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Our Pick - Ray St. Germain gives an easy listen

Author

Windspeaker Staff

Volume

26

Issue

7

Year

2008

Artist-Ray St. Germain
Album-Life Ain't Hard
Song-Life Ain't Hard
Label- GR Records
Producer-Ray St. Germain, son DJ and daughter Sherry

Ray St. Germain's new album entitled "Life Ain't Hard" was officially released in early September. The album turned out to be a family affair because the album was co-produced with son D.J. and daughter Sherry. They also provided instrumental and backing vocals.
The CD features a wide variety of original country songs sung only in a way that Ray can pull off. There is alot of fun and energy that will leave listeners in anticipation to hear what's on the next track.
The title track "Life Ain't Hard" was also co-wrote by his daughter Sherry and also showcases Ray's strong vocal talents that we are familiar with. The uptempo arrangement will have your toes tapping and hands clapping as the song focuses on the lighter side of what life offers and a message to stay happy and positive.
St. Germain was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1940 and began singing and playing music at an early age. He began performing all over Canada when he was still a teenager, earning the nickname "Winnipeg's Elvis". During his career, he's shared the stage with such greats as Johnny Cash, Porter Wagoner, and Johnny Horton, artists who are no longer with us.
Most of the other songs on the album were written by St. Germain, a man who writes what he's familiar with.
Ray St. Gemain is a legendary country music entertainer and is known throughout Canada as one of Manitoba's best performers and you will know why after listening to "Life Ain't Hard". For more information on St. Germain go to, www.raystgermainmusic.com.