound for he and Willie Thrasher years later (and now years ago) @ Trent University's Wenjack Theatre. love, d.
Thanks so much for this & what a beautiful photo! xo
thank you for sharing, you're dad's music is beautiful, timeless.
Thanks Lawrence. Sure do miss him. I have a lot of out-takes we did between '97 and ' 03. I'm working on a compilation. give me a shout. Stormin' Norm has my contact info. RB