The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) launched in February 2015, Covered Classics, a new element in its song induction program. A collaboration between the CSHF and CBC/Radio-Canada, Covered Classics publically honours songs newly inducted into the Hall of Fame with covers performed by our country’s brightest musical talent.
In the past, the Hall of Fame inducted songs at its formal induction ceremonies. The organization’s desire to stay fresh and innovative led it to explore new ways to increase the profile and visibility of Canada’s greatest songwriters and help promote Canadian artists. Covered Classics is the perfect mechanism to achieve both objectives, while at the same time introducing these legendary songs to a new generation of music lovers.
Through Covered Classics, song inductions are celebrated on a monthly basis with new renditions filmed at CBC’s Toronto and Montreal studios. Related media content is featured on CSHF and CBC/Radio-Canada platforms.
Songs inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame demonstrate excellence in the art of songwriting and have made an outstanding contribution to Canadian music. Eligible songs must have been written wholly or in part by a Canadian. See our Induction Guidelines for more information on eligibility criteria.
Songs Inducted in 2015:
Last Song
Written by Larry Evoy
Performed by Matthew Barber (accompanied by Julian Brown, Jessie O’Brien & Joel Stouffer)
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Put your Dreams Away (For Another Day)
Written by Ruth Lowe, Paul Mann and Stephan Weiss
Performed by Alejandra Ribera (accompanied by Adrian Vedady & Jean-Sébastien Williams)
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Mommy Daddy
Written by Marc Gélinas and Gilles Richer
Lyrics adapted by Pauline Julien
Performed by Alejandra Ribera (accompanied by Adrian Vedady & Jean-Sébastien Williams)
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To Sir With Love
Written by Mark London and Don Black
Performed by Nikki Yanofsky, featuring Dan Kanter on guitar
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