Wade Hemsworth
Wade Hemsworth | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Albert Wade Hemsworth |
| Born | October 23, 1916 Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 19, 2002 (aged 85) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Formerly of | Mountain City Four Kate and Anna McGarrigle |
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.