Valdy (born Paul Valdemar Horsdal on 1 September 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario[1]… Read Full Bio ↴Valdy (born Paul Valdemar Horsdal on 1 September 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian folk musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. He is known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single released in mid-1972 on Haida/A&M.[2]
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
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
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Simple Life
Valdy Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Simple Life' by these artists:
- Lynyrd Skynyrd Hey, when is the last time you sat down and…
Alanna Clarke In the city, city, city lights and flashy cars …
America Life today is frittered away You've got to simplify Each in …
Antonia Kay Mmm Simple Life Simple life Simple life Ahh, ahhh Mmmm Oh le…
Ben Kyle Lord, Lord I need the simple life Lord, Lord I need…
Blank & Jones & Laid Back clive Even bright Not quite Nothing but a line to stride My …
Blank & Jones with Laid Back 那時候 爸爸總是陪我一起走路上學去 那時候 媽媽總是怕我淋到雨 有時 我希望回到過去 握著他的手好安心 每天 我在遠方擔…
Carolina Liar An everlasting cigarette and that's all you want Waiting for…
Carolyn Dawn Johnson I have wandered this world far and wide I've been all…
Carpenter Mary-Chapin You're making lists today Of all the things you haven't don…
Casey Abrams Don't need no TV I don't need no phone Don't need…
Charlie Dée Why did I dress up today? Everything seems brighter than my…
David Soul Leave a light on To light my way home Leave a light…
Denison Witmer I will live a simple life in a place I understand, you…
Drake White I ain't no movie star, no I ain't no politician I…
Dreaminfusion Living a simple life, everything is fun and pretty nice Liv…
Elton John There's a breakdown on the runway And the timeless flights a…
Enigmatic Clergy How are you we are often asked I'm fine how…
Faraz Haider A simple life is what I want to be free A…
Fox Stevenson Well, we've got too much time on our hands, So we've…
Framing Hanley Carve in my name, get me out of here. I…
Free Dominguez Make me a simple life before I die There's no water…
G-Beanz I don't like to look at these complications Cause I start…
Grey Attack SIMPLE LIFE Every morning at six o´clock The clock is ringi…
Jacqueline Govaert Let's sip another glass of wine In our garden in the…
Jake Miller Every since I was 18 I had this version in…
Jason Sturgeon Let me tell you 'bout my hometown, The streets roll up…
Jerk Boy Where you from I never met someone your type Where you…
Joe Bills It holds me down the simple I've found The simple life…
John Farnham Show me the magic I must have lost it somewhere In my…
Jonna Oooo... Pihid-pihidon ku ti romou doh matoku... Nosuhat gina…
Judd Harris First they'll tell you you're too young Then they'll tell yo…
Kynsy Why we trying to be For reasons that we can't…
Lower Dens Coming to underwater Never enough time with you Rip tide pul…
Lukas Nelson One, two, three, four (Oh whoa) (Oh whoa) Oh, pull it from…
Lynyrd Skynyrd Hey, when is the last time you sat down and…
Mary Chapin Carpenter You're making lists today Of all the things you haven't done…
Mason Jennings Well she's sitting on the edge of my bed Taking her…
Maybe Babs I saw your Mom down at Leslie’s wake I’d hitched…
Maysa Take me lightly, I am not the way I ought…
Maysa & Will Downing 那時候 爸爸總是陪我一起走路上學去 那時候 媽媽總是怕我淋到雨 有時 我希望回到過去 握著他的手好安心 每天 我在遠方擔…
Megan & Liz Yeah, these late nights aren't what they used to be Traded…
mule train Mother Nature and the elephant man Refill prescription to th…
My Favorite Highway One two, one two three ohh Na na na na na…
Nanci Griffith [Chorus:] I want a simple life Like my mother One true love …
Nathan Carter Red stripy socks and blue jeans on the sun beating on…
Nevil Robbie (Oh oh oh, oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh) I go to work in…
Nightmare Taiyou ga sora ni nobori monogatari ga kyou mo hajimeru Hare…
Nils Landgren Okiki Life so simple Life so simple Know how to take things …
O.S.I. (Office of Strategic Influence) I want a color TV And a newspaper blocking the door I…
OSI I want a color TV And a newspaper blocking the door I…
Paige Garabito Driving past a Motel 6 Count the payroll on your wrist Too…
Ricky Skaggs Simple life is the life for me A man and a…
Robbie Nevil (Oh oh oh, oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh) I go to work in…
Sam Frank It's the simple life that I'm dreaming of It's the simple…
Skerryvore Red Stripy socks and blue jeans on The suns beating through…
Stan Van Samang Everyplace I go Is blurring into one I just wanna stop And c…
Steinar Simple Life Inhale Exhale No cops, don't sweat, have a cock…
Subnesia Anders Ponsaing & Michael Rune [feat. Truck D] It's the simple life Move like you groove Change the…
Summer Cannibals I lie awake and question my words I'll talk vague and…
The V.I.P. Club We don't live like we used to Cities are built in…
The Weepies Can i get up in the moming Put the kettle on Make…
Toto Days feel so long My life seems short as years go…
V.I.P. Club The We don't live like we used to Cities are built in…
Victor AD Love in the morning Love in the night Go for…
Young Rising Sons He lived in the mounatains Away from from mankind Built some…
Zander Rhodes I've been living in my dreams Lately it seems All I ever…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Valdy:
A Good Song I am not a free man But neither am I chained I…
Country John Country John he lives his life Mostly working at the mill…
Hot Rocks Boarded a boat on a border town It was the only…
Peter %26 Lou Peter and Lou would skate On winter's frozen lake Circling a…
Peter and Lou Peter and Lou would skate On winter's frozen lake Circling…
Peter and Lou - Peter and Lou would skate On winter's frozen lake Circling a…
Play Me a Rock 'n' Roll Song I came into town as a man of renown A writer…
Rainmaker Rainmaker Valdy First day in August last rain was in May…
Renaissance I like the way That your hair falls away When…
Rock I came into town as a man of renown A writer…
She's in Love With the Boy Katie's sittin' on the old front porch Watchin' the chickens…
Sonny's Dream Sonny lives on a farm, in the wide open space You…
Yes I Can I'll be a dandy in the City, i'll be Rugged…
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@kevinlarson8110
Canada has been blessed with Valdy.....am 54 years old, been listening to Valdy since I was 9-years old.
@georgeallison3629
I'm 45, from Alabama and grew up listening to Valdy on road trips w my parents since probably 9 as well.
@brianhamilton1186
Very possible Canada's most overlooked folk singer. I loved this guy's stuff the very first time I heard it and his music touches me like no-one else's to this day.
@jessestewart169
totally agree.
@vaughnsalem
i'm with you.
@AdAstraCan
I grew up on his records - my dad has a couple of his albums - and I associate with great road trips with my parents.
@countcrow
Nicely said Brian!!
@stevewoan6
I agree 100%. Ive seen Valdy live many times. Met him too, very cool and easy to talk to guy
@brockhossack338
Finally got to see him live only two weeks ago. At 75 he still has a great voice. A small concert, most of his best known songs. Took all the time people wanted to say hi A real genuine nice guy.
@katherinehunter9526
Cool ,great memory.
Thanks for sharing.
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KEH 🇨🇦