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"Canada" (also known as "Ca-na-da" or "The Centennial Song", French version "Une chanson du centenaire") was written by Bobby Gimby in 1967 to celebrate Canada's centennial and Expo 67, and was commissioned by the ''Centennial Commission'' (a special Federal Government agency). The song was written in both of Canada's official languages, English and French. The song's recording was performed by the Young Canada Singers, two groups of children — one that sang the French lyrics, led by Montreal conductor Raymond Berthiaume, and another that sang in English, under conductor Laurie Bower in Toronto. The musical score was composed by Ben McPeek. The song was recorded at Hallmark Recording Studios in Toronto, and the 45 rpm release was manufactured for the Centennial Commission by Quality Records Ltd. In 1971, Gimby donated all royalties to the Boy Scouts of Canada, but the song only earned one cent per airplay, which is one of the lowest rates in the world. ==Facts and Figures== * The single was the most successful single in Canada in 1967, selling a then unprecedented 270,000 copies.〔 * In the Canadian/British animated television show Bob and Margaret, the ''Centennial Song'' is loudly and crudely sung by the wife of Bob's cousin while showering. * Since its release the song has been recorded by over 30 different musicians. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Canada (1967 song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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