2009-10-04

this is brilliant

Not like me to use brilliant in the same sentence as the PM, but Harper was just that last night at the National Arts Centre gala. How many Canadians outside his immediate family knew he could play piano let alone sing, and not embarrass himself? Sharing the stage with Yo Yo Ma! OMG!

Frankly, most Canadians think the PM was cooked up in Dr Frankenstein's laboratory. We should be grateful he never tried this before – it's the sort of humanizing tactic that could win him the majority he so desperately seeks – and hope the slaves in the Langevin Block ensure it's never repeated


Harper tickles the keys
Jane Taber

The usually gala-shy Prime Minister Stephen Harper surprised and wowed party-goers at the National Arts Centre Saturday night by taking the stage, playing piano and singing The Beatles hit, With A Little Help From My Friends. He was accompanied by renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma. A Beatles fan, his singling voice was strong. Dressed casually in a dark blazer and dark shirt, he kept the tune but couldn't hit the high notes. He left those to the band that was also playing along with him. The Prime Minister received a standing ovation.



(Via Harper tickles the keys - The Globe and Mail.)