Ron Hynes | |
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 Hynes performing in Gros Morne | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 7, 1950 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Died | November 19, 2015 (aged 64) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Genres | Folk, Country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1972–2015 |
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| Formerly of | Wonderful Grand Band |
| Website | Hynesite.ca |
Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015) was a folk singer-songwriter from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was especially known for his composition "Sonny's Dream",[1] which has been recorded worldwide by many artists and was named the 41st greatest Canadian song of all time on the 2005 CBC Radio One series 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version.[2]
- ^ Christopher Moore (April 4, 2017). The Big Book of Canada (Updated Edition): Exploring the Provinces and Territories. Tundra Books. pp. 23–. ISBN 978-1-101-91894-4.
- ^ ""50 Tracks" list of essential Canadian music". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2005. Archived from the original on April 12, 2005. Retrieved April 23, 2013.