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Bob Ruzicka was a singer, songwriter, and children's dentist from northern Alberta, who was familiar in the early 1970's not only for his records but for his appearances on Peter Gzowski's CBC radio show 'This Country In The Morning'. He had most recently appeared on a summer television series, 'Homemade Jam', before he graduated to his own show, 'Ruzicka', which produced in Edmonton. The show lasted from January to April 1972.
Over the past half dozen years, Bob Ruzicka has recorded six albums of original material, written and performed music for dozens of radio and television documentaries, including many on Canada's North. Regular T.V. performances include major variety shows such as Tyson, Prophet, Tommy Hunter, Tommy Banks, ACTRA Awards, and Peter Gzowski. Ruzicka's songs have been recorded by over twenty-five artists; notably Valdy, George Hamilton IV, Judy Collins, and Anne Murray.
Lasy year Ruzicka hosted his own National T.V. series In which he featured songwriters and performers from all over Canada. He has performed at both the Winnipeg and Faro folk festivals.
Ruzicka and his family live on a farm on Vancouver Island where he practices as a specialist in children's dentistry.
Andra Willis: background vocals
Andrea Willis: background vocals
Billy Sanford: dobro guitar
Bob Ruzicka: vocals
Brian Ross: synthesizer
Byron Berline: fiddle
Charlie McCoy: organ, guitar, harmonica
David Briggs: piano
Eric Malamud: percussion
Produced by Danny Davis David Briggs-Piano, Piano (Electric), Eric Malamud-Percussion
Recorded at Quadraphonic Sound Studios in Nashville
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