Violet St.Clair

About Violet St.Clair

Violet writes from Alberta, Canada: memoir, travel, music, fiction for a variety of magazines and newspapers. In this instance, she remains surprised that the music she disdained in her youth now warrants a second listen. This isn’t the first time. With age, her ears seem to have acquired some heart.

IF I CAN DREAM by ELVIS PRESLEY. Story by Violet St Clair.

The Heartbreak Hotel was a real gem, with kitschy Elvis memorabilia, framed photographs of all sizes and a pink plush telephone so fluffy I expected it to purr.

By Violet St.Clair|2024-11-26T10:25:47+11:00November 26th, 2024|Elvis, Latest Stories|5 Comments

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD by LOUIS ARMSTRONG. Story by Violet St Clair.

From Strauss to the Stones, I jammed my classroom with music, matching songs and symphonies to subjects, activities, and transitions.

By Violet St.Clair|2024-02-08T11:13:53+11:00February 8th, 2024|Canada, Jazz, Latest Stories, Schooldays|2 Comments

WHEREFORE AND WHY by GORDON LIGHTFOOT. Story by Violet St. Clair

You couldn’t escape the voice of Gordon Lightfoot in Toronto during the 1970s. Believe me, I tried.

By Violet St.Clair|2023-06-12T14:20:18+10:00June 12th, 2023|Canada, Latest Stories, Singer-songwriters|9 Comments