Lava Hay
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Founder | Suzanne Little, Michele Gould |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Lava Hay was a folk rock duo originating from Canada, established in 1989 in Toronto, Ontario, and consisting of Suzanne Little and Michele Gould. Their paths crossed in 1986 while both were employed at Now. They independently produced an album in 1989 that garnered interest from the label Nettwerk.
Upon signing with Nettwerk, the duo reworked their album, incorporating contributions from members of The Grapes of Wrath, as well as artists Bob Wiseman and The Water Walk. The resulting album, titled Lava Hay, was released in 1990. The group maintained strong professional and personal connections with The Grapes of Wrath; notably, both Gould and Little married members of that band. Nevertheless, these associations occasionally gave rise to opinions questioning Lava Hay’s artistic autonomy.
Their sophomore and concluding album, With a Picture in Mind (1992), featured the track "Don't Tell Me," which attained position 64 on the RPM singles chart. This release marked a notable evolution in style: while Little preserved the duo’s folk foundation, Gould’s songwriting gravitated toward a rock influence reminiscent of Chrissie Hynde.
After disbanding in 1994, Michele Gould went on to establish the band Taste of Joy, whereas Suzanne Little embarked on a solo musical path.
Discography
- 1989 - Lava Hay (independently released debut). Produced and distributed by Lava Hay.
- 1. Waiting For An Answer
- 2. Genevieve
- 3. My Friend
- 4. Dancer
- 5. In My World
- 6. Midnight Sun
- 7. Holding On
- 8. The Alley Song
- 1990 - Lava Hay (major label release). Issued on May 8, 1990, by Polydor (catalog number 843 192).
- 1. Baby
- 2. What Will You Do
- 3. Fall With You
- 4. Holding On
- 5. Alley Song
- 6. Won't Matter
- 7. Waiting For An Answer
- 8. My Friend
- 9. Midnight Sun
- 10. Weeping Willow
- 11. Wild Eyes
- 1990 - Singles:
- Baby
- Baby
- My Friend
- Midnight Sun
- Wild Eyes
- Wild Eyes
- Holding On
- Genevieve
- Don't Tell Me
- Don't Tell Me
- Walk on By
- Don't Tell Me (Version 2)
- Baby
- 1992 - With a Picture in Mind. Second studio album.
- 1. Here And Nowhere
- 2. Don't Tell Me
- 3. Listen Well
- 4. This Pain
- 5. If I Leave Now
- 6. Hey Girl
- 7. Find My Way
- 8. Once Again
- 9. 3 O'Clock
- 10. I'm Not Sure
- 11. Lost You
- 1992 - Listen Well (Single)
- Listen Well (Edit)
- Ring Of Fire
- If I Leave Now
Singles
- 1990 - Baby / My Friend
- 1990 - Wild Eyes
- 1990 - Won't Matter
- 1992 - Don't Tell Me
- 1992 - Listen Well