That time Brent Butt told me how the awesome theme songs from Corner Gas came about

By Steve Newton

I interviewed Canadian standup comedian, actor, and author Brent Butt back in November of 2014, just before Corner Gas: The Movie opened for a short theatrical run in Vancouver.

I’d been a big fan of Butt’s lighthearted TV sitcom, Corner Gas, which ran from 2004 to 2009, party because I could watch it with the kids.

One of the best things about the Saskatchewan-shot show was the opening theme, “Not a Lot Goin’ On”, cowritten by Craig Northey from Odds and Jesse Valenzuela from the Gin Blossoms.

Another one of the best things about Corner Gas was the closing theme, “My Happy Place”, also written by Northey, and performed by Odds.

At one point during my interview with Brent Butt I asked him if he had any input into “Not a Lot Goin’ On,” which was my personal fave among the two tunes.

Have a listen: