Written by Canadian songwriter, Leon Dubinsky in 1984, this song was recorded and released by The Rankin Family in 1993 and immediately became a much-loved favourite across Canada. Dubinsky wrote it as an anthem of resilience and hope which resonates particularly well in today’s troubled times of Covid. I have had to make some compromises since there is absolutely no way to reach the extraordinary range of Raylene Rankin, the lead singer on the strumstick. Even if you don’t download this song, please listen to the lyrics on the youtube. It’s wonderful.