He was a member of the London Town Criers during the 1960s and subsequently joined Montreal band The Prodigal Sons. Prior to beginning his solo career, he was based in Victoria working with various artists, including Blake Emmons.
Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His fourteen albums have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies, four of which are certified gold. Of Canadian folk artists in the mid-1970s, only Gordon Lightfoot was more popular.
Valdy also appeared on the CBC TV show The Beachcombers as the environmental activist "Halibut" Stu.
Valdy lives on Saltspring Island in British Columbia with his wife Kathleen. His daughter, Chelah Horsdal, is an actress.
His live albums include 'Family Gathering' (A&M) recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto for 1974 release, and 2003's 'Viva Valdy: Live at Last (Rack-On-Tour)'.
Valdy is much in demand on the touring circuit and on any given night, is playing to a packed concert house somewhere - performing some 250 to 300 show dates a year - while he continues writing and recording.
"Few performers are capable of achieving the kind of energy he generates on stage." - Globe and Mail
".....name probably doesn't ring a bell with most Americans, but in Canada this singer and guitarist is a legend." - Anchorage Times
".....unquestionably the most public performer in Canada today, and the most loved." - Macleans
"Valdy is regarded as one of Canada's most distinctive and successful minstrels." - Humber Log
"One of the best evenings of entertainment Confederation Centre has ever seen....a man of formidable talents." Charlottetown Evening Patriot
"Valdy remains one of the country's purest and most credible storytellers." Toronto Star
"He's a master of country, folk, rock and blues, and the catch is that whatever the sound, people know that Valdy is sincere." Saskatoon Star Phoenix
"Valdy's show is a disarming and practical blend of respect for the audience and show business expertise." Edmonton Journal
"Valdy elicited a genuinely warm standing ovation, the real kind, where the applause continues long after the encore is assured." - Winnipeg Free Press
You can visit Valdy's website for more information at his official home page - www.valdy.com
She's in Love With the Boy
Valdy Lyrics
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Watchin' the chickens peck the ground
There ain't a whole lot goin' on tonight
In this one-horse town
Over yonder comin' up the road
In a beat-up Chevy truck
Her boyfriend Tommy, he's layin' on the horn
Splashin' through the mud and the muck
Her daddy says he ain't worth a lick
When it comes to brains, he got the short end of the stick
But Katie's young and man, she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Katie and Tommy at the drive-in movie
Parked in the very last row
They're too busy holdin' on to one another
To even care about the show
Later on outside the Tastee Freeze
Tommy slips something on her hand
He says my high school ring will have to do
'Til I can buy a wedding band
Her daddy says he ain't worth a lick
When it comes to brains, he got the short end of the stick
But Katie's young and man, she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Her daddy's waitin' up 'til half past twelve
When they come sneakin' up the walk
He says young lady get on up to your room
While me and Junior have a talk
Mama breaks in, says don't lose your temper
It wasn't very long ago
When you yourself was just a hay-seed plowboy
Who didn't have a row to hoe
My daddy said you wasn't worth a lick
When it came to brains you got the short end of the stick
But he was wrong and honey you are too
Katie looks at Tommy like I still look at you
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's gonna marry that boy someday
She's in love with the boy
Valdy's song She's in Love With the Boy is a story about a young girl named Katie who is deeply in love with a boy named Tommy. The song describes how Tommy arrives in a beat-up Chevy truck, and her father doesn't think much of him, calling him worthless when it comes to brains. However, Katie is in love with him and would follow him anywhere. The song's chorus repeats how she is in love with the boy and will marry him someday, even if they have to run away.
Later, Katie and Tommy are parked at a drive-in movie, holding on to each other rather than watching the film. Tommy slides his high school ring onto her finger, and Katie treasures it until he can afford a wedding band. Her father waits up for her, and her mother tries to reason with him, reminding him of his own humble beginnings.
The song shows how love can conquer all obstacles and that what's meant to be will find a way. Katie loves Tommy, and her parents come to accept that he is the right man for her despite their initial reservations.
In summary, She's in Love With the Boy is a song about a young girl's love for a boy that transcends socioeconomic status and parental disapproval. The song's lyrics show how love can be a powerful force that can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Katie's sittin' on the old front porch
Katie is sitting on the front porch of her house.
Watchin' the chickens peck the ground
She is watching the chickens moving around on the ground.
There ain't a whole lot goin' on tonight
There is not much happening in the town at present.
In this one-horse town
It is a tiny town with not much to do.
Over yonder comin' up the road
A beat-up Chevy truck is coming up the road from a distance.
In a beat-up Chevy truck
Tommy is driving a Chevy truck, which is not in great condition.
Her boyfriend Tommy, he's layin' on the horn
Tommy is honking the horn of his truck as he approaches Katie's house.
Splashin' through the mud and the muck
The truck is splashing through mud and dirt as it drives along.
Her daddy says he ain't worth a lick
Katie's father thinks that Tommy is not worth anything.
When it comes to brains, he got the short end of the stick
According to Katie's father, Tommy is not very smart.
But Katie's young and man, she just don't care
Katie is young and doesn't care what her father thinks about her boyfriend.
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
Katie would go anywhere with Tommy.
She's in love with the boy
Katie is in love with Tommy.
And even if they have to run away
Even if they have to leave town secretly,
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Katie is determined to marry Tommy someday.
Katie and Tommy at the drive-in movie
Katie and Tommy are at a drive-in movie theater.
Parked in the very last row
They have parked their car at the very end of the row of cars.
They're too busy holdin' on to one another
They are too busy embracing each other to pay attention to the movie.
To even care about the show
They don't care about the movie at all.
Later on outside the Tastee Freeze
They leave the movie theater and head to the Tastee Freeze fast food restaurant.
Tommy slips something on her hand
Tommy puts something on Katie's hand.
He says my high school ring will have to do
Tommy tells Katie that his high school ring will have to serve as an engagement ring for now.
'Til I can buy a wedding band
He will buy a proper ring for her when he can afford it.
Her daddy's waitin' up 'til half past twelve
Katie's father is waiting up for her until after midnight.
When they come sneakin' up the walk
He sees them sneakily coming up the walkway to the house.
He says young lady get on up to your room
Her father tells her to go up to her room.
While me and Junior have a talk
He intends to talk to his son, Junior, about this situation.
Mama breaks in, says don't lose your temper
Katie's mother intervenes and asks her husband not to get angry.
It wasn't very long ago
It wasn't that long ago when
When you yourself was just a hay-seed plowboy
Katie's father used to be a farmer and was not initially wealthy.
Who didn't have a row to hoe
He had much less going on in his life and had to work harder every day.
My daddy said you wasn't worth a lick
Katie's grandfather didn't think much of her father when he was young.
But he was wrong and honey you are too
Katie's mother thinks that Katie's father is wrong about Tommy.
Katie looks at Tommy like I still look at you
Katie looks at Tommy with as much love as her parents still have for each other.
What's meant to be will always find a way
Whatever is meant to happen will inevitably happen.
She's gonna marry that boy someday
Finally, Katie will marry Tommy someday no matter what happens.
Writer(s): Ims Jon C
Contributed by Sophie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robertbernard6410
must be 35 years since I heard this song
@danielbythelake5802
I hear ya saw the album tour....great song
@danielbythelake5802
Saw the tour at the Jubilee in Edmonton.....very fond memory....great song
@lesjack1
Valdy is a classic! Still love his music after all these years!
@50buckmerchant
This song has brilliant commentary. Valdy really cares about the state of the world we leave to our children. Something we can all take to heart. In light of the disaster in Japan, our voices should be all the more present in policy making that involves nuclear energy.
@SavannahGoth
I asked for this song, ....u must have put in on, ......thanks....awesome freakin' song!
@cashslash89
great song thanks for the upload
@jayblinds
Thank you so much! I heard this on CBC radio and have been looking for it ever since. Great Song
@jamesmcwha6328
I seen him live in Toronto back in 79, l went and got the album. Brilliant.
@SavannahGoth
Bless you, Valdy.............