This one starts out as a real film, showing log drivers, doing there perilous job on the river. Canadian folksinger wade hemsworth wrote the log drivers waltz, but it was made famous by the mcgarrigle sisters in the 1979 nfb film. Roots launches nfb tshirt collection of iconic canadian films. This lighthearted, animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. World renowned oscar winners, oscar nominees and classics. The film is one of the mostrequested in the entire collection of the national film board of canada. The 1979 classic features a folk song performed by.
Canadian folk anthem log drivers waltz finds new life in childrens book written in the 50s, but popularized by a national film board video in 1979, the tune about a young womans delight in. Log drivers waltz, the 1979 animated adaptation, was directed by john weldon. Now, his great nephew has helped turn it into a childrens book. The most famous of these films, to date, is the log drivers waltz. The 1979 nfb animated short the log drivers waltz, was a staple of canadian television. The log drivers waltz is also a canadian animated film from the. This lighthearted, animated short is based on the song the log driver s waltz by wade hemsworth. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, kate and anna mcgarrigle sing. The film was directed and animated by john weldon and released in 1979 with therecording of the song by kate and anna mcgarrigle andthe mountain city four as the soundtrack to the animation.
The outlander star brings his character into the most dangerous situation yet. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. Log drivers waltz is the whimsical tale of a young girl who longs to marry a dashing log driver. The log driver s waltz with special guest jill lushman. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. The log drivers waltz is also a canadian animated film from the national film board, released in 1979 as part of its canada vignettes series. Why canadians are still celebrating the log drivers waltz, more. The log drivers waltz is a canadian folk song, written by wade hemsworth. Log drivers waltz sheet music for violin, viola, cello. Whether you know the song the log drivers waltz from the national film board short john weldon, 1979 or the version by the group. The film was directed and animated by john weldon and released in 1979. Log drivers waltz 3min animation, short, comedy 1979 canada a short illustrating a traditional canadian folk song about a womans admiration for the agility for her boyfriend, the log driver.
Film board video in 1979, the tune about a young womans delight in. The log drivers waltz is a song about a time in canadian history when. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz. Canadian folk anthem log drivers waltz finds new life in childrens. The log drivers waltz is also a canadian animated film from the national film board, released in. Log driving is very rare anywhere in the world now but jennifer phelans illustrations.
This 1979 film is one of five titles chosen by canada post for a. If you ask any girl from the parish around what pleases her most from her head to her toes shell say im not sure that its business of yours but i do like to. The log drivers waltz wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The log drivers waltz is a picture book of wade hemsworths song illustrated by. Written in the 50s, but popularized by a national film board video in 1979, the tune about a young womans delight in dancing with a lightfooted log driver has been turned into a childrens book. Print and download in pdf or midi log drivers waltz.
Formerly editorinchief of animation world network, jennifer wolfe has. Canadian folk anthem log drivers waltz finds new life in. Log drivers waltz 1979 by oscarwinning nfb animator john weldon features a. Food security experts warn of supply shortages, higher prices due to global pandemic. Kate and anna mcgarrigle sing along to the tale of a young girl who loves to dance and chooses to marry a log driver over his more welltodo competitors. The history of the log drivers waltz toronto guardian. Check out log drivers waltz by the emeralds on amazon music. Roots collection pays tribute to the national film board of canada. Why canadians are still celebrating the log drivers waltz. The log drivers waltz videos and latest news articles.
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