"O Siem" is a song written by Inuit musician Susan Aglukark and Chad Irschick. It was recorded by Aglukark on her 1995 album This Child, and was released that year as the album's first single. The song went to number one on both the Canadian RPM country and adult contemporary charts that year, and peaked at number three on the pop charts.
Content Alternating between English and Halkomelem, the song was the first top-10 hit in Canada for an Inuk performer. Lyrically, it is a call to welcome everyone, regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. The title means "joyful greeting".
Musicians Susan Aglukark: vocals Michael Francis: guitars Tom Szczesniak: bass Claude Desjardins: drums, percussion Ray Parker: organ Chad Irschick: synth, percussion David Blamires: background vocals Debbie Fleming: background vocals
Chart performance The song debuted at number 85 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks on the chart dated January 16, 1995 and spent 12 weeks on the chart before peaking at number one on April 3.
Weekly charts Chart (1995)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1995)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)34Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)20Canada Country Tracks (RPM)26
In Media
"O Siem" was featured heavily in Season 7 of the popular Crave and Hulu TV series Letterkenny.
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