Lennie Gallant
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Lennie Gallant, CM
(born in Rustico, Prince Edward Island
) is a Canadian
singer-songwriter
. His music crosses into the folk
, Celtic
, rock
and country music
genres. He has recorded nine albums (seven in English and two in French), which have won him a host of awards and nominations from both the JUNO and East Coast Music Awards.
His album, When We Get There was nominated for a 2007 JUNO Award and went into space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour
in July 2009. Canadian astronaut Julie Payette
chose the album for the astronaut crew on their 16-day mission.
He performed 6 shows at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, including a performance at BC Place during the medal ceremonies. He represented the East Coast of Canada at "Canada Day in London" in Trafalgar Square on July 1, 2011 in the largest Canada Day celebration outside Canada's borders.
Gallant has toured North America and in Europe with his band in acoustic settings and with symphony orchestras. Sharing the stage with such accomplished songwriters as Lucinda Williams, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Patti Griffin, and Ron Sexsmith he has represented Canada at songwriter events in Nashville, London, and Texas.Over 30 artists have recorded his songs internationally, including Jimmy Buffett. "I have always wanted to bring Lennie Gallant’s music to the forefront.” said Jimmy Buffett, when he recording Lennie Gallant's song "Mademoiselle". Other artists who have covered hs songs include Tara MacLean (Nettwerk Canada), Matt Minglewood (Canada), Roy Bailey (UK), Sabia (US), Priscilla Herdman (US), Delvina Bernard – Four The Moment (Canada), and The MacLean Sisters (Canada).
His songs have also appeared in feature films including Canvas
, which starred Marcia Gay Harden and Joe Pantoliano (“Mademoiselle Voulez Vous Danser”, recorded by Jimmy Buffett), Conquest
, which starred Lothaire Bluteau (theme song), Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes (feature), and The Bellinger (sound track). His songs have been used in television series - Dawson’s Creek (“Northern Lights”), Joan of Arcadia
(“Something Unspoken”) and in numerous theatrical productions.
3 Juno Nominations,
2 Étoiles Awards and
1 Éloizes Award
Vicki Gabereau Show, La Fête en Acadie, Brio, Good Morning Canada, Canada AM, @ The
End, En Spectacle au Festival Acadien, Gala des prix Éloizes, Gala des prix Étoiles de
l'ARCANB, Much More Music/Much Music/CMT.
Dawson’s Creek – TV series (“Northern Lights”),
Joan of Arcadia - TV Series (“Something Unspoken”),
The Trial of Minnie MacGee (theme song and acting role),
Sigh and a Wish - National Film Board of Canada (feature),
Conquest - Feature Film (theme song).
The Bellinger (wrote sound track),
Emily Of New Moon - Feature film (acting role).
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(born in Rustico, Prince Edward Island
North Rustico, Prince Edward Island
North Rustico is a village located in the northern part of Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.It became an incorporated municipality in 1954. The village is known to locals, as well as many others as "The Crick"...
) is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. His music crosses into the folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
, Celtic
Celtic music
Celtic music is a term utilised by artists, record companies, music stores and music magazines to describe a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic people of Western Europe...
, rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
genres. He has recorded nine albums (seven in English and two in French), which have won him a host of awards and nominations from both the JUNO and East Coast Music Awards.
Biography
This prolific songwriter has recorded nine albums (seven in English and two in French), which have won him a host of awards and nominations from both the JUNOs and East Coast Music Awards.His album, When We Get There was nominated for a 2007 JUNO Award and went into space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour
Space Shuttle Endeavour
Space Shuttle Endeavour is one of the retired orbiters of the Space Shuttle program of NASA, the space agency of the United States. Endeavour was the fifth and final spaceworthy NASA space shuttle to be built, constructed as a replacement for Challenger...
in July 2009. Canadian astronaut Julie Payette
Julie Payette
Julie Payette, OC, CQ is a Canadian engineer and a Canadian Space Agency astronaut. Payette has completed two spaceflights, STS-96 and STS-127, logging more than 25 days in space...
chose the album for the astronaut crew on their 16-day mission.
He performed 6 shows at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, including a performance at BC Place during the medal ceremonies. He represented the East Coast of Canada at "Canada Day in London" in Trafalgar Square on July 1, 2011 in the largest Canada Day celebration outside Canada's borders.
Gallant has toured North America and in Europe with his band in acoustic settings and with symphony orchestras. Sharing the stage with such accomplished songwriters as Lucinda Williams, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Patti Griffin, and Ron Sexsmith he has represented Canada at songwriter events in Nashville, London, and Texas.Over 30 artists have recorded his songs internationally, including Jimmy Buffett. "I have always wanted to bring Lennie Gallant’s music to the forefront.” said Jimmy Buffett, when he recording Lennie Gallant's song "Mademoiselle". Other artists who have covered hs songs include Tara MacLean (Nettwerk Canada), Matt Minglewood (Canada), Roy Bailey (UK), Sabia (US), Priscilla Herdman (US), Delvina Bernard – Four The Moment (Canada), and The MacLean Sisters (Canada).
His songs have also appeared in feature films including Canvas
Canvas
Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, and other items for which sturdiness is required. It is also popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically stretched across a wooden frame...
, which starred Marcia Gay Harden and Joe Pantoliano (“Mademoiselle Voulez Vous Danser”, recorded by Jimmy Buffett), Conquest
Conquest
-Film and television:* Conquest , a 1937 film starring Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer* Conquest , directed by Lucio Fulci* Conquest , a 1998 British-Canadian film* Conquest , a History Channel series...
, which starred Lothaire Bluteau (theme song), Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes (feature), and The Bellinger (sound track). His songs have been used in television series - Dawson’s Creek (“Northern Lights”), Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia is an American television fantasy/family drama telling the story of teenager Joan Girardi , who sees and speaks with God and performs tasks she is given. The series originally aired on Fridays, 8-9 p.m...
(“Something Unspoken”) and in numerous theatrical productions.
Order of Canada
He was inducted into the Order of Canada where it was said, “Gallant has garnered much respect for his hard hitting songs chronicling the lives of people dealing with tremendous adversity and serious issues. Songs like “Peter’s Dream,” “Island Clay,” “Man of Steel” and “The Hope for Next Year,” articulate the feelings of many caught up in desperate situations beyond their control, and at the same time celebrate the beauty of lifestyle and landscape with their strong poetry and stirring narratives.” - From the induction ceremony in Ottawa, Canada.Other awards
14 East Coast Music Awards,3 Juno Nominations,
2 Étoiles Awards and
1 Éloizes Award
Television Appearances
East Coast Barenaked East Coast Music!, East Coast Music Awards National Broadcasts, TheVicki Gabereau Show, La Fête en Acadie, Brio, Good Morning Canada, Canada AM, @ The
End, En Spectacle au Festival Acadien, Gala des prix Éloizes, Gala des prix Étoiles de
l'ARCANB, Much More Music/Much Music/CMT.
Film, TV and Theatre Credits
Canvas – Feature Film (“Mademoiselle Voulez Vous Danser”, recorded by Jimmy Buffett),Dawson’s Creek – TV series (“Northern Lights”),
Joan of Arcadia - TV Series (“Something Unspoken”),
The Trial of Minnie MacGee (theme song and acting role),
Sigh and a Wish - National Film Board of Canada (feature),
Conquest - Feature Film (theme song).
The Bellinger (wrote sound track),
Emily Of New Moon - Feature film (acting role).
Songwriting Credits
All songs on his 9 CDs. OXFAM Song (Land of the Maya), Halifax’s 250th Birthday Theme Song (History is Happening Now). Co-wrote, directed and produced Pier 21 National Theme Song. Theme song for Acadian World Conference / Congres Mondial Acadien (Acadie de nos coeur).Albums
| Year | Album | CAN |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Breakwater Breakwater (Lennie Gallant album) Breakwater is the debut album by Lennie Gallant, released in 1988 .-Track listing:# "Tales of the Phantom Ship"# "Island Clay"# "Raise the Dead of Wintertime"# "Back to Rustico"# "From a Distance"# "Marie and He"... |
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| 1991 | Believing in Better Believing in Better Believing in Better is the second studio album by Lennie Gallant, released in 1991 . The album helped earn Gallant Male Artist of the Year from the East Coast Music Awards and also garnered two Juno nominations.-Track listing:... |
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| 1994 | The Open Window | 72 |
| 1997 | Lifeline | |
| 2000 | Lennie Gallant Live Lennie Gallant Live Lennie Gallant's LIVE is the fifth album from the French-Canadian singer/songwriter, and also his first live album, released in 2000. The songs were recorded at three concerts held in November 1999. At the time, tracks 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 were previously unrecorded songs... |
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| 2002 | Le Vent Bohème (The Gypsy Wind) Le Vent Bohème (The Gypsy Wind) -Track listing:# Le Vent Bohème# Je Ne Changerais Rien# Champ De Mines# Voulez-Vous Danser?# Briser Les Murs# Ce Matin# On Rallume# Le Manque De Courage# Laisse Aller# Quelq'un Doit Pleurer# Y'a Que L'amour# Personne À Blâmer... |
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| 2005 | When We Get There | |
| 2009 | If We Had A Fire | |
| 2009 | Le coeur hanté |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN AC | CAN | |||
| 1991 | "Is It Love I Feel (Or Courage I Lack)" | — | — | — | Believing in Better |
| 1992 | "Man of Steel" | 34 | — | — | |
| "The Cry for Love" | 44 | — | — | ||
| 1994 | "Believing in Better" | 75 | — | — | |
| "Which Way Does the River Run" | 32 | 9 | 95 | The Open Window | |
| "Embers" | — | 26 | 58 | ||
| 1995 | "Peter's Dream" | 74 | 29 | — | |
| 1998 | "Meet Me at the Oasis" | — | — | — | Lifeline |
| 2005 | "I Want to Save the World for You" | * | * | — | When We Get There |
| "The Innkeeper" | * | * | — | ||
| 2007 | "47 Angels on Her Front Lawn" | * | * | — | |
| 2010 | "You Don't Know How Beautiful You Are" | * | * | — | If We Had a Fire |
| 2011 | "If We Had a Fire" | * | * | — |