O Siem
"O Siem" is a song written by Inuit musician Susan Aglukark and Chad Irschick. It was recorded by Aglukark on her 1995 album This Child, and was released that year as the album's first single. The song went to number one on both the Canadian RPM country and adult contemporary charts that year, and peaked at number three on the pop charts.
Content
Alternating between English and Halkomelem, the song was the first top-10 hit in Canada for an Inuk performer. Lyrically, it is a call to welcome everyone, regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. The title means "joyful greeting".Musicians
- Susan Aglukark: vocals
- Michael Francis: guitars
- Tom Szczesniak: bass
- Claude Desjardins: drums, percussion
- Ray Parker: organ
- Chad Irschick: synth, percussion
- David Blamires: background vocals
- Debbie Fleming: background vocals