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For one of the great voices in rock, Burton Cummings, the famed lead singer, keyboardist and co-writer for The Guess Who -- renowned for timeless hits such as "American Woman" and "These Eyes" -- a new solo studio album has been a long time coming. Above The Ground released on May 25, 2010, marks 20 years since his last such album was released in the U.S.
Joining Cummings on Above The Ground is his Toronto-based touring band, The Carpet Frogs. Recorded in 2008 primarily at the Southern California studio of co-producer Joe Vannelli, the album ranges from the rockers "We Just Came From The U.S.A.," "Ponderlust" and the karma-balancing "Crazy If You Mess With The Gods" to the mellow "Any Minor Miracle" and "Kurt's Song." Spanning lyrics about faith ("Revelation," "Invisible," "Dream"), socio-political views ("Look Out Charlie," "Pretty Pictures," "Up In The Canyon"), friends now gone ("Kurt's Song"), parenthood ("Junior Won't Behave") and aging ("Above The Ground").
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1 Canada’s Walk of Fame
Few artists have achieved the level of success and critical acclaim that Burton Cummings has enjoyed in a dazzling career spanning more than 40 years.
Burton Cummings has been inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame for the second time. Burton is the only individual in history to have achieved this great honor.
Read the full Press Release on the Blog.
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2 BLC Collector Cards
Burton Cummings Collector Cards showcasing unique art by Lil Sarafian on the front and song lyrics on the back are now available.
In addition to the Collector Cards, an array of merchandise is available.
Visit the Official Burton Cummings Online Store today!
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3 Your Backyard Tour Dates
Your Backyard Tour is Burton Cummings First Solo Tour in more than a decade. Don't miss your chance to see Burton Cummings perform live.
Click here for Your Backyard Tour Dates.
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