James Leroy (April 3, 1947 – May 10, 1979)[1] was a Canadian singer, songwriter, recording artist and performer.

In 2002, the song received the Classic Award from the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, for achieving more than 100,000 plays on Canadian radio.

[1] Glatt also arranged for Adam Mitchell to produce the subsequent album, James Leroy and Denim, released by GRT Records in 1973.

[1][2] Denim, Leroy's supporting group, included Gary Comeau,[1] one of the founding members of The Esquires, a nationally recognized Canadian band, and Val Tuck of Canada Goose.

In late 1978, Leroy and new manager, Martin Onrot, began assembling a band, composed on several ex-Denim players and some new musicians.