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October 3, 2009

Stephen Harper gets by with a little help from his friends

Cellphone camera video taken on stage by (presumably) a stagehand

Prime Minister Stephen Harper took to the stage tonight at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre for performance at their annual gala. The Prime Minister sang and played piano for the classic Beatles song as Yo Yo Ma accompanied him on the cello.

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  1. uh? Says:

    can you give a little context here? i'm trying to figure out what's happening.

  2. Stephen Taylor Says:

    sure. I hope that helps.

  3. Kyle H Says:

    I have to say, Harper doesn't have that bad of a singing voice. But man, this is the most ironic song of the year.

  4. huffb1 Says:

    Is there a video of the who song? Its great to see Harper out doing these kinds of things

  5. huffb1 Says:

    Whole**

  6. Larrry Says:

    Why has the blogging Tories cut dustmbroom.com for the blog roll? Are grass root tories unacceptable?

  7. Stephen Taylor Says:

    Darcey requested to be removed

  8. wilson Says:

    CTV has the full song up !!!
    http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTV...

  9. Stephen Taylor Says:

    We're friends. We chat every once and a while.

  10. batb Says:

    This vid was obviously shot by someone either in the orchestra or backstage, probably on their cell phone. Though it's better than nothing, surely the media's got to have one of their own, taken from in front of the stage. This is a HUGE gala in Ottawa, so it's not like it's not being covered.

    The Globe and Mail has this clip too, but in an update has said that CP is putting up a video tomorrow.

    Why tomorrow? Why not now?

    Why no photos of Laureen Harper who is the Chairman of the gala? She's by far and away the best looking wife of a Prime Minister we've ever had, she's photogenic, and yet we hardly ever see her in the print or television media.

    I can answer my own questions, of course. No video tonight because our PM is a Conservative. And, no photos, as per usual. of Laureen Harper because her husband is a Conservative.

    'Seems like only Liberal$ get special attention these days. I guess that's because our media are so open and tolerant.

  11. Bec Says:

    A human story about a VERY human guy! Bravo indeed!…..More, more Mr Prime Minister and thank you.

    A HUGE kudos goes out to wilson!

  12. wilson Says:

    check out the link I posted, entire song there, click extended version and ENJOY!

  13. batb Says:

    Thanks, wilson! I should have read your comment first. My bad.

    GR-8 showing by our PM! 'Just wish they'd shown his hands actually playing the piano. I guess you can't have everything. AND, I'd still like to see Laureen!

  14. wilson Says:

    This video is so going to go viral……
    next time they ask 'which one of the leaders would you most like to have a beer with?'
    we know the #1 answer will be Harper

  15. Bec Says:

    Me too, batb but she is just so unassuming. It would seem however that she has got the attention and admiration of 'giggles'. (ha..lucky her?)

    Laureen Harper, is pure, salt of the earth. I personally admire how she is allowed to remain private but effective, because she is VERY effective.

  16. Bec Says:

    Oh yes…that was already occuring at the G&M … some of them were gobsmacked!

  17. hollinm Says:

    What a wonderful sight to see our Prime Minister letting hair down and showing that he does have some humour and can actually sing and play the piano. Good on him. Eat your heart out Iffy.

  18. Stephen Taylor Says:

    I have to respect his wishes!

    Thanks!

  19. fernstalbert Says:

    WOW! Audacious! PM Harper is awesome! He's an international rock star! Cool under pressure! I love this – but I think he should keep his day job – he is FAB and the best politician to lead this great Country! Cheers!

  20. joannetb Says:

    Will he be putting out a CD with Yo Yo Ma? I'd buy it. ;)

  21. Gabby in QC Says:

    I hope the PM's adversaries recognize not only his obvious talent but also his self-deprecating humour. Knowing the kind of criticism levelled at him about his purported muzzling of the Conservative caucus, the PM chose that particular Beatles song.

    This performance just confirms my great admiration for this guy. Kudos, PM Harper!

  22. m123T Says:

    Did you catch iffy's comment on this at his presser in Quebec. When asked by a reporter what he thought of the PM singing he said-what would you say if I sang off key, Harper has been singing offkey for 4 years.
    No laughs or response, his joke fell flat.

  23. saymoi Says:

    He makes me very proud to be Canadian!! and not just because he can carry a tune either!!

  24. terry1 Says:

    It dawned on me tha tthe last PM who sang in public was Brian Mulroney and look what happened to him. Now known as the most unethical PM in history and harpo is not far behind.

  25. David Says:

    Actually, if Iggy were to do a beatles tune it'd be either “I'm A Loser” or “Fool on The Hill” (Parliament Hill that is).

  26. terry1 Says:

    Nah, it would be “any time at all” followed by “Act naturally”

    then for a chorus he would do the “winner takes all”

  27. m123T Says:

    That is quite a standing ovation and applause the PM got. Wonder who took this video, and when it was sent to the media did they think it was another secret tape and ran with it hoping to embarass him.
    Bet Iffy would like to have gotten that much enthusiastic applause after his speech, or as much positive coverage on almost every blog, tv station and newspapers from Canada and Britain.

  28. slgam Says:

    You see CBC … it is Stephen Harper who has “rock star” appeal, not what's his name down in the U.S.

  29. terry1 Says:

    Richard Nixon also played the piano. He was a liar an a crook and very unethical.

    Comparisons noted.

  30. The Hammer of Thor Says:

    Pretty pathetic responses from the hand-wringing teeth-gnashing left, what with comparisons to Hitler, Nixon et all..

    Maybe they are just sad that thiswas the best they could muster..

  31. terry1 Says:

    Here's what he really played:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F6FI4rJRZU

  32. dbenoit Says:

    The Prime Minister should be busy running out country, not singing (badly) and playing piano…

  33. Anne Creighton Says:

    I just love this guy.

  34. Gabby in QC Says:

    What's with the anti-HST ad?

  35. Stephen Taylor Says:

    A conservative tax-fighting organization paid me for ad space.

  36. Gabby in QC Says:

    What's with the anti-HST ad?

  37. Stephen Taylor Says:

    A conservative tax-fighting organization paid me for ad space.

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