I've never heard this before, but I like it. I do recall some of Octavian's other songs from their chart time. The band is obviously '70s but with a high degree of '60s pop sensibility (and that's a Good Thing).
The lead singer John Pulkkinen, went on to work for MCA records as John Alexander and he signed up Alanis Morissette. He brought her to LA where she made Jagged Little Pill. Now he works for ASCAP. Octavian reunited for a christmas show on CFRA radio a couple of years ago. He was also my teacher at Pinecrest School in 1971-72. Great song, though I don't know why they added that string part at the end of the song. They also had a number of great songs, like Can't Help Myself for loving You
I have been looking for this song for ages. Seriously. Couldn't find it. Couldn't remember the name of the band. Thank you thank you thank you for uploading it. I am soooooo ecstatic to find it again!
@hazelmay64 I went through the same experience with a song from the 70s. I even went to used record stores and humiliated myself by trying to sing a song I could barely remember lol. But I found it on the Web. Now it's on most of my playlists. Isn't it a great feeling to rediscover our youth? The song was 'Carolina Caroline' by Jonathan Edwards. This reply box won't allow me to post the link, but it's on YouTube now.
I've never heard this before, but I like it. I do recall some of Octavian's other songs from their chart time. The band is obviously '70s but with a high degree of '60s pop sensibility (and that's a Good Thing).
johnnypoker46 1 month ago
I remember these guys!! :-D
BRBluebird 6 months ago
The lead singer John Pulkkinen, went on to work for MCA records as John Alexander and he signed up Alanis Morissette. He brought her to LA where she made Jagged Little Pill. Now he works for ASCAP. Octavian reunited for a christmas show on CFRA radio a couple of years ago. He was also my teacher at Pinecrest School in 1971-72. Great song, though I don't know why they added that string part at the end of the song. They also had a number of great songs, like Can't Help Myself for loving You
briandamega1 6 months ago
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briandamega1 6 months ago
Grew up with the drummer Kirk D The band use to come up to the cottage in the gatineau.. It really was a great time to grow up in Ottawa.
MrJamiesor 10 months ago
I have been looking for this song for ages. Seriously. Couldn't find it. Couldn't remember the name of the band. Thank you thank you thank you for uploading it. I am soooooo ecstatic to find it again!
hazelmay64 11 months ago
@hazelmay64 I went through the same experience with a song from the 70s. I even went to used record stores and humiliated myself by trying to sing a song I could barely remember lol. But I found it on the Web. Now it's on most of my playlists. Isn't it a great feeling to rediscover our youth? The song was 'Carolina Caroline' by Jonathan Edwards. This reply box won't allow me to post the link, but it's on YouTube now.
landofsuchbeauty 3 months ago
the lead singer also taught me at Vincent Massey PS in in Ottawa
great to hear thier music again
polariskidder 1 year ago
The lead singer taught me in grade 8 at Pinecrest School in Ottawa, Canada.
gnizleov 1 year ago
awesome my gade 8 teacher was the manager of this band from big d
kyl2600 2 years ago
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babygirll796 2 years ago
I remember the song form 75 and I was in grade 5 when my dad was stationed at CFB Uplands (Ottawa) ;)
X031 2 years ago
Thank you, I've been looking for that song for ages
mackgilker 2 years ago