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. Read Full BioValdy (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. Read Full BioValdy (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
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Valdy Lyrics
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 & 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…
Rock & Roll Song I came into town as a man of renown A writer…
Rock 'n' Roll Song I came into town as a man of renown A writer…
Rock and roll song I came into town as a man of renown A writer…
Rock'n'Roll Song I came into town as a man of renown A writer…
Roll Man Roll 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…
Yes I Can (Live) I'll be a dandy in the City, i'll be Rugged…
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Marsha Wilson
One of my all time favourite songs! Valdy, you are the BEST!
Gerry Yee
Absolutely timeless Music that puts me in a great mood even after these years. Thanks Valdy.
Eamonn Morris
A super talented musician (listen to that guitar) not to mention a good 'raconteur'. A friend once commented that his voice "always sounds like he just took it out of the wrapper". I could not have said it better.
terry anderson
beautiful man beautiful character beautiful song I could listen to Valdy all evening... I love the fluent guitar work.
Allan
Thanks Valdy. Been a fan for going on 45 years and will continue to be a fan. Peace.
Mr. Les
When I was a child and would visit my father at his house he had no TV in the living room and would play only a few of his albums while we were all working around the house. "Family Gathering" was one of them. I later bought a few Valdy albums of my own and saw him twice in the early 1980's. My two favourite Valdy songs are 'Renaissance' and one called 'Movie Scene', which was a b cut and not a radio hit. I just bought the Classic Collection CD and am listening to 'Hometwon Band' as I write this.
Todd Trojek
One great thing about youtube are the numerous videos of Canadians we have in this great country. Also it reminds us folks of some talented people like Valdy I have myself forgotten the last few years. But! Valdy how could I forget him? Oh well! Cheers to Valdy!
rob sinclaire
Wonderful to hear, thank you!
Ross Taylor
I’ve been a fan most of my life, thanks Valdy,
John Clark
Could listen to Valdy all day .