It's bands like Parachute Club that put Canada on the global map of independent musicians and artists. The 80's were a gigantic awakening for Canadian music. Thank you Lorraine

No other song elicits stronger ‘Toronto in the 1980’s’ vibes than this. Classic!

"Rise Up" is one of the best songs by the Parachute Club. The song never gets old. Thank you Lorraine!

Screams Toronto, Canada loudly! Makes one proud to be Canadian! Definitely one of my all-time favorites. Once listened to a CBC radio DNTO piece about the making of the song and how integral Billy Bryant was to the whole arrangement. But didn't know that the great Daniel Lanois produced it. It couldn't possibly fail to become a Classic with the likes of Lanois, Segato and Bryant etc. behind it.

I was in Toronto on tour with my band. We were doing a sound check at the now defunct Bamboo Club and this song was being played to check the sound system. As a percussionist the rhythm track caught my ear but I also like the message of the lyrics. An anthem of hope and perseverance.

This song is ‘Toronto’ more than any other song to me. Loraine, it’s still the right time to be workin for Peace.

This song will NEVER grow old. An all time classic that always brings a smile to my face.

This never gets old.. loved it then, still love it now. Don't ever stop singing it Lorraine. 😎

A timeless tune.If it's lasted this long it will last forever. It's an anthem for the gay community and it still plays on someone's float in the pride parade every year for the last 35(?) years in Toronto. This track came out at the perfect time for me as I was coming out and I remember dancing to it following a float at my first Pride Parade. It was pure magic. Everyone was beaming with Joy! I wonder how many people this song inspired to come out. It worked for me and still fills my heart when I hear it. Thank you, Lorraine. You rock!

I absolutely love Lorraine. I new Billy for a few years before he passed and I got him to open up about the very early days and his old bands before Parachute Club. Very interesting guy.

I always liked this song from the first time I seen the video on MTV back in the day. I still remember John Goodman introducing the song on the Top 20 Countdown.

1983 , I was 12 or 13 years old in elementary school it was played on every radio station CKOC, Chum AM/FM, cfny . Klite FM, chfi Maybe Q107. Talk about about a feel good tune.

one of my favs during the best decade ever

This is pretty cool. A song that never got out a lot. I have the LP....Dust off and play. But never heard the leader before.....This is archival worthy.

My mother's accountant's sister was in this band

Great song , we need this right now !!!!

To my Queen of Cdn Soca .... Great song ! Love ya @ the Chaud ..Rose Rm !

Thank you for posting this :-)

I'd read the "Rise Up Stories" book. You go girl!

Eternal happy song, remember this from Winnipeg in 1980

Always a great song to start the day. Esp today.

"We want freedom".Damn right.

Great song!!

Daniel Lanois produced that song? that's always been a fav song my entire life. I love the groove and the synth pads.

Trinidad & calispso local band tourin- Ronnie, Steve, Rich , et al.....music in the kitchen always w/ Brazilian mums❤

1983 was at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. I remember it as a child as a very scary and confusing time. Much like 2020 is now. Not a lot was known about the disease a lot if theories and what not. Then this song came out and added some much needed energy and relief to the stress and pressure of the day.

Thank you for this. Means so much!

This was Jack Layton's favorite song

WOOOOOO LOVE THIS SONG.

Today more than ever ... "We want freedom to love who we please." This should be the anti-hate anthem of 2016!

@BubsArcadeFighters

7 жыл бұрын

Amen bro!!!

@chocomanger6873

5 жыл бұрын

I think you're mistaking the word "love" for something else. Everyone's free to love.

What Canadian doesn’t know this awesome song

This artist does see music.

A call to action for American women in 2021!

Wow, why isn't this on Spotify or Tidal!

why was it taken away from Spotify

And....I was in a car accident in 84? Flipped over 6 times, came up, right side up. You know what was in the tape-deck? Yep....

Some unvarnished optimism that echos for days after you listen to the song.

They did rise up but never did take power.

I was there. I don’t remember shit. Lol.

She looks like she has had a rough life

SOMEONE PLEASE PUT THIS SONG WITH A MONTAGE OF WHATS HAPPENING WITH THE TRUCKERS IN OTTAWA AND AROUND THE WORLD🙏🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💜💜💜

I got so sick of this song, since it was overly played on MuchMusic, had better songs from other groups that seemed to appear a couple of times then disappeared! The Spoons were another band that got overplayed, with crappy songs, but oddly enough were on nearly every day!

@caribman10

5 жыл бұрын

With respect, MuchMusic was one of the greatest things that ever happened to Canadian TV. So many groups that never would have been heard otherwise...so much exposure to audiences that never would have heard the music (tourists and not the usual TV audience)...so much good music that never would have crossed the border (Moonquake anyone? Parachute Club? Rush? Loverboy? Triumph?) So what exactly is your gripe?

I still love this song. Doesn't get old!!

Lorraine please write a "Rise Up Stories" book as you suggest in the video as it would be such a great Canadian book.

I'm so lucky to have been a teenager when Rise Up was released. A song that inspires us to Rise Up in our own positive way, even if it's just to dance the night away...😎

Such a spiritually uplifting song which, through its positive rhythms and lyrics, gives one a sense of hope to see the goodness in people and gives rise for a better future world based on ❤️,equality, and respect for each other.

Heard it for the first time at a Molson Beer tent at the CNE before the album came out. Fell in love with it then. Still gives me hope now.

Very nice piece!

I still love this song.

Lorraine, the "Prophet -Five" sounded great, didn't it ? Cheers honey !!

The first time that I've heard that song,I was serving in Germany in the early 80's.

reminds me of summer.

Published on my birthday!

I fist heard this song in a pizza commercial ! :)

The American women & men have finally risen up! Go figure!

@chocomanger6873

5 жыл бұрын

Risen up to keep Trump in power?

Father time has not been kind to her.

@caribman10

5 жыл бұрын

Nor to you, obviously....

@lonesomelooch5661

5 жыл бұрын

gefilter2112 how does it feel to be an asshole?

@beyondwhatisknown

2 жыл бұрын

Woman is beyond a legend in her own time, the way her spirit lives in the hearts of millions, forever giving hope, healing ,and overcoming. And you?

@beyondwhatisknown

2 жыл бұрын

I tried gefilte fish once. It was terrible. You have chosen your name well.

@beyondwhatisknown

2 жыл бұрын

Do people rise up against you?