Paul McKenzie's evocation of Montreal back in the day brought me to a time, when as a 19-year-old West Point cadet, Winter, 1957, I visited the city with the Academy glee club to give a concert at McGill University. It was Winter carnival, The city was blanketed with white and ice, the air filled with cheer and excitement. I was taken in tow by a lovely McGill co-ed who taught me to sit on a blanket and slide down Mt. Royal. I cheered the English interlopers in their hockey blood-feud with the University of Montreal. So enchanted was I that I returned and invited that lovely girl to join me at Christmas at West Point. And although nothing came of that liaison, years later I would bring my wife to Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec. And as members of my family fled to Canada during the Vietnam War, I rushed in the other direction, donning the ranger, airborne, combat infantryman's gear of my obligations and went abroad. Montreal, the magic city of white and ice far behind me in time and distance. But the song persists, like an echo that will never fade.
David, This was such a fun and unexpectedly moving ride through a parallel universe, Canadian rock history reimagined with heart and wit. The characters felt real, flawed, and familiar in the best way. You’ve woven nostalgia, satire, and soul into something totally original, bravo.
Really enjoyed this. It is such a brilliant, cheeky twist on rock history!
I really enjoyed this one. (I got screeched in last year, so the last sentence tickled me.)
Nice!
Haha…thank goodness for WINS for bringing us together
Paul McKenzie's evocation of Montreal back in the day brought me to a time, when as a 19-year-old West Point cadet, Winter, 1957, I visited the city with the Academy glee club to give a concert at McGill University. It was Winter carnival, The city was blanketed with white and ice, the air filled with cheer and excitement. I was taken in tow by a lovely McGill co-ed who taught me to sit on a blanket and slide down Mt. Royal. I cheered the English interlopers in their hockey blood-feud with the University of Montreal. So enchanted was I that I returned and invited that lovely girl to join me at Christmas at West Point. And although nothing came of that liaison, years later I would bring my wife to Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec. And as members of my family fled to Canada during the Vietnam War, I rushed in the other direction, donning the ranger, airborne, combat infantryman's gear of my obligations and went abroad. Montreal, the magic city of white and ice far behind me in time and distance. But the song persists, like an echo that will never fade.
Your mind continues to amaze! Thank you. J
Loved it! John Lemon reminded me of this bit from The Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJS77bl0z1Y&ab_channel=johnbeatle
Alternative history is quite interesting ! Maybe in another track of the multiverse, this or something similar actually occurred.
I enjoyed this. Thanks, David.
Beautifully done David!
David, This was such a fun and unexpectedly moving ride through a parallel universe, Canadian rock history reimagined with heart and wit. The characters felt real, flawed, and familiar in the best way. You’ve woven nostalgia, satire, and soul into something totally original, bravo.
For a minute, I thought we'd become Canadian--not a bad thing at all. In fact, I was relieved.
Very clever, David. "..the Klaw that broke the camel’s back." : ) Well done!
Revisionist! 🐇
Clever! Appreciate how you brought out the personalities of each band member 👍
Love this version. Especially their names.
Pretty good!