The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) has released full-length videos of captivating performances from the 2024 Induction Ceremony, held at Massey Hall on Sept. 28, 2024. The event gathered some of the nation’s most cherished songwriters, celebrated artists, and emerging talents to create unforgettable moments — now available on YouTube.
The ceremony honoured the extraordinary songwriting careers of inductees Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo), and Diane Tell. Hosted by Marie-Mai, the evening was highlighted by, for the first time, performances from the inductees themselves, alongside show-stopping pieces from internationally acclaimed artists like Nelly Furtado, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Lights, Sam Roberts, and Metric, as well as emerging Canadian talent.
The performances available on YouTube include:
- “Angel” – Sarah McLachlan and Nelly Furtado
- “Building A Mystery” – Lights
- “I Will Remember You” – Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw (of Metric)
- “Sweet Surrender” – Whitehorse
- “Lost Together” – Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor (of Blue Rodeo) featuring Melissa McClelland, Jimmy Bowskill, and a cast of tribute artists
- “Dark Angel” – Sarah McLachlan featuring Whitehorse
- “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” – Adam Baldwin, Terra Lightfoot, and Matt Mays featuring Jimmy Bowskill
- “Til I Am Myself Again” – Tim Hicks and Tenille Townes
- “Try” – AHI
- “Life Is A Highway” – Gary LeVox featuring Tom Cochrane and a cast of tribute artists
- “Lunatic Fringe” – Tom Cochrane and Bill Bell
- “Big League” – Brett Emmons (of The Glorious Sons)
- “White Hot” – Sam Roberts
- “Gilberto” – Dominique Fils-Aimé and Diane Tell
- “On a beau” – Rafaëlle Roy
- “Si j’étais un homme” – La Zarra
- “Souvent longtemps énormément” – Ariane Roy