Cellar Sessions: Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) 8/31/18 City Winery New York

Setlist:
My Town
Someday
Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)

It all began in the summer of 1984 when a band from Newmarket, Ontario called Tokyo spent two evenings opening for Boy George and Culture Club at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens. Their dynamic, original sound captured the moment of the mid 80’s and they soon became a major force in suburban high schools and the Ontario club circuit. When a record deal was finally signed with Capitol Records, Tokyo officially became Glass Tiger.

With Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams; Aerosmith; Ozzy Osbourne) behind the boards, Glass Tiger was immediately introduced to the recording studio to work on their first album. ‘The Thin Red Line’ set a record for being the fastest selling debut recording in Canadian history, going gold within weeks of its release. As well as a Grammy nod for ‘Best New Artist’ in 1986. To date, this album has received four Platinum records in Canada and went Gold in the United States. One of Glass Tiger’s many hit singles “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” yielded a #2 spot on Billboard, followed by “Someday” reaching #5. Both songs made Canadian history with Glass Tiger winning successive Juno’s a year apart for Single of the Year, from the same album.

Glass Tiger’s second release Diamond Sun, and third album, Simple Mission, solidified their reputation as being one of Canada’s better song crafters. Diamond Sun sported four charting singles: “Diamond Sun,” “I’m Still Searching,” “My Song,” and “(Watching) Worlds Crumble,” achieving Double Platinum status; while Simple Mission went Platinum, with “Animal Heart”, and the notable Celtic duet classic, “My Town”, featuring the legendary Rod Stewart.

Glass Tiger has toured with international music legends like Tina Turner in Europe, the ever popular Journey (with Steve Perry) in America and Roxette throughout Europe and Canada. Few bands can tour the world for 31 years, and still enjoy each other’s company. Glass Tiger are still going strong. An upcoming Canadian tour with Johnny Reid and a highly anticipated new album on it’s way, 2018 looks to be another strong year for the band.

[jaynieblueyes]

Fantastic your voice is superb, come in tour, tour, tour The 80’s need yoooo Thanks by the way for one of my favourite songs ever xx

[hasslerj]

Excellent vocal clarity even after all these years. He has definitely taken care of his voice over the years. Very well done

[smsteph]

I was 11 when this song came out and I had a Big crush on the Lead singer.

[adua]

He still sounds exactly the same as 30+ years ago! This song is crazy nostalgic of my childhood.

[MrPhilmr]

Wonderful rendition. Always loved this song

[jpboileau]

Oye Looking old my man. Still love it though!

[chrisranz]

I must say he has not missed a step.ll

[AndersonLisboaOficiall]

A segunda voz seria a participação do Bryan Adams igual na música original 😊

[RandomNonsense]

This sounds much better than the generic 80s production on the original record.

[oranbhoy]

lead singer bumming up his song lol.. never heard of it and less than 1k views ina year LMAO