The Wind and the Rain Performed by The Red Dirt Band

[shermanpedro1]

So where does the Red Dirt Band perform?? Song wasn't written for the Stratford 12th Night?? Why was it written originally??? Is there a whole Red Dirt Band CD?? Glad this is not Canadian Actors Equity & is still on Y Tube. Musicians are different. Rock on Mr. McAnuff!!!

[stratfordfestival]

@shermanpedro1 Those are all great questions and ones I don't know the answer. If I were to guess at why this song was originally written I would have to say it's a mash-up of Des McAnuff's two passions (rock music and Shakespeare).

[Pishy4]

@shermanpedro1 Not sure about a few of these, but it was originally written as a more melodic/modern way of doing a classic Shakespearean song (he was also a songwriter, hence the nick name "The Immortal Bard")

[shermanpedro1]

So how far ahead does Stratford do stuff?? This great song posted 2/10 & the show was in the 2011 season??? Loved the song. Have the soundtrack & can't wait for the video. Put this as an extra on the DVD.

[stratfordfestival]

@shermanpedro1 This is a song that Des McAnuff and The Red Dirt Band perform. It was a fit for the 2011 production of Twelfth Night so it was included in the production.

[piff235]

Saw this play in Stratford about a month ago. Saying that it was fantastic is an understatement.

[SuperDano007]

Wonderful song & show !! I also like the CD.

[buskinginstratford]

awesome

[redsteelchair]

Love this!

[jrteeter]

awesome!