Local Musician Goes Viral With Golf Parody Song
/What was supposed to be a fun video shared around friends and family has become viral with almost 80,000 Youtube views in less than a week for musician Chad Driscoll since its release on Sunday.
The song, “Ontario, Let Me Go (Play Some Golf)” is a parody of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads”.
The viral video is about typical golfer experiences and how they cannot golf under the unexpected shutdown extension. Ontario had prohibited golf and other outdoor recreational activities under the new restrictions on April 16.
Driscoll has received massive support and positive reviews from viewers and golf courses extending as far as Ottawa.
“A lot of golf courses have been reaching out and thanking me for the song and stuff which is kind of funny,” he said.
Driscoll released his first album, Unreliable Instincts back in 2011. Photo Courtesy of Chad Driscoll.
The lyrics and recording took roughly an hour. Using John Denver for a parody was a decision that organically happened and was recognizable by all ages according to Driscoll.
He wrote the song as a way to relate his golf experiences with others and express his grief for the sudden decision of not being able to play.
“Talk to any golfer, they’re really frustrated and it’s something that we can all resonate with,” said Driscoll. “I’ve been golfing since I was a kid. It’s been a big part of my life.”
Driscoll attended St. Peter’s Secondary School in Peterborough. Photo Courtesy of Chad Driscoll.
