"You Were Robbed" features artists and bands that should have gotten much more recognition and fame than they did. Check them out now...better late than never!
When most people think about a Canadian rock star that hit it big in the US during the ‘80s, their mind goes to Bryan Adams. But if there was any other Canadian musician who deserved the same magnitude of success, it would be Kim Mitchell. Mitchell cut his teeth in another less known outfit called Max Webster, but began his solo career with a self-titled debut in 1982 featuring the song “Chain of Events”. You can hear his entire debut EP below, with “Chain of Events” appearing at 15:30.
Mitchell’s thirst for fame was satiated somewhat with the modest hit, “Go For Soda”, from his album “Akimbo Alogo”. Predictably, this song was used by a soda company (Mr. Pibb) and went on to earn Mitchell “one hit wonder” status in the US.
Unjustifiably, Mitchell fizzled out in the US after “Go For Soda”, but he found greater success in Canada with his 1986 follow-up record, “Shakin' Like a Human Being”. This album contained his most successful track in Canada, “Patio Lanterns”.
“Shakin' Like a Human Being” also spawned the excellent mid-tempo rocker, "Easy to Tame".
Mitchell has released a greatest hits compilation, which is a fine introduction to this underrated rocker. But there are lots of gems buried throughout his entire discography, so check them all out!
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