CMRMC Presents: Larry Evoy of Edward Bear

[@Swaggletail]

I bought "Last Song" and "Close Your Eyes" back in '73. Good records.

[@JohnnyPerth]

Warm memories of childhood

[@MOE-gm3si]

Nice little glimpse into the band and Larry Evoy. Love his voice. Actually one of the nicest in the industry.

[@junecoulthard8942]

Loved reading and listening to this. What a fantastic story and they went on to have very Successful Careers. Childhood Memories forever young. ❤

[@robertjacobs8745]

Last Song came out in 1973 when I was 18 years old. This song has never left my mind. It’s one of the classics.

[@NevadaBoss]

Literally nothing takes back to happier, better days of youth in Toronto faster than an Edward Bear song...

[@CoreaKixx420]

I know right? I grew up in Lambeth, Ontario, a couple miles southwest of London. I bought all of Edward Bears singles in the early- mid 70s. Man what a time to be a teenager!!! Take care, and good health to you!!!

[@stephenjames820]

Just watched this interview for the first time 2024. Larry Evoy came to my High School in 1974 (Ajax High School). I had always been to shy to go to a dance but he was my favorite artist so I had to go! I couldn't dance but I swayed to his music and eventually I was dancing with many girls. It was an amazing night thanks to Larry Evoy! He changed my life that night!

[@ricardohavinga]

Wow.. .so glad to see this interview...so cool to see this personable interview with Larry. I was 10 when Last Song came out and I still have that 45 today. So cool to relive this band history in this interview.

[@MGT_KS]

Great interview! Great Canadian band! I hope to get a hold of Larry's solo album sometime, but it is pretty rare! I was fortunate enough to have a short FB chat with Larry quite a few years ago, just to thank him for the music. Good to see some Edward Bear footage surfacing! 👍🏼

[@jeffthewhiff]

I can still remember hearing "Last Song" as a kid and it is still one of my favorite songs of all-time!

[@alandhopewell]

I called Canadian Bear Studio back in 1973, and actually got to talk to Larry Evoy for a few minutes; he was quite gracious, and sent me two autographed 8X10s which I wish I still had.

[@GaryCoateslovethisoneBayCityRo]

Great song too .Cant believe it barely hit the top 40!

[@myles3202]

A captivating voice to say the least...no matter what song Larry sings. I listen to CKDO in Oshawa on my 'Alexa' while living in Costa Rica, and they play an Edward Bear song at least once an hour I believe. These songs make you stop and listen. Great talent, nice gentleman, awesome music! Thanks for the greatest songs Larry. From a 64 year old fan...still.

[@ericdavidnixon]

What a wonderful interview. Larry seems like such a humble guy, despite being an important part of Canadian music history. His legacy of amazing songs is truly remarkable.

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Great interview! I never knew before that Edward Bear was a group name, learned quite a bit. I just know that I've always been very fond of the song "Last Song". 1972-early '73 was a year of a lot of great music, and optimism, that degraded rapidly after that. Thanks for posting this, Larry Evoy is quite a talented man! Great memories conjured up for me, from being in the 9th, and 10th grade!

[@Ladysensei]

I remember when they played on Midnight Special!! That was the beginning of us discovering who these guys were!

[@joedez454]

What a band. Incredible songwriting and arranging. Such great memories. Another Canadian band that should be world famous.

[@HarryWho102]

Love love love; the Last Song. Still listen to it on my play lists (I have it on all my 7 play lists, usually 200+ songs each play lists) with Spotify.

[@michellekozlov9390]

I love love love his voice, especially on Last Song. He seems like a super humble, nice guy. And he's still pretty darn cute!

[@p.turtle2085]

This band was great. Thank you Larry Evoy for the memories and inspiration. I remember listening to you on CKOC in Hamilton. Much love from Edmonton, Aberta.

[@gravano2]

Close your eyes is a masterpiece.

[@myles3202]

Yes indeed. Great song.

[@syckofit3502]

A little bit of everybody's life

[@GaryCoateslovethisoneBayCityRo]

Last Song my all time fav song . The melody and music make it so beautiful and meaningful One of my fav karaoke tunes too! Gary in Corpus Christi,Tx

[@Tomcattt]

Always loved your sound! TomCattt

[@myles-spikewebby8519]

Last Song is one of my all-time faves, along with You, Me, and Mexico

[@Blue-xb2xr]

Absolutely EDWARD 🐻 was in my childhood.....the beaches Parksville.....Awesome thks

[@carolynsaquariumaddiction6469]

Larry your mother sat behind me at the St Lawrence Market in 1970 it was amazing.

[@roslynnmemme8634]

Still love Edward Bear!!! I was in my middle teens when I saw them & now I'm in my 60’s! Still lovin it!

[@skatpk9196]

In 1974, after I lost my first girlfriend, I left the light on for years. The inspiration was the "Edward Bear" hit "Last Song". Eventually, I found a new love.

[@peterlawrence6079]

Thirty years after the success of "Last Song," or 40, or 50, whatever it is, and I never knew that Edward Bear wasn't the singer's name. I thought he was a solo act ...

[@mauricewascom658]

@peterlawrence6 You are not by yourself. Just within the last few days I discovered the same thing that you have ! 😄

[@alanfisher2121]

Always loved his voice. Both "Last Song" and "Close Your Eyes" are Pop perfection! (He still looks great too... 😉)

[@andrewhowse2670]

Awesome

[@skatpk9196]

The "Last Song" is my favourite.

[@GaryCoateslovethisoneBayCityRo]

Beautiful song my fav always Last Song

[@oldgordo61]

Great interview. Edward Bear was a very underated band among a lot of great canadian bands and singers that came out at that time in the early 1970s following the Guess Who..singers like Tom Northcott Joey Gregoresh Andy Kim bands like the Stampeders Chilliwack April Wine. Great music back then and now.

[@myles3202]

Agreed. April Wine is one of my favorites. So many great canadian talents from the 70's.

[@jimbohnenkamp5082]

Thank you, Larry and the rest of Edward Bear. My favorite song from the group was not the most popular of their records. "You, Me and Mexico" came in 1970 in the U.S. I like the others which came in 1973 but not as much. I bought the Bearings album at a record show for less than $3. The seller didn't know who Edward Bear was.

[@joanneufeldt1761]

I enjoyed this so much! I still have Edward Bear on my iPod! Love Fly Across the Sea-has memories forme!

[@MaidenCanada]

I love Larry Evoy and Edward Bear ! I wish they would have had a longer career . Larry is still good looking ,but wow,how hot is he at the end of the video!😍❤️❤️

[@erikagonzales3120]

Me too Larry use to be got long hair before

[@stevek6518]

What great stories Larry has. Always liked his clear soulful voice.

[@zombienectar]

lots of memories in this 11 minutes.

[@clapolla]

In the U.S., the only song I know by them is "Last Song." Memories from my early childhood.

[@denysesieders9035]

You are to me Obi One Mr Evoy... long time fan...

[@MS-rc8vr]

Cool guy. EB songs were a memorable part of my college days.

[@stevescrews447]

This band was so great from their music to their name so many great bands and great music I love their style and their material was absolutely great.

[@myles3202]

Agreed.

[@jimbo1959]

He seems like a great Guy!

[@studio1954thereflections]

Saw "Edward Bear" at the CNE they opened for Crowbar ...the crowd was very rude to them ...except 17 year old me jumping up and down clapping ...and singing along .. trying to drown out the rude ones just there to hear Crowbar ...Larry was an inspiration to me as in later years I got into music ...keyboards drumming and singing .

[@zanewoodward4822]

You mean to tell me My whole life i thought his Name was Edward Bear !

[@bernardboudreau9534]

Very Cool!!

[@jamesmcguire764]

A friend of mine told me he played for edward bear from 70 to 74 bill loop

[@144wychwood]

They had some great tunes in 70s. Back then I thought Edward Bear was a real person😂😂

[@spunkymunkey]

I saw Edward Bear when Larry was the drummer, they were a heavier band, later I saw Larry Evoy as a solo singer in a lounge in Sudbury Ont.

[@DougGrinbergs]

7:37 1973 Last Song

[@mellotronn]

Larry or someone needs to post some live videos of Edward Bear. I recall seeing them on some US TV shows with Larry playing the drums and singing. If they never post anything, all of us fans that remember them will be dead from old age.

[@jolaynemichaud4377]

Is there any way I can convince you guys to start producing these videos again? It's so hard to find quality documentaries about good music, especially Canadian music. Thank you for these.

[@erikagonzales3120]

He been smiling guy

[@andrewhowse2670]

He is a genius

[@janicearandelovic3206]

i talked to larry on the phone once when i was in high school.

[@alandhopewell]

So did I, 1974.

[@annetait8123]

Wonderful to see live video of the glory days of Edward Bear, and their story told by the charming and talented Larry Evoy , with Paul Weldon , Danny Marks and Roger Ellis featured

[@mellotronn]

But nothing of any substance was shown. There's video out there but no one will post it.

[@skeena59]

@@mellotronn I think its a copyright issue.

[@affirmativeaction1]

@@skeena59 Millions of live video performances are on KZbin and they all have ways of dealing with copyrights.

[@goleson100]

All well and good there Larr, but whatever became of the New Potatoes?

[@caryheuchert]

I’ve always felt Larry’s singing was slightly reminiscent of early Elton John.

[@cdnpont]

Interesting. I'll be looking for that now that you mention it. Cheers.

[@rockybudgeboa]

I think Mr Evoy runs a Horse farm not too far from Newmarket :)

[@andrewhowse2670]

Awesome