Wade Hemsworth | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Albert Wade Hemsworth |
| Born | October 23, 1916 Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 19, 2002 (aged 85) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Formerly of | Mountain City Four Kate and Anna McGarrigle |
Albert Wade Hemsworth (October 23, 1916 – January 19, 2002) was a Canadian folk singer and songwriter.[1] Although he was not a prolific composer, having written only about 20 songs during his entire career,[2] several of his songs – most notably "The Wild Goose", "The Black Fly Song" and "The Log Driver's Waltz" – are among the most enduring classics in the history of Canadian folk music.[3]
- ^ Alan Hustak, "Canadian composer dies at 85". Calgary Herald, January 20, 2002.
- ^ Betty Nygaard King, "Wade Hemsworth". The Canadian Encyclopedia, June 20, 2007.
- ^ "Folk singer Hemsworth wrote of the Canada he loved". Hamilton Spectator, January 21, 2002.