![]() ![]() MacNeil was such a beloved figure that she was invited to appear in an episode of the Trailer Park Boys, in which she and her band are forced off their bus at gunpoint to help harvest marijuana. In 1986 she opened up Rita’s Tea Room in her hometown of Big Pond. In addition to being presented with the Order of Canada in 1992, she was awarded the Order of Nova Scotia and is the recipient of five honorary doctorates. MacNeil won three Juno Awards, numerous East Coast Music Awards, Country Music Awards, and a Gemini Award for her CBC television variety show, “Rita & Friends,” that ran from 1994 to 1997 and consistently drew 2 million viewers. Her last release was 2012’s “Saving Grace.” “Flying On Your Own,” 1988’s “Reason To Believe,” 1989’s “Rita,” and 1990’s “Home I’ll Be” all are certified double platinum “Now The Bells Ring” is triple platinum 1995’s “Porch Songs” and 2000’s “Mining The Soul” are both gold. Cape Breton's Rita MacNeil revisits the styles and sounds that first brought her acclaim, but at times there is a certain sadness and melancholy in her voice as she looks back on her memories, especially on the piano and violin touches of 'Floating.' The album, written on her own, is quite reflective and pensive throughout. Rita MacNeil Albums Miscellaneous Joyful Sounds Volume One, Songs From the Collection Thinking of You Reason to Believe Flying On Your Own The Christmas. Throughout her career, she recorded more than 24 albums (released on indie and major labels: Lupins, Virgin, EMI and Luprock) which sold in the millions. In 1987, she signed her major label deal with Virgin Records and released her breakthrough album, “Flying on Your Own,” winning her first Juno Award for most promising female vocalist. Popular Rita MacNeil songs Working Man Rita MacNeil Flying On Your Own Rita MacNeil All Around The World Tonight Rita MacNeil Christmas At Home Rita MacNeil Home I'll Be Rita MacNeil. She then moved to Ottawa before returning to Cape Breton and recording three independent albums, 1975’s “Born A Woman,” 1981’s “Part Of The Mystery” and 1983’s “Flying On Your Own.” She came to the world attention when she performed at Japan’s Expo 85 and Vancouver’s Expo 86. At 17, she moved to Toronto and started performing in local coffeehouses and folk clubs. Her biggest hit, 'Flying On Your Own', was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, although she has had hits on the country charts. One of eight children born to Neil and Catherine (Rene) MacNeil, she wrote about a hard life in her 1998 autobiography “On A Personal Note,” and overcame profound shyness to pursue her passion for singing and writing songs. Rita MacNeil, (born April 16, 2013) is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. ![]()
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