Ron Hynes

Ron Hynes
Hynes performing in Gros Morne
Hynes performing in Gros Morne
Background information
Born(1950-12-07)December 7, 1950
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
DiedNovember 19, 2015(2015-11-19) (aged 64)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
GenresFolk, Country
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1972–2015
Labels
  • World Records (1972)
  • Grand East Records (1978)
  • Lost Island (1990)
  • EMI (1993)
  • Borealis Records (2003)
Formerly ofWonderful Grand Band
WebsiteHynesite.ca

Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015) was a folk singer-songwriter from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was especially known for his composition "Sonny's Dream",[1] which has been recorded worldwide by many artists and was named the 41st greatest Canadian song of all time on the 2005 CBC Radio One series 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version.[2]

  1. ^ Christopher Moore (April 4, 2017). The Big Book of Canada (Updated Edition): Exploring the Provinces and Territories. Tundra Books. pp. 23–. ISBN 978-1-101-91894-4.
  2. ^ ""50 Tracks" list of essential Canadian music". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2005. Archived from the original on April 12, 2005. Retrieved April 23, 2013.