Interview w The Parachute Club on CSHOF Decades: The Toronto Sound of the ‘60’s, ‘70s and ‘80s

Thursday November 28th, 2019

The Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame https://www.cshf.ca  inducted six songs that defined Toronto through the 60’s, 70’s, and the 80’s.  The six iconic songs were the ‘60s: Soul classic “Opportunity” (Mandala), and Groovy hit “I Would Be the One” (Kensington Market); ‘70s rock ballad “(Make Me Do) Anything You Want” (A Foot in Coldwater) and sci-fi inspired hit “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft” (Klaatu); and the ‘80’s equality anthem “Rise Up” (Parachute Club) and 30th anniversary of “Let Your Backbone Slide” performed by Maestro Fresh Wes. The induction and concert took place at Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne St) phoenix concert theatre where Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was backstage to speak with the inductees including Lynne Fernie, Lorraine Segato https://www.lorrainesegato.com  & Julie Masi  https://www.instagram.com/masijulie/  of The Parachute Club on their inducted singe  Rise Up https://tinyurl.com/ryl26zb