Tripping Back to 1971

Here is Ocean’s chart topper from 1971.

CBC Radio’s Michael Enright interviews the former band members this morning on The Sunday Edition.

“Some Kind of Magic - Easter is not only a time of heartfelt religious observance, it is also a time of joyful music.

In our First Hour, we bring you a splendid Canadian example of what we're talking about.

"Put Your Hand in the Hand" was written by Prince Edward Island songwriter Gene McClellan and by the end of 1971, it had sold close to four million records worldwide.

It was performed by a band called "Ocean" who - until their hit - was used to playing in high school gyms and church basements.

Decades later, this gospel anthem still gets played regularly. But the band faded away some time ago.

With our documentary - Some Kind of Magic - we look back to a tumultuous and special time."