The Homecoming is a 1975 album by Canadian composer, pianist, and vibraphonist Hagood Hardy. Six of the tracks were composed by Hardy. The album also contained fellow Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot's song "Cold on the Shoulder" and five songs by other songwriters."Hagood Hardy The Homecoming". AllMusic Review by Shawn M. Haney It reached #21 on the RPM Magazine Top Albums chart in October, 1975."Top Albums/CDs", RPM Magazine - Volume 24, No. 9. Oct 25, 1975
In 1976, based on the music in this collection, Hardy was named Composer of the Year at the annual Juno Awards."Awards - Hagood Hardy". Juno Awards website
Title track The title track, "The Homecoming", started out as music to a 1972 TV commercial for Salada tea. After being included in this album, it was released as a single in 1975 on the Isis label through the Toronto company, Hagood Hardy Productions. It rose to #14 on the Canadian charts, and to #41 on the pop and #6 on the easy listening US charts. It was certified Gold in Canada."Little: Canadian radio and music history lives in Burlington". Hamilton Spectator, Aug 07, 2013 by Joan Little
Track listing
Charts Chart (1976)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report)57
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