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860 - Dec 27 - Christmas Songs That Aren't (Encore of 805)
859 - Dec 20 - Christmas 45s (Encore of 491)
858 - Dec 13 - Christmas Tribute To Dick Nolan
857 - Dec 06 - Christmas Cassettes (Encore of 700)

856
- Nov 29 -
Music from 1985 (Part 3 of 3)
855
- Nov 22 - Music from 1985 (Part 2 of 3)
854 - Nov 15 - Music from 1985 (Part 1 of 3)

853 - Nov 08 - Music from 1975 (Part 3 of 3)
852 - Nov 01 - Music from 1975 (Part 2 of 3)

851
- Oct 25 - Music from 1975 (Part 1)

850 - Oct 18 - Records from 1965 (Part 2 of 2)
849 - Oct 11 - Roddy LePrieur/Lee
848 - Oct 04 - Ted Doyle & 1965 Part 1

847
- Sep 27 - Sandy Morris (Encore of 308
846 - Sep 20 - Don Cook & Ellis Coles

845 - Sep 13 - Singer/Songwriters (Encore of 376)
844 - Sep 06 - Tribute to Roy (Guitar-Pickin') Penney

843
- Aug 30 - Labour Day Weekend (Encore of 426)
842 - Aug 23 - Hills (Encore of 359)
841 - Aug 16 - Bays (Encore of 712)
840 - Aug 09 - The Sea (Encore of 358)
839 - Aug 02 - Rivers (Encore of 175)

838 - Jul 26 - Boats (Encore of 052)
837 - Jul 19 - Flowers (Encore of 056)
836 - Jul 12 - Real Country (Encore of 096)
835 - Jul 05 - Them Good Old Days (Encore of 136)

834
- Jun 28 - My Country Canada (Encore of 554)
833 - Jun 21 - Summer In Our Songs (Encore of 054)
832 - Jun 14 - Birds (Encore of 515)
831 - Jun 07 - Singer/Songwriters (Encore of 376

830
- May 31 - Surfing (Encore of 765)
829 - May 24 - Towns 2025-1
828 - May 17 - May 24th & Tribute To Mark Hiscock
827 - May 10 - New Adds 2025-1
826 - May 03 - Homebrew + Cape St. Mary's

825
- Apr 26 - Funny Songs
824 - Apr 19 - Feeling Good
823 - Apr 12 - Sea-Winds & Sea-Bawks
822 - Apr 05 - The Caribou Club

821
- Mar 29 - Spring 2025
820 - Mar 22 -  NL Vinyl & Tape Surfing 2025-1
819 - Mar 15 - Sing Irishman Sing (Encore of 506)
818 - Mar 08 - Chanteuses
817 - Mar 01 - Rocky Wiseman's Birthday

816
- Feb 22 - Grampas
815 - Feb 15 - Ocean Ranger
814 - Feb 08 - Alone
813 - Feb 01 - No Theme

812
- Jan 25 - Robbie Burns (Encore of 085)
811 - Jan 18 - Marriage
810 - Jan 11 - 2024 In Review
809 - Jan 04 - Tribute To Omar Blondahl (Encore of 344)
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December 13,  2025 "Christmas Tribute To Dick Nolan"
Episode 858
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1. BRENDEN GILLAM: Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (B. Gillam)
45 rpm single GBM 108. 1986
Produced by Brenden Gillam

2. HARVE BISHOP: Merry Christmas To You From Me (H. Bishop)
‘Merry Christmas To You From To Me’ Cassette Tape HB 1019AX. 1990
Personnel: Harve Bishop (vocals, guitars, harmony vocals), Mike Higgins (pedal steel guitar), Junior Reid (piano) Sim Savory (guitars, bass, accordion), Childrens Vocals (Deanna Rose, Crystal Gould, Ceciley Osbourne).
Engineered by Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by Harve Bishop.

3. DICK NOLAN: Blue At Christmas (Ben Weatherby)
‘Atlantic Christmas’, Unidisc AGEK-2576 (featuring Bonnie Lou Nolan), 2009
originally released as vinyl LP, ARC AC -20, 1967
Produced by Ben Weatherby, Recorded at Bay Studios, Toronto. Engineer: Gary Starr.

4. DICK NOLAN: Pretty Paper (Willie Nelson)
‘Christmas Morn In Newfoundland (with Eddie Coffey)’, Condor XMCD 58, 2000
First released as cassette tape ‘Christmas at Home’  Heritage Music OAK XM57 1993
Musicians: John Martin (guitar), Don McLean (accordion), Keith Fitzgerald (bass), Steve Rideout (drums), Aggie (piano), Marie Nolan (Newfoundland tamborine & vocals)
Produced by Dennis Brunnet at Shag Sound Studio

5. DICK NOLAN: Old Christmas Card (Vaughan Horton)
‘An Outport Christmas’, Avondale Music, 02 08269. 2007
originally on cassette tape, ‘Christmas At Home’, Heritage Music,  OAK XM57 1993
Musicians: John Martin (guitar), Don McLean (accordion), Keith Fitzgerald (bass), Steve Rideout (drums), Aggie (piano), Marie Nolan (Newfoundland tamborine & vocals)
Produced by Dennis Brunnet at Shag Sound Studio

6. DICK NOLAN: Good Old Newfie Christmas (Ray McLean)
‘Christmas Morn In Newfoundland’ (with Eddie Coffey), Condor XMCD 58. 2000
originally on cassette tape, ‘Christmas At Home’, Heritage Music,  OAK XM57. 1993
Musicians: John Martin (guitar), Don McLean (accordion), Keith Fitzgerald (bass), Steve Rideout (drums), Aggie (piano), Marie Nolan (Newfoundland tamborine & vocals)
Produced by Dennis Brunnet at Shag Sound Studio

7. JOAN MORRISSEY: Christmas In Killarney (John Redmond, James Cavanaugh and Frank Weldon)
‘Round About Christmas’, Condor XMCD 65, Heritage Music, 2006
Originally recorded in 1972 and released on vinyl LP, Marathon DX 515

8. FRED LEE: Hoofs On The Roof (Fred Lee)
‘Christmas With You’,  cassette tape SWC 10914, circa 1990
Musicians: Fred Lee (vocals, accordion, rhythm guitar, electric lead), Calvin Hillier (electric lead, harmony), Mike Higgins (steel guitar), Sim Savory (guitars, bass, keyboards).
Rec: Sim's Studio. Eng: Sim Savory. Released 1990 acc. to Discogs.

9. ELLIS & WINCE COLES: Why Santa Goes Ho Ho Ho! (W. Coles)
‘My Gift To You’. No label or number. 1994
Music & vocals by Wince & Ellis Coles. Recorded by Ellis & Wince Coles

10. FRANCIS PETER QUINLAN: Someone Else Is Santa Claus This Year (Francis Peter Quinlan)
45 rpm single COD Oil Productions WRC3-3095, 1979

11. AUGUST MAJCAN and friends: Please Daddy (Don’t get drunk this Christmas) (Bill & Taffy Danoff)
'Christmas Time', AMA Records AMA-702, 1986
Vocals: Beverly Linthorne (Vocals), Glenn Linthorne (Vocals), Glenn Brown (Vocals), Deanne Hart (Vocals); Bass: Glenn Linthorne; Rhythm & Lead: Glenn Brown; Drums: Cheng Chung: Synthesizers/Saxophone: Rick Hollett; Accordion & Percussion: August Majcan
Recorded at the O Happy Sight Motel, Bonavista and at Echo Studios, St. John’s NL
Engineer – Jack Windsor. Producer: Glenn Brown.

12. DICK NOLAN: Here Comes Santa Claus (Instrumental) (G. Autry/O. Haldeman)
Atlantic Christmas, 2009, Unidisc AGEK-2576
originally released as vinyl LP, ARC AC -20, 1967
Produced by Ben Weatherby, Recorded at Bay Studios, Toronto. Engineer: Gary Starr.
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December 6,  2025 "Christmas Cassettes"
Episode 857 (Encore of 700)
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1. SHIRLEY MONTAGUE: Trapper’s Christmas (Shirley Montague)
‘Trappers Christmas’ WRC4-5923, 1989
Shirley Montague: Vocals, Fiddle; Neil Bishop: Guitars, Mandolin, Sythesizer.
Prod: Neil Bishop & Shirley Montague. Eng: Neil Bishop. Rec: Neil's house, Stephenville NL.

2. SHIRLEY MONTAGUE: Northern Lights (Shirley Montague)
‘Trappers Christmas’ WRC4-5923, 1989
Shirley Montague: Vocals, Fiddle; Neil Bishop: Guitars, Mandolin, Sythersizer.
Prod: Neil Bishop & Shirley Montague. Eng: Neil Bishop. Rec: Neil's house, Stephenville NL.

3. REG BROWN with Driftwood & Friends: Labrador Nights (Composer?)
‘It’s Christmas Again’ Cassette Tape Independent WRC4-6292, 1989
Musicians: Skip Abbott (bass guitar), Bugs Greene (accordion mandolin, guitar), Rufus Drake (guitar), George White (fiddle, vocals), Charlie Payne (accordion), Angela Brown/Paul Barry/Elaine White/Tom Sheehan (vocals), Charlie Mercer (vocals, guitar, writing), Gary Warren (vocals, writing), Wayne Muggridge (guitar), Reg Brown (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, writing, drum programming)
Produced by Reg Brown. Mixed by Reg Brown and George White.
Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL

4. REG BROWN with Driftwood & Friends: Hello It’s Christmas Again (Composer?)
‘It’s Christmas Again’ Cassette Tape Independent WRC4-6292, 1989
Musicians: Skip Abbott (bass guitar), Bugs Greene (accordion mandolin, guitar), Rufus Drake (guitar), George White (fiddle, vocals), Charlie Payne (accordion), Angela Brown/Paul Barry/Elaine White/Tom Sheehan (vocals), Charlie Mercer (vocals, guitar, writing), Gary Warren (vocals, writing), Wayne Muggridge (guitar), Reg Brown (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, writing, drum programming)
Produced by Reg Brown. Mixed by Reg Brown and George White.
Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL

5. REG BROWN with Driftwood & Friends: Supped Up Snowmobile (Composer?)
‘It’s Christmas Again’ Cassette Tape Independent WRC4-6292.
Musicians: Skip Abbott (bass guitar), Bugs Greene (accordion mandolin, guitar), Rufus Drake (guitar), George White (fiddle, vocals), Charlie Payne (accordion), Angela Brown/Paul Barry/Elaine White/Tom Sheehan (vocals), Charlie Mercer (vocals, guitar, writing), Gary Warren (vocals, writing), Wayne Muggridge (guitar), Reg Brown (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, writing, drum programming)
Produced by Reg Brown. Mixed by Reg Brown and George White.
Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL

6. REG BROWN with Driftwood & Friends: Cuttin’ Up Slabs (Composer?)
‘It’s Christmas Again’ Cassette Tape Independent WRC4-6292.
Musicians: Skip Abbott (bass guitar), Bugs Greene (accordion mandolin, guitar), Rufus Drake (guitar), George White (fiddle, vocals), Charlie Payne (accordion), Angela Brown/Paul Barry/Elaine White/Tom Sheehan (vocals), Charlie Mercer (vocals, guitar, writing), Gary Warren (vocals, writing), Wayne Muggridge (guitar), Reg Brown (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, writing, drum programming)
Produced by Reg Brown. Mixed by Reg Brown and George White.
Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL

7. JUNIOR WALSH: Santa Looks A Lot Like Daddy (B. Owens)
‘Christmas Eve Star’ JW-9001, 1990
Junior Walsh (Lead Vocals, Harmonies, Drums, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Lead & Bells), Racquel Walsh (Lead Vocal), Billy Rose (Electric Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Acoustic Lead Guitar & Back-up Guitar), Kevin Bungay (Bass Guitar), Carol Peters (Bass Guitar), Johnny Peters (Mandolins), Dinnis Roberts (Piano), Rod Tucker (Harmonica, Fiddle, Strings & Keyboard) John Murphy (Accordion)
Engineered & Mixed by Jack Winsor.
Produced by Junior Walsh at Echo Recording Studio, St. John’s NL

8. FRED LEE: Christmas Time Is Comin’ (M. Murrin)
‘Christmas With You’,  cassette tape SWC 10914, circa 1990
Musicians: Fred Lee (vocals, accordion, rhythm guitar, electric lead), Calvin Hillier (electric lead, harmony), Mike Higgins (steel guitar), Sim Savory (guitars, bass, keyboards).
Rec: Sim's Studio. Eng: Sim Savory. Released 1990 acc. to Discogs.

9l ANNA MCGOLDRICK: Christmas In Killarney (John Redmond, James Cavanaugh, and Frank Weldon)
‘Irish Christmas Party’ Cassette Tape, Independent circa 1994.
Musicians: Robert Benoit, Laris Benoit, Roddy Lee, Aaron Lewis (Members of Carlton Showband)
Prod: Anna McGoldrick. Arr & Musical Dir: Gary Chipman. Eng: Dave Serry
Rec: ORchard Studios, Norval On

10. BOBBY EVANS: On This Christmas Day (V. Rowsell/B. Evans/M. Rowsell/E. House)
‘A Family Christmas’ Cassette Tape, VPL Records, circa 1993
Musicians: Bobby Evans (lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals, steel guitar, backup vocals), Vaughn Rowsell (bass guitar, drums, piano, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, strings, vocals, backup vocals). Rec. at Top Sound Recording Studio, Glovertown NL. Eng/Mix: Vaughn Rowsell.
Prod: Vaughn Rowsell & Bobby Evans. Original songs arranged by Vaughn Rowsell & Bobby Evans

11. ANGELA & REG BROWN: Christmas Catalogue (Charlie Payne)
‘The Meaning of Christmas’ Cassette Tape, Number/Year?
Angela Brown: vocals, backup vocals; Reg Brown: vocals, backup vocals, music and arrangements. Mixed/Prod/Rec driftwood Studio by Reg Brown.

12. ST. PETER’S PARISH CHOIR: The First Christmas Day (Gary O'Driscoll)
‘The Greatest Gift’, Cassette Tape, SPPC 001 04, 1995
Musicians: Pat Keough (Acoustic Guitar), Mike MacDonald (Electric Bass), Peter Furlong (Acoustic Guitar/Mandolin/Bodhran/Percussion), Korona Brophy (Cello/Keyboards/Synthesizer)
Peter Furlong/Patricia Furlong/Juanita MacDonald (soloists on “The First Christmas Day”).
Eng: Robert Poweor. Prod: Korona Brophy.
Recorded at Basilica of St. John the Baptist & Episcopal Library.

13. DAVE PANTING: Drive the Cold Winter Away (Traditional English carol)
‘Mandolin Christmas’, Cassette Tape, Independent, 1987
Musicians: Dave Panting (Mandolins, Bouzoukis, Fender Bass, Percussion, Synthesizer, Boy Soprano), Geoff Panting (Keyboard Programming, Keyboards), Howie Southwood (Drums), Don Wherry (Percussion & Noisemakers), Paddy Mackey (Bodhrans), Geoff Butler (Accordion Bass).
Arranged by Dave Panting assisted by Don Walsh.
Produced, engineered and mixed by Dave Panting and Don Walsh at Daydeen Studios, St. John’s NL

14. GOWER YOUTH BAND: Jingle Bell Rock (Beal/Boothe, arr. Frank D. Cofield)
‘Christmas Spirit’, Cassette Tape GYB-8802. 1988.
Produced by Gregg Dodd. Recorded by Michael Molloy
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November 29,  2025 "Music from 1985 (Part 3 of 3)"
Episode 856
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1. KAOS: Mama (Rainer Wiechmann)
'Total Kaos', MOLE RECORDS K-1001, 1985
Personnel: Sindi Wiechmann (Lead Vocals), Rainer Wiechmann (Lead Guitar/Keyboards, Backing Vocals), Sandy Forbes (Drums/Backing Vocals), Todd McLeod (Lead/Rhythm Guitars), Darrin Bruce (Bass Guitar).
Recorded at Mr. Mole Studio, Kilbride, NFLD. Produced/Engineered by Rainer Wiechmann

2. THE HEADPINS: Stayin’ All Night (B. MacLeod - D. Mills - A. Bryant)
‘Head Over Heels’ MCA Records MCA-5630, 1985
Darby Mills: vocals; Brian MacLeod: guitars, keyboards, drums; Ab Bryant: bass; Mark Craney: Drums; Darcy MacDonald: keyboards. Produced by Brian MacLeod – Assisted by Ab Bryant.
Recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver.
Mixed at Cherokee Recording Studios, Los Angeles. Mixed by William Wittman. Assisted by Brian Scheuble.
Mixed by Dave Slagter. Mastered by Grey Fulginiti for Artisan Sound
Engineer: Patrick Glover

3. MORAL SUPPORT: Hold On To Time (Sandro Durante & Richard Cranford)
‘Insanity’,  TGO TGLP-002, 1985
Personnel: Sandro Durante, Richard Cranford.
Exec Prod: John Marin, Prod: Durante/Cranford, Eng:  Phil Fages, Richard Blakin, Mix: Sylvain Jacob & Dixon Van-Winkle. Rec: Listen Audio, Montreal.
Mix: Marko Studios.
Eng: Phil Fages. Prod: Durante/Cranford. Exec Prod: John Morin. Mix: Sylvain Jacob

4. THE BEIRDO BROTHERS: Newfie Disco (Beirdo Bros.)
‘More Better Music’ Waxing Records WW 575, circa 1985.
Personnel: Glen Soulis: sporano and sopranino recorders, vocals; Sandy MacDonald: guitar, vocals;
Sheila Forrester: yamaha porta-sound; Mike Budding: electric bass; Bernie Carrol: drums

5. TERRY KELLY: The Swinger (T. Kelly)
‘On the Move’, GUN RECORDS TKPC 839, 1984.
Personnel: Terry Kelly, John Alphonse, Bruce Dixon, George Antoniak, Declan O'Doherty, Wayne Nicholson, Dale Boutilier, Wayne Hunt, Glenn Simmons, Jon Zaslow, Doug Varty, Paul Steenhuis, Jim Neil, John Johnson, Bob Loussier, Ken Trevenna
Prod. Declan O'Doherty.

6. JOHN LANE: Prisoner of Your Love (Everett Adams)
‘Precious Mother’ News Flash Sounds ACR-5037. 1985
Band: Robert Ahern (Drums), Glen Paul (Piano), Keith Romaine (Lead guitar), Neil Bishop (Lead guitar, steel guitar,), Fven Pedersen (bass), Claude Caines (bass), John Lane (Bass, acoustic guitar, harmony), Paul Menard (fiddle, accoustic guitar), Gord Quinton (Acoustic guitar), John Lacey (Acoustic guitar), Suzanne Gratton (Harmony).
Producer: Paul Menard/E. Adams. Engineer: Don Cocksedge/N. Bishop/C. Caines
Recorded: Tamarack Sound Studio, Clode Sound, Echo Recording.

7. SIMANI: Harold’g Jig/Step It Out Molly (Bud Davidge)
‘Outport People', SWC SD-785, 1986
Lead Vocals: Bud Davidge., Harmonies: Bud Davidge, Nelson White; Accordion & Harmonica: Sim Savory; Bass: Neil Bishop, Cyril Brown; Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Mandolins: Neil Bishop, Sim Savory; Piano & Steel:Mel Aucoin; Dobro: Neil Bishop
Recorded at  Sim's Studio, Belloram, NL. Engineers: N. Bishop & S. Savory. Produced by Simani

8. SIMANI: Tompkin’s Jig (Bud Davidge)
‘Two For The Show’ SWC SDC 7788. 1988
Personnel: Vocals:Bud Davidge, Accordion, rhythm & lead guitar, mandolin, bass: Sim Savory, Steel guitar: Cyril Brown, and Mike Higgins, Fiddle: Dave Carey, Piano: Wilf Sullivan.
Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram. Engineer: Sim Savory.

9. PASADENA GLEE CLUB: Masters In This Hall (Trad.)
‘Harmonies of New Floods’, World Records WRC1-4338, circa 1985.
Soloist Vicki Pike
Recorded by Bern Penton at the Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena, NL.
Master: JRS Studios, Gander. Musical Director: G. C. Blackmore
Produced by Joe Dunphy.

10. BEN J. PLOUGHMAN: The Beer Strike of ‘85 (Ben Ploughman)
“Born & Bred on 'The Rock'” Cassette Tape WRC4-6372. 1985
Musicians: Bugs Greene (Accordion, Mandolin), George White (Fiddle), Reg Brown (Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Bass and Drums), Sylvia Fudge (Back-up Vocals in “First Pair of Rubber Boots”), Ben Ploughman (Vocals).
Background music arranged by Reg Brown.
Engineered by Reg Brown. Mixed by Reg Brown and G. White. Produced by Reg Brown and Ben Ploughman.  Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL.

11. KAOS: March Of the Gremlins (Instrumental) (Rainer Wiechmann)
'Total Kaos', MOLE RECORDS K-1001, 1985
Personnel: Sindi Wiechmann, Rainer Wiechmann, Sandy Forbes, Todd McLeod, Darrin Bruce. Rec: Mr. Mole Studio, Kilbride, NFLD. Prod/Eng: Rainer Wiechmann
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November 22,  2025 "Music from 1985 (Part 2 of 3)"
Episode 855
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1. LORETTA and GORDON CORMIER: Calgary Town (Reg Watkins)
45 rpm single, LONE RAVEN LR-713. Produced by R. Watkins. Circa 1985

2. HELPING HANDS: Answering The Call (Frank Dobbin)
45 rpm single, WRC3-4277, 1985
Vocals: Frank Dobbin (vocals/piano), Jamie Snider/Melissa Smith/Jacinta Cormier (vocals), Selwyn Carter (lead guitar), Gerry Manuel (rhythm), Don Ryan (bass guitar), Noel George (strings), Jim Solo (drums). Recorded at J.S.R. Studio, Gander.

3. AUGUST MAJCAN: Truth About the Rubber Boots (Words: Glenn Brown; Music: Traditional)
'A Breath of Newfoundland', Bel Air Records, BA 1987. 1984
Musicians: Andrew Affleck (bass guitar), Jamie Purdy (drums), Mickey Andrews (steel guitar, dobro), Wendell (Melvin) Ferguson (rhythm & lead guitar), Cyril Way (vocals), August Majcan (accordion).
Engineer.: David Ferri; Producer: Glenn Brown’ Executive. Producer: Bob Cousins; Arrangements: Glenn Brown, August Majcan, Wendell Ferguson.
Recorded at Orchard Studios, Brampton, ON

4. BAY BOYS: These Are My Mountains (Trad.)
‘Down Home Favourites’, Bay Boys Records, BB19851, 1985
MUSICIANS: Fred Northcotte (button accordion, harmoica and jokes), Les Northcotte (vocals, 12-string guitar), Walter Ostanek (piano accordion), Graham Townsend (fiddle and piano), Ken Senko (guitar & banjo), Richard Ostanek (electric bass), Dave Morellato (drums), Murray McFadgen (back up vocals)
Recorded: Rainbow Studios, Niagara Falls, ON Executive Producer: Walter Ostanek. Engineer: Wayne Obrien.  Album Mix: Wayne Obrien - Rod Morrisson

5. BUDDY WASISNAME & the other fellers: Gotta Get Me Moose B'y (Kevin Blackmore)
'Makin' For the Harbour', World Records WRC1-4525, 1985
Produced by Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers.
Eng. & mixed by Paul Fogwell & Nick Fleming.
Recorded at J.S.R. Studio & Reflections Lounge, Gander.
Personnel: Ray Johnson (Accordion, Fiddle, Vocals) Kevin Blackmore (Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Mandolin Fiddle) & Wayne Chaulk (Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals)

6. BUDDY WASISNAME & the other Fellers:  Yesterday's Fisherman (Wayne Chaulk)
‘Makin’ For the Harbour’, World Records WRC1-4525. 1985
Produced by Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers. 
Eng. & mixed by Paul Fogwell & Nick Fleming. 
Recorded at J.S.R. Studio & Reflections Lounge, Gander. 
Personnel: Ray Johnson, Kevin Blackmore & Wayne Chaulk.

7. PADDY GEARIN: The Cribbage Song (W. Gearin)
45 rpm single Circle Records CM 714. 1985
Musicians: Back up Guitar: Paddy Gearin, Fiddle: Clare Adlam, Steel Guitar: Jim Paskin, Bass: Hugh Elder

8. RALPH WALKER: Lure of the Shore (Words - T. Hynes)
‘Back To My Home’, cassette tape ACC-4908, 1988
Ralph Walker: Keyboards/Synthesizer/Vocal Composer/Arranger/Producer.
Eng: Jim Thompson.

9. RALPH WALKER: As Time Goes By (Herman Hupfield)
‘Those Melodious Words’ Cassette Tape ACC-49183. Year?
Ralph Walker accompanies his favourite singers... from Ralph Walker's personal collection.
Proceeds in aid of Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation research in Alzeimers Disease

10. EDDIE EASTMAN & CARROLL BAKER: How Close Am I To Losing You (B. Harding/L.J. Dillon)
‘The Winning Side’, vinyl LP Artisan APL 85001, 1985
Musicians: Acoustic Guitar – James Duke Dumas, Jimmy Capps; Backing Vocals – Al Henson, Beckie Foster Labounty, Joy Gardner, Ronnie Drake; Bass – Joe Allen, Larry Paxton; Drums – Jim Isbell; Electric Guitar – Fred Newell, Pete Bordonali, Pete Wade; Fiddle, Violin – Rob Hajacos; Piano – Bunky Keels, David Briggs; Steel Guitar – Jeff Newman, Lloyd Green, Sonny Garrish; Synthesizer [DX-7] – David Briggs; Vocals – Eddie Eastman
Produced by Gilles. Godard & Eddie Eastman. Engineers: Kevin McManus & David McKinley.
Arranged by [Strings] – Gilles Godard, Rob Hajacos
Recorded: Nashville, Tennessee. Mastered: The Lacquer Channel, Toronto by George Graves

11. EDDIE EASTMAN: Dreaming All Over Again (E. Eastman/G. Godard)
‘The Winning Side’, vinyl LP Artisan APL 85001, 1985
Musicians: Acoustic Guitar – James Duke Dumas, Jimmy Capps; Backing Vocals – Al Henson, Beckie Foster Labounty, Joy Gardner, Ronnie Drake; Bass – Joe Allen, Larry Paxton; Drums – Jim Isbell; Electric Guitar – Fred Newell, Pete Bordonali, Pete Wade; Fiddle, Violin – Rob Hajacos; Piano – Bunky Keels, David Briggs; Steel Guitar – Jeff Newman, Lloyd Green, Sonny Garrish; Synthesizer [DX-7] – David Briggs; Vocals – Eddie Eastman
Produced by Gilles. Godard & Eddie Eastman. Engineers: Kevin McManus & David McKinley.
Arranged by [Strings] – Gilles Godard, Rob Hajacos
Recorded: Nashville, Tennessee. Mastered: The Lacquer Channel, Toronto by George Graves

12. RALPH WALKER: Athenaeum Waltz (Ralph Walker)
'Back To My Home - The Story of St. John's', cassette tape ACC-4908, 1988
Ralph Walker: Keyboards/Synthesizer/Vocal Composer/Arranger/Producer. Engineer: Jim Thompson.
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November 15,  2025 "Music from 1985 (Part 1 of 3)"
Episode 854
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1. BRENDEN GILLAM: I’m Gonna Be With You Tonight (BrendEn Gillam)
‘All My Music’ Cassette Tape GBM Records GBMC-1001, 1985
Musicians: Bass: Andrew Affleck, Greg Smith; Drums: Al Cross, David Houghton, Larry Brennan, Steve Billings; Guitar: J.K. Gulley, Wendell Ferguson; Keyboards: Anthony Panacci, Mel Aucoin; Pedal Steel Guitar: Don McCowan, Steve Smith; Saxophone: Chris Crossan; Violin: Brian Barron
Backing Vocals: Madonna Tassie, Mary Anne Epp, Wendy Davis.
Recorded at Orchard Studio, Norval & United Media, Toronto. Remixed at Triton Sound
Producer: Brenden Gillam. Engineer: David Ferri.

2. SHOTGUN: Love Bandit (Brian Twaites)
‘Turning Point’ DOUBLE BARREL RECORDS CCR 9080, 1985
Personnel: Brian Twaites (Bass & Vocals), Rusty Walker (Steel Guitar & Vocals), Cam Kingelin (Drums & Vocal), Steve Woolhead (Keyboards & Vocals), Neal Mattice (Guitar & Vocals).
Additional Musicians: Cyril Rawson (Guitar), Roy Penney (Guitar), Jim Peccia (Guitar), John Maydem (Drums), Jerry Kroon (Drums), Tony Migliore (Keyboards)
Prod: Tony Migliore & Pat Riccio Jr.. Rec: Chelsea Studio, Nashville & The Grange, To.
Eng: Dave Heironymus & Rick Knight.

3. REG WATKINS & LORETTA CORMIER: My Night In Las Vegas (Reg Watkins)
‘This One’s For You’, Lone Raven, LR 715, 1985
Personnel: Reg Watkins & Loretta Cormier (vocals), Al Cross (drums), Andrew Affleck (bass), Anthony Panacci (keyboards & accordion), Marthy Shaw & Al Cherney (fiddles), Mickey Andrews (steel & dobro), Wendell Ferguson (acoustic & electric guitars) Reg Watkins (banjo & harmonica), Wendy Davis, Irene Szymanski, & Kerry Knickle (backing vocals)
Engineered by David Ferri. Arranged by Wendell Ferguson
Recorded and mixed at Orchard Studios, Brampton.

4.  VALDY: Sonny’s Dream (Ron Hynes)
45 rpm single, Duke Records DSR 81010. Produced by Claire Lawrence, 1985

5. THE WISEMAN BROTHERS: Stay a Little Longer (Shawn & Perry Wiseman)
45 rpm single – WB-1002 Independent WB-1002, circa 1985.
Produced by The Wiseman Brothers

6. WINCE COLES: Them Good Old days (Wince Coles)
I Want To Be A Working Man Again World Records WRC4-4110, 1985
Personnel: Don Boland, Dave Lush, Bob O'Donovan, Mervyn Maxwell, Gary Nichols, Nick Fleming, Guy King.
Prod: Nick Fleming. Recorded at J.S.R. Studios, Gander. WinBern Productions

7. EDDIE EASTMAN: The Winning Side (K. Chater/T. Rocco/J. Schweers)
‘The Winning Side’, vinyl LP Artisan APL 85001, 1985
Musicians: Acoustic Guitar – James Duke Dumas, Jimmy Capps; Backing Vocals – Al Henson, Beckie Foster Labounty, Joy Gardner, Ronnie Drake; Bass – Joe Allen, Larry Paxton; Drums – Jim Isbell; Electric Guitar – Fred Newell, Pete Bordonali, Pete Wade; Fiddle, Violin – Rob Hajacos; Piano – Bunky Keels, David Briggs; Steel Guitar – Jeff Newman, Lloyd Green, Sonny Garrish; Synthesizer [DX-7] – David Briggs; Vocals – Eddie Eastman
Produced by Gilles. Godard & Eddie Eastman. Engineers: Kevin McManus & David McKinley.
Arranged by [Strings] – Gilles Godard, Rob Hajacos
Rec: Nashville, Tennessee. Mastered: The Lacquer Channel, Toronto by George Graves

8. THE DERVISHES: On The Outside (Composer unidentified)
‘Another Song About Love and Politics’  Cassette Tape Independent 1985
Cassette Tape. Musicians: Bruce Cooper (Drums, Percussion), Susan Jackson (Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals), Ralph Pastore (Keyboards, Bass), Jody Richardson (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards), Nicholas Rockel (Bass, Vocals on ‘Walking On Sunshine’).
Engineered & mixed at Mr. Mole Studios. Produced by The Dervishes.

9. PRIVATE EYE: Changes
‘Private Eye’ Capitol ST-11980. 1979
Ray Harraison: Piano; Hughie Leggat: Guitars & Vocals; Gordy Leggat: Guitars; Howard Warden: Bass & Taurus Bass Pedals; Paul "Boomer" Stamp: Drums & Vocals.
Recorded at Master's Workshop...
Toronto: Engineer – Steve Vaughan assisted by Paul Massey. Mixed at Record Plant West.
Hollywood: Engineer – Lee DeCarlo assisted by Ricky Delena. Mastered at The Capitol Tower by Ken Perry

10. DAVE PANTING: The Philosopher`s In Love (Dave Panting)
'New Dreams', cassette tape, 1987
Musicians: Dave Panting (guitars, mandolins, bouzouki, fender bass, vocals, drum machines, percussion, mixing), Geoff Panting (programmed, arranged & played all keyboard parts), Charlie Wade (drums & congas), Ian MacKinnon (highland bagpipes, tin whistle) Kelly Russell (fiddle), Geoff Butler (button accordion), Paddy Mackey (bodhran).
Rec: Dave & Geoff Panting, Wallace Hammond & Don Walsh at Eastern Audio/Vikkibeat, & Daydeen Studios, St. John's,NL

11. FIGGY DUFF: The Gypsy (Dave Panting)
'After The Tempest', Boot BOS 7243, 1983
Pamela Morgan (vocals, acoustic guitar, tin whistle, keyboards, synthesizer; Dave Panting (vocals, mandolin, electric guitar (Darby Ram), Geoff Butler (button accordians, tin whistle (Jim Rumbolt’s Tune), Derek Pelley (bass, vocal harmony), Noel Dinn (drums, bodhran, hammered dulcimer, piano (Song from The Tempest)
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November 8,  2025 "Music from 1975 (Part 3 of 3)"
Episode 853
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1. APRIL WINE: Oowatanite (Jim Clench)
‘April Wine: Greatest Hits’. Originally released on vinyl LP ‘Stand Back’, 1975
Myles Goodwyn – guitars, keyboards, lead vocals; Jerry Mercer – percussion, background vocals; Gary Moffet – guitars, background vocals; Jim Clench – bass, lead vocals.
Producers: Gene Cornish, Dino Danelli, Eng: Ian Terry

2. HERITAGE: Flight To Gander (Willie Arsenault)
‘Rub-A-Dub-Dub’s A Long Way From Toronto’, Heritage H.T.-0100, MS-11375, 1975
Harold Crewe: guitar; Phil Simms: bass; Willie Arsenault: lead singer, guitar
Recorded by Jack Winsor at Echo Recording Studio, St. John's, NL

3. GORDON PINSENT: She’s Like the Swallow (M. Stanbury)
Roots, Arc Citation Series ACS-5027, 1969

4. ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB: They Call Me A Wry Man (G. Blackmore)
'Resurrexit', Independent, no label or number, circa 1975
Mandolin & tin whistle: Bill Bowman. Recorded on location, Hr. Grace, NL.
Recorded & Mixed by Remmelt Hummelen. Prod: Kevin Moynihan Audio-Visula Services.

5. PIERCE CULL: Girl In A Tavern (Smiling Bill McCormack)
‘Winter Work Program’, AUDAT 477-9070, 1975
Rec: MUN Studio, St. John's, NL

6. VANCE ROCKWELL: Sweet Harbours of Newfoundland (Vance Rockwell)
45 rpm single,  Broadland BR 2119X. 1975
Produced by Gary Buck.

7. REX HEMEON: Rough and Tumble Newfie (Rex Hemeon)
'Country Singer On the Isle of Newfoundland', RCA KXL1-0143, 1976
Jim Linegar-lead guitar, Bob Taylor-Steel guitar, John Lane-Rhythm guitar, Bass guitar-Noah Perry, Drums-Chris Kelly, Vocas-Rex Hemeon, Debbie Dwyer.
Prod: Ben Weatherby. Rec: Via Nova Studio, Grand Falls

8. THE CARLTON SHOWBAND: Nothing Like A Newfoundlander (Trad. Arranged by C.B.S.)
‘Any Dream Will Do’ RCA KPL 1-0083. 1975
Producer: Jack Feeney. Record at RCA's Toronto Studios. Engineer: Hayward Parrott. Technician: Russ Brewes. Background singers: TCM Melody Group.

9. CANADIAN STAFF BAND of The Salvation Army: Suite: Songs of Newfoundland (Norman Bearcroft)
‘Golden Slippers’ FESTIVAL CSB-0673 circa 1975.
Conducted by Major Norman Bearcroft. Recording Engineer: Ted Marshall
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November 1,  2025 "Music from 1975 (Part 2 of 3)"
Episode 852
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1. BRIAN MACLEOD: Come By Chance (Brian MacLeod)
45 rpm single, Nebula Records C 111, 1975
Written, produced & arranged by Brian Macleod.

2. BRIAN MacLEOD: Can’t Do Anymore (Brian MacLeod), 1975
 45 RPM single, Nebula Records C 111, 1975

3. DAVE NICOL: Lady Romance (Dave Nicol)
45 rpm vinyl single, Nebula Records, C-259, stereo, 1975
Published by D. Nicol Publishing.
Arranged by Dave Nicol & Brian McCloud (sic).

4. THE FOUR WAYS: The Shelter of Your Eyes  (Don Williams)
‘Gettin’ Around’BOOT RECORDS BOS 7150, 1975
Personnel: Joan Harvey: vocals; Rod Rumble: lead guitar and vocals; Brian Small: drums and vocals; Ron Hicks: bass guitar.
Exec. prod: Jury Krytiuk; Prod: John Capek, Rec. RCA Studios-Toronto;
Mixed: Thunder Sound, Toronto

5. FINNIGAN: Why Can't Everybody Be (J. Flynn)
'Finnigan',  BANANA RECORDS B.S. 1072, 1975
Personnel: Val Dean (Fiddle/Guitar), Jim Flynn (Guitar), Peter Stoney (Banjo, Piano, Guitar), Drew Thompson (Bass).
Produced by: Finnigan. Recorded at The Production Centre, Vancouver, B.C.
Engineer: Roger Monk. Special Thanks to Steve Webb, Colin, Gelding & Donna Hayes.

6. GEORGE ROWSELL: Kingdom of My Mind (Madeline Rowsell/Kevin Rowsell)
'Thunder Country', Periwinkle Records, PER-7326, 1975
Personnel: Don Paveling (Bass), Gary Gies (Drums), Mickey Andrews (Steel & Dobro), Billy Roy (Lead & Classic Guitars), Paul Clinch (Rhythm Guitar), Art Snider (Keyboard) Lillian Nickoloff (Violins). Background Singers: Ricki Yorke, Debbie Schaal, Paul Clinch, Jerry Dallas, Billy Roy)
Produced & Arranged by Art Snider. Engineers: Brian Mitchell/Bob Stright. Re-Mix Engineer: Brian Mitchell.
Recorded at Sound Canada

7. CARL TAPSCOTT SINGERS: She's Like the Swallow ( M. Stanbury)
‘Songs of Newfoundland’, RCA KXL1-0092 , 1975
Prod: Wilf Gillmeister. Eng: Peter Vandertogt, Tech: Kevin Fuller.
Recorded at RCA's Toronto studios.

8. DICK NOLAN: The Ryans & The Pittmans (arr. Dick Nolan)
‘Dick Nolan’ RCA KXLI-0096 1975
Produced by Jack Feeney.  Engineer: Hayward Parrott.  Technician: Dave Balan
Personnel: Mel Aucoin (Piano), John Bourque (Bass), Roddie Lee (Drums), Brian Barron (Violin), Bob Lucier (Steel Guitar), Mike Francis (Guitar), Leroy Anderson (Banjo)

9. THE HURRICANES: Sensuous Woman (Don Gibson)
'The Hurricanes', VINTAGE RECORDS SCV-141, 1975
Musicians: Edith Hulan (lead vocals), Rodney Hulan (rhythm guitar), Billy Matchem (accordion & drums, Derick Gosse (bass guitar), Walley Gosse (lead guitar).
Produced by Goodtime. Executive. Producer: Gary E. Tilley. Sound Engneer: Glenn Clarke. Piano: Tom Hynes.
Recorded at Sound Canada Studios, Toronto, ON

10. MICHAEL T. WALL: Ballad of Stompin’ Tom Connors (Fred Dixon)
‘More of Canada’s Singing Newfoundlander’,  BANFF SBS-5422, 1975

11. RAY WALSH: Bonnie Dundee/Hundred Pipers (Waltz)/Hundred Pipers (Jig)
(Trad. arr. Ray Walsh)
'All Around Newfie Accordion', Audat 477-9071, 1975
Accompanied by the "All Around the Circle" band: Don Randell-Fiddle/Guitar, Ollie Smith-Piano, Wally Cobb-Bass, Ray Kerrivan-Drums, Ray Walsh-Accordion.
Recorded at MUN Studios, St. John's, NL
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October 25, 2025 "Music from 1975 (Part 1"
Episode 851
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1. ANNE-MARIE MURRAY: Sweet Souvenirs of Stefan (Johnny Worth and Les Reed )
CBC Radio Canada LM 420, 1975
Recorded in Halifax by Ira Stwart. Engineer: L. Bailey

2. ROGER WHITTAKER: Goodbye To The Rain (Bryan Way)
‘Reflections on Love’, PHILLIPS 6318 105, 1975

3. REBECCA & COUNTRY SUNSHINE:  San Antonio Stroll (Peter Noah)
‘Rebecca & Country Sunshine’, Kodiak S 4004. circa 1975.
Personnel: Roy Penney (lead guitar & banjo), Ken Near (steel), Roly Chambers (bass & vocals)

4. REBECCA & COUNTRY SUNSHINE: Walkin’ After Midnight (Alan Block and Donn Hecht)
'Rebecca & Country Sunshine', Kodiak S 4004. circa 1975.
Personnel: Roy Penney (lead guitar & banjo), Ken Near (steel), Roly Chambers (bass & vocals)

5. TOMMY HUNTER: Born To Be A Gypsy (Roy Payne)
45 rpm vinyl single, RCA PB-50031 (Side A), 1974
Produced by Jack Feeney.

6. JIM & DON HAGGART: One Day At A Time (Roy Payne)
‘Balladeers’ LP Arpeggio ARPS-10007, 1975
Produced & Aranged by John Arpin & Gary Buck. Engineer: Hayward Parrott. Technician: Cub Richardson. Recorded at RCA Studios, Toronto

7. GWYNETH ASHLEY-ROBIN: Good Morning World (Roy Payne)
45 rpm single Boot Records BT 135, 1975
Released under licence from Laetrec Music, South Africa

8. ROY PAYNE: That’s Why I’m In Love With Life (Roy Payne)
'Outlaw Heroes',RCA KXL1-0163, 1976
Produced by Jack Feeney. Engineer: Hayward Parrott

9. JOHN WHITE: In Praise of Newfie Screech (Trad. arr John White)
‘Newfoundland Talent Showcase’ Audat C 119. circa 1974-5.

10. JOHN WHITE: Cod Liver Oil (Trad. Arr. J. White)
‘All Around the Circle’, Audat 477-907, circa 1973-5

11. THE SONS OF ERIN: The Town I Love So Well (Coulter)
‘The Town I Love So Well’, Erinsons Records ERN1100S, 1975
Personnel: Chris Hennessy, Ralph O'Brien, Robert O'Donovan.
Musicians: Grant Kennedy, Len MacDonald, Len Brennan.
Prod: Sons of Erin. Eng: Grant Kennedy.  Arr: O'Brien, Hennessy, O'Donovan

12. RAY WALSH: Scottish Medley (Trad. arr. Ray Walsh)
'All Around Newfie Accordion', Audat 477-9071, 1975
Accompanied by the "All Around the Circle" band: Don Randell-Fiddle/Guitar, Ollie Smith-Piano, Wally Cobb-Bass, Ray Kerrivan-Drums, Ray Walsh-Accordion.
Recorded at MUN Studios, St. John's, NL
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October 18, 2025 "Records from 1965 (Part 2 of 2)"
Episode 850
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1. THE DU-CATS: Good Thing Going (Ozen)
Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrador, an archive, 2007, Three Blind Mice Music
Released on  vinyl LP, RCA Victor - Canada International - PC/PCS-1018, 1966
Personnel: Lewis 'Butch' Skinner, Jim Crewe, Bob Battiste, Joe Boulos, and Winston Blackmore.

2. THE RAVENS: Young Blood (Leiber/Stoller/Pumus)
‘Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrado’, an archive, 2007 Three Blind Mice Music
Originally released as 45 rpm single, Arc 1099, 1965
Personnel: Jim Hennessey, Rocky Wiseman, Paul Rumsey, Rod French, Don Oakley

3. THE RAVENS: Sincerely (Ravens)
Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrador, an archive, 2007
Three Blind Mice Music
originally released on 45 rpm single, Arc 1099, 1965

4. THE KEATNIKS: Bumble Boogie (Unidentified)
‘The Keatniks’, Melbourne, AMLP 4011, 1965
William Keating (lead guitar), Pierre LaJeuness (piano), Maurice Caines (rhythm guitar, vocals), Basil Haire (drums)

5. THE YORK COUNTY BOYS: Gotta Travel On (Paul Clayton)
‘Folk-Fare’, ARC A592 (mono). A Product of ARC Sound Ltd., Toronto, ON. circa 1965
originally leased on LP ‘Blue Grass Jamboree’, Arc 502, circa 1958
PERSONNEL: Mike Cameron, “Big John” McManaman, Rex Yetman, Brian Barron, Alfred Leger

6. BERT CUFF: Island of Newfoundland (Bert Cuff)
45 rpm single ARC RECORDS A1107, 1965
Direction: Ben Weatherby, An Arc Production

7. BERT CUFF: Seven Days A Week (Bert Cuff)
45 rpm single ARC RECORDS A1107, 1965
Direction: Ben Weatherby, An Arc Production

8.  OMAR BLONDAHL: The Ship That Never Returned (Composer unidentified)
‘Folk-Fare’, ARC A592 (mono). A Product of ARC Sound Ltd., Toronto, ON. circa 1965
originally leased on LP ‘Blue Grass Jamboree’, Arc 502, circa 1958
PERSONNEL: Mike Cameron, “Big John” McManaman, Rex Yetman, Brian Barron, Alfred Leger

9. JIM BENNET WITH THE JUBILEE SINGERS: Jack Was Every Inch A Sailor (Composer Unidentified)
'Singalong Jubilee "Rousers"', Arc A-639, 1965
Personnel: The Jubilee Singers, Brian Ahern (leader and guitar), , Don Burke (banjo), Earl Fralick (bass), Jack Lilly (drums). Audio Engineer, Don Jackson.
Audio Engineer: Don Jackson

10. PRESENTATION SCHOOL GLEE CLUB: Tic-e-tic-e-toc (Italian Folk Song)
‘In Song We Hail Thee’, CT-33398&9. CBC, St. John's, NL, 1965

11. PRESENTATION SCHOOL GLEE CLUB: A-Roving  (Schubert)
‘In Song We Hail Thee’, CT-33398&9. CBC, St. John's, NL, 1965

12. DENNIS KENDELL:  Life Of A Fisherman (Kendell/Parsons)
'Looking Back' by Me & Him. cassette tape SHP1001, 1988
Accordion: Con Parsons. Vocals: Con Parsons, Dennis Kendell.
Back-up instruments & harmony: Kevin Collins.
Recorded at Sawyer Hill Studios, Placentia, NF

13. WILF DOYLE AND HIS ORCHESTRA:  Fish & Brewis (Composer unidentified)
‘Isle of Newfoundland’, LONDON NAS-13514, circa 1965
Vocals: Chris Doyle

14. WILF DOYLE & HIS ORCHESTRA: Salt Cod Jig (?)
‘Isle of Newfoundland’, London NAS-13514, circa 1965
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October 11, 2025 "Tribute To Roddy LePrieur/Lee"
Episode 849
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1. NEWFOUNDLAND SHINDIGS: Why, Oh Why (Charles Martin)
45 rpm single, Star ST-18, Side B, 1967
Probable Personnel: Roddy Leprieur, Gerry Formanger, Charles Martin, Ronnie Alexander, Harry Cormier

2. BERNIE EARLY & The Country All-Stars: Chaser For The Blues (Ben Kerr)
45 rpm single Columbia C4-2786. 1967
Bass: Billy Gibbs, Drums: Roddy LePrieur, Lead Guitar: Roy Penney, Steel: Ollie Strong, Vocals: Bernie Early, Fiddle/Bass: Wally Dean, Piano: Rick Lamereux, Rhythm Guitar: Rolly Chambers.
Produced by Gordon C. Hill-Wallace-Gordon Productions Ltd. Engineer: Ivan Bradley.

3. CHARLIE MacKINNON: Ghost of Bras D’Or (Charlie MacKinnon-Lilian Crewe Walsh)
‘The Best of Charlie MacKinnon’,  Arc Citation Series ACS-5029. Circa 1968-1969.
Musicians: Johnny Burke, Roddy Lee (NL), Bob Lucier, Brian Barron, Robert Cunningham.
Producer: Jack Anderson. Engineer: Frank Bertin. Executive Producer: Phil Anderson.
Recorded: Bay Studios, Toronto

4. HARRY HIBBS: Captain & His Whiskers (Trad.)
‘More Harry Hibbs’, Arc AS 809, circa 1968
Musicians: The Caribou Showband - Johnny Burke (lead & bass guitar), Bob Lucier (steel guitar), Brian Barron (fiddle & mandolin) Ollie Strong (rhythm guitar), Roddy Lee (drums)

5. RODDY LEPRIEUR: I’m Not The Boy I Used To Be (C. Putman)
‘Join Us At The Caribou’ Arc AS-813, 1969
Musicians: Harry Hibbs (Vocals, accordion), Johnny Burke (Vocals, bass), Bob Lucier (Steel), Brian Barron (Fiddle, mandolin), Roddy LaPierie (Drums)

6. EASTWIND: Matchbox (Carl Perkins)
‘Eastwind’ Vinyl LP Condor 977-1407, 1974
Vocals: Roddy Lee
Band: Johnny Burke/Bass; Bob Lucier/Steel, dobro; Mel Aucoin/Rhythm, piano; Roddy Lee/Drums; Brian Barron/Fiddle, mandolin.
Prod; Doug Taylor. Eng & Mix: Bill Seddon. Rec. at Thunder Sound.

7. EASTWIND: I Used To Love Her Madly (Dwayne Ford)
Eastwind’ Vinyl LP Condor 977-1407, 1974
Vocals: Roddy Lee. Band: Johnny Burke/Bass; Bob Lucier/Steel, dobro; Mel Aucoin/Rhythm, piano; Roddy Lee/Drums; Brian Barron/Fiddle, mandolin.
Produced by; Doug Taylor. Engineered  & Mixed by Bill Seddon.

8. BURTON & HONEY MAN: On The Road Again (Burton & Honeyman)
‘Two of a Kind’ CONDOR 977-1467. 1976
Roddy Lee (NFLDer) on Drums. Other musicians: Mel Aucoin (Piano/Rhythm Guitar), John Burke (Bass Guitar), Brian Barron (Fiddle), Al Brisco (Steel Guitar), George Hebert (Lead/Rhythm Guitar).
Prod: Lonnie Salazar. Eastern Sound Studios, Toronto, ON.

9.  JOHNNY BURKE & EASTWIND: Wild Honey (Blake Emmons/Jimmy Wolfe)
‘Wild Honey’  Grand Slam GS 1976. 1978
Eastwind includes Newfoundlander Roddy Lee on drums.

10. EASTWIND: Good Hearted Woman (Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson)
'Eastwind', Grand Slam GS 2063, 1980
Personnel: Johnn Burke: bass; Brian Barron: fiddle; Al Brisco: steel; Roddy Lee: drums; Joe Howe: lead guitar.

11. THE CARLTON SHOWBAND: More Than I Can Say (Curtis and Allison)
‘Three Steps To Heaven’ Independent WRC1-2634, 1984
Keyboards: Seamus Grew, Bruce Lee, Graham Howes; Guitars: Sean McManus, Marty Shaw, Mike “Pepe” Francis; Roddy Lee, Fred White. Bass: Fred White; Drums: Roddy Lee; Steel Guitar: Bob Lusicer; Strings, Harmonica, Fiddle: Marty Shaw; Banjos: Fred White, Mike “Pepe” Francis; Lead Vocals: Gregory Donaghey, Mike Feeney, Roddy Lee, Sean McManus, Fred White; Background Vocals: Debbie Fleming, B. J. Foster, Wayne “Buddy King” Jamie Ray and The Carlton Showband.
Produced & Engineered by Peter “F.” Houston. Recorded: United Media Studios, Toronto

12. BOBBY MUNRO: Blue Canadian Rockies (Cindy Walker)
‘88 Country Keys’ CHEYENNE 89002. Year?
Bobby Munro/piano; Harold MacIntyre/rhythm; Larry Dee/rhythm; Bob Lucier/Steel; Graham Townsend/mandolin; Roy Penney/Lead, banjo; Roddy Lee/drums; Andy Greatrix/bass.
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October 4, 2025 "Ted Doyle & 1965 Part 1"
Episode 848
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1. SEVEN YEARS LATER: Spanish Harlem (Jerry Leiber/Phil Spector)
Released as a 45 rpm single, Flyers C01505, 1974
Fred Rowsell (Vocals),Bill Feltham (Organ, Piano, Bass), Ted Doyle (drums)
Recorded Live at The Flyers Club, Gander

2. SEVEN YEARS LATER: Whistle and Drums (Composer?)
45 rpm single, Flyers C01505, circa 1972
Ted Doyle: drums & congos

3. HAROLD MACINTYRE & AREA CODE 705: Newfie Sheik (Larry Coad)
45 rpm single BURCO RECORDS BR-333, 1980
Larry Coad: lead guitar; Harold Pilgrim: banjo; Ted Doyle: Drums
Prod: Larry Coad. Exec Prod. David Peever. Rec: Mainstreet Studios, Sudbury ON

4. FLASHBACK: She’s So Cold (Ted Doyle Jr.)
‘Original’ cassette tape, Independent RS4C-0290 1990
 Personnel: E.B. Lush: Vocals & Rhythm Guitar; Rod Tucker: Vocals, Fiddle, Mandolin, Accordion, Keyboards, Harmonica & Harmony; Lisa Mahon: Vocals; Don Baker: Piano & Keyboards; Harold Baker: Bass Guitar & Harmony; Sandra Higdon: Vocals; Bill Taylor: Lead Guitar; Ted Doyle Jr.: Drums
Engineered by Gus Burton. Produced by Rod Tucker & E.B. Lush
Mixed by R. Tucker, B. Lush, and G. Burton. Recorded at Rainbow Studio, St. John’s

5. IRA LOUVIN: Bottom of the Bottle (Anne Young)
‘The Unforgettable Ira Louvin’ Capitol Records ST 2413. 1965
Produced by Ken Nelson and Marvin Hughes

6. IRA LOUVIN & ANNE YOUNG: Make Believe It’s Me (Ira Louvin)
‘The Unforgettable Ira Louvin’ Capitol Records ST 2413. 1965
Produced by Ken Nelson and Marvin Hughes

7.  IRA LOUVIN & ANNE YOUNG: Yodel, Sweet Molly (Anne Young)
‘The Unforgettable Ira Louvin’ Capitol Records ST 2413. 1965
Produced by Ken Nelson and Marvin Hughes

8. DICK NOLAN: I’m Movin’ On (Hank Snow)
45 rpm single,  Arc A1082A, 1965
Roy Penney on Shotgun Guitar.

9. MARY LOU COLLINS: Hello Joey (Composer?)
Unreleased. 1965
From MUN Digital Archives - Smallwood Collection
15th Annual Liberal Ball, St. John’s Memorial Stadium, May 14, 1965

10. THE KEATNIKS: That's My Girl  (Godfrey Kealey)
‘The Keatniks’ Melbourne Records - AMLP 4011, 1965
Maurice Caines - William Keating - Pierre Lajeunesse - Basil Haire
Produced in Montreal

11. THE KEATNIKS: Three Long Days and Nights (Maurice Caines)
The Keatniks, Melbourne, AML: 4011, 1965
William Keating: lead guitar;  Pierre LaJeuness: piano, Maurice (Moe) Caines: Vocals/rhythm guitar; Basil Haire: drums

12. THE DU-CATS: Off the Hook (Jagger/Richards)
45 rpm single RCA Victor Canada Internaitonal 57-3375. 1965
Personnel: Lewis 'Butch' Skinner, Jim Crewe, Bob Battiste, Joe Boulos, and Winston Blackmore.

13. ROY PENNEY: Rose of San Antone (Bob Wills)
Twistin’ the Pick, circa 1965, Arc 589
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September 20, 2025 "Dr. Donald F. Cook & Ellis Coles"
Episode 846
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1. MEMORIAL UNIVERSIY OF NEWFOUNDLAND CHAMBER CHOIR: Lukey's Boat (arr. D. F. Cook)
‘Winter’s Gone & Past and other songs of Newfoundland’, World Records WR-18, 1979
Edmund Dawe: piano ; Donald Boland: bass
Conductor: D. F. Cook. Prod. by Department of Music.
Rec. by the Educational TV Centre of MUN, St. John's, NL.
Musical Director: D. F. Cook, Mix: Duane Starcher,
Eng: William Harris/George Graves.

2. MEMORIAL UNIVERSIY OF NEWFOUNDLAND CHAMBER CHOIR: That St. John's Girl (Trad.)
‘Winter’s Gone & Past and other songs of Newfoundland’, World Records WR-18, 1979
Edmund Dawe: piano ; Donald Boland: bass
Conductor: D. F. Cook. Prod. by Department of Music.
Rec. by the Educational TV Centre of MUN, St. John's, NL.
Musical Director: D. F. Cook, Mix: Duane Starcher,
Eng: William Harris/George Graves.

3. CHOIR OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - Sop. solo & Choir: All Things Bright & Beautiful: (Tune Royal Oak. Adapted by Martin Shaw. Words by Cecil Frances Alexander)
'Evensong & Hymns', WATERLOO WR8033, 1986
D.F. Cook, Organist & Choirmaster. The Very Reverend E.C.W. Rusted, Dean.
Soloists: Catherine Cornick, Soprano; Michael Donnan, Baritone.
Rec. Eng.: Edward Marshall. Recorded on digital equipment. in NF Cathedral.

4. MEMORIAL UNIVERSIY OF NEWFOUNDLAND CHAMBER CHOIR: Give thanks unto the Lord (Robert Shaw)
‘MUN Chamber Choir At Exeter Cathedral’ Waterloo Music WR8027. 1983
Director: D. F. Cook. Organist: Donna Dillon. Produced by: MUN Department of Music.
Recording Engineer: Edward Marshall.

5. ELLIS COLES Stay Down Here With Nan: (Ellis Coles)
‘All The Best’ Cassette Tape circa 1995. No label/number.

6. WINCE COLES: Little Children Going To School (Ellis Coles)
'I Want To Be A Working Man Again', cassette tape World Records WRC4-4110, 1985 Personnel: Don Boland, Dave Lush, Bob O'Donovan, Mervyn Maxwell, Gary Nichols, Nick Fleming, Guy King.
Prod: Nick Fleming. Recorded at J.S.R. Studios, Gander. WinBern Productions

7. FREEMAN WALTERS & THE ISLE AUX MORTE BOYS: My Newfoundland Shore (Ellis Coles)
'My Newfoundland Shore', World WRC!-5525, 1987
Personnel: Keith Ball (lead vocals, rhythm & acoustic guitars), Joshua Skinner (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, and background vocals), Freeman Walters (accordion and harmonica) Raymond Osmond (drums and wood block), Barry Coleman (bass guitar)
Rec; Sim's Studio: Belloram. Eng: Sim Savory. Mix Sim Savory & The Isle Aux Morte Boys.
Prod: Leftover Productions, Isle Aux Morte

8.  DICK NOLAN: Aunt Martha’s Sheep (Dick Nolan – Ellis Cole)
'Fisherman's Boy', LP --- RCA Camden CAS-2576, 1972
Musicians: Mack Barfoot: Drums; Gary Davis: Bass; Fred Lawrence: Steel Guitar; Curt Mesher: Lead Guitar; Kevin Lacey: Rhythm Guitar; Wilf Doyle: Accordion. (From Bob Cousins, NF Herald, June 28, 1972 Pg. 18)
Prod: Ben Weatherby. Rec: M.U.N. Radio Studios, St. John's, NL.

9. DICK NOLAN: Courtroom In the Sky (Ellis Coles/Dick Nolan)
‘Happy Newfoundlanders’, RCA Camden KCLI-0050, 1973
Produced by Jack Feeney, Recorded at RCA’s Toronto Studios
Eng: Mark Smith.  Technicians: Craig Richardson, Alan Moy
Recorded at RCA’s Toronto Studios

10. DICK NOLAN: Skipper Billy’s Wake (Ellis Coles)
‘Happy Newfoundlanders’, RCA Camden KCLI-0050, 1973
Produced by Jack Feeney, Recorded at RCA’s Toronto Studios
Eng: Mark Smith.  Technicians: Craig Richardson, Alan Moy
Recorded at RCA’s Toronto Studios

11. DAVE & AUBREY: Bartender’s Sweetheart (Dave & Aubrey & Ellis Coles)
‘Bartender’s Sweetheart’ KLX1-0386 , 1980.
Personnel: Neil Bishop, Ted MacNeil, Claude Caines, Betty Jean Hynes, Bruce White, Kevin Beanland, Rick Walsh.
Recorded at Clode Sound Studios, Stephenville

12. BOYD CHUBBS: Harbour Waltz (Boyd Chubbs)
‘Spanish in the Harbour’ – Original Guitar from Labrador
Cassette Tape WRC4-6492. Circa 1991
Produced & engineered by Frank Mumford & Dan Doiron at In-Session Recording, Truro NS
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September 6, 2025 "Roy (Guitar-Pickin') Penney"
Episode 844
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1. ROY PENNEY: Camp Town Races (Stephen Foster)
‘Twistin’ the Pick’, Arc 589, circa 1965
Produced by Ben Weatherby

2. ROY PENNEY: Guitar Breakdown Boogie (Cecil McEachern)
‘On Stage at The Drake’, Arc A 579, circa 1962-3
Personnel: Dick Nolan (rhythm), Roy Penney (lead), Bunty Petrie (fiddle), Johnny Bourque (bass)
Host: Moose LaTreck

3. ROY PENNEY  & THE BLUE VALLEY BOYS: Town Hall Shuffle (Joe Maphis)
‘On Stage at The Drake', Arc A 579, circa 1962-3
Personnel: Dick Nolan (rhythm), Roy Penney (lead), Bunty Petrie (fiddle), Johnny Bourque (bass)
Host: Moose LaTreck

4. DICK NOLAN: Golden Rocket (Hank Snow)
Newfoundland Songbook Vol. 1, 2008 Unidisc. 2008, AGEK-2571
Originally released on vinyl LP, Truck Driving Man, circa 1964
Producer and A&R Direction: Ben Weatherby

5. ROY PENNEY: Twistin’ the Pick (R. Penney)
‘Twistin’ the Pick’, Arc 589 circa 1965
Produced by Ben Weatherby

6. ROY PENNEY: Windy and Warm (John D. Loudermilk)
‘Twistin’ The Pick’, Arc 589, circa 1965
Produced by Ben Weatherby

7. ROY PENNEY:  Slinky (Chet Atkins)
'Boss Guitar In Teensville', ARC A 662, circa 1966
Mickey McGivern, Mark McGivern, Bill Bartlett, Roy Penney

8. ROY PENNEY:  Galloping Guitar (Chet Atkins)
Boss Guitar In Teensville, ARC A 662, circa 1966
Mickey McGivern, Mark McGivern, Bill Bartlett, Roy Penney

9. FREDDY McKENNA: Move It On Over (Hank Williams)
'A Hank Williams Songbook', Arc 711 (mono), circa 1966
Roy Penny: Lead Guitar; Mickey McGivern: Rhythm guitar; Rickey Lamoureux; piano;
Bob Lucier: steel guitar; Bill Gibbs: Bass; Bunty Petrie: Drums.
Dir. B. Weatherby

10. ARLENE GORDON: Nova Scotia Home (Hank Snow)
‘Games People Play’, hi-lite HI 2209, Year (early 1970s)?
Roy Penney/lead guitar; Gerry Hall/acoustic guitar; Ronald McDonald/bass; Mickey Andrews/steel; Albany Petrie/drums.
Prod/Eng: Ray Lawrence. Rec: Sound Canada, Don Mills ON

11. THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY: G-Whiz! ! (Mickey Andrews)
'at the Horsehsoe', VINTAGE RECORDS SCV-113 circa 1970.
Mickey Andrews: Sho-bro & Steel Guitar;  Randy McDonald; Bass & Vocals; Gerry Hall; Vocals & Acoustis Guitar; Roy Penny: Lead Guitar; Johnny Green: Drums, Art Snider: Piano, Organ, & Vibes.
Prod: The Good, the Bad & The Ugly, Exec Prod: Art Snider, Mix: Glenn Clarke

12. JOHNNY GOLD: Ten Guitars (Gordon Mills)
‘From Me To You’, Marathon ALS366, 1973
Steve Smith-steel, Roy Penney-lead guitar, Bobby Munro-piano, Eddy Poirier-rhythm guitar, Mickey Andrews-dobro, Greg Smith-bass, Terry Morin-drums, Maple Street-backing vocals.
Prod-Doug Taylor Eng-Ken Friesen. Rec-Eastern Sound

13. REBECCA & COUNTRY SUNSHINE:  Dooley (Mitch Jayne, Rodney Dillard)
‘Rebecca & Country Sunshine’, Kodiak S 4004. circa 1975.
Personnel: Roy Penney (lead guitar & banjo), Ken Near (steel), Roly Chambers (bass & vocals)

14. ROY PENNEY & RUSTY WALKER : Shotgun (Roy Penney/Rusty Walker)
45 rpm single Double Barrel Records, No number!, 1983
Produced by Pat Riccio Productions Inc
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May 24, 2025 "Towns 2025-1"
Episode 829
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1. WONDERFUL GRAND BAND: St. John’s Waltz (Ron Hynes)
‘Newfoundland’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1’, Tapestry GD-7374. 1980
Prod: Rick Butler

2. DICK NOLAN: Old Flatrock Hills (PD - arr. Dick Nolan)
' Happy Anniversary Newfoundland', RCA KCL1-0050, 1974
Prod: Jack Feeney.  Eng: Mark Smith.  Technicians: Craig Richardson, Alan Moy
Recorded at RCA's Toronto Studios

3. PAT CASEY: Hillsides of Torbay (Pat Casey)
45 rpm single, RAINBOW RECORDS, WRC3-1967, Side 1 (no date)

4. THE NEWFOUNDLAND SHOWBAND:  Island of Wabana (Ray MacLean)
'Memories of Home', Marathon 2711, 1973
Ray Maclean (lead guitar, vocals); Bill Whalen (drums), Dave Noseworthy (bass), Bill Chipman (electric guitar) and Winston Saunders (fiddle, accordion, mandolin)

5. JOHN BOLAND & BEOTHUCK: Wabana (J. Peters)
'John Boland & Beothuck',  LP --- Boot Records BTM 2003, 1976
John Boland (lead guitar), John Babb (rhythm guitar), Mac Babb (vocals and bass), Fred O’Quinn (lead guitar), John Rankin (percussionist).
Producer: Bobby Munro; Engineer: Kevin Evans

6. GARY O’DRISCOLL: Dear Old Bay Bulls Town (G. O'Driscoll)
 “A ‘Time’ In Bay Bulls”, cassette tape, Homespun Records HSR-003, WRC4-6452, 1990.
Performers: Francis Aspell, Mary Drew, Westy & Victor Williams, Con O'Brien, Ronnie Power, Leo Williams, Gerard O'Driscoll, Gary O'Driscoll.
Prod: Gary O'Driscoll

7. JOAN MORRISSEY: The Mobile Goat (Tom Cahill)
Home Brew, Marathon MS 2118, 1973

8. OMAR BLONDAHL: Wedding In Renews (Johnny Burke)
‘Folk Songs from Around The World’  Arc A 591 (mono), circa 1962

9. BEN WEATHERBY: Old Trepassey Town (Weatherby - G. Corrigan)
‘Here’s To the Women of Newfoundland’ Condor HCD 4462. Year?
Originally released on vinyl LP ‘Here’s To the Women Of Newfoundland’, Marathon ALS 391, 1973

10. RON ROSE: Salmonier Line (John Gushue & Boys)
Cassette tape ‘Back In Newfoundland’, SWC Prod. RRC 1883, 1988
Ron Rose: Vocals, Rhythm guitar. Sim Savory: lead guitar, piano, bass, accordion. Harmony: Bud Davidge. Steel: Mike Higgins.
Eng: Sim Savory. Rec. Sim's Studio. Prod. Ron Rose.

11. HERITAGE: Holyrood Song (Willie Arsenault)
‘Rub-A-Dub-Dub’s A Long Way From Toronto’, Heritage H.T.-0100, MS-11375, 1975
Harold Crewe: guitar; Phil Simms: bass; Willie Arsenault: lead singer, guitar
Recorded by Jack Winsor at Echo Recording Studio, St. John's, NL

12. SAM ROSE: Old Country Waltz (Composer unidentified on album)
'Newfoundland Accordion', Buckshot BT-9011, 1974
backed by the Newfoundland Showband
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May 17, 2025 "May 24th & Tribute To Mark Hiscock"
Episode 828
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1. 90% SPAWN: 24th of May (P. Drover)
Cassette Tape ‘White Horses On The Bay’ WRC4-6480. circa 1989.
Musicians: Wade Jones (vocals, lead guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, tin whistle, drums, piano, accordian), Paul Drover (vocals, rhythm guitar, accordian, tin whistle), Randy Stone Vocals, Bodhran, harmonica).
Eng: Gus Burton. Prod: Wade Jones. Mixed by W. Jones, G. Burton.
Recorded at Rainbow Studios, Kelligrews NL.

2. REG BROWN with DRIFTWOOD & FRIENDS: Boil up Time (Reg Brown)
‘Boil Up Time’, cassette tape RB4C-1000, 1989
Personnel: SkIp Abbott: Bass Guitar,; Dave Drake: Steel Guitar; George White: Fiddle & Harmony Vocals;  Bugs Greene: Accordion, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar; Charlie Payne: Accordion, Glenn Simmons: Lead Guitar, Reg Brown: Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica, Drum Programming, Sound Effects, Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals;  Elaine White & Charlie Mercer: Back-up Harmony.
Engineered., produced & mixed by Reg Brown & George White.
Recorded: Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook. Eng.

3. DICK NOLAN & ROY PAYNE: Old Fishin’ Hole (Roy Payne)
‘Side By Each’ Starpak, SK-132, 1980

4. BACK TO BACK (Reg Eddy & Pat Marche): The Troutin' (Reg Eddy: music, Pat Marche: lyrics)
'Childhood Memories', casette tape BB-40491A, circa early 1990s   
Personnel: Reg Eddy: guitar, bass, vocals, harmonics, music. , Pat Marche: vocals, spoons, jews-harp, lyrics. Sim Savory: accordion, drums. Dave Carey: fiddle, mandolin, guitar, tin whistle.
Engineer: Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram, NL.
Produced by Part Marche & Reg Eddy.

5. PADDY GEARIN: The Old Fishin’ Hole (Paddy Gearin)
‘Ole' Fishin' Hole’ Cassette Tape. No label, number, or date.
Recorded by Ambassador Records, Oshawa, ON.

6. UNCLE HARRY'S BAR BAND: Uncle Ned's Cabin (Charlie Payne)
‘Das Da Way She Goes' Cass.Tape WRC4-6046. 1989
Personnel: Billy "Rufus" Drake: lead, slide, rhythm guitars, mandolin, lead & harmony vocals ; Charlie Payne: accordion, bass, wooden spoons, whistle; Wayne Parsons: lead vocals
Additional Musicians: Reg Brown – Drum Programming, Rhythms, Harmonica, keyboards, Harmony Vocals. Glen Simmonds – Drum Programming and Rhythm on “Anthony’s Jig”. Angela Brown, Gary Warren and George White – Background Vocals on “Will Your Anchor Hold”.
Recorded and produced by Reg Brown, Driftwood Studios, Corner Brook NL.
Mixed by Reg Brown & George White

7. LEM SNOW: The Great Lobster Boil (Lem Snow)
‘The Great Lobster Boil’, Pigeon Inlet Productions, PIP-7316, 1982

8.  THE THUNDERBIRDS: Blueberries (Stoller – Leiber)
45 rpm single ERA Records  45-1000. 1955
 Orchestra directed by Bill Thompson.

9. SHANNEYGANOCK: Little Boats of Newfoundland (Roy Payne)
‘Rockin’ On The Water’ CD 4003016. 2013
Chris Andrews – vocals, guitar; Mark Hiscock – vocals Accordion; Bob Pike – bass, vocals; Billy Sutton – drums, guitar, fiddle, 6 string banjo, perciussion & vocals.
Craig Young – dobro, electric guitar, mandolin, 6 string banjo; Cory Tetford – electric guitar; Emelia Bartellas – fiddle; Patrick Moran – fiddle; Aaron Collis – Whistle; Jason Whelan - bouzouki; Paul Kinsman - organ and iano; Jamie Dart - harmony vocals
Produced, engineered and mixed by Billy Sutton. Mastered by Jason Whelan

10. MARK HISCOCK: Fishin’ In A Dory (Lyrics: Paul Emberley/Music: Ray Johnson)
‘The Music Takes Me Back’ CD 2003
Mark Hiscock: vocals, accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, banjo ; Patrick Moran: fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals ; Bob Pike: bass ; Allison Walsh: vocals ; The Government Rams: background vocals.
Executive Producer – Lyle Drake. Mastered By – Ted Carson. Mixed By – Mark Hiscock, Mark Neary. Producer – Mark Hiscock, Patrick Moran
Recorded By – Mark Neary

11. MARK HISCOCK: The Old Fishing Schooner (Wince Keeping)
‘The Old Fishing Schooner’, Logy Bay Entertainment, 2018
Rec. at Players Choice Studio in Spaniards Bay.
Musicians: Mark Hiscock: vocals, accordion ; Ian Chipman: bass, drums ; Craig Young: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, dobro, mandolin ; Doug Randell: pedal steel ; Norman Hiscock: accordion (track 3) ; Renee Batten: harmony vocals ; Carole Bestvater (track 5): Patrick Moran (tracks 2-3, 6, 10-11): fiddle ; Linda Hiscock (Mark’s mom): vocals (track 5).
All arrangements by Mark Hiscock and Ian Chipman.
Executive producer Logy Bay Entertainment Group.
Produced by Mark Hiscock. Recorded and mixed by Ian Chipman at Players Choice Studio.
Mastered at Sound Solution.

12. MARK HISCOCK & HARRY HIBBS: Song of Ireland (Composer?)
‘The Old Fishing Schooner’, Logy Bay Entertainment, 2018
Rec. at Players Choice Studio in Spaniards Bay.
Musicians: Craig Young, Patrick Moran, Renee Batten, Doug Randell Carole Bestvater, Norman Hiscock (Mark's Dad). Guest vocalist: Linda Hiscock (Mark's Mom).
All arrangements by Mark Hiscock and Ian Chipman.
Executive producer Logy Bay Entertainment Group.
Produced by Mark Hiscock. Recorded and mixed by Ian Chipman at Players Choice Studio.
Mastered at Sound Solution.

13. MARK HISCOCK: Labrador Rose (Dick Gardiner)
Our Songs 2, 2005, Avondale Music 02 06382
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May 10, 2025 "New Adds 2025-1"
Episode 827
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1. R & J COUNTRY "PLUS": Piano Man (Don Gale/Reg Eddy)
‘It Takes Two’ Cassette Tape 1119222
Reg & Joyce Eddy: Lead Vocals & Harmonies.
Vocal Tracks recorded at Sim’s Studio, Belleoram NL
Bill Roberts: bass, piano, horns, strings/Ted Hewitt: acoustic & electric guitars/Hal Rugg: pedal steel/Wanda Vick: fiddle/Jerry Vandiver: drums, percussion and musical production.

2. THE SQUARE PENNY: La La Melody (Composer ?)
45 rpm single QCS 1202. No label. 1976

3: STUFFED SQUID: Squid Rap (Composer ?)
‘Well Done Liar’ Cassette Tape SWC 0003. Year?
Recorded at Sim’s Studio, Belleoram NL
Stuffed Squid is Dave Brett (vocals and ugly stick), Syl Drover (vocals), Gord Lush (bass guitar, rhythm guitar), Carl Sheppard (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Junior Sullivan (accordion, drums, spoons, guitar), Sim Savory (lead guitar), Rod Toms (manager/gopher).

4. STUFFED SQUID: Package Song (Composer ?)
‘Well Done Liar’ Cassette Tape SWC 0003. Year?
Recorded at Sim’s Studio, Belleoram NL
Stuffed Squid is Dave Brett (vocals and ugly stick), Syl Drover (vocals), Gord Lush (bass guitar, rhythm guitar), Carl Sheppard (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Junior Sullivan (accordion, drums, spoons, guitar), Sim Savory (lead guitar), Rod Toms (manager/gopher).

5. MARY LOU COLLINS: Well Al Right (Sid Wyche (music), Mayme Watts (lyrics)
‘Those Melodious Words’ Cassette Tape ACC-49183. Year?
Ralph Walker accompanies his favourite singers... from Ralph Walker's personal collection.
Proceeds in aid of Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation research in Alzeimers Disease

6. LEO SANDOVAL: My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart)
‘Those Melodious Words’ Cassette Tape ACC-49183. Year?
Ralph Walker accompanies his favourite singers... from Ralph Walker's personal collection.
Proceeds in aid of Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation research in Alzeimers Disease

7. FRED LEE: Toss and Roll (Fred Lee)
‘Old Man of the Sea’ Cassette tape 13109221. No label. 1992
Fred Lee: accordion, vocals, guitars / Sim Savory: keyboards, guitars, bass, mandolin.
Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram.

8. KEVIN BEANLAND: Flying Fiddler’s Reel (Composer ?)
‘The Flying Fiddler’ Cassette Tape KB4C. 1988
Produced by Kevin Beanland. Engineered by Lee Sheppard.
Recorded at Sound Recording Studio.

9. KEVIN BEANLAND: Stacking The Slippers (Composer ?)
‘The Flying Fiddler’ Cassette Tape KB4C. 1988
Produced by Kevin Beanland. Engineered by Lee Sheppard.
Recorded at Sound Recording Studio.

10: BILLY DINN: Me Auld Tambourine (O’Brien/Ryan)
‘A Taste of Irish Newfoundland’ No label or number. Year ?
Billy Dinn: Vocals, Button Accordion, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Tambourine, Digital Effects.
Produced & Arranged by Billy Dinn. Engineered by Dave Hall.
Recorded and Mixed at Sound Stage, Niagara.

11. BILLY DINN: Shannon Waltz (Composer ?)
‘A Taste of Irish Newfoundland’ No label or number. Year ?
Billy Dinn: Vocals, Button Accordion, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Tambourine, Digital Effects.
Produced & Arranged by Billy Dinn. Engineered by Dave Hall.
Recorded and Mixed at Sound Stage, Niagara.
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May 3, 2025 "Homebrew + Cape St. Mary's"
Episode 826
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1. RON ROSE & CARAVAN: Daddy’s Brew (Lloyd Pretty)
45 rpm single, Caravan Records WRC3-1087, Year?
Recorded at Echo Recording Studios, St. John’s NL.

2. BRIAN FINN: Me Good Ole Homebrew (Pat Casey)
‘Can’t Spend This Summer Alone’ Cassette Tape WRC 202. 1959
Musicians: Brian Finn (Lead Vocals, Accordion), Billy "Rufus" Drake (Electric Lead, Slide Guitars, Acoustic Lead, Acoustic Rhythm Guitars, Mandolin, and Harmony Vocals), Sim Savory Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Lead on Jigs).
Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram NL.

3. ROY PAYNE: Dogberry Wine (Roy Payne)
‘Willie’s Yellar Pick Up Truck’, RCA KXL1-0095, 1975
Music by "The East Wind Plus One": Mel, Johnny, Roddy, Bobby, Brian and Peppy.
Producer: Jack Feeney, Engineer: Hayward Parrott

4. GLYNN ABBOTT: Blueberry Wine (Composer?)
‘Newfy Gold Vol. 1’ cassette tape S14C-0187. 1987

5. THE CJON GLEE CLUB: Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s (Otto Kelland)
'CJON'S Glee Club Sings Newfoundland Folk Songs & other selections, Vol 2', Rodeo RLP.84, 1955
Conductor: Ignatius Rumboldt. Introduction: Don Jamieson

6. REG WATKINS: Cape St. Mary’s (Otto Kelland)
‘Newfoundland Mummers’, Snocan SCN 508,  circa 1975

7. B.T.O.: Amelia Earhart (J. Vallance/D. Simmonds)
‘Rock n’ Roll Nights’  Mercury SRM-1-3748. 1979
Musicians: Rob Bachman: Drums, Percussion; Jim Clench: Bass, Vocals; Blair Thorton: Lead Guitar; C. F. Turner: Guitar, Vocals.
Produced by Jim Vallance.
Recorded and mixed: - Mushroom Studios, Vancouver, Canada – Engineer: Rolf Henneman/Assistant: Jeff Tolman/ Trident Studios, London, England - Engineer: John Brand/ Assistant engineer: Michael Donegani.

8. LEO SANDOVAL & RALPH WALKER: 99 Guys Got Eyes For Liza (COMPOSER ?)
‘Those Melodious Words’ Cassette Tape ACC-49183. Year?
Ralph Walker accompanies his favourite singers... from Ralph Walker's personal collection.
Proceeds in aid of Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation research in Alzeimers Disease

9. WARREN NEWHOOK: The Party’s Over
‘Those Melodious Words’ Cassette Tape ACC-49183. Year?
Ralph Walker accompanies his favourite singers... from Ralph Walker's personal collection.
Proceeds in aid of Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation research in Alzeimers Disease

10. BUGS GREENE: The Home Brew Waltz (composer unidentified)
‘Bugs Greene with Driftwood & Friends’, 1992
From cassette tape. No label or number. Recorded at Driftwood Studios, Corner Brook NL. Personnel: Bugs Greene (Lead Guitar, Accordion, Fiddle, Mandolin; Reg Brown (Guitar, Vocals, Piano); Angela Brown (Vocals).
Special Guests: Clyde Way (Accordion), Pat Hynes (Fiddle), Pat Brake (Vocals), Orv Bridger (Vocals), Kevin Beanland (Vocals, Guitar), George Cammie (Vocals), Skip Abbott (Bass).
Recorded at Driftwood Studios, Corner Brook, NL
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April 26, 2025 "Funny Songs"
Episode 825
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1. JOHN WHITE: In Praise of Newfie Screech (Trad. arr John White)
'John White sings Favourites', Audat 477-9030, circa 1973.
Prod: Al Feeney. Rec: MUN Radio, St. John's, NL

2. JOHN WHITE: Paddy Kelly’s Brew (Tommy Makem)
‘Raring To Go – Vol. 2’ ARC 90200, cassette tape, circa 1990

3. DICK NOLAN: The Liquor Book (Composer?)
'Lukey's Boat', ARC AS810, circa 1968
Direction: Ben Weatherby. Rec: Bay Studios, Toronto.

4. OMAR BLONDAHL: Lawrence Whelan Falls In the Brine (Omar Blondahl)
'The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland', Rodeo Records RLP. 80 circa 1959

5.  JOAN MORRISSEY: CN Bus (Tom Cahill)
'At the Admiral's Keg',  Marathon MMS 76047, 1970
Piano: Eric Dicks. Eng: Albert Walsh, Re-recording: Bill Bessey.

6. JIM PAYNE & KELLY RUSSELL: Brother John (Trad. Arr. Payne & Russell)
45 rpm single, Pigeon Inlet Productions PIP 735, 1981
Learned from Art Payne\

7. DICK NOLAN: The Feller That Looked Like Me (P.D. Arr. Dick Nolan)
‘The Best of Dick Nolan’, 2006, SONY BMG, 82876-78296-2
Originally on vinyl LP - ‘Home Again This Year’,  RCA CASX 2603, 1972
Produced by Jack Feeney

8. THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND: Babylon Mall (J. Snider)
‘Living In A Fog’ – Grand East Records GE 1001, 1981
 Produced by Declan O’Doherty.  Engineering by Dan Donovan and Declan O’Doherty.
Personnel: Glenn Simmons, Ron Hynes, Jamie Snider, Sandy Morris, Ian Perry, Paul Stamp, Greg Malone, Tommy Sexton

9. OMAR BLONDAHL (SAGEBRUSH SAM): Concerning Charile Horse (Omar Blondahl)
78 rpm single,  Rodeo RO-151. Circa 1955

10. PARSON TO PARSON: Leo’s Horse (Composer?)
‘For Heaven’s Sake!’, WRC4-5975 circa 1989
Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram, NL

11. REG BROWN with DRIFTWOOD: Aunt Jenny’s Dirty Mop (Reg Brown)
‘Boil Up Time’,  cassette tape RB4C-1000., 1989
Personnel: Skp Abbott, Dave Drake, George White, Bugs Greene, Charlie Payne, Glenn Simmons, Reg Brown, Elaine White, Charlie Mercer.
Eng., Prod., & mixed by Reg Brown & George White.
Recorded: Drfitwood Studio, Corner Brook.

12. PARSON TO PARSON: Fish and Brewis, or Fishermen's Brewis? (COMPOSER?)
‘For Heaven’s Sake!’, WRC4-5975 circa 1989
Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram, NL

13. WHITEHORSE: Bird Dance (The Emeralds)
'Newfie Boogie II' World WRC 1-5709, 1988
Recorded at Echo Studio, St. John's.
Engineer: Jack Winsor. Producer: Percy Cutler Mixed by Jack Winsor & Percy Cutler
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April 19, 2025 "Feeling Good"
Episode 824
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1. HOLY CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR: Oh What A Beautiful Morning (Rodgers and Hammerstein)
‘Merrily We Sing’ FANTASY SOUND FS23441. 1977

2. SHARON LOWNESS: Good Morning World (Roy A. Payne)
‘Broomstick Horse Cowboy’ BOOT BOS-7113, 1972
Guitars: Jimmy Capps, Harold Bradley, Chip Young, Charlie Black, Kimmy Colvard, Jerry Gillespie, Richard Maske, Billy Sanford. Bass: Bob Moore, Henry Strzelecki. Drums: Buddy Harmen. Steel Guitar; Lloyd Green, Harold Chalker. Piano: Jerry Smith, Bill Pursell, Tony Migliore. Harmonica, Organ & Percussion: Charlie McCoy. Banjo: Harold Bradley. Vibes: Charlie McCoy, Charlie Black, Mark Altman. Alarlm Clock: Mark Altman. Background vocals: The Jordanaires.
Prod: Mark Altman & Charlie Black. Rec: RCA Nashville. Eng: Al Pachucki, Tom Pick.
Remix: RCA, Toronto. Remix: Eng: George Simkiw.

3. DOMINIC D’ARCY: That’s Why I’m In Love With Life (Roy Payne)
‘Off Duty’ Diana DO-12AL. Year?
Musicians: John Arpin, Ted Gerow, Bob Coulthart, Brian Lewicki, Phil Lequier, Fergus Marsh, Kevin McKenzie, Peter Cragg, Mike Francis, Arat Divilliers, Paul Fortier, Dave Brown, Dean McDonald
Background Vocals: Laurie Bower Singers: Laurie Bower, Colena Phillips, Patty Van. Debbie Fleming, Jamie Ray, Dave Poulin, Debbie bourosseau
Engineers: Dave Balan, John Cybanski; Arrangers: John Arpin, Dominic D'Arcy.

4. JEFF WHITE: World’s Only Mother (Jeff White)
‘Schooled For You’, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation LM 458, 1978
Musicians: Jeff White, Eric Robertson, John Andersen, Barry Keane, Gene Martynec, Michael George, Moe Koffman, Guido Basso, Russ Little, Nancy Ward.
Arr: Eric Robertson, Prod: Michael Snook

5. PHYLLIS MORRISSEY: Take A Little Light (C. Brown)
‘The Sea Calls’, cassette tape, Independent, WRC4-550, 1987
Prod: Rick Hollett, Eng: Rich Knowles.
Personnel: Phyllis Morrissey, Nelson Giles, Rick Hollett, Tony Lockyer, Sandy Morris, Gordon Quinton, Howie Southwood, Darroch Wiseman, Glen Sully

6. DIANE LEIGH: Make It Over the Hill (Gerry Hall)
45 rpm single MARATHON 45-1087. 1973

7. GEORGE ROWSELL: Wonderful Years (Fred Rowsell)
‘Hotel Gander’, BelAir Records 1983

8. FABIAN JAMES: Music Is My Life (Fabian James)
45 rpm single, RCA PB-50455-A, 1978
Producer: Skip Beckwith.  Dunbar Music Canada Ltd.

9. CARL TAPSCOTT SINGERS: We’ll Rant and We’ll Roar (Trad.)
‘Songs of Newfoundland’, RCA KXL1-0092 , 1975
Prod: Wilf Gillmeister. Eng: Peter Vandertogt, Tech: Kevin Fuller.
Recorded at RCA's Toronto studios.

10.  JOE RIDEOUT: Newfie Star (Joe Rideout)
‘Atlantic Thunder’, Cassette Tape JR 0489, 1989
Musicians: Joe Rideout (vocals, accordion, rhythm, lead guitar, harp, harmony vocals), Sim Savory (rhythm guitar), Gerald May (drums), Bud Davidge (harmony vocals), Leonard Osmond (bass guitar & rhythm).
Eng: Sim Savory, Rec: Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Prod: Joe Rideout.

11. GEORGE PASHER: Gentle On My Mind (John Hartford)
'Harry Hibbs & The Caribou Showband At the Caribou Club', Arc AS-798, circa 1968
Bob Lucier (Steel), Brian Barron (mandolin/fiddle), Roddy LePrierie (drums), Harry Hibbs (accordion), Cliffy Short (rhythm guitar).
Prod: Ben Weatherby circa 1968

12. MARY LOU COLLINS: Eastertime (Joe LaRocco - Merril D. Tonning)
45 rpm single, Rodeo RO 45-143, 1956

13. ADRIAN BEAUMONT: Dance Along (Adrian Beaumont)
‘Take It or Leave It’, Quay CS-8082, 1982
Personnel: Adrian Beaumont-Piano, Terry Burke-Bass, Jerry LeDrew-Guitar, Ted MacNeil-Drums. Prod & Arr: Adrian Beaumont.
Eng: Neil Bishop/Claude Caines. Rec: Clode Sound, Stephenville, NL.
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April 12, 2025 "Sea-Winds & Sea-Bawks"
Episode 823
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1. PASADENA GLEE CLUB: My Love's A Lion (G. C. Blackmore)
‘Harmonies of New Floods’, World Records WRC1-4338, 1985.
Soloists Alma Hennessy and Charles Rogers
Recorded by Bern Penton at the Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena, NL.
Master: JRS Studios, Gander. Musical Director: G. C. Blackmore
Produced by Joe Dunphy.

2. PASADENA GLEE CLUB: An Innocent's Song (G. C. Blackmore)
‘Harmonies of New Floods’, World Records WRC1-4338, circa 1985.
Soloist Vicki Pike
Recorded by Bern Penton at the Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena, NL.
Master: JRS Studios, Gander. Musical Director: G. C. Blackmore
Produced by Joe Dunphy.

3. ART SCAMMELL: The Shooting of The Bawks (Parts 1 & 2) (A. R. Scammell)
78 rpm single Private Record P.R. 1175 & 1176, 1947

4. LEW MURPHY: The Shooting of the Bawks (Art Scammell)
‘Folk Ballads of Newfoundland’, independent cassette tape, circa 1980s
Accompanied by The Ralph Walker Band

5. RAY JOHNSON: The Shooting of the Bawks (Art Scammell)
'A Breath Of Newfoundland', Pigeon Inlet Prod. PIP-738. circa 1982.
Personnel: Ray Johnson (Accordion/Violin/Vocals), J. C. Johnson (Vocals), Ollie Smith (Piano), Ted Rowe (Guitar), Nels Giles (Bass), Roger Skinner (Drums).
Rec: BPI Studio, St. John's. Prod: Peter Narvaez & Neil Rosenberg

6. GORDON QUINTON: In Jig Time (Gordon Quinton)
Sea-Winds, Woodnight Records WNMR-001, 1988
Personnel: Gordon Quinton - Acoustic guitar.
Recorded & mixed at Echo Music & Recording Co., St. John's. Eng: Thomas Ronan.
Prod: Gordon Quinton.

7. GORDON QUINTON: Sea-Winds (Gordon Quinton)
‘Sea-Winds’, Woodnight Records WNMR-001, 1988
Personnel: Gordon Quinton - Acoustic guitar.
Recorded & mixed at Echo Music & Recording Co., St. John's. Eng: Thomas Ronan.
Prod: Gordon Quinton.

8. ARTIST NOT IDENTIFIED: There's A Show Going On (Robert Joy/Andy Jones)
From the soundtrack of the movie Faustus Bidgood, 1986

9. EDDIE EASTMAN: I Think I’ll Say Goodbye (Marshall Chapman/Jim Rushing)
‘Easy’, Bel Air Records BA 1000. 1979
Lloyd Green: steel guitar and dobro, session leader; Pete Wade: lead guitar; Hargus Robbins, Ron Oates: piano; Buddy Harman, Willie Ackerman, Jerry Carrigan: drums; Ray Edenton, Dave Kirby: rhythm guitar; Buddy Spicer, Johnny Gimble, Tommy Williams: fiddle; Mike Leach, Henry Streelecki, Joe Allen, Harold Bradley: bass.
Backup Singers: Hurshel Wigenton, Wendy Suites, Janie Fricke, Delores Edgin, Phillip Forrest, Joseph Babcock, Louis Nunley, Gordon Stokes, Loverine Moore, Lisa Silver, Rex Walker.
Arramgements by Eddie Eastman and Lloyd Green
Recorded at Woodland Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
Produced by Bob Cousins. Eng: Rex Collier; Recorded: Nashville, Tennessee

10. GORDON QUINTON: On Steady Mountain (Gordon Quinton)
‘Sea-Winds’, Woodnight Records WNMR-001, 1988
Personnel: Gordon Quinton - Acoustic guitar.
Recorded & mixed at Echo Music & Recording Co., St. John's. Eng: Thomas Ronan.
Prod: Gordon Quinton.
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April 5, 2025 "The Caribou Club"
Episode 822
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1. DICK NOLAN: Caribou Club (Dick Nolan)
'Be True Newfoundlanders', Arc Citation Series ACS-5024, circa 1968

2. J. TERRY HYNES: At the Caribou (J. Terry Hynes)
45 rpm single, Caribou Records RK 8402, 1970
Exec. Prod.: Ray Kent; Assoc. Prod.: Jury Krytiuk
A Proper Kent Production

3. HARRY HIBBS: Girl From Donegal (Trad.)
‘More Harry Hibbs’, Arc AS 809, circa 1968
The Caribou Showband - Johnny Burke (lead & bass guitar), Bob Lucier (steel guitar), Brian Barron (fiddle & mandolin) Ollie Strong (rhythm guitar), Roddy Lee (drums)

4. THE CARIBOU SHOWBAND: Caribou Telstar (Unidentified)
‘The Caribou Showband’, Caribou CC LP 7002, 1971
Personnel: Brian Barron (mandolin/fiddle), Bob Lucier (steel guitar), Roddy Lee (drums), Mel Aucoin (piano, lead acoustic, banjo, bass, saxophone), Johnny Burke (vocals)

5. RODDY LEPRIEUR: I’m Not The Boy I Used To Be (C. Putman)
‘Join Us At The Caribou’ Arc AS-813, 1969
Musicians: Harry Hibbs (Vocals, accordion), Johnny Burke (Vocals, bass), Bob Lucier (Steel), Brian Barron (Fiddle, mandolin), Roddy LaPierie (Drums)

6. WALLY BROWN: Life Turned Her That Way (Harlan Howard)
'Harry Hibbs & The Caribou Showband At the Caribou Club', Arc AS-798, circa 1968
Bob Lucier (Steel), Brian Barron (mandolin/fiddle), Roddy LePrierie (drums), Harry Hibbs (accordion), Cliffy Short (rhythm guitar).
Prod: Ben Weatherby circa 1968

7. BURT CUFF: Island of Newfoundland (Burt Cuff)
'Harry Hibbs & The Caribou Showband At the Caribou Club', Arc AS-798, circa 1968
Bob Lucier (Steel), Brian Barron (mandolin/fiddle), Roddy LePrierie (drums), Harry Hibbs (accordion), Cliffy Short (rhythm guitar).
Prod: Ben Weatherby circa 1968

8. THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS: Sympathy For the Devil (Edit.) (M. Jagger & K. Richards)
45 rpm single ARCTIC FOX AF20, Year?
Arranged & produced by J. E. Belmer for Arctic Fox Productions, Windsor, NFLD.

9. JOHN WHITE: The Boys From County Cork (arr. P. Anders)
'John White At The Caribou Club', ARC AS804. , circa 1968
Dir: Ben Weatherby.  Rec: Bay Studios, Toronto.
Harry Hibbs on squeezebox.

10. J. TERRY HYNES: You Win Again (Hank Williams)
From the Harry Hibbs TV Show 'At the Caribou', (unreleased), 1972

11. KEVIN ROWSELL: Thirteen Steps (K. Rowsell)
‘Join Us At The Caribou’ Arc AS-813, 1969
Musicians: Harry Hibbs (Vocals, accordion), Johnny Burke (Vocals, bass), Bob Lucier (Steel), Brian Barron (Fiddle, mandolin), Roddy LaPierie (Drums)

12. HARRY HIBBS: Isle Of Newfoundland (Burt Cuff)
‘Harry Hibbs At The Caribou’, Arc AS 794, 1968
Recorded Bay – Studios, Toronto
Direction – Ben Weatherby
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March 29, 2025 "Spring 2025"
Episode 821
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1. ANN BUTLER:  Top Of the World (Carpenter-Bettis)
'Country Sunshine', Audat 477-9064, 1974
Backed by The Country Ducats
Recorded at MUN Studio, St. John's, NL. Eng: Ron Duclos.

2. THE RISING SONS: Walking In the Sunshine (Roger Miller)
'The Rising Sons', Audat 477-9012, 1972
Personnel: Pete Bursey(drums), Jim Rooney (keyboards), Russ Marshall (lead guitar, vocals)
Engineer: Al Feeney Producer: Grant Kennedy.  Recorded at Audio Atlantic, Halifax, N.S.

3. THE SANDERLINGS: Loving You Is Just Like Walking In the Sunshine (Neil Merrit)
‘The Sanderlings’, Summus SUS 50000, 1971
Beth Harrington, Denise & Tommy Harrington, Leslie Lake, Chris & Andy Hutton, Mike Doyle.  Orchestra conducted by Jim Pirie

4. THE SEVILLE SINGERS: Springtime Is Here (Jean M. House)
'Memories of Love', QUAY QCS 1331, 1978
Musicians: Ted MacNeil (Drums), Claude Caines (Bass & Chimes), Neil Bishop (Guitars & Mandolin), Brian Murphy (Mini Moog, String Synthesizer, Chordordian) , Jean M. House (Piano), Ricky Weston (Harmonica), Ivan White (Violin).
Eng/Prod: Claude Caines & Neil Bishop. Rec: Clode Sound Productions,  Stephenville, NL

5. JEAN PARDY: Robin Red Breast (unidentified on record)
'Pardy Time', Condor 977-1460, circa 1975

6. RUSTY WALKER: Sunshine Lady (Rusty Walker)
45 rpm single, QUAY CS-7935. Side A, 1979

7. BACK TO BACK (Reg Eddy & Pat Marche): The Troutin' (Reg Eddy: music, Pat Marche: lyrics)
'Childhood Memories', casette tape BB-40491A, circa early 1990s   
Personnel: Reg Eddy: guitar, bass, vocals, harmonics, music. , Pat Marche: vocals, spoons, jews-harp, lyrics. Sim Savory: accordion, drums. Dave Carey: fiddle, mandolin, guitar, tin whistle.
Engineer: Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram, NL.
Produced by Part Marche & Reg Eddy.

8. GORD TRACEY & the Constellations: My Baby Left Me (Kurdup)
'Poster Girl', Audat 477-9019, 1972
Vocals: Gord Tracey, Lead: Don Baker, Drums - Bill Tizzard.
Prod. & Eng.: Al Feeney, Rec.: MUN Radio, St. John's, NL

9. GORD TRACEY: Good Luck Charm (Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold)
‘Sincerely Yours’ CD Independent 2001
Produced, engineered and mixed by Don Baker.

10. BILLY DINN: Sweethearts In The Spring (Donie Cassidy, Tony Allen, Mick Foster)
'Bonavista Bay', BD-1, date?
Vocals, buttton accordion, rhythm guitar, rhythm piano, lead guitar, electric bass, by Billy Dinn. Drums: digital. Prod: Billy Dinn. Arr: Billy Dinn. Eng: Dave Hall.
Rec: Sound Stage, Niagara, Niagara Falls

11. ARLENE GORDON: Spring (John Tipton)
‘Games People Play’, hi-lite HI 2209, Year (early 1970s)?
Roy Penney/lead guitar; Gerry Hall/acoustic guitar; Ronald McDonald/bass; Mickey Andrews/steel; Albany Petrie/drums.
Prod/Eng: Ray Lawrence. Rec: Sound Canada, Don Mills ON

12. WHITEHORSE: Bird Dance (The Emeralds)
'Newfie Boogie II' World WRC 1-5709, 1988
Recorded at Echo Studio, St. John's.
Engineer: Jack Winsor. Producer: Percy Cutler Mixed by Jack Winsor & Percy Cutler
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March 22, 2025 "NL Vinyl & Tape Surfing 2025-1"
Episode 820
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1. TERRY RIELLY: Water (Terry Rielly)
‘Terry Rielly is a Teddy Bear's Picnic’ Cassette Tape RDRC-31, circa 1989
Recorded/Engineered/Co-Produced: Tom Ronan at ECHO Rec. Studio, St. John's NL
Co-Producer: Terry Rielly.

2. WINCE SAUNDERS: Singing Water Fall (Hank Williams)
‘Collection of Memories’ Cassette Tape PCS4-0300. Year?
Wince Saunders: Lead Vocals, Accordion, Fiddle, Steel Guitar, Mandolin, and Rhythm Guitar.
Rod Chipman: Harmony Vocals, Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, and Drums.
Recorded & produced by Rod Chipman at Player's Choice Studio. Spaniard's Bay, NL.
Mixed by Rod & Ian Chipman.

3. JOHN WHITE: The Water Shortage At Winsor Lake (Johnny Burke)
'Come All  Ye Home To Newfoundland', RCA Victor MG-4247, 1966
Ray Walsh: piano accordion; Bill Allen: guitar; Reg Foley: bass & piano

4. FRANK MAHER: Running the Goat (Trad. Arr. Maher, Morgan, Dinn)
'All the Best', Pigeon Inlet Productions, PIPCD-7322, 1988
Personnel: Frank Maher (accordion & harmonica), Pam Morgan (guitar), Noel Dinn (bodhran), Sandy Morris (bouzouki)

5. THE SONS OF ERIN: Song of the Myra (Allister McGillivary)
‘Pleasant & Delightful', Erinson ES-8002, 1980.
Personnel: Ralph O'Brien, Bob O'Donovan, Wayne Gladney.
With: Neil Bishop (Guitar), Rusty Walker (Steel).
Prod: Sons of Erin. Eng: Claude Caines. Studio: Clode Sound

6. GORDON PINSENT: Barbara Allen (Arr: R. Gael, Patrick II)
'Roots', Arc Citation Series ACS-5027, circa 1968
Direction & Musical Arangements: Richard Gael and Patrick II
Recorded: Bay Studios, Toronto
Engineer: Frank Bertin

7. DICK NOLAN: Golden Rocket (H. Snow)
45 rpm single,  Arc A1082B, 1965
Roy Penney on Shotgun Guitar.

8. RYAN’S FANCY: Delaney’s Donkey  (Bill Hargreaves arr. Ryan-O'Reilly-O'Byrne)
'Looking Back', Audat 477-9015, 1972
Personnel: Dermot O'Reilly (guitar, mandolin, vocals, and tamborine), Fergus O'Byrne (five stiing banjo, twelve string guitar, mandolin, and vocals), Denis Ryan (vocals, fiddle, tin-whistle, spons bodhran) , Allister McGillvary (guitar).
Prod: Ryan's Fancy & Bob Stone. Rec: Audio Atlantic, Halifax, NS. Eng: Al Feeney.

9. RAY MCLEAN & THE BOYS FROM BELL ISLAND:  The Miners of Bell Island (Leo McCarthy - Ray Mclean)
'Tom, Dick, & Harry', Wabana Records WBN 1, 1980 
Personnel: Ray McLean-Guitar, Sam Rose-Accordion, Gerry Keels-Fiddle/Banjo, Tom (Knobby) Wiseman-Fiddle, Paul McLean-Bass, Bill Whalen-Drums.
Executive Producer: Dick Stoyles. Produced by: Robert (Rob) St. Aubin/G (Lee Hunter) Rowat
Recorded at Newfoundsound, 44 Pennywell Road, St. John’s NL

10. UNCLE HARRY'S BAR BAND: Will Your Anchor Hold (Priscilla Jane Owens)
‘Das Da Way She Goes' Cass.Tape WRC4-6046. 1989
Personnel: Billy "Rufus" Drake: lead, slide, rhythm guitars, mandolin, lead & harmony vocals ; Charlie Payne: accordion, bass, wooden spoons, whistle; Wayne Parsons: lead vocals
Additional Musicians: Reg Brown – Drum Programming, Rhythms, Harmonica, keyboards, Harmony Vocals. Glen Simmonds – Drum Programming and Rhythm on “Anthony’s Jig”. Angela Brown, Gary Warren and George White – Background Vocals on “Will Your Anchor Hold”.
Recorded and produced by Reg Brown, Driftwood Studios, Corner Brook NL.
Mixed by Reg Brown & George White

11. GORDON QUINTON: Brilliancy (Gordon Quinton)
Sea-Winds, Woodnight Records WNMR-001, 1988
Personnel: Gordon Quinton - Acoustic guitar.
Recorded & mixed at Echo Music & Recording Co., St. John's. Eng: Thomas Ronan.
Prod: Gordon Quinton.
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March 8, 2025 "Chanteuses"
Episode 818
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1. LAVERNE SQUIRES: Early Spring (Traditional English)
‘Laverne Squires - A Tributre', Independent, 2017
Vocals by Laverne Squires. Musicians: Derek Pelley, Sandy Morris, Wayne Brace, and Noel Dinn.
Recorded Jan. 17, 1969 at Memorial University. Digitized by Don Walsh.
Edited, enhanced, and mastered by Geoff Panting.

2. FIGGY DUFF: A Sailor Courted a Farmer's Daughter (Trad. Arr. Figgy Duff)
'18th Cambridge Folk Festival', CN 4197/S BBC Transcription Services, 1983

3. ANN MARTIN & ESTER SQUIRES: Rocks of Merasheen (Al Pittman, Pat Byrne)
‘The Lonesome Boatman’, PIP-7315 with the Bowman & Broderick familie, 1981
Ann Martin: vocal & guitar; Ester Squires: background vocal
Eng: Rob St Aubin & Bern Penton. Rec & Mix: Pigeon Inlet Productions.
Prod: Don Walsh. Project Coordinator: Barry Martin.

4. PAULETTE LAVOIE DUBOIS: Old Mokami (Chaulk)
'Labrador Love', cassette tape, circa 1989, Dick Gardiner Records, DG-1989.

5. OLIVE BAYLE and the IRISH TRADITION: My Green Valleys (Glen Reid)
From 45 rpm single Boot BT.096. Produced by John Capek.
Also on LP ‘My Green Valleys’, CYNDA CNS-1031, 1974
Personnel: Olive Bayle, Willie Haughton-guitar/vocals; Bob Shortt-mandolin/banjo; Jimmy Steadman-bass/vocals. Prod: John Capek.

6. REBECCA & COUNTRY SUNSHINE:  San Antonio Stroll (Peter Noah)
'Rebecca & Country Sunshine', Kodiak S 4004. circa 1975.
Personnel: Roy Penney (lead guitar & banjo), Ken Near (steel), Roly Chambers (bass & vocals)

7. MARGO ST. JOHN: Walesa's Dream (Lyrics and music by Christine Brown)
‘Death On the Ice”, Independent CD, 2012
Lead vocals: Margo St. John; vocal harmonies. Anne Devine &  Margo St. John.
Musicians: Don Boland, Claude Caines, Neil Bishop, Howie Soutwood.
Prod: St. John's Music, St. John's, NL
Arr: Don Boland

8. MARY BARRY: Moonlight Café (Mary Barry)
45 rpm single, LOST ISLAND RECORDS LOS-1022-A., 1989
Personnel: Mary Barry (Vocals), Chris Mitchell (Sax), Bruce Dixon (Bass), Dave Burton (Drums.
Prod: Glen Meisner. Eng: Karl Falkenham.

9. THE WHITE FAMILY (Debbie Green): One Tin Soldier (Lambert /Potter)
'Put Your Hand In the Hand', Audat 477-9021, 1973
Rec: Mun Radio, St. John's, NL. Prod: Al Feeney

10. DEBBIE DWYER & DOWN EAST BAND: Love Is Something You Can't Buy (Rex Hemeon)
45 rpm single QUAY CS 7931, 1979
Glen Parsons on Bass Guitar from Botwood, Mike Cohen on Rhythm Guitar from Grand Falls-Windsor, Kevin Anstey on Keyboards from Grand Falls Windsor, Drummer???
Engineed by Neil Bishop. Produced by Debbie Dwyer & Down East Band

11. MINNIE WHITE: Blue Skirt Waltz (Trad. Arr. by Minnie White)
‘Homestead Reels’, QUAY CS 7816, 1978 
Personnel: Minnie White (Accordion), Neil Bishop (guitar), Kevin MacNeil (Drums), Claude Caines (Bass)
Engineered & Produced by Neil Bishop & Claude Caines.
Recorded at Clodes Sound, September 1978
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March 1, 2025 "Rocky Wiseman's Birthday"
Episode 817
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1. THE RAVENS: Young Blood (Leiber/Stoller/Pumus)
‘Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrado’, an archive, 2007m Three Blind Mice Music
Originally released as 45 rpm single, Arc 1099, 1965
Personnel: Jim Hennessey, Rocky Wiseman, Paul Rumsey, Rod French, Don Oakley

2. THE RAVENS: Sincerely (Ravens)
Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrador, an archive, 2007
Three Blind Mice Music
originally released on 45 rpm single, Arc 1099, 1965

3. THE RAVENS: Since I Met You Baby (Ivory Joe Hunter)
Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrador, an archive, 2007
Three Blind Mice Music

4. THE RAVENS: Roberta (John Vincent, Huey Smith)
'Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrador, an archive', 2007
Three Blind Mice Music

5. THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND: Just Like A Movie Scene (Ron Hynes)
'The Root Seller', Quay CS 78-014, 1978
Personnel: Ron Hynes: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo; Kelly Russell: Fiddle, Mandolin, Dulcimer; Sandy Morris: Acoustic & Electric Lead guitars; Bawnie Oulton: Vocal Harmony; Glenn Simmons: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Vocal Harmony; Bryan Hennessey: Electric Bass/Harmonica;  Rocky Wiseman: Drums
Recorded at Clode Sound Studio, Stephenville.
Produced by The Wonderful Grand Band.
Engineered by Neil Bishop & Claude Caines.

6. WONDERFUL GRAND BAND: Since Murphy Broke the Pledge (Johnny Burke)
‘Best of Wonderful Grand Band Vol. 3’ DVD, 2011
Personnel: Tommy Sexton, Greg Malone, Ron Hynes, Sandy Morris, Glenn Simmons, Jamie Snider, Ian Perry, and Rocky Wiseman.

7. PETER NARVAEZ: Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruby (Johnny Cash)
‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruby’, Terraplane SW 100, 1984
Personnel: Peter Narvaez (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals) Sandy Morris (guitars, Slide Guitar), Nelson Giles (Bass), Rocky Wiseman (Drums), Steve Annan (Guitar), Jamie Snider (Fiddle, Vocal Harmony), John Nugent (Sax), Greg Clark (Vocal Harmony), Terry Reilly (Vocal Harmony).
Produced & Recorded Steve Annan, Mixed at Reel Time Recorders, Hammond Plains, NS. Mixed by Steve Annan, Chuck O'Hara, Peter Narvaez.
Recorded at Echo Recording Studios, St. John’s NL.

8. PETER NARVAEZ: What Is The Secret Of Your Success  (J. Leiber, M. Stoller)
‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruby’, Terraplane SW 100, 1984
Personnel: Peter Narvaez (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals) Sandy Morris (guitars, Slide Guitar), Nelson Giles (Bass), Rocky Wiseman (Drums), Steve Annan (Guitar), Jamie Snider (Fiddle, Vocal Harmony), John Nugent (Sax), Greg Clark (Vocal Harmony), Terry Reilly (Vocal Harmony).
Produced and Recorded by Steve Annan
Recorded at Echo Recording Studios, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Mixed at Reel Time Recorders, Hammond Plains, Nova Scotia
Mixed by Steve Annan, Chuck O'Hara, & Peter Narvaez.
Lacquered at Lacquer Channel, Scarborough, Ontario by George Graves

9. THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND: Four Poster Bed (Trad.)
''Close To the Floor', PIP CD 7327 Pigeon Inlet Productions, 1992
Produced by Kelly Russell.
Kelly Russell: fiddle; Sandy Morris: lead guitar; Glenn Simmons: rhythm guitar; Ian Perry: bass; Rocky Wiseman: drums.

10. RENEE MARQUIS: How Insentive (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbal_
‘With Wine…’ Volume one, 2011
Personnel: Vocals: Renee Marquis; Piano/Vibes/Percuussion: Bill Brennan; Bass: Jack Daw; Drums: Rocky Wiseman/Scott Mansfield; Guitar: Brad Jefford; Sax: Rick Hollett; Trumpet/Flugelhorn: Patrick Boyle/Terry Campbell; Violin: Heather Kao; Viola: Sean Conway; Cello: Matthew March; Strings Programming: Dave Wilson.
Prod: Rick Hollett; Co-Prod. & Arr: Bill Brennan; Eng: Kevin Pinhorn;
Rec. & Mix: Record Time Productions.
Mastered by Richard Bradley at Carvalho Mastering.

11.  RUSTYWALKER: Tenderly (Walter Gross and Jack Lawrence)
‘CBC Saturday Special’ Unreleased program aired Nov. 18, 1978.
From the private collection of Fred Lawrence.
Personnel: Rusty Walker-Steel, Wally Cobb-Bass, Rick Hollett-Piano, Rocky Wiseman-Drums. Host: Russ Clarke
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February 22, 2025 "Grampas"
Episode 816
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1. CHRIS HENNESSY: Grandfather (Chris Hennessy)
‘Ballad Of a Sad Café’, BOOT RECORDS BOS-7188, 1978
Personel: Chris Hennessey: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Backup Vocals; David McIsaac: Electric Guitar, Dobro, Violin, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar; J. P. Ellis: Piano, String Synthesizer;  Al Feeney: Piano; Len Brennan: Bass; George Brothers: Bass, Len McDonald: Steel Guitar; Dave Hellyer: Harmonica; Gordie Thomas: Drums; John J. Alphonse: Drums.
Recorded by Audio Atlantic, Halifax. Produced & Arranged by: Chris Hennessy
Engineered by Pat Martin

2. REG BROWN with DRIFTWOOD & FRIENDS: Grandpa Taught Me Things That I Should Know (Reg Brown)
‘Boil Up Time’, cassette tape RB4C-1000, 1989
Personnel: Skip Abbott: Bass Guitar; Dave Drake: Steel Guitar; George White: Fiddle & Harmony Vocals;  Bugs Greene: Accordion, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar; Charlie Payne: Accordion, Glenn Simmons: Lead Guitar, Reg Brown: Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica, Drum Programming, Sound Effects, Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals;  Elaine White & Charlie Mercer: Back-up Harmony.
Lyrics, Melodies, & Musical Arrangements: Reg Brown
Engineered., produced & mixed by Reg Brown & George White.
Recorded: Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook.

3. HOLY CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR: Grandfather's Clock (Henry Clay Work)
'Merrily We Sing', . FANTASY SOUND FS23441, 1977
Recorded on location in St. John’s and manufactured by Fantasy Sound, Willowdale ON

4. A. FRANK WILLIS: I'm My Own Grandpa (Unidentified on record)
'Getting Myself Together', HARE records WRC 1-564, 1978
Rec: Nashville. Prod: Les Ladd, A. Frank Willis,
Eng: Danny Hilley, Skip Shimmin. Remix: Les Ladd. 
Personnel: Lloyd Green, Pete Wade, Henry Strezlecki, Mike Leach, James Capps, Charlie McCoy, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Jerry Kroo & more.

5. A. FRANK WILLIS: Grandpa's Motorboat (A. Frank Willis)
'Getting Myself Together', HARE records WRC 1-564, circa 1978
Rec: Nashville. Prod: Les Ladd, A. Frank Willis, Eng: Danny Hilley, Skip Shimmin. Remix: Les Ladd.  Personnel: Lloyd Green, Pete Wade, Henry Strezlecki, Mike Leach, James Capps, Charlie McCoy, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Jerry Kroo & more.

6. DICK GARDINER: How I Love My Grandpa (Cecil Fry)
'Labrador Love', cassette tape, Dick Gardiner Records, DG-1989, 1989
Musicians: Rick Watson – Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Piano & Accordion; Harvey Reid: Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin and Dobro; Kent Allyn: Bass & Electric Guitars; Ray Brunelle: Drums; Greg Spatz: Fiddle; Rick Plant: Electric Guitar. Harmony Vocals: Diane Cannon, Linda Schrade, Paulette Lavoie Dubois, Bob Cannon, and Rick Watson. Lead Vocals: Dick Gardiner, Paulette Lavoie Dubois and Tom Richter on ‘Oak Island Song’.
Engineers: Rick Watson and Jeff Landrock. Project Co-ordinator: Rick Watson. Producer: Rick Watson.
Recorded and Mixed at FISHTRAK RECORDING STUDIO, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Special thanks to the Country Award Winning Band, Angel Train, for Diane Cannon and Rick Plant

7. DICK NOLAN: Grandfather’s Clock (Henry Clay Work)
‘Newfoundland Songbook, Vol. 1’: I Walk the Line - Truck Driving Man’
Unidisc. AGEK-2571, 2008
Originally released on vinyl LP, Arc A-543, circa 1961

8. THE BAY BOYS: Our Grandpa (Unidentifed, arr. by Fred & Les Northcotte)
'Down Home Favourites Vol. 2', BB-1986-2, circa 1986
Personnel: Fred Northcotte (button accordion, harmonica & jokes), Les Northcotte (vocals, 12 string guitar), Walter Ostanek (piano accordion), Ken Senko (guitar & banjo), Richard Ostanek (electric bass), Dave Morellato &Peter Davidson (percussion), Murray McFadgen (backup vocals), Maureen Howard (vocal), Graham Townsend (fiddle & piano)
Recorded: Rainboy Studios, Niagara Falls, ON. Exec. Producer: Walter Ostenek
Engineer: Rick Jurgens & Wayne O'Brien. Arrangements: Fred & Les Northcotte
Album Mix: Rod Morrisson & Wayne O'Brien with Rick Jurgens

9. GRAMPA: My Newfie Boat (Drozdoski-St. Germain-McKee)
45 rpm single - Goodtime Records GTS-00, Date?
Possible Personnel: Frank St. Germain, Dave Martin, David V McKee, Stan Drozdoski, Reid Taylor

10. DICK NOLAN: The Pub With No Beer (Gordon Parsons)
'Lukey's Boat', ARC AS810, circa 1968
Direction: Ben Weatherby. Rec: Bay Studios, Toronto.

11. SCOTT ROWSELL and AQUARIUS: Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley)
'Draggerman', 1974, Audat 477-9062
Dave Hillier, Wayne Sturge, Mac Burry and Scott Rowsell

12. GORDON QUINTON: Grandfather's Clock (Henry Clay Work)
Guitar Songs, Quay CS 7933, 1979
Personnel: Gordon Quinton, John Lacey, Boyd Norman. Prod : Gordon Quinton.
Eng: Neil Bishop & Claude Caines. Rec: Clode Sound Studios, Stephenville
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February 15, 2025 "Ocean Ranger"
Episode 815
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1. MURRAY MCLAUCHLAN: Ten Thousand Miles From Shore (M. McLauchlan)
‘Heroes’, True North TN 59, 1984
Murray McLauchlan: guitars, keyboards, harmonica, vocals; Bruce (Bucky) Berger: Drums, Percussion, b/g vocals; Terry C. Wilkins: bass, b/g vocals; Ron Dann: steel guitar, dobro; Ben Mink: violin, mandolin
Produced by Murray McLauchan; Executive Producer: Matt Blajer

2. ALLISTON ROBERTS: Loss of the Ocean Ranger (A. Roberts)
45 rpm single, Ides of March WRC3-2104 circa 1982
Prod/Arr: Paul Lockyer. Sounc/Mixing: Roger Grant. Rec: Marc Prod. Ottawa. Exec Prod: Walter Iwaniw/Rodger Holden.

3. DOMINIC D’ARCY: Ocean Ranger (D. D'Arcy/E. Smith/W Munroe/R. Mongeau)
45 rpm single, Diana DO-1028 circa 1982
 Eng: David Dennison. Prod: Ted Gerow.

4. CLAYT BUTT: The Ocean Ranger (Clayt Butt)
‘My Heart Is In Newfoundland’ cassette tape CEC 192. 1992
Musicans: Clayt Butt (vocals, tambourine),  Gerry Formanger (lead guitar, acoustic guitars, accordion, mandolin, fiddle, harp), Aggie Formanger (bass, keyboards, strings).
Executive Producer: Clayt Butt. Produced by  “The Newfies” Gerry & Aggie.
 Engineered by Dave Ferri. Recorded at Orchard Studio, Norval, ON

5. SEAN WILLIAMSON: Fate of The Ocean Ranger (S. Williamson)
45 rpm single PARKLAND RECORDS PRO 882. Circa 1982
Recorded & Mixed at Maddock Studios

6. ALBERT DEAN: Ocean Ranger (Si Daye)
'My Atlantic Home', Independent, WRC!-3482.
Personnel: Don Randell (fiddle); Neil Rosenberg (banjo & mandolin); Fred Lawrence (Steel Guitar); Mose Butt (Accorian & Harmonica); Gordell Butt (Rhythm guitar); Tom O'Grady (Drums).
Recorded at Echo Studio (Jack Winsor).

7. COREY & TRINA: Waltz of the Wind (Hank Williams)
``Songs of Newfoundland's Corey & Trina``, Audat 477-9076, 1974
Instrumental backing by the Country Ducats.  Recorded at MUN Studios, St. John's.

8. MICHAEL T. WALL: Ocean Ranger Disaster (Michael T. Wall - Fred Petersen - Alex King)
'Sing Along with Michael T. Wall', CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC CCMLP 001, 1983

9. BRUCE MOSS: Your Last Goodbye (Moss/P.R.O.)
'The Islander', QUAY CS-8072.  Produced by Moss/Bishop/Caines, 1982
Musicians: Neil Bishop (acoustic & electric guitars), Terry Burke (bass guitar), Jamie Snider (violin), Rick Walsh (piano), Donna Cook (harmony vocals, Arthur Geramnni (recorder), Denny Solo (drums), Bruce Moss (acoustic guitar).
Engineered by Neil Bishop & Claude Caines. Recorded at Clode Sound Studios, Stephenville, NL

10. LLOYD BARTLETT: Atlantic Blue (Ron Hynes)
‘Reflections Newfoundland Classics’ 2002
Thanks to Brian Burton – mastering assist.
Recorded at Village Music Recording, Corner Brook, NL
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February 8, 2025 "Alone"
Episode 814
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1. DICK NOLAN: Alone & Forsaken (Hank Williams)
'A Country Song', Boot Records, BTM 2001, 1976

2. LEONARD MEEHAN: Lonely Harbour (Otto Kelland)
'Songs of the Anchor Watch', Citadel CTL 111, Circa 1962
Leonard Meehan: tenor; organist: Eric O. Abbott; guitar: Russell Clarke

3. FREDDY McKENNA: May You Never Be Alone Like Me (Hank Williams)
'A Hank Williams Songbook', Arc 711 (mono), circa 1966
Roy Penny: Lead Guitar; Mickey McGivern: Rhythm guitar; Rickey Lamoureux; piano;
Bob Lucier: steel guitar; Bill Gibbs: Bass; Bunty Petrie: Drums.
Dir. B. Weatherby

4. LLOYD SNOW: He Couldn’t Live Alone (Composer Unidentified)
‘Down East Boy’ cassette tape LSR 1790. Year?
Lloyd Snow/Vocals &Rhythm guitar, Calvin Hillier/Rhythm, Lead Guitar, Sim Savory/rhythm, acoustic lead, keyboard, accordion; Mike Higgins/Fiddle, Steel, Dobro; Bud Davidge/harmony.
Recorded at Sim's Studio Produced by Lloyd Snow; Engineered by Sim Savory

5. JOE RIDEOUT: I'll Steer This Course Alone (Joe Rideout)
‘Atlantic Thunder’, Cassette Tape JR 0489, 1989
Musicians: Joe Rideout (vocals, accordion, rhythm, lead guitar, harp, harmony vocals), Sim Savory (rhythm guitar), Gerald May (drums), Bud Davidge (harmony vocals), Leonard Osmond (bass guitar & rhythm).
Engineered by Sim Savory, Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Prod: Joe Rideout.

6. THE BLUE VALLEY BOYS: Alone With You (Faron Young, Roy Drusky, and Lester Vanadore)
‘On Stage at The Drake’, Arc A 579, circa 1962-3
Personnel: Dick Nolan (rhythm), Roy Penney (lead), Bunty Petrie (fiddle), Johnny Bourque (bass)
Host: Moose LaTreck

7. REV. ROY ,MARTIN: I Cannot Find The Way Alone (Composer Unknown)
‘House of the Potter’ Cassette Tape circa 1996
Also available on CD.
Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL
Rev. Roy Martin: Vocals/Guitar; Sim Savory: Lead Guitar/Bass/Keyboards; Mick Higgins: Steel Guitar.

8. KEN LAKE & Rough Ideas: Movin’ On Alone (John Lake & Clyde Drew)
‘Children of the Dundee’ Cassette Tape. Independent JKL Productions. 1990
Band: Ken Lake (Vocals & Guitar), Roger Howse (Guitars & Vocals), Howie Southwood (Drums), David Vivian (Bass), Wade Pinhorn (Keyboards), Tom Ronan (Engineer & Vocal Harmonies).
Produced by Roger Howse, John Lake, Ken Lake, Wade Pinhorn, Tom Ronan.
Engineer: Tom Ronan. Arrangements: Roger Howse.
Recorded at Echo Studios, St. John's NL

9. THE EAR-RELEVANTS: Never Be Alone (M. Snelgrove & C. Barfoot)
‘In One Ear’ cassette tape WRC4-6291, 1989
Musicians: Charlie Barfoot (electric & acoustic guitars), George Morgan (drum set, percussion, piano & vocals), Fred Murphy (electrc bass & vocals), Mike Snelgrove (vocals, trumpet, synthesizers & flugel horn), Howie Richards (electric guitar & vocals). 
Arranged by The Ear-Relevants. Engineered by Thomas Ronan.
Produced by Ear-Relevants & Thomas Ronan.
Recorded & Mixed: Echo Recording, St. John's NL

10. PETER NARVAEZ: Time Alone With You (Peter Narvaez)
‘Your Blues Ain’t Sweet Like Mine’, Small Wonder Cassettes, SWC1, 1978
Personnel: Peter Narvaez: acoustic, electric, 12-string guitars, harmonica, vocals; Jim Rillie: bass; Sandy Morris: acoustic guitar; Wayne Hynes: drums
Recorded at Some Good Sound, St. John’s, NL

11. ROY PENNEY:  Wheels (Composer??)
'Boss Guitar In Teensville', ARC A 662, circa 1966
Mickey McGivern, Mark McGivern, Bill Bartlett, Roy Penney
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February 1, 2025
Episode 813
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1. TOMMY HUNTER: Born To Be A Gypsy (Roy Payne)
45 rpm vinyl single, RCA PB-50031 (Side A), 1974
Produced by Jack Feeney.

2. DAVE NICOL: Salvation (Dave Nicol)
45 rpm single, circa 1975, Nebula Records C-0001, Side A
Produced & Arranged by D. Nicol. Published by Nebula Music

3. 12 GAUGE: Throw It Away (M. Murphy)
‘First  Shot’, extended play vinyl album. HOOP Records HR 1, 1983
Personnel: Bruce Blackwood: bass & vocals; Jimi Hynes: drums; John Hutton: guitar, roland guitar synth; Mark Murphy: lead vocals, Juno 60.
Prod: Pierre Tremblayl & 12 Gauge. Rec: Studio Vert, Quebec

4. DENIS PARKER & ROGER HOWSE: St. Louis Blues (W. C. Handy)
“Rollin' n' Tumblin'”, cassette tape PHPC8902, 1989
Producer: Glen Tilley, Engineer: Terry Winsor. 
Recorded at Studio F CBC Radio, St. John's, NL.  Parker House Productions

5. KAOS: Mama (Rainer Wiechmann)
'Total Kaos', MOLE RECORDS K-1001, 1985
Personnel: Sindi Wiechmann (Lead Vocals), Rainer Wiechmann (Lead Guitar/Keyboards, Backing Vocals), Sandy Forbes (Drums/Backing Vocals), Todd McLeod (Lead/Rhythm Guitars), Darrin Bruce (Bass Guitar).
Recorded at Mr. Mole Studio, Kilbride, NFLD. Produced/Engineered by Rainer Wiechmann

6. BOBBY EVANS: Eighteen Yellow Roses (Bobby Darin)
'Hotel Gander', BelAir Records 1983

7. DICK GARDINER: The St. Lawrence Tragedy (Dick Gardiner)
Where the Churchill River Flows, QUAY CS-7930. 1979
Prod: Neil Bishop; Eng: Neil Bishop & Claude Caines.
Personnel: Ted MacNeil, Skip Abbott, Bob O'Donovan, Rick Walsh, Jeff Butler, Neil Bishop, Sheila Caines, Dick Gardiner.

8. PAULETTE LAVOIE DUBOIS: Labrador Love (LaVoie Dubois)
'Labrador Love', cassette tape, Dick Gardiner Records, DG-1989, 1989
Musicians: Rick Watson – Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Piano & Accordion; Harvey Reid: Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin and Dobro; Kent Allyn: Bass & Electric Guitars; Ray Brunelle: Drums; Greg Spatz: Fiddle; Rick Plant: Electric Guitar. Harmony Vocals: Diane Cannon, Linda Schrade, Paulette Lavoie Dubois, Bob Cannon, and Rick Watson. Lead Vocals: Dick Gardiner, Paulette Lavoie Dubois and Tom Richter on ‘Oak Island Song’.
Engineers: Rick Watson and Jeff Landrock. Project Co-ordinator: Rick Watson. Producer: Rick Watson. Recorded and Mixed at FISHTRAK RECORDING STUDIO, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Special thanks to the Country Award Winning Band, Angel Train, for Diane Cannon and Rick Plant

9. COREY & TRINA: Elvis Medley: 1)I Need Your Love Tonight 2)I Beg Of You 3)(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (1) Unidentified 2) Rose Marie McCoy & Kelly Owens 3) Kal Mann & Bernie Lowe)
‘Corey & Trina III’, QUAY CS-8020, 1980
Personnel: Neil Bishop, Claude Caines, Kelly Russell, Jerry Formanger, Ted MacNeil, Corey Crewe, Betty Jean Hynes & Tommy Doyle.
Eng & Prod: Claude Caines & Neil Bishop.

10. BUGS GREENE: The Home Brew Waltz (composer unidentified)
‘Bugs Greene with Driftwood & Friends’, 1992
From cassette tape. No label or number. Recorded at Driftwood Studios, Corner Brook NL. Personnel: Bugs Greene (Lead Guitar, Accordion, Fiddle, Mandolin; Reg Brown (Guitar, Vocals, Piano); Angela Brown (Vocals).
Special Guests: Clyde Way (Accordion), Pat Hynes (Fiddle), Pat Brake (Vocals), Orv Bridger (Vocals), Kevin Beanland (Vocals, Guitar), George Cammie (Vocals), Skip Abbott (Bass).
Recorded at Driftwood Studios, Corner Brook, NL
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January 18 "Marriage"
Episode 811
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1. DICK NOLAN: I Married A Newfie (Ellis Coles)
'Happy Anniversary Newfoundland',  RCA Camden RCA KCLI-0050, 1974
Prod: Jack Feeney.  Eng: Mark Smith.  Technicians: Craig Richardson, Alan Moy.
Recorded at RCA's Toronto Studios

2. DICK NOLAN: Newfie Girl (Bill Sweeney)
'Fisherman's Boy', LP --- RCA Camden CCL-50023 (Reissue, 1981?, of CAS-2576)
Musicians: Mack Barfoot: Drums; Gary Davis: Bass; Fred Lawrence: Steel Guitar; Curt Mesher: Lead Guitar; Kevin Lacey: Rhythm Guitar; Wilf Doyle: Accordion. (From Bob Cousins, NF Herald, June 28, 1972 Pg. 18)
Prod: Ben Weatherby. Rec: M.U.N. Radio Studios, St. John's, NL.

3. THE FOUR ACES: Mr. Sandman (Pat Ballard)
‘Sentimental Souvenirs’ Decca DL 8227 1956
With chorus and orchestra directed by Jack Pleis
The Four Aces:  Al Alberts, Dave Mahoney, Lou Silvestri, and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro

4. PETER PALMER: The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble)
‘Presenting Peter Palmer’  RCA Victor – 1736. 1958
With Lehman Engel & his orchestra

5. THE HUMMINGBIRDS: Play It Long and Lonesome (Lynn Russwurm)
'Play It Long and Lonesome', FLORA RECORDS FLPR-001, 1976 
Musicians: Lance Russworm, Larry Mercey, Pete Millar, Rusty Walker, Pete "Curly-Bud" Miller, Tom Gibbons, Dave Turner, Lloyd Mercey, Ray Mercey, Victor Funk, Al Cherney.
Engineers: Hayward Parrott, Ernie Lyons, Paul David.
   
6. FLASHBACK: Love of Man and Wife (Gus Burton)
‘Original’ cassette tape, Independent RS4C-0290 1990
 Personnel: E.B. Lush: Vocals & Rhythm Guitar; Rod Tucker: Vocals, Fiddle, Mandolin, Accordion, Keyboards, Harmonica & Harmony; Lisa Mahon: Vocals; Don Baker: Piano & Keyboards; Harold Baker: Bass Guitar & Harmony; Sandra Higdon: Vocals; Bill Taylor: Lead Guitar; Ted Doyle Jr.: Drums
Engineered by Gus Burton. Produced by Rod Tucker & E.B. Lush
Mixed by R. Tucker, B. Lush, and G. Burton. Recorded at Rainbow Studio, St. John’s

7. KEVIN COLLINS: God Bless You My Darling Wife (Trad.)
'My Old Homestead', Vinyl LP SHP-1002. 1989
Vocals: Kevin Collins, All back-up vocals, instruments & arrangements by Kevin Collins.
Produced by Kevin Collins. Recorded & mixed at Sawyer Hill Studios, Placentia, NFLD, 1989

8. JEFF WHITE: Happy (A Song For Susan) (Jeff White)
'Grey Lord', Stovepipe Records, ST 0001, 1976
Musicians: Jeff White, Mike Snook, Jack Lenz, Nancy Ward-Bartlett, Bob Desalle, Eugene Martynec, Ben Mink, Adelle Armin, Otto Armin, Dick Armin, Michael Craydon, Rhonda Baker
Producer: Eugene Martynec, Engineer: Ken Friesen.
Arrangements by: White, Snook, Lenz and Ward-Bartlett
Recorded at Eastern Sound Studios, Toronto

9. OMAR BLONDAHL: Wedding In Renews (Johnny Burke)
‘Folk Songs from Around The World’  Arc A 591 (mono), circa 1962.

10. THE SONS OF ERIN: I Never Will Marry (A. P. Carter)
‘The Town I Love So Well’, Erinsons Records ERN1100S, 1975
Personnel: Chris Hennessy (Vocals, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, 12 String Guitar, Harmonica); , Ralph O'Brien (Vocals, 2nd Guitar); Robert O'Donovan (Vocals, Fiddle, Viola, Mandolin, Whistle); Musicians: Grant Kennedy (Electric Bass, String Bass); Len MacDonald (Steel Guitar);  Len Brennan (Electric Bass).
Produced by Sons of Erin. Engineer: Grant Kennedy.  Arranged by: O'Brien, Hennessy, O'Donovan. Recorded at Audio Atlantic Studios, Halifax.

11. JOHN WHITE: Don’t Ever Get Married (John White)
‘Raring To Go – Vol. 2’ ARC 90200, cassette tape, circa 1990

12. RAY WALSH: Mother Won’t Let Me Marry (Composer?)
'Favorite Reels and Jigs of Newfoundland', Arc 691, 1966
Bill Allen: guitar; Reg Foley: bass.
Recorded at Atlantic Films Studio, St. John's, NL
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January 11 "2024 in Review"
Episode 810
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1. FIGGY DUFF: A Sailor Courted A Farmer's Daughter (Trad.)
'After The Tempest', Boot BOS 7243, 1983
Pamela Morgan (vocals, acoustic guitar, tin whistle, keyboards, synthesizer; Dave Panting (vocals, mandolin, electric guitar (Darby Ram), Geoff Butler (button accordians, tin whistle (Jim Rumbolt’s Tune), Derek Pelley (bass, vocal harmony), Noel Dinn (drums, bodhran, hammered dulcimer, piano (Song from The Tempest)

2. THE SONS OF ERIN: Nora (Sean O'Casey)
‘The Town I Love So Well’, Erinsons Records ERN1100S, 1975
Personnel: Chris Hennessy, Ralph O'Brien, Robert O'Donovan.
Musicians: Grant Kennedy, Len MacDonald, Len Brennan.
Prod: Sons of Erin. Eng: Grant Kennedy.  Arr: O'Brien, Hennessy, O'Donovan

3. SIMANI: Dart Player’s Blues (Bud Davidge)
45 RPM SINGLE, QUAY CS 8067, Side A, 1981
Prod: Simani. Eng: Neil Bishop & Claude Caines. Rec: Clode Sound Studios, Stephenville, NL

4. JIM PAYNE & KELLY RUSSELL: Brother John (Trad. Arr. Payne & Russell)
45 rpm single, Pigeon Inlet Productions PIP 735, 1981
Learned from Art Payne

5. JOAN MORRISSEY: Headin’ Eastbound (Bill Johnson)
‘Headin’ Eastbound’, Marathon ALS 389, 1973

6. HARRY HIBBS: Sweet Sixteen (Trad.)
‘Harry Hibbs At The Caribou’, Arc AS 794, 1968
Recorded Bay – Studios, Toronto
Direction – Ben Weatherby

7. GOWER YOUTH BAND: A Prayer From Youth (E. Bonnell)
'An Accent On Youth', GYB 8401, 1984
Music Director: Edsel Bonnell, Solist: Sheila Osborne. Eng: Chris Hammond

8. SWEET DADDY SIKI: The Love She’s Giving Now Belongs To Me (R. Payne)
45 rpm single Perwinkle C-157. Prod: Art Snider. Recorded at Sound Canada.

9. PANAMA LIMITED JUG BAND: Rich Girl (Trad. Arr. Panama Ltd. Jug Band)
‘Panama Limited Jug Band,’ Harvest SKAO-387, 1969
Musicians: Denis Parker, Gary Compton, Liz Hanns, Ron Needs, Brian Strachan
Engineer: Jeff Jarratt

10. COREY & TRINA: The Cover of the Newfoundland Herald (Music: Shel Siverstein, Lyrics: Corey Crewe & Trina Fulford)
``Songs of Newfoundland's Corey & Trina``, Audat 477-9076, 1974
Instrumental backing by the Country Ducats.  Recorded at MUN Studios, St. John's.

11. MICHAEL T. WALL: Shake My Hand I’m From Newfoundland (MacDonald)
‘The Singing Newfoundlander’, LP, Banff SBS 5416, circa 1972

12. COREY & TRINA: Over the Waves (Trad.)
Corey & Trina III, QUAY CS-8020, 1980
Personnel: Neil Bishop (electric, acoustic, & steel guitars), Claude Caines (bass), Kelly Russell (fiddle), Jerry Formanger (accordion), Ted MacNeil (drums), Corey Crewe (harmonica), Betty Jean Hynes & Tommy Doyle (backup vocals).
Eng & Prod: Claude Caines & Neil Bishop.
Recorded at Clode Sound Studios, Stephenville, NL


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