114-465: Bryan Guy Adams CC OBC (born November 5, 1959) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. He is estimated to have sold between 75 million and more than 100 million records and singles worldwide, placing him on the list of best-selling music artists . Adams was the most played artist on Canadian radio in the 2010s and has had 25 top-15 singles in Canada and
228-679: A Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media amongst 16 Grammy nominations, and has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and three Academy Awards for his songwriting for films. Adams has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame , Canada's Walk of Fame , the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame , the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. On May 1, 2010, Adams received
342-453: A lapel pin may be worn, which is a miniature version of the recipient's badge and thus is distinct for each grade. Wear of the insignia is according to guidelines issued by the Chancellery of Honours, which stipulate that the badges be worn before most other national orders, that is, at the end of an individual's medal bar closest to the centre of the chest or at the wearer's neck, with only
456-606: A Catholic anti-abortion activist, filed suit against the Order of Canada Advisory Council, demanding that the minutes of the meeting relating to Morgentaler be made public. The appointment of Morgentaler prompted former Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) Clifford Lincoln to write that the workings of the Advisory Council were "mysterious", citing what he theorized to be inbuilt partiality and conflict of interest as reasons why Margaret Somerville , whom Lincoln had twice nominated to
570-507: A Companion because he felt that, as a self-proclaimed Father of Confederation , he deserved a knighthood. Smallwood was never knighted and later accepted induction as a Companion. Resignations from the order can take place only through prescribed channels, which include the member submitting to the Secretary General of the Order of Canada a letter notifying the chancellery of his or her desire to terminate their membership, and only with
684-741: A Knife", rose to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, number six on the US Album Rock Tracks Chart, and number 12 on the Canadian RPM Top 40 Chart. The third single, " This Time ", was also a top 30 hit in the US and Canada. Overseas, the latter two singles were both Top 20 hits in New Zealand, but there was little success in any other countries, aside from "Straight From the Heart" and "This Time" reaching
798-413: A Member stirred controversy among some of Canada's Christian organizations, as Johanson had taught teenagers methods of safe sex alongside abstinence. Similarly, the acceptance of birth control advocate Elizabeth Bagshaw and gay rights campaigner Brent Hawkes also incited debate. Abortion-rights activist Henry Morgentaler's appointment to the order on 1 July 2008 not only marked the first time
912-451: A better country", a phrase taken from Hebrews 11 :16. The three tiers of the order are Companion, Officer and Member. Specific people may be given extraordinary membership and deserving non-Canadians may receive honorary appointment into each grade. King Charles III , the reigning Canadian monarch, is the order's sovereign; the governor general administers the order on his behalf as Chancellor and Principal Companion. Appointees to
1026-461: A better country." Each of the six to eight hundred nominations submitted each year, by any person or organization, is received by the order's Advisory Council, which, along with the governor general, makes the final choice of new inductees, typically by consensus rather than a vote; a process that, when conceived, was the first of its kind in the world. Appointees are then accepted into the organization at an investiture ceremony typically conducted by
1140-664: A charity album to benefit the Special Olympics . The album received an RIAA certification of 4x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipment of four million copies in the United States. It is ranked 19th on the list of best-selling Christmas albums in the United States . In 25 years, it generated $ 109 million in royalties for the Special Olympics. In May 1988, Tommy Mandel joined
1254-482: A demo version of Adams' translation appeared on the single CD " Cloud Number Nine " in 1999. In December 1997, Adams released MTV Unplugged with three new tracks: " Back to You ", "A Little Love" and "When You Love Someone". " Back to You " was the first single, followed by " I'm Ready ", an acoustic version of the song from the album Cuts Like A Knife . The album was a top ten success in Germany while both singles reached
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#17329093782971368-478: A dishwasher in a restaurant, which paid the rent. He grew an interest in bands such as CCR and Deep Purple , and attended concerts by Led Zeppelin , T. Rex , Elton John , and Tina Turner . He started working in the Vancouver music scene with bands and as a studio session singer. At the age of 15, he became the vocalist for glam rock band Sweeney Todd , replacing their original vocalist Nick Gilder . With Adams
1482-501: A dozen or more in the US, UK, and Australia. At age 20 his eponymous debut album was released. He rose to fame in North America with the 1983 top ten album Cuts Like a Knife , featuring its title track and the ballad " Straight From the Heart ", his first US top ten hit, which he wrote at age 18. His 1984 Canadian and US number one album, Reckless became the first album by a Canadian to be certified diamond in Canada and made him
1596-607: A global star with six charting singles including " Run to You " and " Summer of '69 ", both top ten hits in the US and Canada, and the power ballad " Heaven ", a US number one hit. His 1987 album Into the Fire , with its US and Canadian top ten song, " Heat of the Night ", rose to number two in Canada and the top ten in the US and several other countries. In 1991, Adams released " (Everything I Do) I Do It for You ", which went to number one in at least 19 countries, including for 16 straight weeks in
1710-489: A massive Ritchie Blackmore fan – still am. I was heavily into Humble Pie 's Rockin' the Fillmore album at the time, and both Peter Frampton and Steve Marriott were on Les Pauls. It's rock guitar heaven, that album." He left school to play in a group called "Shock" and used the funds his parents had saved for his college education to buy an Estey grand piano to tinker with. At one point he sold pet food and worked as
1824-404: A material or humanitarian standpoint." The CAB Hall of Fame honours, in perpetuity, men and women whose contributions had demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to innovation, development and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in broadcasting generally, particularly in Canada. Candidates are nominated annually by Canada's five broadcasting associations and the executive committee of
1938-432: A new division of the order could be established specifically for governors general, their spouses, and members of the royal family, a version of which was adopted in 2013. Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame The Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame , started in 1982, recognizes Canadians in broadcasting or entertainment related industries who have "achieved outstanding success in helping raise industry standards from
2052-754: A new song called " Please Forgive Me ", which peaked at number two in the UK, number 7 in the U.S. and was the 10th most popular song in Australia in 1993. In 1994, Adams became the first Western artist to perform in Vietnam since James Brown played there in 1971 at the end of the Vietnam War . In October 1994, Adams sang one of his favorite songs, " Hound Dog ", at the Elvis Presley tribute concert in Memphis. In September 1994, at
2166-466: A number of different artists before Adams, including Kate Bush who turned the score down. "Everything I Do" was released internationally on June 12, days after the premiere of the film, with the initial shipment of 385,000 copies being the largest single shipment in the history of A&M Records . It spent a record 16 consecutive weeks at Number One on the UK Singles Chart and seven weeks on top of
2280-490: A ribbon bow positioned on the left shoulder. These regulations were altered in 1997, and women may wear their insignia in either the traditional manner or in the same fashion as the men. With the patriation in 1988 of oversight of heraldry from the UK to Canada through the Canadian Heraldic Authority , the constitution of the Order of Canada was amended to include the entitlement of all inductees to petition
2394-453: A similar design to the Sovereign's badge, though without precious stones, and slight differences for each grade. For Companions, the emblem is gilt with a red enamel maple leaf in the central disk; for Officers, it is gilt with a gold maple leaf; and for Members, both the badge itself and the maple leaf are silver. All are topped by a St. Edward's Crown , symbolizing that the order is headed by
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#17329093782972508-718: A video was shot for the first single, " Can't Stop This Thing We Started ", directed by Kevin Godley at Pinewood Studios in London. On September 24, 1991, the album Waking Up the Neighbours was released. Co-produced by Adams and Robert John "Mutt" Lange , it topped the charts around the world, including in the UK, Canada, Australia and Germany and reached number six on the Billboard 200 . It became Adams's second album to be certified Diamond in sales in Canada while being certified 5× platinum in
2622-555: A visit to London , United Kingdom, later in 1970, Michener presented the Queen with her Sovereign's badge for the Order of Canada, which she first wore during a banquet in Yellowknife in July 1970. From the Order of Canada grew a Canadian honours system , thereby reducing the use of British honours (i.e. those administered by the Queen in her UK Privy Council ). Among the civilian awards of
2736-534: Is also installed as the Principal Companion for the duration of his or her time in the viceregal post and continues as an extraordinary Companion thereafter. Additionally, any governor general, viceregal consort, former governor general, former viceregal consort, or member of the Canadian royal family may be appointed as an extraordinary Companion, Officer, or Member. Promotions in grade are possible, though this
2850-459: Is ordinarily not done within five years of the initial appointment, and a maximum of five honorary appointments into any of the three grades may be made by the governor general each year. As of January 2024 , there have been 28 honorary appointments . There were originally, in effect, only two ranks to the Order of Canada: Companion and the Medal of Service . There was, however, also a third award,
2964-652: Is still in existence. Later in 1978, Adams signed to A&M records for one dollar. A&M remixed one of Adams' demos as a disco song " Let Me Take You Dancing ", featuring Adams' vocals sped up to meet the 122 BPM dance tempo. The song made the Canadian RPM chart in March 1979 along with its B-side "Don't Turn Me Away". In 1979, he made an agreement with Canadian manager Bruce Allen , who at that time also worked for Bachman–Turner Overdrive and Loverboy . Adams's self-titled debut album , mostly co-written with Jim Vallance,
3078-502: Is suspended a white, enamelled, hexagonal snowflake design, with six equal leaves and diamonds between each. At the centre is a disc bearing a maple leaf in pavé-laid rubies on a white enamel background, surrounded at its edge by a red enamel ring (annulus) bearing the motto of the order. The Chancellor wears the badge of a Companion and is, upon installation as governor general, granted a livery collar for wear at Order of Canada investiture ceremonies. The badges for inductees are of
3192-731: The American International School Vienna , in the 1960s, and a Scottish Missionary school, The Tabeetha School in Jaffa, Israel in the early 1970s. Raised in Ottawa , he attended Colonel By Secondary School in the Beacon Hill neighbourhood of Ottawa. In 1974, Adams, his mother, and younger brother Bruce moved to North Vancouver while his father was posted abroad. While there, he attended Argyle Secondary School and Sutherland Secondary School. Adams bought his first electric guitar at
3306-546: The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada , and five members of the order who sit on the council for a three-year period. If a nomination involves a non-Canadian citizen, the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs is invited by the Advisory Council to offer evaluation. Decisions of the council and new appointments to and dismissals from the Order of Canada are announced through the Canada Gazette . As of July 2024 ,
3420-521: The Billboard Hot 100 . The song also gave Adams his first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Song from a Motion Picture . Adams and Vallance wrote "Nature Of The Beast", originally intended for Tina Turner , but recorded by The Law , featuring Adams on vocals and guitar tracks, in 1991. In May 1991, the music video for the song was created in Sheffield , directed by Julien Temple . In June 1991,
3534-467: The Chief Herald of Canada for personal armorial bearings (coats of arms), should they not already possess any. Companions may receive supporters , and all members may have the escutcheon (shield) of their arms encircled with a red ribbon bearing the order's motto in gold, and from which is suspended a rendition of the holder's Order of Canada badge. The Queen, Sovereign of the Order of Canada, approved
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3648-571: The Governor General's Awards in Performing Arts – Lifetime Artistic Achievement for his 30 years of contributions to the arts. Bryan Guy Adams was born on November 5, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario , the son of Elizabeth Jane (née Watson) and Conrad J. Adams, an English couple who emigrated to Canada from Plymouth , South West England in the 1950s. One of his grandmothers and his great-grandmother
3762-463: The Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media in 1992. In July 1992, Adams performed at Wembley Stadium in front of 80,000 fans, the largest audience on his tour, with Little Angels and Extreme serving as opening acts. In 1993, Adams collaborated with Rod Stewart and Sting for the single " All for Love " co-written by Adams for the soundtrack of
3876-494: The Medal of Courage , meant to recognize acts of gallantry. This latter decoration fell in rank between the other two levels, but was anomalous within the Order of Canada, being a separate award of a different nature rather than a middle grade of the order. Without ever having been awarded, the Medal of Courage was on 1 July 1972 replaced by the autonomous Cross of Valour and, at the same time,
3990-538: The Oscar , Grammy and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song . In June 1996, the album 18 til I Die was released. It contained the songs: " The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You " (number 1 in Canada), " Let's Make a Night to Remember " (number 1 in Canada), " Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? " (number 1 in Canada), and " Star ", which is included in the soundtrack of the film Jack . The album reached number 1 on
4104-485: The Quebec sovereignty movement , such as Luc-André Godbout, Rina Lasnier and Geneviève Bujold , while Alice Parizeau , another supporter of Quebec sovereignty, was criticized for accepting entry into the order despite her beliefs. Victoria Cross recipient Cecil Meritt cited the fact that he already held Canada's highest decoration as a reason not to be admitted to the Order of Canada. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ,
4218-555: The Spice Girls and peaked at number 3. The song has sold 830,000 combined equivalent-sales in the UK as of May 2019. To commemorate the millennium, Adams released The Best of Me , his most comprehensive collection of songs at that time, which included two new songs, the title track "The Best of Me" and " Don't Give Up " (number 1 in the UK). The album reached the top ten in Germany and was certified three times platinum in Canada and Platinum in
4332-737: The Tokyo Dome . In December 1989, Live! Live! Live! , his first live album, was released. It was recorded live at the Rock Werchter festival on July 3, 1988, in Werchter , Belgium. He returned to London and recorded the backing vocals for "Feels Like Forever", a song written by Adams for Eric Carmen . In 1990, he received the Order Of British Columbia . Adams added vocal tracks on the melody of David Foster 's "River Of Love" in his home studio in Vancouver . On July 21, 1990, Adams performed
4446-658: The Victoria Cross , the Cross of Valour, and the badge of the Order of Merit permitted to be worn before the badges of the Order of Canada. Those in the grades of Companion or Officer may wear their badges on a neck ribbon, while those in the Member group display their insignia suspended by a ribbon from a medal bar on the left chest. Protocol originally followed the British tradition, wherein female appointees wore their Order of Canada emblem on
4560-405: The benefit concert Pavarotti & Friends , Adams sang " Please Forgive Me ", and a version of " All for Love " featuring Luciano Pavarotti , Andrea Bocelli , Nancy Gustafson , and Giorgia Todrani . In 1995, Adams released " Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? ". It was a number one in the US, Canada and Australia, as well as a top five hit in the UK and Germany. The single was nominated for
4674-445: The fount of honour , is at the apex of the Order of Canada as its Sovereign, followed by the governor general, who serves as the fellowship's Chancellor. Thereafter follow three grades, which are, in order of precedence: Companion (French: Compagnon ), Officer (French: Officier ), and Member (French: Membre ), each having accordant post-nominal letters that members are entitled to use. Each incumbent governor general
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4788-644: The Adams band as new keyboardist . In the summer of 1989, Adams joined artists to provide backing vocals on a re-recording of the Deep Purple hit " Smoke On The Water " in aid of victims of the 1988 Armenian earthquake . In August 1989, he recorded the backup vocals for the Belinda Carlisle song "Whatever It Takes" from the Runaway Horses album. Also during that time, Adams contributed to Mötley Crüe 's work on
4902-408: The Advisory Council feels their actions have brought the order into disrepute. In order for this to be done, the council must agree to take action and then send a letter to the person both telling of the group's decision and requesting a response. Anyone removed from the order is required to return their insignia. As of 2022 , eight people have been removed from the Order of Canada: Alan Eagleson , who
5016-522: The Advisory Council had not been unanimous in its decision, but also proved to be one of the most controversial appointments in the order's history. Opponents of Morgentaler's abortion activism organized protests outside of Rideau Hall on 9 July, while compatriots did the same in front of Government House in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador , the official residence of that province's lieutenant governor . One former police detective, Frank Chauvin, along with
5130-622: The Advisory Council operated with partisan bias. Aubin also pointed to the presence on the council of members of the Royal Society of Canada, an organization into which Somerville was received. Peter Savaryn , a member of the Waffen-SS Galician Division , was awarded the Order of Canada in 1987, for which Governor General of Canada Mary Simon expressed "deep regret" in 2023. At a 2006 conference on Commonwealth honours, Christopher McCreery, an expert on Canada's honours, raised
5244-500: The Advisory Council, was turned down for appointment, yet Morgentaler was accepted. Journalist Henry Aubin in the Montreal Gazette opined that the council's rejection of Somerville, her personal opposition to same-sex marriage , and the acceptance of Brent Hawkes, Jane Rule , and Jean Chrétien , all regarded as supporting same-sex unions, as well as the appointment of a controversial figure such as Morgentaler, were all signs that
5358-651: The Canadian RPM Current Hit Radio chart; none reached the US Billboard Hot 100. Adams's second album, You Want It You Got It , was released in 1981 and contained the FM album-oriented rock radio hit, "Lonely Nights", which reached number three on the US Album Rock Tracks chart. The same song was reinterpreted by Uriah Heep for the album Head First , released in 1983. The most successful song off
5472-613: The Canadian Album Chart, while reaching number two in Australia and number seven in the UK. The album featured six singles, all of which peaked in the Top 15 of the US Billboard Hot 100, only the third album to achieve this: " Run to You " (number six in the U.S., number 4 in Canada), " Somebody " (number 11 in the U.S.), " Heaven " (number 1 in the U.S., number 11 in Canada), written for the film A Night in Heaven , " Summer of '69 " (number 5 in
5586-623: The Canadian honours system , the Order of Canada comes third, after the Cross of Valour and membership in the Order of Merit , which is within the personal gift of Canada's monarch . By the 1980s, Canada's provinces began to develop their own distinct honours and decorations. Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan represented the order at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023. The Canadian monarch, seen as
5700-532: The Order of Canada (post-nominals: CM , in French: Membre de l'ordre du Canada ) have made an exceptional contribution to Canada or Canadians at a local or regional level, group, field or activity. As many as 136 Members may be appointed annually, not including extraordinary Members and those inducted on an honorary basis, and there is no limit on how many Members may be living at one time. As of August 2017 , there were 2,281 living Members. Upon admission into
5814-409: The Order of Canada that would avert the awkwardness around appointing members of the Canadian royal family as full members of the order: He theorized that the Queen, as the order's Sovereign, could simply appoint, on ministerial advice, anyone as an extra member, or the monarch could issue an ordinance allowing for her relations to be made regular members when approved. Similarly, McCreery proposed that
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#17329093782975928-480: The Order of Canada, generally operating without input from ministers of the Crown ; political interference has occurred only once, when in 1978 Paul Desmarais 's investiture was delayed for six months by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau . However, some of the committee's selections have caused controversy. For instance, the admission in 2001 of sex educator Sue Johanson , host of the long-running Sunday Night Sex Show , as
6042-512: The Order of Canada, members are given various insignia of the organization, all designed by Bruce W. Beatty , who "broke new ground in the design of insignia of Orders within The Queen's realms" and was himself made a member of the order in 1990; Beatty attended every investiture ceremony between 1967 and early 2010. The badge belonging to the Sovereign consists of a jewelled, 18- carat gold crown of rubies , emeralds , and sapphires , from which
6156-590: The Pink Floyd tracks "Young Lust" and "Empty Spaces" at Roger Waters 's concert production of The Wall – Live In Berlin , to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall eight months earlier. In 1990, in a 45-minute songwriting session, Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange , and Michael Kamen wrote " (Everything I Do) I Do It For You " for the Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves soundtrack. Kamen sent his score to
6270-440: The Sovereign, and the reverse is plain except for the word CANADA . The ribbon is white and bordered in red stripes, similar to the Canadian national flag . The ribbon bar for each grade has the same ribbon and is differentiated by a maple leaf in the centre, the colour of which matches that on the badge of the related grade (red for Companion, gold for Officer and silver for Member). For civilian wear on less formal occasions,
6384-525: The U.S., number 11 in Canada), " One Night Love Affair " (number 7 in the U.S.), and " It's Only Love " (number 14 in the U.S.), a duet with Tina Turner . The album also did well in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, although "Summer of '69" did not do as well at first in the UK since it was not played often on the radio; however, it achieved success later on in the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium. "It's Only Love"
6498-413: The UK charts while also reaching number two in Australia and number four in Canada. The album was less successful in the US only reaching number 31 on the Billboard 200 , but was certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA . 18 til I Die was certified three times platinum in Canada and Australia and two times platinum in the UK. In November 1996, " I Finally Found Someone " was released, which
6612-517: The UK. It is one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. The song was included on Adams' Waking Up the Neighbours (1991), a worldwide number one album that sold 16 million copies, including being certified diamond in Canada. Another major hit off the album was the Canadian number one and US number two hit " Can't Stop This Thing We Started ", which also went top ten in several other countries. Beginning in 1993, Adams' hits were mostly ballads, including
6726-492: The UK. The single from the album, "The Best of Me" was a successful hit with the exception of the US, where neither the single or the album were released by Interscope Records , the single peaked at 10 on the Canadian Singles Chart on January 24, 2000. Adams sang on the title track and the song "Without You" for Tina Turner 's album Twenty Four Seven , released in October 1999. Adams attended Turner's 60th birthday party in London, at which they performed " It's Only Love" . It
6840-408: The US, and 14× platinum in Australia. In 1996, Adams' 18 til I Die was a top five album in many countries, but only reached number 31 in the US. He did duets with Barbra Streisand (" I Finally Found Someone " (1996), his last US top ten hit) and Melanie C (" When You're Gone " (1998), an international top five hit). In the 1990s, Adams had six European Radio Airplay number one songs for 32 weeks,
6954-435: The US. It went on to sell 16 million copies worldwide. Waking up the Neighbors became the first album by a Canadian since Neil Young's 1972 Harvest to reach the top of the album charts in the United Kingdom. The album caused controversy in Canada due to the Canadian content system, as the album was largely recorded in England and co-produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange , originally from Zambia , making it not Canadian by
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#17329093782977068-422: The USA for Africa project, it was included in the full-length We Are the World album. In July 1985, Adams performed the song at the Live Aid concert, at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia , in front of over 100,000 people. In September 1985, Adams co-wrote two tracks for Roger Daltrey 's sixth solo album Under a Raging Moon : " Let Me Down Easy ", originally written for Stevie Nicks , and "Rebel". The album
7182-412: The United States. His follow-up album to Reckless was Into the Fire (1987), dealing with more serious subjects following " Tears Are Not Enough ". This album contained the hit songs " Heat of the Night ", which went to the top ten in both Canada and the US, and " Hearts on Fire ". In December 1987, Adams contributed the song " Run Rudolph Run " to the compilation album A Very Special Christmas ,
7296-418: The Yamaha Music Festival in Japan. The Music Express national popular opinion poll voted him Canada's best male singer for 1982. In 1983, Adams travelled to America, opening for Journey and performing on over 100 dates in five months. On July 30, 1983, he performed at Day on the Green at Oakland Coliseum . Reckless was released in late 1984, and peaked at number one on both the Billboard 200 and
7410-464: The achievement of outstanding merit or distinguished service by Canadians who made a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in every field of endeavour, as well as the efforts made by non-Canadians who have made the world better by their actions. Membership is thus accorded to those who exemplify the order's Latin motto , taken from Hebrews 11:16 of the Christian Bible , desiderantes meliorem patriam , meaning "they desire
7524-406: The age of 10 in Reading , an Italian brand from Gherson, based on a Fender Stratocaster . In an interview with music magazine Guitar World , Adams said: "I bought an imitation Les Paul at a Five and Dime store in Ottawa, Canada, in 1971," Adams recalled. "Before that, I had an imitation Strat which I bought in Reading, England in 1970. It felt real at the time to have a Les Paul, even though I'm
7638-415: The album Dr. Feelgood , doing the backing vocals of "Sticky Sweet" and Charlie Sexton doing the backing vocals of "Don't Look Back" from the Charlie Sexton album. Adams performed at "A Night for the Environment" to raise funds for environmental organizations. In November 1989, Adams attended Tina Turner's 50th birthday party at the Reform Club in London. On New Year's Eve 1990, Adams performed at
7752-415: The album in Canada was "Fits Ya Good" which reached the top 30 on the RPM Top 40 Chart; it also reached number 15 on the US Album Rock Tracks chart. From January to May 1982, Adams spent months traveling on his "You Want It You Got It Tour"; within a few months the album had been picked up across the United States and Adams was soon on tour opening for the Kinks and Foreigner . Cuts Like a Knife , which
7866-412: The augmentation of her royal arms for Canada with the order's ribbon in 1987. On the grant to Bishop's College School , Quebec, the Sovereign's insignia of the Order was depicted below the Royal Arms of Canada, the only time the badge has been incorporated into a grant document. The constitution of the Order of Canada states that the insignia remain property of the Crown , and requires any member of
7980-419: The band re-recorded "Roxy Roller", the Canadian hit single from their first album , which came in at No. 99 on the US charts. The band then recorded their second album If Wishes Were Horses (1977) with Adams billed as "Bryan Guy Adams" on vocals. Adams left the band at age 16. In 1978, at age 18, Adams met Jim Vallance through a mutual friend in a Vancouver Long and McQuade musical instrument store. Vallance
8094-400: The candidates are worthy enough to be accepted into the order, and make recommendations to the governor general, who appoints the new members. The council is chaired by the chief justice of Canada , and includes the clerk of the Privy Council , the deputy minister of Canadian Heritage , the chair of the Canada Council for the Arts , the president of the Royal Society of Canada , the chair of
8208-497: The concern that the three grades of the Order of Canada were insufficient to recognize the nation's very best; one suggestion was to add two more levels to the order, equivalent to knighthoods in British orders. The order of precedence also came under scrutiny, particularly the anomaly that all three grades of the Order of Canada supersede the top levels of each of the other orders (except the Order of Merit), contrary to international practice. In June 2010, McCreery suggested reforms to
8322-418: The film The Three Musketeers . The single topped the charts worldwide. In June 1993, Adams attended a tribute to Sam Cooke in which he played " Bring It On Home to Me " in a duet with Smokey Robinson . In November 1993, Adams released So Far So Good , a compilation album that was certified 6× Platinum in the US, 3× Platinum in the UK, 6× Platinum in Canada, and 11× Platinum in Australia. It included
8436-602: The first album by a Canadian artist to do so, while reaching 5× and 3× Platinum in the US and UK. Reckless has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, and won the Juno Award for Album of the Year in 1985. In February 1985, Adams recorded the charity single " Tears Are Not Enough " as a member of The Northern Lights, an improvised supergroup that also included Anne Murray , Gordon Lightfoot , Burton Cummings , Joni Mitchell and Neil Young , and other Canadian musical artists. Adams wrote
8550-549: The fourth and third most, respectively; and three number one songs on the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles for 29 weeks total, the most weeks of any artist. Since 1999, Adams released eight albums, three reaching number one in Canada, and the last three reaching the top three in the UK, Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Adams is ranked 48th on the list of all-time top artists on the Billboard Hot 100 . Adams has won 20 Juno Awards and
8664-496: The governor general at Rideau Hall, although the monarch or a provincial viceroy may perform the task, and the ceremony may take place in other locations. Since the 1991 investiture of Ted Rogers , Order of Canada installment ceremonies have been broadcast on various television channels and the Internet; recipients are given a complimentary video recording of their investiture ceremony from Rogers Cable . At certain periods, holders of
8778-408: The governor general's approval can the resignation take effect. On 1 June 2009, the governor general accepted the resignations of astronomer and inventor René Racine , pianist Jacqueline Richard , and Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte ; on 11 January 2010, the same was done for Renato Giuseppe Bosisio , an engineering professor, and Father Lucien Larré ; and on 19 April 2010 for Frank Chauvin . It
8892-413: The insignia on eBay ; however, after the bidding reached $ 15,000, eBay removed the item, citing its policy against the sale of government property, including "any die, seal or stamp provided by, belonging to, or used by a government department, diplomatic or military authority appointed by or acting under the authority of Her Majesty." Rideau Hall stated that selling medals was "highly discouraged"; however,
9006-414: The last 25 years, with four number-one singles, ten top five hits and 17 Top-10 hits. Order of Canada The Order of Canada (French: Ordre du Canada ) is a Canadian state order and the second-highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada , after the Order of Merit . To coincide with the centennial of Canadian Confederation , the three-tiered order
9120-780: The levels of Officer and Member were introduced, with all existing holders of the Medal of Service created as Officers. Lester Pearson's vision of a three-tiered structure to the order was thus fulfilled. Companions of the Order of Canada (post-nominals: CC , in French: Compagnon de l'ordre du Canada ) have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on either the national or international scene. Up to 15 Companions are appointed annually, with an imposed limit of 180 living Companions at any given time, not including those appointed as extraordinary Companions or in an honorary capacity. As of August 2017 , there are 146 living Companions. Since 1994, substantive members are
9234-539: The lyrics and the album; the mission was to raise funds to help the 1983-85 famine in Ethiopia . The song was issued as a single by Columbia Records in March of that year, and reached number one on the Canadian Top 40 chart. It also finished number one on the year-end Canadian charts for 1985. The song's video also received extensive airplay on MuchMusic . The single went triple platinum, although independently recorded by
9348-421: The members of the advisory council are: Few have declined entry into the Order of Canada; as of 1997 , 1.5 per cent of offered appointments to the order had been refused. The identities of those individuals who have declined induction since the 1970s are kept confidential, so the full list is not publicly known. Some, however, have spoken openly about their decisions, including Robert Weaver , who stated that he
9462-631: The only regular citizens who are empowered to administer the Canadian Oath of Citizenship . Officers of the Order of Canada (post-nominals: OC , in French: Officier de l'ordre du Canada ) have demonstrated an outstanding level of talent and service to Canadians, and up to 64 may be appointed each year, not including those inducted as extraordinary Officers or in an honorary capacity, with no limit to how many may be living at one time. As of August 2017 , there were 1,049 living Officers. Members of
9576-446: The order are recommended by an advisory board and formally inducted by the governor general or the sovereign. As of January 2024 , 8,375 people have been appointed to the Order, including scientists, musicians, politicians, artists, athletes, business people, film stars and benefactors. Some have resigned or have been removed from the order, while other appointments have been controversial. Appointees are presented with insignia and receive
9690-546: The order as a result of the Advisory Council moving forward with his pending removal due to his being found guilty of professional misconduct. The Order's Advisory Council considered a request made in 2021 for the expulsion of Julie Payette , the 29th Governor General of Canada, from the order. Payette, an Extraordinary Companion, resigned from the viceregal post over allegations of harassment of personnel at Rideau Hall . The advisory board attempts to remain apolitical and pragmatic in its approach to selecting new members of
9804-456: The order to return to the chancellery their original emblem should they be upgraded within the order to a higher rank. Thus, while badges may be passed down as family heirlooms, or loaned or donated for display in museums , they cannot be sold. Over the decades, however, a number of Order of Canada insignia have been put up for sale. The first was the Companion's badge of M. J. Coldwell , who
9918-566: The order were presented with other awards, usually commemorative medals. Thus far, two commemoratives have been given automatically to every living member of the Order of Canada: the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. The task of the order's advisory council is to evaluate the nominations of potential inductees, decide if
10032-534: The owner continued efforts to sell the insignia via the internet. Five years later, a miniature insignia presented to Tommy Douglas was put on auction in Ontario as part of a larger collection of Douglas artifacts. Douglas's daughter, Shirley Douglas , purchased the set for $ 20,000. Any of the three levels of the Order of Canada are open to all living Canadian citizens, except all federal and provincial politicians and judges while they hold office. The order recognizes
10146-443: The right to armorial bearings . The process of founding the Order of Canada began in early 1966 and concluded on 17 April 1967, when the organization was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II, on the advice of the Canadian prime minister , Lester B. Pearson , who was assisted with the establishment of the order by John Matheson . The snowflake design for the order was suggested by the diplomat John G. H. Halstead . The association
10260-537: The rules in effect at the time. Following Adams' complaints, in September of that year, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that the Canadian content rules would be expanded. The regulation at that time considered collaborative writing between Canadians and non-Canadians to be "Canadian" only where the lyricist and musical composer worked separately and at least one
10374-595: The songs for the DreamWorks animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron in 2002. The songs were included on the film's soundtrack . The most successful single from the soundtrack was " Here I Am ", a British top five and German Top 20 hit. Adams received his fourth Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Song from a Motion Picture from the song. In 2004, Adams was ranked 13th on the ARC Weekly chart of top pop artists of
10488-401: The top 20 in the UK. On a Day Like Today was released in 1998 and the release coincided with his contract being sold to Interscope Records . On a Day Like Today enjoyed success internationally, entering the top five in Germany and Canada and was certified platinum in the UK. It generated two British top ten singles: "Cloud Number Nine" and "When You're Gone", which featured Melanie C of
10602-455: The top 50 in the UK. Three other tracks, "Take Me Back", "I'm Ready" and "The Only One", also received substantial airplay on North American rock radio stations, each making the US Album Rock Tracks chart. The album peaked at number eight on both the Billboard 200 album chart and in Canada, achieving three times platinum status in Canada, platinum status in the United States and gold status in Australia. In October, Adams joined Jim Vallance at
10716-404: The worldwide number one or two hits " Please Forgive Me " (1993); " All for Love " (1993); and " Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? " (1995), the latter two topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . Adams' 1993 greatest hits compilation album, So Far So Good , topped the charts in numerous countries selling 13 million copies worldwide, including being certified 6× platinum in Canada, 5× platinum in
10830-615: Was Canadian. In protest, Adams briefly threatened to boycott Canada's annual Juno Awards , where his album was eventually almost completely ignored by the awards committee. In 1992, he won the Juno International Achievement Award , Canadian Entertainer of the Year (voted on by the public) and Producer of the Year Award . In September 1991, the regulation was amended to recognize collaborations in which two (or more) contributors each contributed to both lyrics and music, as
10944-574: Was a tribute to The Who 's drummer Keith Moon , who died in 1978. The track "Let Me Down Easy" was a Top 15 Hit on Billboard 's Mainstream Rock Tracks . Nearly 30 years later, Adams released his own version of "Let Me Down Easy" on a 30-year anniversary version of Reckless . In January 1986, Adams provided the ending background vocals to the song " Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) " by Canadian rock band Glass Tiger for their debut album The Thin Red Line . It reached number one in Canada and number two in
11058-525: Was also released on CD/DVD as Live at Slane Castle, Ireland . On November 27, 2000, Adams performed at The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall , a benefit concert organized by The Who , singing a song by the English band, Behind Blue Eyes and See Me, Feel Me with Eddie Vedder . The concert was also released on CD as Live at the Royal Albert Hall . Adams co-wrote and performed
11172-470: Was also reported that other constituents of the Order of Canada had, in reaction to Henry Morgentaler 's induction into their ranks, indicated that they would return or had returned their emblems in protest, including organizations such as the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Madonna House Apostolate doing so on behalf of deceased former members. Members may be removed from the order if
11286-503: Was appointed in 1967; his badge was sold at auction in 1981, an act that received criticism from government officials. In 2007, it was revealed that one of the first ever issued insignia of the Order of Canada, a Medal of Service awarded originally to Quebec historian Gustave Lanctot , was put up for sale via e-mail. Originally, the anonymous auctioneer, who had purchased the decoration for $ 45 at an estate sale in Montreal , attempted to sell
11400-417: Was critical of the "three-tier" nature of the order; Claude Ryan and Morley Callaghan , who both declined the honour in 1967; Mordecai Richler , who twice declined; and Marcel Dubé , Roger Lemelin and Glenn Gould , who all declined in 1970. However, all the above individuals, save for Gould, later did accept appointment into the order. Others have rejected appointment on the basis of being supporters of
11514-474: Was dismissed after being jailed for fraud in 1998; David Ahenakew , who faced calls for his removal due to antisemitic comments he made in 2002; T. Sher Singh , after the Law Society of Upper Canada found him guilty of professional misconduct and revoked his licence to practise law; Steve Fonyo , due to "his multiple criminal convictions, for which there are no outstanding appeals"; Garth Drabinsky , who
11628-426: Was established in 1967 as a fellowship recognizing the outstanding merit or distinguished service of Canadians who make a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in every field of endeavour, as well as efforts by non-Canadians who have made the world better by their actions. Membership is accorded to those who exemplify the order's Latin motto , desiderantes meliorem patriam , meaning "they desire
11742-402: Was found guilty of fraud and forgery in Ontario and has been a fugitive from American law for related crimes; Conrad Black , who was convicted in the United States in 2007 of fraud and obstruction of justice; Ranjit Chandra , whose scientific work was discredited by allegations of fraud; and Johnny Issaluk , following allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2013, Norman Barwin resigned from
11856-692: Was from Floriana , Malta . His father, an officer from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the British Army , joined the Canadian Army and later worked as a United Nations peacekeeping observer and Canadian foreign service diplomat. Adams travelled with his parents to diplomatic postings in Lisbon , where he attended St. Columban's School in Lisbon, Portugal, and Vienna , where he attended
11970-413: Was in 1982 offered appointment to the order as an honorary Companion; however, he refused on the grounds that, as the consort of the Queen, he was a Canadian and thus entitled to a substantive appointment. In 1993, the Advisory Council proposed an amendment to the constitution of the Order of Canada, making the monarch's spouse automatically a Companion, but Prince Philip again refused, stating that if he
12084-524: Was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1986. In 1986, the song won an MTV award for Best Stage Performance . Reckless also earned Adams a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Performance. In December 1984, Adams embarked on a two-year world tour to launch the album. The tour included dates with Tina Turner for her Private Dancer Tour . Adams won Juno Awards for Best Male Vocalist in each year from 1983 to 1987. Reckless eventually went Diamond in sales in Canada,
12198-842: Was officially launched on 1 July 1967, the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation , with Governor General Roland Michener being the first inductee to the order, to the level of Companion, and on 7 July of the same year, 90 more people were appointed, including former Governor General Vincent Massey , former prime minister Louis St. Laurent , novelist Hugh MacLennan , religious leader David Bauer , novelist Gabrielle Roy , historian Donald Creighton , feminist politician and future senator Thérèse Casgrain , pioneering neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield , painter Arthur Lismer , public health leader Brock Chisholm , former political leader M. J. Coldwell , disability advocate Edwin Baker , painter Alex Colville , and ice hockey player Maurice Richard . During
12312-524: Was recorded by Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand as part of the soundtrack of Streisand's self-directed film The Mirror Has Two Faces . The song was nominated for an Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards . It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 . In November 1997, Adams penned new lyrics to the Jean-Jacques Goldman song " Puisque tu pars " also written that month, remade as Let's Talk About Love recorded by Celine Dion . In 1999,
12426-501: Was released in February 1980. With the exception of "Remember" and "Wastin' Time", most of the album was recorded in October and November 1979 at Manta Studios and co-produced by Adams and Vallance. The album was certified gold in Canada in 1986. Singles released from it included "Give Me Your Love", "Remember" and "Hidin' from Love", with the latter having the most success, reaching number 64 on
12540-597: Was released in January 1983, was Adams's breakout album. " Straight from the Heart " was the first single released from the album; it reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 , number 20 on the Canadian RPM Top 40 chart, and number one on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart. In September 1983, Bonnie Tyler released her version for the studio album Faster Than the Speed of Night . The second single, "Cuts Like
12654-639: Was released on DVD. On New Year's Eve , December 31, 2000, Adams performed with Celine Dion at the Bell Center in Montreal. In October 2000, Adams sang " Sad Songs (Say So Much) " with Elton John at Madison Square Garden for the live album Elton John One Night Only – The Greatest Hits . On August 26, 2000, he performed at the Slane Festival in front of over 70,000 people, with special appearances by Melanie C , Chicane and Davy Spillane . The concert
12768-514: Was the case with Adams and Lange. In addition to " (Everything I Do) I Do It For You ", the album included " Can't Stop This Thing We Started " (number two in the US and number one in Canada), the ballad " Do I Have to Say the Words? " (number 11 in the US and in the UK and number one in Canada), " Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven " (number 8 in the U.S.), and " There Will Never Be Another Tonight " (number 2 in Canada). The album won many awards including
12882-614: Was the former drummer and principal songwriter for Vancouver-based rock band Prism , and had recently quit that band to focus on a career as a studio musician and songwriter. They agreed to meet at Vallance's home studio a few days later. This became the beginning of a partnership which was prolific and continuous through the 1980s, together they co-wrote for Adams and a long list of recordings for other artists, including Kiss , Tina Turner , Joe Cocker , Johnny Hallyday , Bonnie Raitt , Rod Stewart , Bonnie Tyler , Loverboy , Carly Simon and Neil Diamond , and while discontinuous, as of 2017,
12996-512: Was to be appointed, it should be on his merits. Congruent with these arguments, he in 1988 accepted without issue a substantive induction as a Companion of the Order of Australia . In 2013, the constitution of the Order of Canada was amended in a way that permitted the substantive appointment of Royal Family members and Prince Philip accepted induction as the first extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada on 26 April 2013. Former Premier of Newfoundland Joseph Smallwood declined appointment as
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