"O Siem" is a song written by Inuit musician Susan Aglukark and Chad Irschick. It was recorded by Aglukark on her 1995 album This Child, and was released that year as the album's first single. The song went to number one on both the Canadian RPM country and adult contemporary charts that year, and peaked at number three on the pop charts.
| "O Siem" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Susan Aglukark | ||||
| from the album This Child | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Country, world music | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | EMI Music Canada | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Susan Aglukark, Chad Irschick | |||
| Producer(s) | Chad Irschick | |||
| Susan Aglukark singles chronology | ||||
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Content
editAlternating between English and Halkomelem,[1] the song was the first top-10 hit in Canada for an Inuk performer.[2] Lyrically, it is a call to welcome everyone, regardless of race, gender, or sexuality.[3] The title means "joyful greeting".[4]
Musicians
edit- Susan Aglukark: vocals
- Michael Francis: guitars
- Tom Szczesniak: bass
- Claude Desjardins: drums, percussion
- Ray Parker: organ
- Chad Irschick: synth, percussion
- David Blamires: background vocals
- Debbie Fleming: background vocals
Chart performance
editThe song debuted at number 85 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks on the chart dated January 16, 1995 and spent 12 weeks on the chart before peaking at number one on April 3.[5]
Weekly charts
edit| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] | 3 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[7] | 1 |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1995) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[8] | 34 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[9] | 20 |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[10] | 26 |
In Media
edit"O Siem" was featured heavily in Season 7 of the popular Crave and Hulu TV series Letterkenny.
References
edit- ^ Robinson, D. "Feeling Reconciliation, Remaining Settled".
- ^ "Susan Aglukark | the Canadian Encyclopedia".
- ^ "Susan Aglukark, O.C." 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Susan Aglukark". 16 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 9173." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. April 3, 1995. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6889." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. April 17, 1995. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 9101." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. March 20, 1995. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1995". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1995". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1995". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
