Hal Lone Pine
Harold John Breau (5 June 1916 - 26 March 1977), known professionally as Hal Lone Pine, was an American-Canadian country singer.[1] Born in Pea Cove, Maine in 1916, Lone Pine married French Canadian wife Betty Cody in 1938, with whom he performed. The pair moved in New Brunswick and eventually Winnipeg, where he performed a regular CKY radio show, and scored hit singles including "It’s Goodbye and So Long to You" and "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine".[2] In Canada, Lone Pine is also known for writing "Prince Edward Island Is Heaven to Me", which has been covered by several artists including Roy MacCaull, Brent Williams, Dick Nolan, George Hamilton IV, Ned Landry, Hank Rivers, Eddie LeGere and Mac Wiseman.[3] Lone Pine is the father of jazz guitarist Lenny Breau. He died in Maine in 1977. He was inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame.[4]
Harold John Breau | |
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Born | Pea Cove, Maine | June 5, 1916
Died | March 26, 1977 60) Maine | (aged
Occupation | musician |
Relatives | Betty Cody (wife), Lenny Breau (son) |
References
- "Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody". Allmusic.
- John Einarson (2021). A History of Winnipeg Music. Manitoba Music Experience.
- https://www.discogs.com/search/?type=all&track=Prince+Edward+Island+Is+Heaven+To+Me
- "Maine Country Music Hall of Fame". WMTW.