"Meanin' So Much" by Burton Cummings

After writing a slew of hits for the Guess Who, it seemed a safe bet that key songwriter, singer, and keyboardist Burton Cummings would have a sustained presence on the charts as a solo artist. Things got off to a promising start with "Stand Tall", his top 10 debut single from 1976. However, Cummings never broached the top 10 again.

"Stand Tall" helped push his self-titled album to #30. He had some other modest hits through the years, such as the well-known song "I'm Scared" (#61) and "You Saved My Soul" (#37).

While selling extremely well in his native Canada, his third album, 1978's "Dream Of A Child", didn't even chart on the US Top 200. Why remains a mystery. The album is filled with diverse musical styles from a smooth cover of "When A Man Loves A Woman" to the rollicking blues of "Roll With The Punches". My favorite cut from this record is the upbeat rocker, "Meanin' So Much", arguably one of his most "Guess Who" sounding efforts.