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Sarah Harmer (born on 12 November 1970 in Burlington, Ontario) is a Canadian folk singer.
Harmer gained her first exposure to the musician’s lifestyle as a teenager, when her older sister Mary started taking her to concerts by the then-unknown Tragically Hip. At the age of 17, she was invited to join a Toronto band, The Saddletramps. For three years, she juggled The Saddletramps with her studies in philosophy and women’s studies at Queen’s University.
After leaving The Saddletramps, Harmer put together a band of her own with several Kingston, Ontario musicians, and settled on the name Weeping Tile. The band released its first independent cassette in 1994. Soon afterward, they signed to a major label, and the cassette was re-released in 1995 as eepee. The band quickly became a popular draw on the rock club circuit and on campus radio with their subsequent albums, but never broke through to the mainstream, and broke up in 1998 after being dropped from their label.
Also in 1998, Harmer recorded a set of pop standards as a Christmas gift for her father. After hearing it, her friends and family convinced her to release it as an album, and in 1999 she released it independently as Songs for Clem. Harmer quickly began working on another album, and in 2000, she released You Were Here.
A poppier, more laid-back effort than her work with Weeping Tile, You Were Here became Harmer’s mainstream breakthrough, spawning the hits “Basement Apartment” and “Don’t Get Your Back Up”.
Harmer gained her first exposure to the musician’s lifestyle as a teenager, when her older sister Mary started taking her to concerts by the then-unknown Tragically Hip. At the age of 17, she was invited to join a Toronto band, The Saddletramps. For three years, she juggled The Saddletramps with her studies in philosophy and women’s studies at Queen’s University.
After leaving The Saddletramps, Harmer put together a band of her own with several Kingston, Ontario musicians, and settled on the name Weeping Tile. The band released its first independent cassette in 1994. Soon afterward, they signed to a major label, and the cassette was re-released in 1995 as eepee. The band quickly became a popular draw on the rock club circuit and on campus radio with their subsequent albums, but never broke through to the mainstream, and broke up in 1998 after being dropped from their label.
Also in 1998, Harmer recorded a set of pop standards as a Christmas gift for her father. After hearing it, her friends and family convinced her to release it as an album, and in 1999 she released it independently as Songs for Clem. Harmer quickly began working on another album, and in 2000, she released You Were Here.
A poppier, more laid-back effort than her work with Weeping Tile, You Were Here became Harmer’s mainstream breakthrough, spawning the hits “Basement Apartment” and “Don’t Get Your Back Up”.
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Songs for Clem
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leaaahhhhhhh wrote:
"I heard that she guests on the new Neko Case album- does anyone know which song/s she's on?" backing vocals on the song "Fever" (you have to listen closely, but if you are familiar with Sarah's voice you should be able to pick it out)
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tara658 wrote:
if i could sing, i'd like to have a voice like sarah's. :)
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mikebelto wrote:
Hey! Check out Cory Chisel’s new video http://bit.ly/bkq2t
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trisweb wrote:
I've been hooked on "You Were Here" for years now. One of my favorite albums of all time for sure.
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magichouse wrote:
Cloudless Skies
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mikebelto wrote:
Hey! Make sure you check out Rhett Miller! His new self titled album is amazing and it’s available now! If you love artists like Gavin DeGraw you will love Rhett Miller! http://www.shoutfactory.com/av/rhett_miller/Rhett-I_Need_To_Know_Where_I_Stand
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abysma wrote:
'You Were Here' is still one of my favourite albums of all time. So many beautiful little songs that make me wanna sing my heart out along with them. <3 I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since it came out...
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Kajapai wrote:
I heard that she guests on the new Neko Case album- does anyone know which song/s she's on?
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soaree wrote:
do yourselves a favor. and me. but mainly yourself. come join us at SUCKERS for Female Vocalists group and come find out what other people's passions are. (on the topic). and while you are at it, share yours. Sarah is what I shared so find something else. :P
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rachelsass wrote:
what a canadian soul sistah sweetheart
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munkybizness wrote:
oops- nevermind. -just noticed that I posted on the wrong page... heehee Love Sarah- we just might be soulmates ;)
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munkybizness wrote:
Isn't possible to LOVE indie tunes- yet enjoy the occasional mainstream artist now and then? I don't know- call me crazy, but I like all music... ;) So, if having Britney Spears "Circus" in my 30+GB music library prevents me from being on here... well, so be it. I won't sensor what I listen to. Ya hear me?! LOL ;)
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sinstone wrote:
Marry me please...
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sheilanova wrote:
very sweet.
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Gorseinonboy wrote:
Liked it. Great voice and tracks.........
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dwise82 wrote:
great voice.
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palanwen wrote:
lovely.
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PascalParrot wrote:
Are you going to play in London any time soon?
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crookedrainuk wrote:
did a good track with Loomer
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gdtroiano wrote:
She needs to tour the U.S.
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