Jody Quine is a Canadian singer/songwriter/actress based in Vancouver, Canada Her beautifully done cover of “River” can he heard on radio stations across the UK and Europe.
Jody Quine
“River”
What inspired you to record a holiday song?
I’ve always loved Joni Mitchell’s song River, so when Dave Chick and I decided to work together and record a cover song, we both agreed this was a wonderful opportunity to sit in this beautiful piece and bring our own creativity to it.
What is your fondest holiday memory as a kid?
Oh goodness! The first thing that jumps to mind is the year I got Wonder Woman underoos! We also had just got a polaroid camera and I took my first photograph. It was of our Christmas tree. So there is a very proud polaroid of me holding my polaroid of the Christmas tree in my Wonder Woman underoos…
As a Mom, I love the look in my Children’s eyes when they see the gifts under the tree, but there is so much else about the holiday season that brings me excitement and joy. Now that I have children, the importance and moments of our own building traditions are pretty wonderful.
I’m often the person in charge of all the surprises so no come to mind at the moment! But I do love being on this end of things too! In fact we have a pretty fun surprise planned this year, but I can’t say anything until Dec 26!
Do you have any special holiday family traditions you would like to share?
River by Joni Mitchell.
Perhaps one day I shall.
Do you have any holiday recipes you would like to share?
I love to make the Banana Pudding you can get at Magnolia’s in NYC. I do it with lactose free ingredients though for easier digestion. I found the recipe online in a few places, but here is 1 version of it.
https://www.the-girl-who-ate-
Singing carols with the family.
In your opinion, what is the all-time best holiday song?
100%! The magic of Santa is all around us.
There are a few we support throughout the year. One of the main ones I give to is here in Vancouver called The Beauty Night Society. So often women on the street or who are stuck in abusive relationships, or poverty, rarely are they touched physically with self care or kindness. Beauty Night gives make overs and runs wellness and life skills development classes 4 nights a week in two locations. In 15 years they’ve given over 60,000 make overs to women in need.
What are your top 5 favorite holiday songs?
River
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas
Bob & Doug’s 12 Days of Christmas
Have you ever gotten a lump of coal in your stocking?
Not yet!
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
A perfect balance of both I hope!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!