In 2004, George Canyon competed in Nashville Star 2. He placed 2nd in the competition, but became very well known in Canada and garnered much support, being the only Canadian to make the cut for the competition. Since the competition has ended, he has received many accolades from fans and the industry alike. These include a number 1 hit about a still-born baby called "My Name," a Juno Award for Best Country Recording of the Year (for his album One Good Friend), and, most recently four Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) including Male Vocalist of the Year and the Fan Choice Award.
Canyon is known for his support of SHARE (Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. serves those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life) and Animas Canada (company who makes insulin pumps, which George himself uses). His song "My Name" is reflective of why he has associated himself with SHARE.
George says:
"I co-wrote this song with Gordie Sampson from the perspective of an unborn baby. A close friend and his wife had a miscarriage, and I witnessed the pain they went through losing a baby. I wanted to write a song to help people cope with that trauma and somehow bring a positive light to the subject"
For photographs and additional information visit George's official website, www.George Canyon.com
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George's Band:
Joe Butcher (bass)
Stuart Cameron (guitar)
Erick Hedrick (guitar)
Shane Guse (fiddle and mandolin)
Adam Dowling (drums)
Mike Little (keyboards)
One Good Friend
George Canyon Lyrics
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Any man can be a king
It ain't that complicated
It's a very simple thing
You don't need no castle or throne for sitting in
All you need is one good friend
If you find yourself somebody who will meet you at a stump
Who'll stand right there beside you and fight any fight you're in
Then you've got one good friend
There ain't nothing wrong with all those rowdy boys I run with
The ones that I go drink with after work
Lately it's been hit'n me that when my heart's in trouble
You're the one that always shows up first
You're a pleasure as a lover, you're a treasure as a wife
I don't have to wonder what I can count on in this life
You've already proved it to me time and time again
Baby you're one good friend
You're the one who sends me flying and gently reels me in
Baby you're one good friend
The lyrics of George Canyon's song "One Good Friend" celebrates the bond of true friendship that can exist between two people. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about the advice his father had given him - any man can be a king, and all that is really needed is one good friend. The lyrics then go on to celebrate the singer's own friendship with someone very special in his life. He describes how this person is always there for him, through thick and thin, always by his side and willing to fight any fight he's in.
The singer then goes on to compare this friendship to his other relationships with his rowdy drinking buddies. He realizes that while he enjoys their company, it is the special person who is always there for him that he can truly count on. The lyrics are filled with gratitude for this person and the bond they share. The song ends on an emotional note, with the singer describing how this person lifts him up and supports him, and how grateful he is to have such a good friend in his life.
Overall, the song "One Good Friend" is a powerful tribute to the depth and strength of strong friendships. It speaks to the universal human experience of needing someone to rely on when times get tough and celebrates the importance of having a true confidante in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my Daddy used to tell me
My father used to advise me
Any man can be a king
Anyone can be a king
It ain't that complicated
It's not intricate
It's a very simple thing
It's a simple thing
You don't need no castle or throne for sitting in
You don't need a castle or throne to be a king
All you need is one good friend
You only need one good friend
If you find yourself somebody who will meet you at a stump
If you find somebody who will meet you
On a rainy Sunday morning before the sun is even up
On a rainy Sunday morning when the sun hasn't yet come up
Who'll stand right there beside you and fight any fight you're in
Who will stand by your side and fight with you
Then you've got one good friend
Then you have one great friend
There ain't nothing wrong with all those rowdy boys I run with
There's nothing bad about the rowdy boys I hang out with
The ones that I go drink with after work
The ones I go drinking with after work
Lately it's been hit'n me that when my heart's in trouble
Recently, I realized that when my heart is in trouble
You're the one that always shows up first
You are the first one to show up
You're a pleasure as a lover, you're a treasure as a wife
You are a great lover and wife
I don't have to wonder what I can count on in this life
I don't have to wonder what I can depend on in this life
You've already proved it to me time and time again
You have proved it to me several times
Baby you're one good friend
You are a good friend
You're the one who sends me flying and gently reels me in
You make me feel high and then bring me back gently
Baby you're one good friend
You are a good friend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rivers Rutherford, Jim Collins
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