Hagood Hardy

Hugh Hagood Hardy
Gordon F. Henderson (left) presents Hagood Hardy the Harold Moon award (from RPM (magazine))
Born(1937-02-26)February 26, 1937
Angola, Indiana, United States
DiedJanuary 1, 1997(1997-01-01) (aged 59)
EducationTrinity College, Toronto
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger, vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist

Hugh Hagood Hardy, CM (February 26, 1937 – January 1, 1997) was a Canadian composer, pianist, and vibraphonist. He played mainly jazz and easy listening music.[1] He is best known for the 1975 single, "The Homecoming"[2] from his album of the same name, and for his soundtrack to the Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea films.

  1. ^ Elaine Keillor (18 March 2008). Music in Canada: Capturing Landscape and Diversity. McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-7735-3391-2.
  2. ^ Martin Melhuish (2 October 1976). "Striving for Success without Leaning on Government". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 60–. ISSN 0006-2510.