Hands Across the Border: B.C. resident co-writes song honouring Canada-U.S. bond
Marc Burchell and Terry Kelly say the song reflects more than 150 years of friendship, alliance and shared experience between Canadians and Americans.
- South Surrey's Marc Burchell and Halifax singer-songwriter Terry Kelly released 'Hands Across the Border' today, July 1, celebrating the longstanding friendship between Canada and the United States as both nations approach their respective Canada Day and Independence Day celebrations.
- Burchell said he and Kelly wrote the song after witnessing increasing rhetoric surrounding the Canada-United States relationship, while also observing unity-focused gatherings at the Peace Arch monument inspiring the pair.
- The song highlights shared history in the Second World War and Afghanistan, with one poignant lyric stating, 'We laughed and cried together. We fought and died together,' honoring the alliances between both nations.
- 'Today's troubled waters are just a moment in time,' Kelly stated, emphasizing that Canadians and Americans have shared more than 150 years of friendship that will endure through challenges.
- Both artists hold multiple honors, with Burchell serving as co-founder of the Canadian Walk for Veterans and Kelly recognized as an Order of Canada recipient and motivational speaker.
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Hands Across the Border: B.C. resident co-writes song honouring Canada-U.S. bond
A song written by two Canadians – including one from Surrey – is celebrating the longstanding bond between Canada and the United States. As Canadians prepare for Canada Day on July 1, and Americans get ready for Independence Day on July 4, a new song by South Surrey’s Marc Burchell and Halifax singer-songwriter Terry Kelly highlights the friendship between the two countries. Kelly is an Order of Canada recipient, award-winning singer-songwriter,…
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