Before the Dawn is my favorite April Wine song and it's not even on this list. This list could have used a few more songs from Harder...Faster, and The Nature of the Beast albums.
"Drop Your Guns" from the second album is my favourite. I had it on repeat in Goodwyn's memory. Best recorded bass guitar I've ever heard, and what a hook!
@John Smith W/all due respect 2 Rush, their friends from Max Webster (especially Kim Mitchell) along w/ Ian Thomas & Trooper (w/Ra McGuire) get my vote 4 the BEST CANADIAN-BASED MUSICIANS EVER ALONG W/APRIL WINE!!!!!
Here are some of my all-time favourites that weren't included in this poll ... 'Before the Dawn', 'Silver Dollar', 'Comin' Right Down on Top of Me', 'Babes in Arms', 'Big City Girls', 'Sons of the Pioneers' and '21st Century Schizoid Man. I could list so many other great AW songs .
It’s so cool dudes like you , have had the fortune to interview these rockers, we have our memories of hearing them on radio or going to a show , I saw them in 81ish in Vancouver, they were awesome, but to be able to hear some of your conversations with them will be a great listen as well, can’t wait for them in the near future thanks for sharing!!
I was listening to AP yesterday when I saw the news. Been a fan of this band since the mid 70's. Such a great band and definitely many memories made listening to the songs. Myles will be missed in my houshold as Im sure many others...may he rest well...🙏
I love the band... but funny how different the charts were in Canada than the US.... we didn't hear of them until "I Like To Rock".... I got some homework to do :-)
The album cover for Harder Faster is taken at the corner of Boteler and Dalhousie in Ottawa Ontario. 45 minutes away from where the album was recorded at Le Studio in Mori Heights Que.
I thought I had subbed already, but now I absolutely have done so. Any fan of April Wine - especially one who has been as close to them as you have - is a friend of mine.
Bob Schneider: U R DEFINITELY A FRIEND OF MINE!!!!! A.W. IS IN MY PERSONAL TOP 5 OF ALL-TIME!!!!! Being from Detroit, MI, I have a MAJOR AFFINITY 2wards CANADIAN ROCK (A.W., M.W./K.M., & I.T. r the EPITOME of what MUSIC'S all about). That'd b April Wine, Max Webster/Kim Mitchell, & Ian Thomas, respectively.
Ditto here, Darrell; "Roller", "Crash & Burn", & their cover of King Crimson's "21st Century Schzoid Man" EPTIOMIZE what April Wine truly represents. Simply put; APRIL WINE FUCKIN' ROCKS!!!!! BAR NONE!!!!!
Fantastic editing job John!. Polls are always subjective, but I`m sure your survey is quite accurate as to what songs fans perfer in general. I am looking foward the album one!
Slow dancing to Like a Lover Like a Song, and other April Wine songs, at junior high school dances, I had no idea at the time what a gift we were given. April Wine was the soundtrack of my teenage years.
yup, I own "On Record", Electric Jewels", "Stand Back", "The Whole World's Going Crazy", "First Glance", "Harder Faster", the excellent "The Nature Of The Beast" and "Walking Through Fire".
Weeping Widow remains 1 of the most unique songs ever recorded. It is like a really Heavy Metal Power ballad with some clean parts that sound like Kool and the Gang
Stand Back was the first album I ever bought period.... in 75 when I was 13. I listened to their earlier albums that by brother had on 8-track. Still LOVE this band..... RIP Myles.
How did Before The Dawn and 21st Century Schizoid Man not make this list? Regardless, really enjoyed this informative review. Nature of the Beast tour at the CNE in '81 was my first outdoor rock concert (with Loverboy and Streetheart supporting), and it changed my life. Goodwyn let success go to his head for a while, which is a shame, but he could write with the best of them.
Of course with all fan voting there are selections you thought would have made the cut. Mine is SLOWPOKE. How did this beauty not make a top 25 of April Wine songs. A song every man needs to play for his lady, get her in the mood.
"Roller", "I Like To Rock", "Crash & Burn" (THE 1ST THRASH METAL SONG), "Enough Is Enough", & their version of King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man" r my faves from April Wine.
The Harder Faster album cover picture was taken at the corner of Boteler and Dalhousie in the city of Ottawa Ontario, Canada's capital while they recorded at Le Studio in Morin Heights Que about 50 minutes away from Ottawa.
My favorites from this band: Like a lover like a song, you won't dance with me, tonight is a wonderful time, look into the sun, talk to me, one more time, and say hello.
I love this band ,but ,there seems to be a lot of ballads, some of my favorite songs are Shotdown ,from, 1976,as well as Wings of Love from that same album, also think All over Town from Harder Faster is a really good tune.Well, anyway April Wine is just a fantastic, awesome band!!!
Sign of the Gypsy Queen is easily the Best April Wine song. So much more melodic than the two above it. Interesting that you call it a rocker John; I never thought of it that way because even though it’s up-tempo, it’s so melodic and the beautiful guitar picking in the verses is so moving that I’ve always thought of it as a ballad, albeit an up-tempo ballad. Not a conventional ballad per se, but it has the spirit and atmosphere of a ballad. Cheers.
John, why isn't April Wine in the American Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Can someone please explain this to me? Unreal. The HOF was meant for bands like April Wine. ENOUGH SAID!!
@@bobthebear1246 Completely AGREED, Bob. The American Music Industry is so fuckin' corrupt that they instig8d the PAYOLA SCANDAL that ROYALLY FUCKED OVR LOTS OF CANADIAN MUSICIANS!!!!! IAN THOMAS EXPOSED IT; un4tun8ly, he was BLATANTLY BLACKLISTED 4 doin' so (listen 2 "Liars" from the a4mentioned Ian Thomas from 1975; it's very self-explanatory).
One of my favorite songs are not on here, songs like IF YOU SEE KAY, and so many more great songs not mentioned.They had some great songs on THE WHOLE WORLDS GOIN CRAZY!
I HAVE MORE APRIL WINE ALBUMS THAN ANY OTHER CANADIAN BAND!DID I ALSO MENTION THAT MY FAMILY ESCAPED FROM CANADA IN THE EARLY 1900S?WE WHERE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOR AWHILE!✌💪🇺🇸
Meh. Their first album available down here in the wasteland of the central U.S. had no title but "April Wine", with "On Record" showing up years later when I upgraded my worn out vinyl album to a CD. I wore that album out. I bought Stand Back when it came out and wasn't impressed. Too bad the Henmans left.
Such a shame...i always thought '21st Century Schizoid Man' was a worthy remake that I really REALLY enjoyed immensely and listed in this top 5. I also think most songs from Harder Faster should've been all over this list but.... oh well. Also any song from 'Sign...' could've landed anywhere in the top 15. Fuck it... these guys just brought it no matter the album.
COMPLETELY AGREED, JOE!!!!! Myles Goodwyn gave the song MUCH MORE CREDIBILITY than the original by King Crimson. Say what u want but "Roller" is the song that was heavily promoted by a radio station in Flint, MI (that song put A.W. in2 MAJOR PROMINENCE in the U.S.A. (courtesy of a station in Flint, MI).
Rest in Peace, Myles -- you were one of the BEST. Thanks for writing one of the soundtracks to my life.
Before the Dawn is my favorite April Wine song and it's not even on this list. This list could have used a few more songs from Harder...Faster, and The Nature of the Beast albums.
I agree. I would have replaced 5 of these songs with Tonite, Before The Dawn, 21st Century Schizoid Man, Sign Of The Gypsy Queen, and One More Time.
'Silver Dollar' would also be high on my list.
Nature of the Beast was there best album IMO .
"Drop Your Guns" from the second album is my favourite. I had it on repeat in Goodwyn's memory. Best recorded bass guitar I've ever heard, and what a hook!
The best Canadian rock band ever
@John Smith W/all due respect 2 Rush, their friends from Max Webster (especially Kim Mitchell) along w/ Ian Thomas & Trooper (w/Ra McGuire) get my vote 4 the BEST CANADIAN-BASED MUSICIANS EVER ALONG W/APRIL WINE!!!!!
@Stephen O'Donnell no April wine blows rush away now come on !!!!!
Here are some of my all-time favourites that weren't included in this poll ... 'Before the Dawn', 'Silver Dollar', 'Comin' Right Down on Top of Me', 'Babes in Arms', 'Big City Girls', 'Sons of the Pioneers' and '21st Century Schizoid Man. I could list so many other great AW songs .
those are more or less my votes too, along with "All over town" and "Tonite"
Ah; yes!!!! "21st Century Schzoid Man" & "Crash & Burn" (along w"Roller") just FLAT-OUT KICK FUCKIN' ASS!!!!!
It’s so cool dudes like you , have had the fortune to interview these rockers, we have our memories of hearing them on radio or going to a show , I saw them in 81ish in Vancouver, they were awesome, but to be able to hear some of your conversations with them will be a great listen as well, can’t wait for them in the near future thanks for sharing!!
First glance is my favorite april wine album, have it on cassette lol absolutely terrific album
I was listening to AP yesterday when I saw the news. Been a fan of this band since the mid 70's. Such a great band and definitely many memories made listening to the songs. Myles will be missed in my houshold as Im sure many others...may he rest well...🙏
Absolutely one of the best bands..
Rocknroll is a vicious game....so many party's so many memories.... always loved the band seen em live too
I love the band... but funny how different the charts were in Canada than the US.... we didn't hear of them until "I Like To Rock".... I got some homework to do :-)
A little late to the party but thank you for doing this! One of my all time favourite bands!!!
The album cover for Harder Faster is taken at the corner of Boteler and Dalhousie in Ottawa Ontario. 45 minutes away from where the album was recorded at Le Studio in Mori Heights Que.
"21st Century Schizoid Man"shows how tight they were.
I love April wine, I still rock out to them all the time. Most of their music is timeless .
🤟🔥😎
Great job and thanks for keeping AW in the news.
I thought I had subbed already, but now I absolutely have done so. Any fan of April Wine - especially one who has been as close to them as you have - is a friend of mine.
Thanks so much Bob. We will have the "Best Of " Albums before Christmas.
Bob Schneider: U R DEFINITELY A FRIEND OF MINE!!!!! A.W. IS IN MY PERSONAL TOP 5 OF ALL-TIME!!!!! Being from Detroit, MI, I have a MAJOR AFFINITY 2wards CANADIAN ROCK (A.W., M.W./K.M., & I.T. r the EPITOME of what MUSIC'S all about). That'd b April Wine, Max Webster/Kim Mitchell, & Ian Thomas, respectively.
I can't believe "Tellin' Me Lies" didnt make the list. That song freakin' BOPS!!!
Bops?
Saw them in Chicago September 2019, they still rock. My favorite is roller.
Ditto here, Darrell; "Roller", "Crash & Burn", & their cover of King Crimson's "21st Century Schzoid Man" EPTIOMIZE what April Wine truly represents. Simply put; APRIL WINE FUCKIN' ROCKS!!!!! BAR NONE!!!!!
I'm Alive will always be my favorite.
Fantastic editing job John!. Polls are always subjective, but I`m sure your survey is quite accurate as to what songs fans perfer in general. I am looking foward the album one!
I haven't heard all their music. I do love the happy upbeat Wanna Rock. It gets me going everytime.
Slow dancing to Like a Lover Like a Song, and other April Wine songs, at junior high school dances, I had no idea at the time what a gift we were given. April Wine was the soundtrack of my teenage years.
Nice job, John. Good memories.
Can’t wait for the show in May!!
April wine kicks ass pure talent !!!!!
yup, I own "On Record", Electric Jewels", "Stand Back", "The Whole World's Going Crazy", "First Glance", "Harder Faster", the excellent "The Nature Of The Beast" and "Walking Through Fire".
The intro on Oowhatanight is rock at its best.
R.I.P. my man 👍💯
April Wine were Canada's entry into the "three guitar army" wars---along with Lynyrd Skynyrd from the US, and the original Fleetwood Mac from the UK
Add The Outlaws 2 the list of "3-Guitar Army".
Weeping Widow remains 1 of the most unique songs ever recorded. It is like a really Heavy Metal Power ballad with some clean parts that sound like Kool and the Gang
Great band and I have most of their albums and saw them a few times
Stand Back was the first album I ever bought period.... in 75 when I was 13. I listened to their earlier albums that by brother had on 8-track. Still LOVE this band..... RIP Myles.
Seen them in 1981 in Las Vegas, awesome concert.
Slow Poke would be on my list just 'cause it's fun to play that little riff.
then you'd like Drop Your Guns probably?
All over town. Tellin me lies. They belong on the list.
I've always been an AW fan. Can't wait for Myles new blues album.
April Wine Rocks!!
How did Before The Dawn and 21st Century Schizoid Man not make this list? Regardless, really enjoyed this informative review. Nature of the Beast tour at the CNE in '81 was my first outdoor rock concert (with Loverboy and Streetheart supporting), and it changed my life. Goodwyn let success go to his head for a while, which is a shame, but he could write with the best of them.
April Wines version of 21st CSM is excellent. Not many groups get King Crimson songs right, but AW did.
Absolutely correct and I would also include 'Silver Dollar' .
They are all great but my favorite will always be All Over Town
I had "Just Between You and Me" played at my wedding.
Saw April Wine open for Rush in 1978.
Of course with all fan voting there are selections you thought would have made the cut. Mine is SLOWPOKE. How did this beauty not make a top 25 of April Wine songs. A song every man needs to play for his lady, get her in the mood.
SLOWPOKE IS A GREAT TUNE.
Never heard of slowpoke before. Checked it out, good song.
big time wine fan
Just as good live. awesome band
"Roller", "I Like To Rock", "Crash & Burn" (THE 1ST THRASH METAL SONG), "Enough Is Enough", & their version of King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man" r my faves from April Wine.
I'd have put every song from the Harder Faster album on this list. Best album ever made.
Where is Silver Dollar ..?
wrabit79 Exactly. I’ve always said Silver Dollar is April Wine’s Stairway To Heaven.
right? i'm going to go listen to that again right now
Definitely a brilliant AW song that is also one of my favourites .
"Comin' Right Down on Top of Me" should be in the top 5
Before the Dawn should be top 5!
The Harder Faster album cover picture was taken at the corner of Boteler and Dalhousie in the city of Ottawa Ontario, Canada's capital while they recorded at Le Studio in Morin Heights Que about 50 minutes away from Ottawa.
My favorites from this band: Like a lover like a song, you won't dance with me, tonight is a wonderful time, look into the sun, talk to me, one more time, and say hello.
Highway Hard Run. Didn'r get a mention. But I love it, along with so many other April Wine tunes.
Not sure I could pick a favorite-probably’Not For You Not For Rock And Roll’ from ‘Stand Back’. Greetings from south of the border 😁
Rock and roll is a viscous game is my personal favorite but april wine had some great tunes!
Before the Dawn not in top 25? SMH
Your right Before the dawn is top 10 all day long.
Rock n Roll is A vicous Game!
That's Love, Ladies Man, Shot Down, #29 All Over Town, Waiting on a Miracle????
Silver Dollar not on this list is just wrong!! One of the most unique sounds in all of rock history!
That's what I was thinking... top 3 song...Silver Dollar
One more: I played ‘Like a Lover…’ at my wedding; probably should’ve given some thought to the lyrics (we didn’t make it😅).
I love this band ,but ,there seems to be a lot of ballads, some of my favorite songs are Shotdown ,from, 1976,as well as Wings of Love from that same album, also think All over Town from Harder Faster is a really good tune.Well, anyway April Wine is just a fantastic, awesome band!!!
All Over Town is the first song on Nature Of The Beast
It is their fans and fans that did vote, so legit on that. Not many of my favorites though.
April Wine one of my favorite bands. ... I think the cowbell is a bell from a boxing ring.
It's a fire bell.
I still think ‘Electric Jewels’ (the song) would’ve gone over gangbusters down here. It would be just as overplayed as ‘Free Bird’ by now😅
Jerry Mercer's solos, covered the cost of the ticket to see these guys live, from Regina,SK.
I always wanted to know what Robert Downey jr. Has been doing since Ironman now I found you keep up the good work
Roller is a pump up the volume tune, no doubt..
It had a real "Grand Funk" vibe to it, in my opinion. But that's a good thing!
One more time!
Sign of the Gypsy Queen is easily the Best April Wine song. So much more melodic than the two above it. Interesting that you call it a rocker John; I never thought of it that way because even though it’s up-tempo, it’s so melodic and the beautiful guitar picking in the verses is so moving that I’ve always thought of it as a ballad, albeit an up-tempo ballad. Not a conventional ballad per se, but it has the spirit and atmosphere of a ballad. Cheers.
Ewww shot down, the absolute best
"All Over Town" is my favorite, and seems to be missing from the list. Great overview though.
#29
John, why isn't April Wine in the American Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Can someone please explain this to me? Unreal. The HOF was meant for bands like April Wine. ENOUGH SAID!!
You mean you want them there? With run dmc and modona. Real rockers know who rocks. Cleveland Rocks!
I agree with the OP, yes, even though the RNRHOF sux.
@@bobthebear1246 Completely AGREED, Bob. The American Music Industry is so fuckin' corrupt that they instig8d the PAYOLA SCANDAL that ROYALLY FUCKED OVR LOTS OF CANADIAN MUSICIANS!!!!! IAN THOMAS EXPOSED IT; un4tun8ly, he was BLATANTLY BLACKLISTED 4 doin' so (listen 2 "Liars" from the a4mentioned Ian Thomas from 1975; it's very self-explanatory).
Because the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a joke
What about Before the Dawn,great jam
The intro to oowhatanight is played by a fire alarm bell, not a cow bell.
Thank you. I was gonna post the same thing, but now I see that you have. Yeah, I like Jon Beaudin, but I was like, WTF?!
That being said, *Oowatanite*
not sure if that's true. I believe I have seen the original cowbell in person...
I heard in an interview, on the record, it's a hammer on a piece of auto transmission.
One of my favorite songs are not on here, songs like IF YOU SEE KAY, and so many more great songs not mentioned.They had some great songs on THE WHOLE WORLDS GOIN CRAZY!
Ahh, the mid-70's. Seemed like there was always a new April Wine or BTO song breaking on the radio.
Lol, Anne Murray's Feet , did they actually put her in a barrel of grapes or all a prop, These 180 gm colored repressings have a great sound...
They need to be in the hall of fame like fuggin yesterday galldangit
I HAVE MORE APRIL WINE ALBUMS THAN ANY OTHER CANADIAN BAND!DID I ALSO MENTION THAT MY FAMILY ESCAPED FROM CANADA IN THE EARLY 1900S?WE WHERE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOR AWHILE!✌💪🇺🇸
Before The Dawn?????
On record was amazing, work all day….is nice
Meh. Their first album available down here in the wasteland of the central U.S. had no title but "April Wine", with "On Record" showing up years later when I upgraded my worn out vinyl album to a CD. I wore that album out. I bought Stand Back when it came out and wasn't impressed. Too bad the Henmans left.
'Cum Hear the Band' is #1 April Wine song.
Such a shame...i always thought '21st Century Schizoid Man' was a worthy remake that I really REALLY enjoyed immensely and listed in this top 5.
I also think most songs from Harder Faster should've been all over this list but.... oh well.
Also any song from 'Sign...' could've landed anywhere in the top 15.
Fuck it... these guys just brought it no matter the album.
wow may they RIP
SHOT DOWN? Seriously?!
No 21st Century Schizoid Man?
COMPLETELY AGREED, JOE!!!!! Myles Goodwyn gave the song MUCH MORE CREDIBILITY than the original by King Crimson. Say what u want but "Roller" is the song that was heavily promoted by a radio station in Flint, MI (that song put A.W. in2 MAJOR PROMINENCE in the U.S.A. (courtesy of a station in Flint, MI).
I think Jerry Mercer had his own drum manufacturing company for awhile?
@@BeaverdamMan Correct u r. In fact, Mercer FOUNDED the company.
@@b.j.banditt206 yup, mercer beat them drums like they owed him money
NO Oohwhatanite? I'm really surprised that's not on this list...
it is tho.
Oohwhatanite was #4 on the list. It would not be a decent list without it.
People are stupid, my list is way different!
Maybe you are stupid too!😛
If You See Kay
Ya and it reminds me of the Van Halen album "*F*or *U*nlawful *C*arnal *K*nowledge"....
im shocked just between you is me is number 9 i was for sure it would be at least number two or 3
Could’ve been a beeeaaaatch
They didn’t hit their stride in America till First Glance and this poll is biased to the Canadian albums which weren’t as good!
Oh yeah, cause we all know that *Stand Back* is crap. GTFOH.
They had 25 songs?
I've only heard of two.
Then get our more, Edgelord.
So Bad with Frank Marino on guitar is an absolute killer and one of my all time favorite songs.
Sorry thought it would be music