Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Awesome rare single by this Toronto group. The sample on the A-side “How Ya Living” is a great flip of Rotary Connection’s “Didn’t Wanna Have To Do It.” Enjoy!
For more Canadian Hip-Hop, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv8xCCK7I9rZc9daCm-m2CM
Awesome rare single by this Toronto group. The sample on the A-side “How Ya Living” is a great flip of Rotary Connection’s “Didn’t Wanna Have To Do It.” Enjoy!
For more Canadian Hip-Hop, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv8xCCK7I9rZc9daCm-m2CM
![Sheila Guthrie & Dave Snider Orchestra - Love Is Universal/Smoothie (1958)
I have received numerous requests for this one and Im happy to finally provide it. For the first time on YouTube, we have the debut solo single by Toronto singer Sheila Guthrie, backed by Dave Snider (brother of Lou Snider and Art Snider). Enjoy!
Heres a link to my Sheila Guthrie playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv5PnHbeZ4h6an7uwNQXnMc&si=F5Eh8X_mQVKdqyyh
TRACK LISTING: [Sides Switched On the 78 vinyl release]
A Love Is Universal (0:00)
B Smoothie (2:58)
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Sheila Guthrie & Dave Snider Orchestra - Love Is Universal/Smoothie (1958)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V3iPKgTI8l4/mqdefault.jpg)
![Triumph - Hobo/Got To Get You Back In My Life (1975)
I have received numerous fan requests to post this single. Thanks to my buddy Matt over at @funkyrollerskates, I finally can! Enjoy this great rare debut single by Toronto rock legends Triumph.
TRACK LISTING:
A Hobo (0:00) [Larry Leishman]
B Got To Get You Back In My Life [Gil Moore]
CREDITS:
Drums/Vocals – Gil Moore
Guitar – Fred Keeler
Organ/Keyboards– Peter Young
Bass – Mike Levine
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Recorded At – RCA Studios, Toronto
Producer – Mike Levine
Engineer – Russ Brewes Triumph - Hobo/Got To Get You Back In My Life (1975)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VmOFdQUna_o/mqdefault.jpg)

![The Neon Philharmonic - Bright Lights, Hard Nights/She Looked Like A Woman To Me (1975)
Finally posting the third single by the Canadian version of American Psych-pop band The Neon Philharmonic. Enjoy!
For more of my Neon Philharmonic posts, go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbuJoWEdpKDXg1hiC_YLwGqp
TRACK LISTING:
A Bright Lights, Hard Nights (0:00)
B She Looked Like A Woman To Me (2:37)
CREDITS:
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards – Ray Williams [Durritt]
Vocals, Guitar, Bass – Ron Demmans
Drums – ?
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics
The Neon Philharmonic is a minor footnote in the annals of American music these days. But back in 1969/1970, they were a huge band thanks to the success of their debut single Morning Girl, as well as subsequent singles like Heighdy-Ho Princess. Though their albums didnt receive the same level of adoration in their day, they have since gone on to garner a cult following all the same. The story of this gifted band and how they lost their way has been front-loaded in the reporting department, with their Canadian chapter mostly left out of the equation. I aim to fix that, but first, a little backstory.
The Neon Philharmonic began in Nashville during 1968. Keyboardist/composer Tupper Saussy and vocalist Don Gant met in Nashville and began working together on material. Dons brother, Ron, was also partially involved, helping to shape the sound of the groups early material from a production standpoint.
The members of Neon Philharmonic (Tupper and Don) were talented members of the Nashville music community during the 1960s. Tupper was an accomplished composer and keyboardist, recording multiple albums of his own compositions and working with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. While Don was an accomplished producer.
Tupper Saussy was commissioned by the NSO to compose a piano concerto for the 1969 concert season, and this work eventually morphed into the material for The Neon Philharmonics debut album Moth Confesses.”
During the early months of 1969, The Neon Philharmonic was signed to Warner Bros. Records after a successful demo submission. They hired the Nashville Symphony Orchestra to provide musical backing throughout their recordings. Two albums and a few extra songs for singles were recorded. The musical style is 60s symphonic pop with hints of psychedelia.
[BIO PENDING] The Neon Philharmonic - Bright Lights, Hard Nights/She Looked Like A Woman To Me (1975)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WXj2DaJd3mI/mqdefault.jpg)
![Brandy - If You Need Someone/Good Ole Days (1981)
Awesome AOR sophomore single by Brazil-to-Toronto vocal duo Brandy. This group is comprised of husband and wife team Andy Da Silva and Brenda T. Long Da Silva. This was produced by Dee Long and Terry Draper from Klaatu. Thanks to my buddy Matt over at @funkyrollerskates for the hook up. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A If You Need Someone (0:00) [Andy Da Silva/Brenda T. Long Da Silva]
B Good Ole Days (2:49) [Andy Da Silva/Brenda T. Long Da Silva] Brandy - If You Need Someone/Good Ole Days (1981)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W_vt3hh7M_E/mqdefault.jpg)
![Tom Northcott Trio - Going Down/The Skys Cold Tears (1966)
Due to a last minute snow shift, I’m posting this Awesome Tim Buckley flavored sophomore single from Vancouver garage rockers The Tom Northcott Trio, a little ahead of schedule. Both sides are originals written by band leader, guitarist, and label owner Tom Northcott. Enjoy!
Here’s a link to my previous post from The Tom Northcott Trio: https://youtu.be/dvwzZc1GvFI?si=D4ntUKww6AJVtef7
TRACK LISTING:
A Going Down (0:00) [Tom Northcott]
B The Skys Cold Tears (2:25) [Tom Northcott]
CREDITS:
Guitar/Vocals – Tom Northcott
Bass/Backing Vocals – Rick Enns
Drums – Kat Hendrix
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Tom Northcott Trio - Going Down/The Skys Cold Tears (1966)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WtiZWc9bUG0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Charlie Clark - Youre The One I Love/Good Times And Bad (1981)
Awesome AOR/Yacht Rock-tinged single by this Canadian singer. Its possible that this is the same Charlie Clark who played guitar with Montreal band The Bells, during the early-1970s. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A Youre The One I Love (0:00) [Charlie Clark]
B Good Times And Bad (2:53) [Charlie Clark]
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Charlie Clark - Youre The One I Love/Good Times And Bad (1981)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XFGPuyPQ05s/mqdefault.jpg)
![Shirleen Hayes - Smile/This Time Its Over (1982)
Awesome pair of Canadian originals by Montreal singer Shirleen Hayes. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A2 Smile (0:00) [J. Underwood/R. Jenkins]
B4 This Time Its Over (2:50) [J. Underwood/R. Jenkins]
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Shirleen Hayes - Smile/This Time Its Over (1982)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XGrvytGRGos/mqdefault.jpg)

![Brutus - Funky Roller Skates/Flyer (1969)
Finally posting both sides of this awesome debut single by Toronto band Brutus, featuring Walter Zwol. Updated mixes, new photos, and RPM clippings—the treatment the single deserved when I originally posted the B-side Flyer back in 2021. Enjoy!
For more Brutus songs, go here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv4zhMSXhCCH0SUIs8Tjkfn&si=hdEo7Gj-qeKun53W
TRACK LISTING:
A Funky Roller Skates (0:00) [Walter Zwol]
B Flyer (2:31) [Sunny Wingay]
CREDITS:
Walter Zwol (alias “Wally Soul”) – Keyboard/Vocals
Len Sembaluk – Drums
Eldon “Sunny” Wingay – Guitar/Vocals
Sandy White – Bass/Vocals
Michael Magann – Trumpet/Trombone/Vocals
Bill Robb – Saxophone/Trombone/Vocals
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Recorded At – RCA Studios, Toronto
Producer – Tom Wilson
Engineer – George Semkiw
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Brutus - Funky Roller Skates/Flyer (1969)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZFoKL40R7Jo/mqdefault.jpg)
![Wish - There Was A Time/If You See Him (1979)
Awesome debut single by Toronto Disco act Wish. This group consisted of husband and wife singing duo David and Kathy Alcock. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A There Was A Time (0:00) [David Alcock/Miguel Medeiros]
B If You See Him (3:41) [Miguel Medeiros/Phil Smith]
CREDITS:
Kathy & Dave Alcock – Vocals/Guitar
Phil Smith – Keyboards
Rich Dodson – Bass
Carl Ottway – Drums
Rick Morrison – Saxophone
Peter Jeffrey – Trumpet
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Recorded At – Marigold Studios, Toronto
Producer – Rich Dodson
Executive Producer/Engineer – Miguel Medeiros
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Wish - There Was A Time/If You See Him (1979)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZfWvEhqTS2I/mqdefault.jpg)