We extend our deepest gratitude for your overwhelming response to our recent campfire tunes contest. Your passion for the perfect fireside melodies has left us in awe and with sore thumbs from organizing your submissions. Today, we're thrilled to present the culmination of our collective musical prowess: the Pure Muskoka Campfire Tunes playlist. This extraordinary compilation, meticulously crafted with love, showcases the diverse and refined musical tastes that make our community truly exceptional.
Our playlist is a testament to the power of music in creating memorable moments amidst the tranquil beauty of Muskoka. Each note, each lyric has been carefully woven together to ignite the spirit of togetherness, nostalgia, and joy that permeates our cherished campfire gatherings. Now we do need to say, that we included all of the songs - so it's not cohesive from a specific mood or genre. We did however want to include it all. One day, we may look at breaking this down into two or three playlists that are more in tune with each other, but for now enjoy this behemoth playlist and just skip the songs you don't want to listen to along the way. If you're talking to Siri or Alexa the speaking command to this playlist is "Play Playlist Pure Muskoka Campfire Tunes on Spotify".
Now, let's take a moment to celebrate the cream of the musical crop—our top five submitted songs. These anthems, beloved by our community, embody the very essence of Muskoka's soul-stirring campfire experiences. Join us in embracing these tunes that have captured our hearts and earned their rightful place in the pantheon of Pure Muskoka melodies:
- "Bobcaygeon" by The Tragically Hip
- "Wheat Kings" by The Tragically Hip
- "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
- "Wagon Wheel" the Darius Rucker version
- "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot
To those who submitted these timeless tracks, you obviously share the same ear for a Muskoka Campfire tune. Each of these songs were submitted over 50 times.
We also wanted to point out that there were a lot of Neil Young and Garth Brooks submissions, but because their music isn't available on Spotify, we weren't able to include them in the playlist.
Now, let's give a standing ovation to our contest winners, who brought their A-game to the playlist battle. These campfire connoisseurs will soon be donning our exclusive Pure Muskoka Bonfire Tees, wearing their musical prowess like a badge of honour. Congratulations to Shawn Dixon, Debbie Rossini, Kaitlyn Bullen, Scott Adair, and Danielle Gilzene! You guys nailed it! We'll be in touch soon to arrange delivery of your well-deserved prizes.
As you embark on your musical journey through the Pure Muskoka Campfire Tunes playlist, we invite you to savour the symphony of melodies, immerse yourself in the stories they tell, and relish the moments of kinship they foster. Let the crackling fire and the gentle breeze off the lakes transport you to a realm where time stands still, and the joy of shared experiences knows no bounds.
Thank you for being a part of this remarkable community, for sharing your musical passions, and for enriching the collective tapestry of Pure Muskoka with your indelible contributions.
We raise our marshmallow-roasting sticks and salute you, dear readers, for your unwavering dedication to the melodies that ignite our souls.
Here is the exhaustive list of unique songs submitted by you, Pure Muskoka.
California Love, 2 Pac
Friday Night, 502’S
Casual Viewin, 54-40
I Go Blind, 54-40
You Shook Me All Night Long, AC/DC
1,2,3,4, Alan Doyle
It's 5 O'clock Somewhere, Alan Jackson
Orange Sky , Alexi Murdoch
Birmingham, Amanda Marshall
Sandman, America
You Could Have Been A Lady, April Wine
Book Club , Arkells
I’m Not The Sun, Arkells
Kiss Cam, Arkells
Leather Jacket, Arkells
Years In The Making, Arkells
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, B.J Thomas
Rock And A Hard Place, Bailey Zimmerman
Brian Wilson, Barenaked Ladies
If I Had A Million Dollars, Barenaked Ladies
Light Up My Room, Barenaked Ladies
Kokomo, Beach Boys
Stayin' Alive, Bee Gees
Stand By Me, Ben E. King
One Down, Ben Harper
Old Pine , Ben Howard
The Scene , Big Sugar
Ain’t No Sunshine, Bill Withers
Piano Man, Billy Joel
Sweet Conversation, Black Pumas
God's Country, Blake Shelton
Some Beach Somewhere, Blake Shelton
No Rain, Blind Melon
The Boat Song, Blippi
5 Days In May, Blue Rodeo
Cynthia, Blue Rodeo
Hasn't Hit Me Yet , Blue Rodeo
Lost Together , Blue Rodeo
Roses At Your Feet, Blue Rodeo
Try, Blue Rodeo
Western Skies, Blue Rodeo
Song 2, Blur
Girl From The North Country, Bob Dylan
Joker Man, Bob Dylan
3 Little Birds, Bob Marley
Redemption Song, Bob Marley
Fire Lake, Bob Seger
Night Moves, Bob Seger
Old Time Rock And Roll, Bob Seger
Roll Me Away, Bob Seger
Turn The Page, Bob Seger
Living On A Prayer, Bon Jovi
Land Of The Silver Birch, Bonnie Dobson
I'm Gonna Miss Her, Brad Paisley
Water, Brad Paisley
Let Us Go Laughing, Bruce Cockburn
Born In The USA, Bruce Springsteen
Glory Days , Bruce Springsteen
Heaven, Bryan Adams
On A Day Like Today, Bryan Adams
Summer Of '69, Bryan Adams
On Top Of Old Smoky, Burl Ives
Break It To Them Gently, Burton Cummings
You’ve Got A Friend, Carole King
Peace Train, Cat Stevens
The Devil Went Down To Georgia, Charlie Daniels Band
Starting Over, Chris Stapleton
Tennessee Whiskey, Chris Stapleton
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun., Cindi Lauper
Time After Time, Cindi Lauper
We Found Each Other In The Dark, City And Colour
Yellow , Coldplay
Motorcycle, Colter Wall
Mexican Moonlight, Concrete Blonde
Sunglasses At Night, Corey Hart
Spend The Night With You, Costa Mee
Mr. Jones, Counting Crows
Round Here, Counting Crows
Bad Moon Rising, Credence Clearwater Revival
Cotton Fields, Credence Clearwater Revival
Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Credence Clearwater Revival
Lookin Out My Backdoor, Credence Clearwater Revival
Proud Mary, Credence Clearwater Revival
New Drink For The Old Drunk, Crooked Fingers
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Crosby, Stills Nash And Young
Wooden Chips, Crosby, Stills Nash And Young
Don't Dream It's Over, Crowded House
Coming’ Home, Dallas Green
Beers And Sunshine, Darius Rucker
Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker
Please Come To Boston, Dave Loggins
The Space Between , Dave Mathews
Riverboat Fantasy, David Wilcox
Bush Party, Dean Brody
Canadian Girls, Dean Brody
Canadian Summer, Dean Brody
Return To Me, Dean Martin
That’s Amore, Dean Martin
Strawberry Wine, Deana Carter
Smoke On The Water, Deep Purple
What Was I Thinkin, Dierks Bentley
Money For Nothing, Dire Straits
Burn By Myself, Dirty Heads
Drift Away, Dobie Gray
The Boys Of Summer, Don Henley
American Pie, Don Mclean
Black Water, Doobie Brothers
Listen To The Music, Doobie Brothers
Guaranteed, Eddie Vedder
Rocket Man, Elton John
Tiny Dancer, Elton John
Springsteen, Eric Church
The Pina Colada Song, Escape
Blindsided, Esther Pennell
Hey Prince Charming, Esther Pennell
Long Way Home, Esther Pennell
More Than Words, Extreme
Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
Everlong, Foo Fighters
Moon River, Frank Sinatra
2 Piña Coladas, Garth Brooks
Ain’t Going Down Til The Sun Comes Up, Garth Brooks
Friends In Low Places, Garth Brooks
Neon Moon, Garth Brooks
New Way To Fly , Garth Brooks
The Dance, Garth Brooks
More Fool Me, Genesis
Sawed Off Shotgun, Glorious Sons
99 Red Balloons, Goldfinger
Is It Friday Yet, Gord Bamford
Canadian Railroad Trilogy , Gordon Lightfoot
Carefree Highway, Gordon Lightfoot
Cotton Jenny, Gordon Lightfoot
If You Could Read My Mind, Gordon Lightfoot
Pussy Willows Cattails Soft Winds And Rose, Gordon Lightfoot
Shadows, Gordon Lightfoot
Summerside Of Life, Gordon Lightfoot
Sundown, Gordon Lightfoot
Whispers Of The North, Gordon Lightfoot
Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald, Gordon Lightfoot
Time Of Your Life, Green Day
Walk, Griff
Paradise City, Guns N’ Roses
Welcome To The Jungle, Guns N’ Roses
Family Tradition, Hank Williams Jr.
Happy, Hardy
Cat's In The Cradle, Harry Chapin
3 Angels., Headstones
The Woods, Hollow Coves
Anew, Hollow Coves
4 Strong Winds, Ian And Sylvia Tyson
Campfire Light, Ian Tamblyn
Closer To Fine, Indigo Girls
Better Together, Jack Johnson
Fire And Rain, James Taylor
You Can Close Your Eyes, James Taylor
You've Got A Friend, James Taylor
Me And Bobby Mcgee, Janis Joplin
Dirt Road Anthem, Jason Aldean
If We Were Vampires, Jason Isbell
Campfire’s Burning, Jean M. Hayward
Hallelujah, Jeff Buckley
Cheap Wine And Cigarettes, Jess Moskaluke
Constellations, Jim Cuddy
A Perfect Day To Chase Tornadoes, Jim White
It’s 5 O Clock Somewhere, Jimmy Buffet
Margaritaville , Jimmy Buffet
A Little Help From My Friends, Joe Cocker
Sunny And 75, Joe Nicols
I Love This Town, Joel Plaskett
Ocean, John Butler
Leaving On A Jet Plane , John Denver
Take Me Home Country Roads , John Denver
Thank God I'm A Country Boy, John Denver
Paper In Fire, John Mellencamp
Angel From Montgomery, John Prine And Bonnie Rait
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Gamble, Johnny Cash
Hurt, Johnny Cash
I’ve Been Everywhere, Johnny Cash
Ring Of Fire, Johnny Cash
Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell
What My World Spins Around, Jordan Davis
Don't Stop Believin, Journey
Seeds, Julian Taylor
Can't Stop This Feeling, Justin Timberlake
When Summer Comes Around, Keith Urban
American Kids, Kenny Chesney
Lucille, Kenny Rogers
The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
Mariella, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
All Summer Long, Kid Rock
Picture, Kid Rock And Sheryl Crow
Patio Lanterns, Kim Mitchell
Dancing In The Moonlight , King Harvest
Lola, Kinks
River, Leon Bridges
Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen
Boondocks, Little Big Town
Ends Of The Earth, Lord Huron
What A Wonderful Life, Louis Armstrong
Huntin, Fishin, And Lovin Everyday, Luke Bryan
Play It Again, Luke Bryan
That's My Kinda Night, Luke Bryan
Drink A Beer, Luke Bryan With Chris Stapleton
Fast Car, Luke Combs
When It Rains It Pours, Luke Combs
Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd
My Paddle’s Keen And Bright, Margaret Embers Mcgee
Can’t You See, Marshall Tucker Band
Hallucinogenics, Matt Maeson Ft. Lana Del Ray
Apparations, Matthew Good Band
Symbolistic White Walls, Matthew Good Band
Okie From Muskogee, Merle Haggard
Nothing Else Matters, Metallica
People Say I Have A Drinking Problem, Midland
One Thing At A Time, Morgan Wallen
Chasin You, Morgan Wallen
Last Night, Morgan Wallen
Up Down By, Morgan Wallen
I Will Wait, Mumford And Sons
In The Summer Time, Mungo Gerry
S.O.B., Nathaniel Rateliff
Forever In Blue Jeans, Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond
After The Gold Rush, Neil Young
Comes A Time, Neil Young
Harvest Moon, Neil Young
Heart Of Gold, Neil Young
Helpless, Neil Young
Old Man, Neil Young
Sugar Mountain, Neil Young
Pink Moon, Nick Drake
How You Remind Me, Nickelback
Rockstar, Nickelback
Where Did You Sleep Last Night, Nirvana
Fishin’ In The Dark, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Stick Season, Noah Kahan
Spirit In The Sky By, Norman Greenbaum
Champagne Supernova, Oasis
Wonderwall, Oasis
Ben Howard, Old Pine
Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay, Otis Redding
The CN Tower Belongs To The Dead, Owen Pallett
The Boxer, Paul Simon
Another Day In Paradise, Phil Collins
In The Air Tonight, Phil Collins
Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd
(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind, Powderfinger
King Of The Road , Proclaimers
Common People, Pulp
Thanks A Lot, Raffi
Black Betty, Ram Jam
Running Out Of Moonlight, Randy Houser
Bow And Arrow, Reuben And The Dark
Kumbaya My Lord, Riverside Gospel
Somewhere Down The Crazy River, Robbie Robertson
Killing Me Softly, Roberta Flack
Maggie May, Rod Stuart
Sonny's Dream, Ron Hynes
Closer To The Heart, Rush
Lakeside Park, Rush
Tom Sawyer, Rush
Brother Down, Sam Roberts
Sailin, Sammy Hagar
I Am A Mountain, Sarah Harmer
Five More Minutes, Scotty Mccreary
Living On Muskoka Time, Sean Cotton
Muskoka Memories, Sean Cotton
Only In Muksoka, Sean Cotton
Soak Up The Sun, Sheryl Crow
Slow Burning Fire, Skydiggers
Home For A Rest, Spirit Of The West
The Campfire Song, Spongebob Squarepants
Sweet City Woman, Stampeders
Barrett’s Privateers, Stan Rogers
Copperhead Road, Steve Earle
Joker, Steve Miller Band
Time Keeps Slipping Into The Future , Steve Miller Band
Life By A Drop, Stevie Ray Vaughan
Bud The Spud, Stompin Tom Connors
Sudbury Saturday Night, Stompin Tom Connors
Sitting Here Without You, Sturgill Simpson
Badfish, Sublime
Santeria, Sublime
The Other Side Of The Door, Taylor Swift
House Of The Rising Sun, The Animals
The Weight, The Band
Up On Cripple Creek, The Band
Here Comes The Sun, The Beatles
Hey Jude, The Beatles
Hide Your Love Away, The Beatles
Let It Be, The Beatles
Norwegian Wood, The Beatles
Rocky Raccoon, The Beatles
Wide Open Spaces, The Chicks
Dust, The Dead Tongues
Hotel California, The Eagles
Take It Easy, The Eagles
Tequila Sunrise, The Eagles
Friend Of The Devil, The Grateful Dead
Ain’t Seen Nothing, The Guess Who
Wasn't That A Party?, The Irish Rovers
Angel Eyes, The Jeff Healey Band
On An Island, The Kinks
Sunny Afternoon, The Kinks
Ho Hey, The Lumineers
Salt And The Sea, The Lumineers
California Dreaming, The Mamas & Papas
Can't You See, The Marshall Tucker Band
Hang On Sloopy, The Mccoys
Swing Low Sweet Chariot, The Plantation Singers
Long Live The Night, The Reklaws
Beast Of Burden, The Rolling Stones
Can’t Always Get What You Want, The Rolling Stones
Wild Horses, The Rolling Stones
The Stories Often Told, The Sadies
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, The Smiths
Axe, The Steel Woods
Ahead By A Century, The Tragically Hip
Blow At High Dough, The Tragically Hip
Bobcaygeon, The Tragically Hip
Courage, The Tragically Hip
Fiddler's Green, The Tragically Hip
Fifty-Mission Cap, The Tragically Hip
Grace, Too, The Tragically Hip
Locked In A Trunk, The Tragically Hip
Nautical Disaster, The Tragically Hip
New Orleans Is Sinking, The Tragically Hip
Thompson Girl, The Tragically Hip
Wheat Kings, The Tragically Hip
This Land Is Your Land, The Travellers
Love Is All Around, The Troggs
All Uncovered, The Watchmen
The Whole Of The Moon, The Waterboys
One Great City, The Weakerthans
Behind Blue Eyes, The Who
Slow, Tim Hicks
Stronger Beer, Tim Hicks
Proud Mary, Tina Turner
Simply The Best, Tina Turner
What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner
Tip Toe Through The Tulips, Tiny Tim
Good Times, Tom Cochrane
Life Is A Highway , Tom Cochrane
Pink Time, Tom Cochrane
Free Fallin’, Tom Petty
Learning To Fly, Tom Petty
Won't Back Down, Tom Petty
Watermelon Wine , Tom T Hall
Drinking Bone, Tracy Byrd
Fast Car, Tracy Chapman
Drops Of Jupiter, Train
Handle Me With Care, Traveling Wilburys
We’re Here For A Good Time, Trooper
Lady May, Tyler Childers
Whitehouse Road , Tyler Childers
All Your’n, Tyler Childers
Red Red Wine, Ub40
Summer Nights, Van Halen
And It Stoned Me, Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison
Into The Mystic, Van Morrison
Riptide, Vance Joy
Lonesome, On’ry And Mean, Waylon Jennings
Broken Window Serenade, Whiskey Myers
California Stars, Wilco
Weighty Ghost, Wintersleep
This Land Is Your Land, Woody Guthrie
Chicken Fried, Zac Brown Band
Toes In The Sand, Zac Brown Band
Condemned, Zach Bryan
Something In The Orange, Zach Bryan
Tarasia
None of these songs were around when I went camping. The_Quartermaster’s_Store,
Janette Norton
Tip Toe Through the Tulips is “Tiny” Tim not “Tony Tim”. Just saying….