Person

Wade Hemsworth

Albert Wade Hemsworth (October 23, 1916 – January 19, 2002) was a Canadian folk singer and songwriter. Although he was not a prolific composer, having written only about 20 songs during his entire career, several of his songs – most notably "The Wild Goose", "The Black Fly Song" and "The Log Driver's Waltz" – are among the most enduring classics in the history of Canadian folk music.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Canada
Born
October 23rd, 1916
Died
January 21st, 2002
Labels
Smithsonian Folkways
Last updated: July 10th, 2018·MusicBrainz

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