A staple of Canadian classic rock, April Wine was one of the most popular and commercially successful Canadian rock bands of the 1970s and early 1980s. They had 5 platinum or multi-platinum albums in Canada, 21 Top 40 singles, and received 10 Juno Award nominations, including 7 for group of the year between 1975 and 1983. Their radio-friendly arena rock sound was characterized by strong melodies, catchy, muscular guitar riffs, and sentimental pop ballads. They have been inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame.
April Wine was formed in Halifax in 1969 and moved to Montreal in early 1970. Original members were Myles Goodwyn (vocals, lead guitar), brothers David Henman (guitar, vocals) and Ritchie Henman (drums), and their cousin Jimmy Henman (bass, vocals). They chose the name April Wine because they liked the way it sounded. The band went through numerous configurations over the years, and Goodwyn — who was also the main songwriter — was the only consistent member.
April Wine had a minor Canadian hit off of their self-titled 1971 debut album with “Fast Train.” Jim Henman left the band and was replaced by bassist and vocalist Jim Clench.
by Steve McLean, August 29, 2013
Tracks
1. Oceana (David Henman) - 4:54
2. Can't Find The Town (Jim Henman) - 3:45
3. Fast Train (Myles Goodwyn) - 3:21
4. Listen Mister (Myles Goodwyn) - 5:35
5. Page Five (David Henman) - 6:03
6. Song For Mary (Jim Henman) - 4:08
7. Wench (David Henman, Jim Henman, Myles Goodwyn, Richie Henman) - 4:04
8. Time (Jim Henman) - 3:46
April Wine
*David Henman - Vocals, Guitar, Sitar
*Jim Henman - Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar
*Myles Goodwyn - Vocals, Guitar
*Richie Henman - Percussion, Keyboards
With
*Franki Hart - Vocals (Track 4)
