45 Fridays: Ron Neilson’s “Can’t Wait Till Summer”

Friends gathered in a park during the winter, doing summer things. Playing ball in swimsuits, having a picnic, playing guitar

Happy 45 Friday! Check out these hosers! Here's a rare Canadian 45 by Ron Neilson's "Can't Wait For Summer" and slushing through the snow to get this yesterday, the sentiment could be more perfect. This was recorded in Hamilton and produced by none other than Canadian Daniel Lanois. Killer B-side in an "Aor"-ish vibe. .

The Last Cottage Country Mix For Summer 2019 Is Here!

Hooded figure sits paddling in boat on the dark water with a mirror-like reflection in a cool blue on a lake at dusk or dawn

One more time for the night owls, we had to come with one last Cottage Country mix for 2019 - Vol. 23. That's right, another slab of rockin' late tunes for your outdoor party. Plus some mellow tunes to put out the fire. Includes tracks by The Velvet Underground, Boston, Jefferson Starship, Greg Kihn Band, plus many more.

Jos Louis, Sting & Pliers: Summertime Favorites Cassette

Banner for Summertime Favourites cassette

Is the weirdest part: the Vachon co-sign, the inclusion of a Chaka Demus & Plier album cut or the fact they spelt 'Favorites' the American way? I managed to find this cassette, the "Summertime Favorites / Préférés De L'été", during my travels through southern Ontario. Since rock compilations (or at least the concept of the …