Sonny's Dream
Sonny's Dream is a folk song written by Newfoundlander Ron Hynes[1] in 1976. It was first recorded by The Wonderful Grand Band on their eponymous album The Wonderful Grand Band but appeared re-recorded on their second album Living in a Fog in 1981.[2] The song was heard by Hamish Imlach while on a trip to Canada, who modified it somewhat and played it in folk-clubs in Britain. There it was heard by Christy Moore who recorded it and passed it on to other artists in Ireland.[3] Subsequent to the songwriter Ron Hynes' death, a crowd was organized for a singalong in Bannerman Park, St. John's in remembrance and celebration of his life. [4]
The song is tremendously popular not only in Atlantic Canada, but in some parts of the United States and has been covered by many other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Hayley Westenra, Stan Rogers, Valdy, Allison Crowe, Great Big Sea, and Jean Redpath.
Chart performance
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 79 |
References
- ^ CBC - Ron Hynes
- ^ Copyright Wonderful Grand Music 1981 CAPAC
- ^ ChristyMoore.com - Sonny's Dream
- ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ron-hynes-bannerman-park-1.3329686
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 9115." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 15, 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
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