The first comprehensive history of Canada's immense song writing legacy, from Gordon Lightfoot to Joni Mitchell. Examining both well-known and lesser-known artists, Whispering Pines shows how a distinctly Canadian musical identity was created from the 1930s to the 1970s. Anecdotes explaining the personal and creative connections that many of the artists share comprise a large aspect of the storytelling, along with first-person interviews and extensive research.
