Omar Blondahl - The Moonshine Can Harbour Le Cou

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Review by zhensheng lee

Alright, let’s dive into The Moonshine Can Harbour Le Cou by Omar Blondahl. This little gem from Canada is a mix of Folk, World, and Country vibes, released under Rodeo International. It’s got that raw, earthy feel to it—like you’re sitting on a porch somewhere in the middle of nowhere, sipping something warm while life slows down for a sec. Now, I’ll be honest, this album isn’t gonna blow everyone away at first listen. But give it time, and tracks like “The Moonshine Can” and “Harbour Le Cou” start sticking to your brain like syrup on pancakes. Take “The Moonshine Can,” for example. That track hits differently—it’s kinda mysterious but also super chill. The lyrics feel like they’re telling a story you don’t fully understand, but you still wanna hear more. There’s this lazy guitar riff running through it that just loops around your head all day. Like, damn, Omar, how’d you make something so simple sound so…right? You can almost picture yourself passing a jar of moonshine around with friends who are way cooler than you actually have in real life. Then there’s “Harbour Le Cou.” Man, this one’s got soul. Something about the melody feels nostalgic, even if you’ve never been to whatever place he’s singing about (spoiler: Google tells me it’s probably Newfoundland). Maybe it’s the way his voice cracks ever so slightly on certain notes, or maybe it’s the steady rhythm that makes you wanna sway without realizing it. Either way, it sticks. What I love most about these songs—and really, the whole album—is how unpolished they feel. It’s not trying too hard to impress anyone. No flashy production tricks or overdone harmonies. Just good ol’ heartfelt music made by someone who clearly loves what they do. And honestly? That’s refreshing as hell. So yeah, The Moonshine Can Harbour Le Cou might not change your life, but it’ll definitely make your next road trip—or laundry folding session—a lot better. Weird thing though: every time I listen to it, I get this random craving for biscuits and jam. No clue why. Maybe Omar put some kind of Canadian food spell on the album? Who knows.

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Artist: Omar Blondahl
Album: The Moonshine Can Harbour Le Cou

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Harbour Le Cou
The Moonshine Can

Catalog Numbers

45-RO.171

Labels

Rodeo International

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

About Omar Blondahl

(6 February 1923  11 December 1993) Canadian maritime folk musician better known to radio listeners as Sagebrush Sam. Guitarist, pianist, violinist, and vocalist. Born in 1923 of Icelandic parentage. A native of Wynyard, Saskatchewan, he studied voice for 3 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Discharged from the Canadian Armed forces in 1942 and then became a radio station announcer & began his interest in guitar & folk music. In 1951 went to Hollywood, Ca. and made TV appearances & sang with orchestras. In 1955 he moved to Newfoundland and devoted his energies towards Maritime folk music. - born Feb. 6, 1923, Died in Vancouver.

Name Vars

  • Omar Blondahl Sagebrush Sam

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Moonshine Can Harbour Le Cou* by Omar Blondahl is a hidden gem in the Folk, World, & Country genre. Released under Rodeo International in Canada, it features just two tracks—*The Moonshine Can* and *Harbour Le Cou*. It’s the kind of album that feels like a quiet escape, where each song tells a story without needing to rush. Sometimes less really is more.