A young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more welltodo, landloving competition. National film board of canada a young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more welltodo, landloving competition. The log drivers waltz is also a canadian animated film from the national film. I cannot read the title without the music playing in my head and filling in the remaining lyrics.
Log drivers waltz is a very nice and enjoyable animation which in a very short time is able to tell perfectly well a charming story. Driving logs down the river has made him the best dancing partner to be. Jul 11, 2014 the log drivers waltz john weldon, 1978 is one of the nfbs most popular animated shorts. Log driver s waltz easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the song the log driver s waltz by wade hemsworth. Old canada series the nfbs log drivers waltz facebook.
Why canadians are still celebrating the log drivers waltz, more. The nfb canada vignette version of the log drivers waltz, featuring segues from live action to animation and a lovely vocal arrangement by the quebec duo kate and anna mcgarrigle, frequently shows up on our friends facebook pages and always results in a torrent of nostalgic enthusiasm whenever it does. I grew up watching the short nfb film of the song the log drivers waltz without fully understanding the lyrics. Why canadians are still celebrating the log drivers waltz. The history of the log drivers waltz toronto guardian. The popularity of the song led to it being one of 5 films chosen by canada post this spring to. The popularity of the song led to it being one of 5 films chosen by canada post this spring to commemorate the 75 th anniversary. The nfbs 1979 log drivers waltz if if you you ask ask ask any any any girl. Ah, canada, the neighboring country to the north of the united states, known for its obsession of hockey, is the birthplace of the band rush, has many a public service announcement that jumps straight to the point with no fucks given, and yes, being one of the key sources of income for the logging industry. I know that come evening theyll be in the town and we all like to waltz with the log driver. Written by folk singersongwriter wade hemsworth of the agile log. Canada vignettes from the log drivers waltz to instant french, discover this series of classic shorts exploring every facet of canadian culture and history. This is a animated short that was made in 1979 by the national film. Personally, i watched this vignette so many times as a child.
The vignettes became popular because of their cultural depiction of canada, and because they represented its changing state, such as the vignette faces which was made to represent the increasing cultural and. Canada to produce 10minutelong films designed specifically for the internet, smartphones and other mobile devices. The log drivers waltz is one of the nfbs most popular animated shorts. Canada vignettes are a series of short films by the national film board of canada nfb, some of which aired on cbc television and other canadian broadcasters as interstitial programs. The national film board of canada nfb has over 4,000 films available for free online, offering a vast selection of short and featurelength films, whether youre looking for animation, documentary or fiction. Nov 07, 2016 the log drivers waltz is one of the nfbs most popular animated shorts. National film board of canada log driver waltz retro. Called man seeing, the nfbs iconic logo was designed in 1969 by georges beaupre, and is recognized across the country and around the world as a symbol of canadian excellence in film and animation. Driving logs down the river has made him the best dancing partner to be found. When the drives nearly over i like to go down and watch all the lads while they work on the river. It was released in 1979 and is one of the most watched films on the nfb s website today. This lighthearted, animated tale is based on the song the log drivers waltz by. Kate and anna mcgarrigle sing to the music of the mountain city four.
Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, kate and anna mcgarrigle sing. The log drivers waltz is a canadian folk song, written by wade hemsworth. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, kate and anna mcgarrigle sing along to the tale of a young girl who loves to dance and chooses to marry a log driver over his more welltodo competitor. Mcgarrigle for the 1979 lighthearted, animated short film by john weldon, one of the most oftenrequested films in the national film board of canada collection. Whether you know the song the log drivers waltz from the national film board short john weldon, 1979 or the version by the group mountain city four with vocals by kate and anna mcgarrigle that accompanied the canada vignettes animated film, the log drivers waltz is a piece of canadiana which all will recognize. The 1979 log drivers waltz cartoon short featured a nimble log driver floating in and out of the life of a female admirer as she looked on with literal googly eyes. Jun 29, 2015 thirtysix years after the national film board short made its debut, people are still paying homage to the log drivers waltz. Log driver s waltz full english full movie canada vignettes. Canadian folk anthem log drivers waltz finds new life. The log drivers waltz john weldon, 1978 is one of the nfbs most popular animated shorts. The popularity of the song led to it being one of 5 films chosen by canada post this spring to commemorate the. Since canada dayjuly 1st was only a few days away, i thought of these two muchloved canadian folk songs and national film board animated short films from my youth the log drivers waltz plot.
This lighthearted, animated tale is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. Its an nfb smash though the nfbs best known for canadian obscurities, log drivers waltz most certainly was one. Canadian folksinger wade hemsworth wrote the log drivers waltz, but it was made famous by the mcgarrigle sisters in the 1979 nfb film. Very few people know of or remember this canadian vignette released in 1979 by the national film board of canada. The log drivers waltz, as most people know it, was one of the canada. The animation is cute and well done, with a lovely use of colors and simple, but pleasant designs.
Log drivers waltz an article about this little known canadian short film released by the nfb. Roots celebrates the nfbs 75th anniversary with limited. This lighthearted, animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, kate and anna mcgarrigle sing along to the tale of a young girl who loves to dance and chooses to. The log drivers waltz, as most people know it, was one of the canada vignettes series of short films that were made by the national film board of canada and aired on cbc and other canadian broadcasting companies as interstitial programming.
Listed by the national film board of canada as one of their ten best films of the 1970s. Oct 24, 2019 one of the most enduring and beloved films in the canada vignettes series is john weldons log driver s waltz. This is a very canadian unique short video that is a blend of animation and historic black and white footage created by john weldon in 1979. Kate and anna mcgarrigle sing along to the tale of a young girl who loves to dance and chooses. A young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more wellto. The log drivers waltz is also a canadian animated film from the national film board, released in 1979 as part of its canada vignettes series. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. Jun 05, 2017 the log drivers waltz tells the story of women who say they would rather marry a man who was a log driver than a doctor or lawyer as they were no doubt better dancers since their occupation required them to be so strong and physically agile. Posted in rcanada by uthetartandervish 1,547 points and 120 comments. Theres much more than the log drivers waltz but sure, you can start there. Written in the 50s, but popularized by a national film board video in 1979, the tune about a young womans delight in dancing with a lightfooted log driver has been turned into a childrens book.
According to the film board, the threeminute animated short is actually among its most requested videos. He goes birling down a down white water a log driver s waltz pleases girls completely the log driver goes congoing under a spear. I contacted weldon through his website and asked him about his work on the film, which he animated and directed. There is still romance in phelans version, but this time readers experience the courtship from the unnamed womans perspective. Now, his great nephew has helped turn it into a childrens book. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the. Parental objections are no match for this fellows fancy dance moves. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb. The log drivers waltz pleases girls completely i cant even begin to tell you how many lumberjacks get laid using this pickup line. Most people dont know is that this song is a very old folk song that goes back to the days of log driving.
Plush of the log drivers waltz by happy worker with the national film board of canada. Made as part of the series canada vignettes, which has aired on canadian tv since the late 1970s, the log drivers waltz was also released theatrically in canada and did well overseas. Dec 10, 2009 this lighthearted, animated short is based on the song the log driver s waltz by wade hemsworth. This lighthearted, animated short is based on the song the log driver s waltz by wade hemsworth. The animated version of log drivers waltz was released in 1979 and is said to be one of the most requested films in the nfb catalogue to this day. If you ask any girl from the parish around what pleases her most from her head to her toes shell say im not sure that its business of yours but i do like to. National film board of canada log driver waltz 1970 p. The nfb s 1979 log driver s waltz if if you you ask ask ask any any any girl. Thirtysix years after the national film board short made its debut, people are still paying homage to the log drivers waltz. Nfb has over 4,000 free films online vancouver blog miss604. He goes birling down a down white water a log drivers waltz pleases girls completely he goes birling down a down white water a log drivers waltz pleases girls completely i feel proud to be a. Almost 40 years after the the log drivers waltz appeared as a national film board animated vignette, toronto illustrator jennifer phelan brings a thoughtful, femaledriven interpretation of the classic folk song to a new generation of canadian kids the 1979 log drivers waltz cartoon short featured a nimble log driver floating in and out of the life of a female admirer as she looked on.
Kick off canada150 and kcik up your heels with the nfb. A short illustrating a traditional canadian folk song about a womans admiration for the agility for her boyfriend, the log driver. Jul 02, 2018 since canada dayjuly 1st was only a few days away, i thought of these two muchloved canadian folk songs and national film board animated short films from my youth the log drivers waltz plot. Dec 02, 2018 canada vignettes log drivers waltz this is a very canadian unique short video that is a blend of animation and historic black and white footage created by john weldon in 1979. Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade. This lighthearted, animated tale is based on the song the log driver s waltz by wade hemsworth. The log drivers waltz plush toy by happy worker with the nfb. Canadian folksinger wade hemsworth wrote the log driver s waltz, but it was made famous by the mcgarrigle sisters in the 1979 nfb film. The log drivers waltz tells the story of women who say they would rather marry a man who was a log driver than a doctor or lawyer as they were no doubt better dancers since their occupation required them to be so strong and physically agile. Kate and anna mcgarrigle sing along to the tale of a young girl who loves to dance and chooses to marry a log driver over his more welltodo competitors. She is impressed with the waltzing skills of the log driver over the doctors and merchants and lawyers her parents try to fix her up with. The log drivers profession required them to walk or run on the logs as they floated down rivers. One of the most popular short films to ever come out of the nfb, the log drivers waltz aired on canadian television well into the 1990s.