Bob Stafford

I had the opportunity to revisit an older DVD titled "Harvest Of Seven Years," a compilation of tunes, concerts and the antics of KD Lang which was taken from the first seven years of her career. The DVD was produced in 1991, and if you get a chance to see it, do so.  It's a fantastic collection of songs and videos, displaying her musical roots from country to standards. 

Born in Alberta, Canada, Lang was first drawn toward music while she was in college. In particular, she was attracted to the music of Patsy Cline. She became acquainted with Cline's music while she was preparing to star in a collegiate theatrical production based on the vocalist's life. Soon, Lang immersed herself within Cline 's life and music and decided that she would pursue a career as a professional singer. With the help of guitarist/co-songwriter Ben Mink, she formed a band, named The Reclines in tribute to Patsy Cline, in 1983, and they recorded a debut album, "Friday Dance Promenade," which received some positive notices in independent papers. A follow-up album, " A Truly Western Experience," was released in 1984 and received even better reviews and led to national attention. In 1985, Lang was named the Most Promising Female Vocalist by the Juno Awards.

As you know, we here at K-Lakes feature a lot of her music, including duets with the talented Tony Bennett.

If you'd like to hear more KD Lang, let us know!