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1972 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1972.

Historical records for Canada in 1972

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February

Harvest

Young, Neil · Arts / Popular Music

Releases Harvest, his biggest commercial album and the home of Heart of Gold.

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Heart of Gold

Young, Neil · Arts / Popular Music

Releases Heart of Gold, his only United States number one single.

The Needle and the Damage Done

Young, Neil · Arts / Popular Music

Releases The Needle and the Damage Done, a stark song about addiction and loss.

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