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  Gordie Tapp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gordie Tapp, CM, O.Ont. (1922-) is a Canadian entertainer.
Tapp studied at the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts.
Tapp later hosted the CBC television show Country Hoedown.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gordie_Tapp   (130 words)

  
 K-Ald Productions Inc.
Tapp has been the many faces of Hee Haw since it began in 1969.
Tapp has worked with most of the top known personalities in America and was introduced by Foster Brooks as the World's Finest Story Teller.
Tapp tells stories in 10 or 12 dialects with an authenticity that is uncanny and seems to have a bottomless stock of jokes.
www.k-ald.com /artists/gordietapp.html   (102 words)

  
 Friday 8 May 1998 Order of Canada recognizes great Canadians - National News - The Ottawa Citizen Online
Gordie Tapp, the comic hayseed who brought country music to Canadian television during the 1950s and tickled millions of North American funny bones as Cousin Clem on Hee Haw received the Order of Canada not for years of entertainment but for years of unpaid work for medical charities.
Tapp said the laughter Cousin Clem provoked was good medicine, but his fund-raising for hospitals and medical research have made the country a better place.
Tapp said he has learned a lot about how people cope with disease and hardship during his years of medical charity work.
www.jacksonskates.com /html/citizen.html   (1097 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
'''Gordie Tapp''', Member of the Order of Canada CM, Order of Ontario O.Ont., (1922-) is a Canada Canadian entertainer.
Tapp later hosted the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CBC television show ''Country Hoedown''.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Gordie Tapp.
www.mauspfeil.net /Gordie_Tapp.html   (189 words)

  
 Agri-Fest Canada 2000 background
With a current string of number one hits and a number one song (as of July 7th, 2000) in the North American charts, LEE ANN WOMACK will round out the headline acts with her cool, crisp voice, (other Canadian and US acts are being added).
The official host of the event will be GORDIE TAPP, of the famous Nashville organized TV show, "HEE HAW".
Gordie has undoubtedly refined the act of taking massive audiences under his control and simply entertaining them and making them laugh.
www.thatscountry.com /AgriFest/agrifest_canada_2000_background.htm   (700 words)

  
 Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration: Order of Ontario - 1999 recipients   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Gordie Tapp, of Burlington, recently celebrated 50 years of making people laugh on radio and television.
A veteran of 13 ½ years on CBC network radio and TV on such programs as Main Street Jamboree and Country Hoedown, Gordie Tapp is probably most famed for his 1969 creation of and starring role in the U.S. television show Hee Haw.
He has demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement throughout his career and is well known as a performer always ready to support worthy causes.
www.gov.on.ca /MCZCR/english/about/n221099.htm   (1748 words)

  
 TAPP
Non-English Usage: " TAPP " is also a word in the following languages with English translations in parentheses.
" TAPP " is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 100.00% of the time.
" TAPP " is used about 3 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/TAPP   (391 words)

  
 Performers 2004
Gordie Tapp was once introduced as the world's finest story teller.
Gordie, Don and Archie were writers for the show as well as characters in it.
Gordie Tapp was awarded the Order of Canada in 1998 for his years of upaid work for medical charities, and the Order of Ontario in 1999.
www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca /id51.htm   (5510 words)

  
 Campbell-tapp Tapp/campbell Families Login. Login. Username: Password: Remember My Password. Help Me Log. Into   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Teste Vincent Tapp CC No. 89 Norborn Foster, a mulatto man about 5 feet nine inches high, and 141 Charlotte Campbell, daughter of Robert Campbell, aged twenty four years on.
Dennis Dale Tapp [Parents] married Norma Jean Campbell.
A country song parody sung by Archie Campbell and Gordie Tapp.
www.99hosted.com /names6561.html   (362 words)

  
 DAVID PRIEST   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
He worked his way into the various jazz outlets in Ontario and eventually became a recognized fixture in the Ontario jazz scene for years, playing all the ‘with it’ rooms in a wide circuit - and he performed in several U.S.A. clubs as well.
He has shared the stage with everyone from Ella Fitzgerald and Gordie Tapp to Del Shannon, Peter Appleyard and Linton Garner, to name a few.
In August of 1989, David moved to Canada’s west coast where he met his good friend and fellow pianist, Linton Garner.
www.davidpriestjazzpiano.com /about.htm   (377 words)

  
 Gordon Lightfoot - Press Articles
Before he made it big, Lightfoot made 250 appearances on Country Hoedown, most of them as a square dancer as well as singer.
When he got his coffee house career going, he asked Gordie Tapp for help with jokes and patter.
When Lightfoot and his first wife divorced in 1974, it was said to be the costliest divorce settlement in Canadian legal history.
www.corfid.com /gl/press/press16.htm   (161 words)

  
 hillbilly-music.com - Main Street Jamboree
Gaylord (aka Gordie Tapp), master of "Jamboree" ceremonies
He had a show back then called "What's On Tapp" that he originated in 1946 on a radio station in Niagara Falls, then moved to Guelph, on radio station CJOY.
From 1949 onwards to 1952 when we read about this, he was heard six nights a week, from 10:30pm to midnight on CHML.
www.hillbilly-music.com /programs/story/index.php?prog=500   (752 words)

  
 Challies Dot Com: Ultramatic Adjustable...Church?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
A man hiding behind his fedora would carry on a conversation with an elderly lady and through terrible dialogue tell her the benefits of the Ultramatic bed.
The target group for this bed was obviously seniors.
Gordie Tapp’s appeal certainly would not extend beyond that age group as he is north of 80 and I doubt many people of my generation, or even the boomer generation, know who he is!
www.challies.com /archives/000291.html   (1733 words)

  
 April
In his time he not only created a great catalogue of work that may, one day, be recognised internationally, but was also very active in a musico/political sense, serving duty as head of many organisations.
Before long, they were signed to Motown, changed their name, and released this song about interracial romance for their one and only hit record.
No, he didn't get his name in the paper for outrageous behaviour, but, coast to coast, he was a star due to his solo spot each week on Country Hoedown, the show that launched the careers of Gordie Tapp, Tommy Hunter, Gordon Lightfoot and many others.
bodzie.freeservers.com /history/apr.html   (8377 words)

  
 Sebastian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
But when Seb played a song he’d just written about three Rock casualties (Jimi Hendrix, Allan Wilson and Janis Joplin) Yorkville Records immediately signed him and "Jimi, Janis and Allan" was hastily recorded by producer Pat Riccio with Leigh Ashford as the rhythm section.
For the next 6 years, Sebastian was one of the most sought after session men/sideman in Toronto playing over 300 shows per year and performing on over 200 albums for such acts as Gary & Dave, Gordie Tapp, Diane Leigh, Jack Bailey, The Allan Sisters, Gail Dahms, The Cycle, Al Cherney and Maurice Boyler.
It was during one of these sessions that Sebastian would play some 'fl humour' folk songs he had written in the 60's.
canoe.ca /JamMusicPopEncycloPagesS/sebastian.html   (1062 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Hansard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Especially, I want to recognize in the Speaker's gallery Gordie Tapp, who is this year's honorary chairman for Seniors' Month in Ontario, and his lovely wife, Helen.
You agreed to meet with the Kirwans and provided them with your personal assurance that you would do all that was necessary to ensure that Gordie, who is 21 years of age, shortly turning 22, and developmentally disabled, can continue with his schooling, which has been very productive for him and his parents.
Some 15 minutes ago I was on the phone with Mrs Kirwan, and to say the least, she is very, very upset and distraught.
www.ontla.on.ca /hansard/house_debates/36_parl/Session1/L198.htm   (15989 words)

  
 Gordie Tapp contact, wallpapers, posters, biography, gallery, pictures, nude, filmography, naked, wallpaper, picture, ...
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Gordie Tapp fan site @ womendex.com contains contact, wallpapers, biography, nude, posters, filmography, gallery, pictures.
This is the unofficial website of Gordie Tapp so the information contained here might not be correct including naked, images, poster, photos, bio data, cards, wallpaper, picture.
www.celebspulse.com /Gordie-Tapp.html   (133 words)

  
 Sebastian Agnello
By the age of 15, Seb had already done gigs and T.V. appearances with acts likes Jimi Hendrix, The Mothers Of Invention, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, The Youngbloods and Booker T. and The M.G.s.
Seb has also opened shows for The Flaming Lips, John Otway and Nashville legends Hank Snow, Charlie Pride, Hee Haw's Gordie Tapp and was music director for Kinky Friedman’s Canadian dates.
A superb multi-instrumentalist, Seb has released eight solo albums and has performed on and/or produced over 200 other albums.
www.winterfolk.com /WFIII/Artists/Sebastian%20Agnello.htm   (141 words)

  
 'And now, here's your Country Hoedown' - Gordon Lightfoot: Canada's Folk Laureate - CBC Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Gordon Lightfoot is gaining prominence as a member of the song-and-dance troupe the Singin' Swingin' Eight on the CBC's Country Hoedown, a popular musical-variety show.
In this television clip, "Gordie" Lightfoot and the cast tear up the floor with a square dance routine.
Once he's done hoofing with the group, Lightfoot takes centre stage.
archives.cbc.ca /IDC-1-68-743-4677/arts_entertainment/gordon_lightfoot/clip2   (288 words)

  
 CD Baby: DAVID PRIEST: David Priest - Smile
David's playing matured into the soulful sound that led to an opening act slot for none other than the great Ella Fitzgerald when she graced Alumni Hall in London, Ontario, with a concert in her later years.
David's versatility took him all over Canada and the U.S., as he shared the stage with everyone from Del Shannon and Gordie Tapp to Peter Appleyard and Linton Garner.
With his boundless energy, David also performs with his group, The David Priest Trio (with drummer Bob Liley and bassist Brian Harrison) as well as lending his talents to a 17-piece Swing Jazz orchestra.
www.cdbaby.com /dpriest   (527 words)

  
 Bob Runciman MPP Leeds and Grenville United Counties
This event is one of the most popular political fundraisers held in Ontario.
Entertainment will include the popular Ashton Hughes Steel Band of Ottawa, Gordie Tapp, comedian who starred on the TV show Hee Haw, and Heinz Schmuck.
Ottawa Senators' Singing Cop Lyndon Slewidge and Eddie Shack, one of the most colourful characters ever to play in the National Hockey League, will also be attending.
www.bobruncimanmpp.com /newsreleases/2003/nr_01_08_03.htm   (177 words)

  
 Cam Jackson MPP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Again an outstanding information and entertainment program has been planned for this year.
“We are pleased that long time friend and entertainer, Gordie Tapp, will delight our audience with humour, singing and story telling,” said Jackson.
Again this year we are pleased to announce outstanding speakers: Learn about the new innovations the CNIB has introduced, and see the newest visual aids for those with declining eye sight.
www.camjacksonmpp.com /news/2004/May/Gordie%20Tapp.htm   (224 words)

  
 Gordon Lightfoot - Press Articles
He was always caught between his love of music and desire to perform and the inevitable tension a shy kid feels in the spotlight.
Some of his happiest moments in show business, he says, were when he was 20 years old and on Country Hoedown with Gordie Tapp and Tommy Hunter.
It didn't matter to him that he had to squaredance as well as sing back-up vocals.
www.corfid.com /gl/press/press14.htm   (1773 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
He has performed for many members of the British Royal family.
He has worked with Hagwood Hardy, Maureen Forrester, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Vera Lynn, Dinah Christie, Gordie Tapp, the Toronto Symphony, the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride, Walt Disney and Henry Manc ini, to name a few.
He has recorded with Oscar Peterson on several occasions including the award winning "A Place To Stand".
www.ofam.net /events/ofam2004/SeriesArtist-ie.asp?artist=appleyard&series=ofam2004   (870 words)

  
 Al Brisco
His style was influenced by well known steel players like Ralph Mooney, Tom Brumley and Buddy Emmons.
Al worked sessions with such names as George Hamilton IV, Pure Prairie League, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Gordie Tapp, Gary Buck, Tommy Hunter and Johnny Burke.
After a number of years of touring, Al was called by Ronnie Hawkins and, for the next four years, toured with "The Hawks" as band leader.
www.ottawacountrymusichof.org /members/1994/al_brisco.htm   (356 words)

  
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A special thanks goes out to Mel Aucoin and his band Magnum, Lindsey and Tyler Beckett, Christie Aucoin and of course, Gordie Tapp, for a wonderful evening of music and laughter.
Warren and Ian have some shows coming up soon: June 19 in Waterloo for the Uptown Waterloo Country, and on June 20th at the OSCVI auditorium in Owen Sound, where they will perform with the legendary Gordie Tapp.
Barnard and Brohm have been asked by the promoters of Country Thunder to be a part of their Wisconsin competition.
www.barnardandbrohm.com /news%20updates.htm   (3747 words)

  
 Order of Canada: Bobby Curtola
The latin motto of this fraternity of merit — desiderantes meliorem patriam — proclaims the aspirations of its members who, in their lives and work, have shown that they "desire a better country."
Tapp said he has learned a lot about how people cope with disease and hardship during his years of medical charity work."I have a friend who has muscular dystrophy.
It is so debilitating that it breaks your heart.
www.curtola.com /bcorder.html   (1141 words)

  
 Tom Bradshaw's Pedal Steel Guitar Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
As mentioned, perseverance was one of Al's qualities, so it was only natural that good playing jobs would come his way.
With his membership in the bands of Johnny Burke and Ronnie Hawkins, Al found himself called on to backup such touring notables as George Hamilton IV, Gordie Tapp, Frank Zappa, Beverly D'Angelo, and Kris Kristofferson, to mention a few.
Al Brisco may just be the foremost steel guitarist in Canada.
www.songwriter.com /bradshaw/abriscoe.html   (677 words)

  
 River Junction Band - Ontario's Best Country Music - RiverJunctionBand.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
I am also a member of the CKNX Barndance Band and have performed all over Southwestern Ontario.
Through the Barndance I have been able to backup such acts as Larry Mercy, Paul Weber, Marie Bottrell, and Hee Haw's very own Gordie Tapp.
Music is a big part of my life and I enjoy playing guitar and performing in a band.
www.fullerworks.com /users/tammy/theband.html   (924 words)

  
 16 track recording studio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
His styles have ranged from Rock'n Roll, R and B, Big Band Jazz, Country and Western, New Country, Top 40 and Gospel.
Ed has shared the stage with the best and some of the artists are; Marie Osmond, Keith Knudson (Doobie Bros.) Kitty Wells, Moe Bandy, George Fox and Gordie Tapp, just to name a few.
He also has toured with Tommy Hunter and now performs with Carroll Baker as her drummer.
www.ambrec.com /Homepages/record/record.htm   (352 words)

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