Thinking about the intellectual vs cultural differences . .US/Canada: Seems to me that these subjects are so interwoven that considering one without the other is, by definition,to take it out of context. Most Canucks believe that they have the best of all possible worlds; that is, the Americans think we're English and the English think we're Americans!The Americans think us quite socialistic and gov't controlled and, to some extent, we are . . .but nowhere near as much as the Brits. The Brits think us individualists, self-reliant, and 'screw authority' types and, to some extent, we are . . .but nowhere near as much as the Nacirema Tribe . . I think that Gary T's remark is bang-on > ( the canuck artists) are something that we share< I guess we share all the North American talent between the US and Canada ( and to a much lesser degree, Mexico) in a way that is different to most countries, even neighboring ones. I chuckle about US icons that are actually Canuck wetbacks, but I suppose that the fact that the populace, at large, doesn't know, or can't tell, the difference - is a very healthy and positive reflection on our relationship. There is always the size difference to consider, though . .a previous Prime Minister (Pierre Trudeau) once said of US/Canada " It's like being a mouse in bed with an Elephant - you can't help but worry about your friend rolling over"! There are some benefits of scale, though, - Canadian artists go the US for the same reason that Willy Sutton robbed banks. Interestin' topic but off the music trail, I guess . .thats enough from moi! Phil