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1. THE BAY BOYS: Newfoundland Good Times (Dick Nolan) ‘25th Anniversary - After All These Years’ Cassette tape BBC-96. 1996 Personnel: Les Northcotte (vocals, rhythm guitar), Fred Northcotte (accordion, harmonica), Howard Power (bass guitar), Vic Hayes (drums), Lark Walker (piano), Scott Wood (fiddle), Garry Hibbs (mandolin, tin whistle, six & twelve string guitars). Recorded at Sound Stage Niagara, Thorold Stone Road, Niagara Falls, Canada. Music arranged by Fred Northcotte. Album mixed by Dave Hall and Fred & Les Northcotte. Album produced by Les Northcotte 2. JOE DRAKE: The Sagona Song (Joe Drake) ‘Fortune Bay Local Musicians’. No label/number. 1996 Recorded by Sim Savory at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by English Harbour West Lions is support of ambulance fund. 3. LORRAINE CONWAY: I'm Not The One (Lorraine Conway) ‘Walkin’ Angel’ Cassette Tape WRC4-6993. 1996 Musicians: Lorraine Conway (vocals, harmony), Dave Fitzpatrick (bass, drums, mandolin, harmony), Glen Simmons (lead guitar), Jim Mercer (acoustic guitar, harmonica), Winston Saunders (steel guitar) Kelly Russell (fiddle), Steve Edwards (piano), Kevin Lewis (vocal/hamony), Linda Lyons (harmony) Recorded at Wildfinger Studio, Roaches Line NL. Engineered & produced by Jim Mercer. 4. AL PRESTON: Baby Can’t You See (Al Preston) ‘I’d Rather Be Free’ Cassette Tape. No label or number. 1996 Personnel: Al Preston (vocals, rhythm guitar), Mike Higgins (steel guitar and dobro), Sim Savory (bass, guitar, keyboards, accordion). Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. 5. REV. ROY MARTIN: You and I Will Meet Again (Rex Hemeon) ‘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. 6. FOGO ISLAND ACCORDION GROUP: Whalen's Waltz (Composer unidentified) ‘Hometown Favourites’ Cassette Tape. 1996 Musicians: Accordion: Serena Adams, Jennifer Furlong, Heather Penton, Melanie Penton, Angie Penton; Guitar: Gerald Freake. Additional background music by Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim’s Studio, Belleoram NL 7. SIMANI SALTWATER COWBOYS: Darling Say You Love Me (Pat Casey) ‘Fortune Bay Local Musicians’. No label/number. 1986 Recorded by Sim Savory at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by English Harbour West Lions is support of ambulance fund. 8. BELLEORAM CREW: She Said She Couldn't Dance (Trad) ‘Fortune Bay Local Musicians’. No label/number. 1986 Belleoram Crew: Tome Keeping, Bill May, Gord Drake, Gerald Stoodley, Pat Dabinet, Newman Rose, Bill Fizzard, Stan Crake, Kelly Rose, Cyril Piercey. Recorded by Sim Savory at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by English Harbour West Lions is support of ambulance fund. 9. CLARENCE HALE: Makin’ Up The Brew (C. Hale) ‘My Newfoundland Home’ Cassettte tape. No label/number 1996 Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Personnel: Clarence Hale (Vocals), Gerald Stoodley (Accordion), Mike Higgins (Steel). Engineering & arrangements by Sim Savory. 10: STUFFED SQUID: The Last Waterhaul (Composer Unidentified) ‘Well Done Liar’ Cassette Tape SWC 0003. circa 1996 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). 11. STAN FIANDER: Isle of Ennisfree (Trad.) ‘Fortune Bay Local Musicians’. No label/number. 1986 Recorded by Sim Savory at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by English Harbour West Lions is support of ambulance fund. 12. NEW HARDSHIP POST: Turn It Up (Mike Pick) 45 rpm single Squirtgun Records Squirt Si 73. 1996 13. ALLAN BAMBURY: Little Beggarman (Trad.) ‘Fortune Bay Local Musicians’. No label/number. 1986 Recorded by Sim Savory at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by English Harbour West Lions is support of ambulance fund. . |
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1. FORTUNE BAY SONS: Old Fishing Schooner (Wince Keeping) 'Stay At Home Lad', SWC FB-8247, 1986 Musicians: Wince Keeping (vocals & drums), Cyril Brown (vocals & bass), Jim Vallis (rhythm guitar, piano, lead guitar), Harry Keeping (accordion), Sim Savory (rhythm guitar, acoustic lead guitar), Hughie Poole (harmony vocals), Nelson White harmony vocals), Viola Short (harmony vocals), Howard Bailey (steel guitar). Produced by SWC Productions, English Harbour West NL. Engineered by Sim Savory. Recorded at Sims Studio, Belloram, NL. 2. THE FLUMMIES: Trapper's Life (Eldred Mesher) 'Four Songs From Labrador', Kenamu Records WRCS-4642, 1986 Musicians: Alton Best (vocals, guitar, harmonica & spoons), Robert Lunnen (bass guitar & background vocals), Richard Dyson (accordions & background vocals), George Shiwak (vocals & guitar), Winston White (vocals & guitar). Produced Arranged, & Engineered by Gary O'Driscoll. Recorded at Homespun Studios, Goose Bay, Labrador. 3. SIMANI: My Kind of Heroes (Bud Davidge) ‘'Outport People', SWC SD-785, 1986 Vocals: Bud Davidge., Haromonies: 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. Engineered by N. Bishop & S. Savory. Produced by Simani 4. THE BAY BOYS: Saltwater Cowboy Returns (Fred 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. Executive Producer: Walter Ostenek Engineer: Rick Jurgens & Wayne O'Brien. Arrangements: Fred & Les Northcotte Album Mix: Rod Morrisson & Wayne O'Brien with Rick Jurgens 5. WHITE HORSE: Seven Years I Loved A Sailor (Trad.) 'Dangerous Waters', No label, WRC1-4501, 1986 Percy H. Cutler j(Guitar & Mandolin), John R. Murphy (Accordion & Vocals0, Joe Critchell (Electric Bass), Perry Langmead (Drums) Recorded at Echo Studio, St. John’s NL Engineer: Jack Winsor Executive Producer: Percy H. Cutler. Album Mix: Jack Winsor & Whitehorse 6. NICK FLEMING, DAVE LUSH, SHELLEY ROBBINS & JENNY: Old Polina (Trad. - Sung by Shelley) 'Newfoundland's Best Singalong Favorites', Independent, WRC1-4604. (circa 1986). Performed by Nick Fleming, Dave Lush, Shelley Robbins & Jenny. Accordion: Gary Rogers. Marketed by Third Wave Productions, Gander, NL 7. GEOFF BUTLER & HAROLD (HANK) WILLIAMS: O'Carolans Concerto (T. O'Carolan, trad.) Buttons & Bows, Newfoundland Style, ROARING JELLY RECORDS - RJR, WRC1-4617, 1986 Recorded at home by H. Williams & G. Butler. Mixed by Wallace Hammond & G. Butler. 8. PAMELA MORGAN: The Southern Cross (From Carrie Brennan's repertoire) ‘Favourite Newfoundland Folk Music’. Cassette Tape. 1986 Pamela Morgan: Harmonium Produced by Kelly Russell with special thanks to Geralyn Lynch 9. BOBBY O’DONOVAN: Cottage By The Lee (Composer Unidentified) 'The Fiddler', Cassette Tape Imperial Records, Vancouver CS 986, 1986 Personnel: Eamonn Morris-piano arrangements, Terry Boyce-percussion. Produced by Bobby O’Donovan Recorded at Grapevine Studios, Vancouver B.C., August 1986 10. REG WATKINS: Help Me Make It Through The Night (Kris Kristofferson) ‘Reg Watkins & Loretta Cormier perform your requests’, cassette tape Lone Raven LR4-720, 1986 11. IN-RAGE: Knowing Suzanne (Peter Wood) ‘FIRST In-RageMENT’, cassette tape LEMCO RECORDS, 1986 Musicians: Peter Wood: vocals/guitar, Robin Baker: Fretless Bass, Bill Hunt: Drums/Percussion, Wallace Hammond: lead guitar (some tracks). Arrangements: In-Rage. Engineering; Wallace Hammond. 12. THE WISEMAN BROTHERS: Stay A Little Longer (Wiseman Brothers) ‘They're Only Human You See (Just Like You and Me)’, Independent, WRC1-4489. 1986 Produced and Recorded at JSR Studios – Gander. 13. GORDON QUINTON: Skipper Lost His Guernesey/City of Savannah (Trad.) ‘Wildwood Flower’, Woodnight Records ACR-7067, 1986 Gord Quinton: lead guitar, John Lacey: Second guitar, Bob MacDonald: Bass & second guitar, Mack Barfoot: Percussion. Engineer: Jack Winsor, Producer: Gord Quinton. Recorded at Echo Music and Recording, St. John’s NL . |
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1. DICK NOLAN: Alone & Forsaken (Hank Williams) 'A Country Song', Boot Records, BTM 2001, 1976 Charlie Crocker: lead guitar. Producer: Jury Krytiuk 2. CHARLIE CROCKER: Little Green Apples (Bobby Russell) ‘Charlie Crocker’ BOOT BTM 2002. 1976 Recorded at Eastern Sound, Toronto. Engineer: Peter Mann 3. A. FRANK WILLIS: Sweet Talkin’ (A. Frank Willis) ‘Any Kinda Music’, Periwinkle PER-7335, 1976 Musicians: Don Paveling (bass guitar); Frank Willis, Lenny Blum, Dave Morrison (guitars); Ted Rosnick (drums & percussion); Art Snider (keyboards & mallet instruments); Mickey Andrews (steel guitar & dobro); Kid Macey (harmonica); Doreen Cutler, Debbie Schaal, & Ricki Yorke (background vocals) Produced & Arranged by Art Snider. Engineer: Lenny Blum. Mix-down Engineer: Brian Mitchell. Recorded at Sound Canada. 4. REX HEMEON: Based On Love (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, Vocals-Rex Hemeon, Debbie Dwyer. Produced by Ben Weatherby. Recoreded at Via Nova Studio, Grand Falls 5. JOHN BOLAND & BEOTHUCK: Silver Dish Cafe (Terry Carisse/Bruce Rawlins) '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). Executive Producer: Dick Stoyles, Producer: Bobby Munro; Engineer: Kevin Evans Studio: Eastern Sound, Toronto 6. PHIL BOND: I Got A Feelin’ (Phil Bond) ‘Phil Bond’, BOOT RECORDS BTM 2000, 1976 Personnel: Ron Richard (Lead Guitar), Frank Grantham & Gary Empey (Bass Guitar), Phil Bond (Rhythm Guitar), Billy Jones (Steel Guitar), Aiden Scannell (Drums), Dan Hynek (Piano) Producer: Chuck Goudie. Engineer: Peter Mann. Studio: Eastern Sound, Toronto 7. ROY PAYNE: Lying Equal In Our Graves (Roy Payne) ‘Outlaw Heroes’, LP RCA KXL1-0163, 1976 Also released as 45 rpm single, RCA 50200 Musicians: John Arpin: leader, arranger, piano ; Jack Zaza: bass, clarinet, sax, harp ; Barry Keane: drums ; Red Shea: lead guitars ; Brian Russell: lead guitars ; Alistair Morrison: rhythm guitar ; Lance Bennett: harp ; Bob Lucier: steel guitars & dobro ; Al Brisco: steel guitars & dobro ; Laurie Bower Singers: background vocals Producer: Jack Feeney, Engineer: Hayward Parrott. Technicians: Dave Balan, Kevin Fuller. 8. REG WATKINS: Cape St. Mary’s (Otto Kelland) ‘Newfoundland Mummers’, Snocan SCN 508, late 1975 or early 1976? Produced by Ron Sparling & Reg Watkins Recorded at Snocan Studios, Ottawa 9. SCRUNCHI'NS: You're Still Gone (J. Terry Hynes) 'Scrunchi'ns', Ocean GH2-476, 1976 J. Terry Hynes (acoustic guitar/harmonica/vocals), Glen Tilley (bass, acoustic guitar, accordion, autoharp, congas, background vocals), Tom Hynes (keyboards), Gary Tilley (drums, percussion, background vocals), Mickey Andrews (pedal steel/dobro), Brian Barron (fiddle), Roddy Lee (picked & strummed?/background vocal, ), Ian Coster (harps) Producer: Gary E. Tilley. Recorded & mixed at The Grange in Ajax Ontario Sound Engieers: Len & Rick 10. DON PAUL and friends: Where Do You Go To My Lovely (Sarstedt) 45 rpm single, LIBRA LIB 100, 1976 Musicians: Don Paul (vocals & guitar), Denny Driscoll (bass), Tim Griffin (flute), Bob O’Donovan (viola); Bob Coccoon (keyboards) Recorded at Echo Studio, St. John’s by Jack Winsor 11. BRYAN WAY: Loser’s Game (Bryan Way) ‘Where Do You Go’ Quality SV 1927, 1976 Credits for “All I Need Is You” - Guitar: Bryan Way/Bob Mann/David Murrell; Piano: John Capek; Bass: Tom Szczesniak; Drums: Barry Keane; Conga: Jane Stevens; Marimba: Brian Leonard; String Arrangement: Milan Kymlicka; Background Vocals: Bev D’Angelo/Laurie Hoad/Cathy Young Produced by John Capek. Executive Producer: Ed Cowan. Engineered at Thunder Sound, Toronto by Alan Thorne & Don Geppert. Mixed by Alan Thorne 12. WILF DOYLE: A Great Big Sea Hove In Long Beach (Trad. W. Doyle) ‘25 Newfoundland Accordion Favourites’, Audat 477-9087, circa 1976 13. WILF DOYLE: Southern Shore Queen (Trad. W. Doyle) ‘25 Newfoundland Accordion Favourites’, Audat 477-9087, circa 1976 . |
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1. THE DU-CATS: Off the Hook (Jagger/Richards) 'The Du-cats' LP, RCA Victor - Canada International - PC/PCS-1018, 1966 Personnel: Lewis 'Butch' Skinner (lead guitar), Jim Crewe (rhythm guitar), Bob Battiste (bass), Joe Boulos (drums), and Winston Blackmore (vocals). 2. JIMMY LINEGAR: Golden Strings (Jimmy Linegar) 45 RPM single Bon Bon Records QC 410, 1966 3. ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB: Come Home To Newfoundland (Rev. Brother G. Blackmore) 45 rpm single, independent, CT-34463, 1966 Soloists: Kevin Coady, Fred McCarthy, and Clem Drake Piano: Ged Blackmore 4. THE HYNES TRIO: Welcome NFLDers (Roy Hynes) 45 rpm single. Independent CT-34354 & CT34355, 1966 The Hynes Trio: Lester, Eddie and Roy. 5. DICK NOLAN: Come Where We’re At (Dick Nolan) ‘I’se the B’y What Catches Da Fish’, Arc AS 694, 1966 6. TOM, JIM & GARTH: Come Home Newfoundlander (John Pittman) ‘Come Home Newfoundlander’, Banff SBS-5240, 1966 Tom Powers, Jim Sampson, Garth Trenaman 7. JOHN WHITE: Star of Logy Bay (Trad.) 'Come All Ye Home To Newfoundland', RCA Victor MG-4247, 1966 Ray Walsh: piano accordion; Bill Allen: guitar; Reg Foley: bass & piano 8. RAY WALSH: Jenny's Blue Hen (Composer Unidentified) 'Favorite Reels and Jigs of Newfoundland', Arc 691, 1966 Bill Allen: guitar; Reg Foley: bass. Recorded at Atlantic Films Studio, St. John's, NL 9. LEW MURPHY: SS Florizel (Joan Endacott, Harvey Freeman) 'Across Canada in Song', CBC Radio Canada Relay RM 126, 1966 Guitar: Russ Clark. Accordion: Ray Walsh. 10. ST. JOHN'S EXTENSION CHOIR OF MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY: Heart Cry From The West (D. Carrol/P. Sheehan) 'Newfoundlanders Sing songs of their homeland', no label, stereo, SJEC-1001, 1978 (Re-release of the 1966 album RCA Victor Canada International Classica CC-1024, mono) Solist: Wynn-Ann Wadden 11. THE TERRA NOVANS: The Morning Dew (Trad. Irish) ‘We’ll Rant and We’ll Roar’, no label TN 1001, 1966 12. ANDY NICCOLS: Farewell Newfoundlanders (John Pittman) 45 rpm single, MELBOURNE WG 3243. (Side 1) (circa 1966?) 13. ROY PENNEY: Ring Of Fire (June Carter and Merle Kilgore) 'Boss Guitar In Teensville', ARC A 662, circa 1966 Mickey McGivern, Mark McGivern, Bill Bartlett, Roy Penney |
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1. SHEEHAN SHUTE: Rambles of Spring (T. Makem) ‘Of Valleys & Towns’ Cassette Tape SSC-194. 1994 Personnel: Janet Bradbury (Keyboard & Vocals), Gerry Madden (Guitar, Accordion, Violin, Mandolin & Vocals), John Hagerty (Guitar & Vocals), , Greg Madden (Guidar, Bass & Mandolin). Recorded at Rainbow Recording, St. John's NL Produced by Sheehan Shute, Engineered by G. Burton, Mixed by J. Bradbury/G. Burton. 2. 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 3. FREE BEER: Spring On the Island (Chris Lorne Elliot) ‘Clueless’, Independent, CSPS 2055, 1982 Personnel: Kevin Blackmore, Chris Elliott, Geoff Butler Additional Vocals: Helen Shea, Denise Blackmore, Geoff Butler Rec at MUN, Transport Canada Training Commission, & Newfoundsound 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. 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., 6. LEM SNOW: The Great Lobster Boil (Lem Snow) ‘The Great Lobster Boil’, Pigeon Inlet Productions, PIP-7316, 1982 7. SPRING OF ’97: Carl Tapscott Singers (Trad.) ‘Songs of Newfoundland’, RCA KXL1-0092 , 1975 Prod: Wilf Gillmeister. Eng: Peter Vandertogt, Tech: Kevin Fuller. Recorded at RCA's Toronto studios. 8. TAMARACK: Ferryland Sealer (Trad. arr. Tamarack) 45 rpm single WRC3-1259 SGB No. 1 (Independent), 1980 9. LEW MURPHY: The Badger Drive (John V. Devine) ‘Newfoundland Singer’ Cassette Tape, Independent, no label or number. Year? Accompanied by Ralph Walker Band. 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. THE COMMODORES QUARTET: Song of the Sealers (Mark Walker?) 78 rpm single T-9105 circa 1948-51 Prepared especially for Gerald S. Doyle Ltd. 12. ADRIAN BEAUMONT: Springtime Interlude (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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1. SONS OF ERIN: Song For Ireland (Phil Colclough) ‘At It Agin’ Cassette Tape. No label/number 1991 Sons of Erin: Ray (Blackie) O’Leary (Vocals & Bass), Ralph O’Brien (Vocals & Guitar), Joseph Tompkins (Harmonty Vocals, Piano Accordion, Keyboard). Session Musicians: Fergus O’Byrne (Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Bodhran). Seamus Craige (Fiddle) Producer: The Sons of Erin. Engineer: Tom Ronan. Recorded & Mixed at Echo Recording Studio, St. John’s NL. 2. SHEEHAN SHUTE: The Belfast Mill (Si Kahn - Arrangement by Gerry Madden) ‘Of Valleys & Towns’ Cassette Tape SSC-194. 1994 Personnel: Janet Bradbury (Keyboard & Vocals), Gerry Madden (Guitar, Accordion, Violin, Mandolin & Vocals), John Hagerty (Guitar & Vocals), , Greg Madden (Guidar, Bass & Mandolin). Recorded at Rainbow Recording, St. John's NL Produced by Sheehan Shute, Engineered by G. Burton, Mixed by J. Bradbury/G. Burton. 3. RAY MCLEAN & BILL CHIPMAN: Irish Harvest Day (Michael Maloney) ‘A Touch of Ireland’ Cassette tape 5010. ElmMusic. Year? Vocals: Ray McLean/Bill Chipman. Accordion/Guitar: Bill Chipman. Recorded at Chip's Studio NWT. 4. AL STACEY: Molly Bawn (Traditional) ‘Caught In The Scend’ SHP-11AS. 1991. Music Backup: Kevin Collins. Mixed & Recorded: Sawyer Hill Studios, Placentia NL. Vocals Consultant: Lori King. 5. SHEEHAN SHUTE: Rambles of Spring (T. Makem) ‘Of Valleys & Towns’ Cassette Tape SSC-194. 1994 Personnel: Janet Bradbury (Keyboard & Vocals), Gerry Madden (Guitar, Accordion, Violin, Mandolin & Vocals), John Hagerty (Guitar & Vocals), , Greg Madden (Guidar, Bass & Mandolin). Recorded at Rainbow Recording, St. John's NL Produced by Sheehan Shute, Engineered by G. Burton, Mixed by J. Bradbury/G. Burton. 6. LE CEILE: Nancey Whiskey (Trad.) ‘Together’ Cassette Tape LC 001. 1995 Musicians: Ginette Brazil (Fiddles, Guitar, Vocals), Darlene Delay (Flutes & Vocals), Michelle Smith (Vocals), Jim Fidler (Bodhran, Percussion, Tin Whistle, Mandolin, Piano Accordion, Keyboard & Guitar). Produced & Arranged by Jim Fidler. Digitally recorded and mixed at The Roots Cellar. 7. ME & HIM: Galway Shawl (Trad.) ‘Memories of The Sea’ Cassette Tape SHP 1012. WRC4-6580. MH. Personnel: Con Parsons (Accordion/Vocals), Dennis Kendell (Vocals), Kevin Collins (Back Up Instruments and Harmony) Recorded at Sawyer Hill Studios, Placentia, NL 8. ME & HIM: Fields of Athenry (Peter St. John) ‘Memories of The Sea’ Cassette Tape SHP 1012. WRC4-6580. MH. Personnel: Con Parsons (Accordion/Vocals), Dennis Kendell (Vocals), Kevin Collins (Back Up Instruments and Harmony) Recorded at Sawyer Hill Studios, Placentia, NL 9. THE CARLTON SHOWBAND: Dublin In The Rare Old Times (Peter St. John) ‘The Carlton Showband 25th Anniversary’, Independent CSBLP-02588, 1988 Band: Sean McManus, Robert Benoit, Gregory Donaghey, Fred White, Roddy Lee, Mike Feeney, Seamus Grew. Engneer: Dave Ferri & Wendall Ferguson. Recorded at Orchard Studios, Norval, ON 10. TOM CONWAY: Farewell Enniskillen (Traditional Arr. T. Conway) ‘By The Glow of the Kerosene Light’ Cassette Tape SWC. 1993 All instruments played by Tom Conway. Produced by Tom Conway/Sim Savory. Recorded and Mixed at Sim's Studio Belleoram NL by Sim Savory/Tom Conway. Engineered by Sim Savory. 11. FRED LEE: Molly Bawn (Traditional) ‘Accordion’ Cassette Tape No. 2119223. Year? Personnel: Fred Lee (Accordion, guitars), Sim Savory (bass, mandolin, keyboards). Recorded at Sim's Studio Belleoram NL. |
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1. ROY PAYNE: Back In ’56 (Roy Payne) ‘Last of the Reasons (I Keep Going Home)’, Condor 1501. circa 1979-80. Thanks to Charlie Crocker & Steve Smith. Special thanks to Theresa Keough. Dedicated to the memory of Dumas. 2. LARRY HARVEY: The Seasons (Norris-Harvey) 45 rpm single, KING 45-5093, High Fidelity, 1956 Vocal by Larry Harvey. 3. OMAR BLONDAHL: Old Polina (Trad.) 'Trade Winds, The Saga of Newfoundland in Song', Rodeo RLP-5, 1956 4. OMAR BLONDAHL (SAGEBRUSH SAM): Wild Colonial Boy (Lanyon - De Witt) 45 rpm single, Rodeo Rodeo 45-RO-156, 1956 Accompanied by Wilf Doye: accordion, Christine Doyle: guitar 5. OMAR BLONDAHL (SAGEBRUSH SAM): The Business of Making the Paper (Omar Blondahl) 78 rpm single Rodeo RO.160, 1956 6. ED MCCURDY: Star of Logy Bay (Trad.) ‘A Ballad Singer's Choice’, TLP 1003. 1956 Ed McCurdy: Vocals & Guitar. Erik Darling: Second Guitar & Banjo Recorded by Cue Recordings Edited by Kenneth S. Goldstein and Patrick Clancy. 7. JOYCE SULLIVAN & CHARLES JORDAN: The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle (trad) ‘Folk Songs of Canada’, Hallmark CS-3, 1956 Vocals by Joyce Sullivan & Charles Jordan with a Vocal Chorus. Guitar: Stan Wilson, Piano: Gordon Kushner. Recorded under the supervision & direction of Richard Johnston 8. KEN PEACOCK: The Loss of The ‘Eliza’ (Trad.) Songs & Ballads of Newfoundland, Folkways Records FG 3505, 1956 9. MILT OKUN: Catch A-Hold This One/I'se the B'y (Unidentified) 'I Sing of Canada', 10" vinyl LP STINSON RECORDS SLP 71, circa 1956 Milt Okun: Vocal & Guitar; Joe Jaffe: Banjo 10. MARY LOU COLLINS: Cashmere Sweater (Jessie Mae Robinson) 45 rpm single - Rodeo RO 45-146, 1956 With the Ken Davidson Trio, and Evan Johnston at the organ. 11. THE FOUR ACES: Tell Me Why (Pat Ballard) ‘Sentimental Souvenirs’ Decca DL 8227 1956 With chorus and orchestra directed by Jack Pleis Featuring Al Alberts Vocal The Four Aces: Al Alberts, Dave Mahoney, Lou Silvestri, and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro 12. THE LIDSTONE SISTERS: The Old Rugged Cross (George Bennard) 'Favourite Hymns of Newfoundland, Banff '- RBS 1030, 1956 organ accompaniment - Reg Powell 13. WILF DOYLE & HIS ORCHESTRA: Star of Logy Bay (Trad.) "Traditional Jigs & Reels of Newfoundland', Rodeo RLP 10 , 1956 Personnel (acc. to cover photo): Bill Keating(banjo) , Christine Doyle (guitar), Wilf Doyle (accordion), Jack Ghaney (drums) |
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1. GERALD MITCHELL: The Trapper’s Alphabet (Judson Blake Sr.) ‘The Hunt and other songs of Labrador’, Marathon MS 2101, 1970 Produced in co-operation with the CBC at Happy Valley, Labrador. Production & liner notes by Joe Goudie. 2. WILF DOYLE ORCHESTRA with CHRISTINE: Alphabet Song (Composer ?) ‘The Sailor’s Alphabet’, Marathon ALS 306. Circa 1971 Vocals by Christine 3. THE SOIREES: Fisherman’s Alphabet (Gus Burton & Kevin Bond) ‘Life’s Precious Dream’ Cassette Tape WRC4-6194. 1989 Musicians: Shell Thornhill (Vocals & Accordion) & Gus Burton (Guitar & Drums). Engineered and Produced by Gus Burton. Recorded at Rainbow Studios, Kelligrews C.B.S. Special Thanks to: T. Fagan & T. Lockyer 4. GARY MITCHELL: The Makkovik Alphabet Song (B. Anderson Sr./H. Winters) ‘Hanging On To Labrador’ Cassette Tape No label/number 1994 Personnel: Gary Mitchell (vocals), Bugs Greene (fiddle, mandolin, electric lead guitar, acoustic guitar picking), Angela Brown (harmony, back-up vocals), Reg Brown (acoustic rhythm guitar, drums, bass, Piano, Keyboarding programming, harmony, backup vocals) Mixed by Reg Brown. Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL. 5. JIM PAYNE & KELLY RUSSELL: The Rig Worker’s Alphabet (Jim Payne) 'Jim Payne & Kelly Russell', Pigeon Inlet Productions PIP-7314, 1983 Personnel: Jim Payne (Vocals, 6 & 12 String Guitars, Mandolin), Kelly Russell (Fiddle, Bouzouki, Concertina, Tin Whistle, Background vocals), Eric West (Guitar), Janis Spence (Vocal). Arr. Jim Payne & Kelly Russell. Prod: Kelly Russell & Jim Payne. Rec: Pigeon Inlet Productions, St. John's. 6. FLOWER HILL: The Logger’s Alphabet (Lyrics: Ronald E. Saunders, Melody: Traditional) ‘The Music Of Our Burnished Axes’ MMAP-CD13 2001. 2021 Musicians: Maria Cherwick (Vocals, Fiddle); Andrea Munro (Vocals, Banjo); Sherry Ryan (Vocals, Guitar) Produced by Flower Hill, St. John’s NL. CD Producers: Ursela Kelly and Meghan Forsyth, Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador Sound Engineer: Spencer Crewe Associate Sound Producer: Jim Payne 7. WAYNE BARTLETT: ABC's of the NFLD Fishery (Wayne Bartlett) ‘A Reason To Believe’ Cassette Tape WB 3009, 1989 Musicians: Wayne Bartlett (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Mike Higgins (Steel Guitar), Hughie Poole (Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals, Sim Savory. (Guitars, Accordion, Keyboards) Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by Wayne Bartlett. 8. THE FLUMMIES: Trappers Alphabet (Judson Blake Sr.) 'Songs of Labrador', WRC1-5985, 1988 Gary O’Driscoll (lead guitar & vocal harmony), Harris Learning (bass guitar), Greg O’Blenis (drums), Richard Dyson (accordion), Alton Best (acoustic guitar, vocals), George Shiwak (vocals & background vocals) Recorded, Produced & Engineered by Gary O’Driscoll at Homespun Studios, Goose Bay, Lab. 9. BRYAN HENNESSEY & The Beautiful Losers: Suzanne (Leonard Cohen) ‘A Feast of Cohen live’, No label, CD, A selection of performances recorded during A Feast of Cohen VI, 2005 and A Feast of Cohen VII, 2006. The Beautiful Losers: Sandy Morris, guitars; George Morgan, drums, percussion; Dave Panting, bass, mandolin; Geoff Panting, keyboards, piano, organ; Kelly Russell, violin, mandolin, bouzouki. Recorded mixed and mastered by Don Ellis & Fat Tracks Studio. Produced by Vicky Hynes. 10. BRYAN HENNESSEY: The City of St. John’s (Bryan Hennessey & Sandy Morris?) Recorded in 2020 Personnel: Bryan Hennessey: Vocals; Sandy Morris: Guitar; Carol Bestvater & Maria Cherwick: fiddles and harmonies. 11. PUBLIC HEARING: ABCD (Paul Steffler) ‘Sound Symposium 1984’, cassette tape Paul Steffler (Piano), Mac Furlong (Percussion), Bob Weinstein (Guitar) From Lunch Hour Concert at St. John’s Arts & Culture Center, 1984 (indoors or out?) |
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45 rpm single, Columbia C4-4967-B, 1974 Produced by Jim Eaves, Arranged by Jim Pirie Overlea Music Ltd. (BMI) 2. 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 3. THE KRYSTALS: Colour My World (James Pankow) The Krystals, Fourmost Records MS-8943,circa 1970/1 Lloyd Thornhill (Vocals, Guitar, Bass), Roland Gaudet (Drums, Keyboards, Tamborine), Stan Erbrink (Vocals, Bass, Guitar), Ray March (Keyboards) 4. BRYAN WAY: All I Need Is You (Bryan Way) ‘Where Do You Go’ Quality SV 1927, 1976 Credits for “All I Need Is You” - Guitar: Bryan Way/Bob Mann/David Murrell; Piano: John Capek; Bass: Tom Szczesniak; Drums: Barry Keane; Conga: Jane Stevens; Marimba: Brian Leonard; String Arrangement: Milan Kymlicka; Background Vocals: Bev D’Angelo/Laurie Hoad/Cathy Young Produced by John Capek. Executive Producer: Ed Cowan. Engineered at Thunder Sound, Toronto by Alan Thorne & Don Geppert. Mixed by Alan Thorne 5. BARRY CANNING: Love Is True (Barry Canning) 'House of Life', Independent CD-003, 1990 Band: Peter Collins (bass & backing vocals), Paul Kinsman (keyboards, Hammond organ, & backing vocals), Darren Pynn (electric guitars & backing vocals), Paul "Boomer" Stamp (drums, percussion, & backing vocals), Barry Canning (vocals) Produced, engineered & Mixed by Thoma Ronan. Exec Prod: B. Canning. Recorded at Echo Studio, St. John's 6. CHRIS GILLARD: A Very Special Love Song (Chris Gillard) 45 rpm single QUAY CS-004, Year? Distributed by Clode Sound, Stephenville, NL 7. A. FRANK WILLIS: You and I (underneath the moon) (A. Frank Willis) 45 rpm single, 16th Avenue Records AVE-1606, 1984 Produced by Ron Dann & Albert MacDonald 8. BURTON & HONEYMAN: Our Love (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. MARY LOU COLLINS: My Cup Runneth Over (Harvey Schmidt/Tom Jones) 'CBC Transcription LM-27 & LM-28', circa late 1960s Accompanied by The Ricky Hyslop Orchestra 10. DICK GARDINER & PAULETTE LAVOIE DUBOIS: You Take My Breath Away (Coles) '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 11. TOM CONWAY: Star of the County Down (Traditional Arr. T. Conway) ‘By The Glow of the Kerosne Light’ Cassette Tape SWC. 1993 All instruments played by Tom Conway. Produced by Tom Conway/Sim Savory. Recorded and Mixed at Sim's Studio Belleoram NL by Sim Savory/Tom Conway. Engineered by Sim Savory. 12: LLOYD BURRY: Misty (Burke - Garner) ‘At the Organ’, RCA VICTOR CTLS-1081, circa late 1960s? Personnel: Jack Zaza; bass guitar; Archie Alleyne: drums. |
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1. SIMANI: Loss Of the Truxton and Pollux (Bud Davidge) ‘'Outport People', SWC SD-785, 1986 Vocals: Bud Davidge., Haromonies: 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. Engineered by N. Bishop & S. Savory. Produced by Simani 2. GORDON SHEPPARD: SS Kyle (G. Sheppard) ‘Three Cheers For Newfoundland’ cassette tape GS 1009. 1989 Personnel: Gordon Sheppard (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Mike Higgins (Steel Guitar), Hughie Pool & Bud Davidge (Background Vocals), Sim Savory (Rhythm, Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards). Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by Gordon Sheppard. 3. TINA & ALEX POWER: Ballad of the Ranger (Alex Power) ‘My Islands Are Calling’ cassette tape TA 1099A, 1990 Vocals: Tina & Alex; Harmonies: Tina & Andrea Power; Steel: Mike Higgins; Guitar/Bass/Accordion: Sim Savory; Piano: Jr. Reid. Engineed by Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by Tina & Alex Power 4. GORDON RIDEOUT: Tribute To The Fishermen (G. Rideout) 'Straight From the Heart', Independent, 1993 Personnel: Vocals: Gordon Rideout; Steel: Mike Higgins; Accordion, Bass, Keyboards, Lead: Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram, NL 5. GORDON RIDEOUT: The Hunt (Doyle Mitchell) 'Straight From the Heart', Independent, 1993 Personnel: Vocals: Gordon Rideout; Steel: Mike Higgins; Accordion, Bass, Keyboards, Lead: Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram, NL 6. BACK TO BACK (Reg Eddy & Pat Marche): The Things We Did For Fun (Reg Eddy & Pat Marche) '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. 7. BACK TO BACK/REG EDDY & PAT MARCHE: The Plantin’ (Reg Eddy/Pat Marche) '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. PAT & ED: The Old Community Well (Ed Smith) ‘Caught In A Song', cassette tape, Independent 14118, 1988 Personnel: Pat Melindy (Vocals, harmony vocals, piano accordion, keyboards), Ed Smith (Vocals, guitar, harmony vocals), Sim Savory (Bass, rhythm guitar, acoustic lead) Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram NL Produced by Pat Melindy & Ed Smith 9. THE MOONSHINERS: Popcorn Pudding (Charlie Reardon) ‘Our Newfoundland Breed’ cassette tape, MS4C-0189. Band: Max Sexton (Vocals/Accordion), Tony Sexton (Vocals/Guitar), John Sexton (Vocals/Guitar/Fiddle), Hughie Poole (Harmony Vocals), David Savory (Drums), Sim Savory (Rhythm Guitars/Lead Guitars/Bass/Piano. Mixed by Sim Savory & The Moonshiners. Engineered by Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL 10. 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). 11. 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 12. SIMANI: Tompkin’s Jig (Composer?) ‘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; Harmony Vocals: Bud Davidge, Wilf Sullivan. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belloram. Engineer: Sim Savory. |
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1. TERRY RIELLY & his Teddy Bears: My Dad, He’s a Fisherman (Terry Rielly) ‘Carried Away’ Cassette Tape TBM005. 1994 Credits: Ward Pike (Producer, engineer, guitar, bass, backup vocals), Greg Pretty (Engineer & turnips), Scott Mansfield (Drums & Percussion), Howie Southwood (Percussion), Roger Howse (Acoustic guitar), Kelly Russell (Fiddle & Concertina), Robbie Mills (Hammond Organ), Jimmy Thomson (Vibes), Harry & Otto - Teddy Bears (Backup vocals), Terry Rielly (Keyboards, harmonica, lead vocals & junk). Teddy Bear Singers. Words, music, and arrangements by Terry Rielly. Recorded at Jolly Roger Studio, St. John’s NL September 1994 2. WAYNE BARTLETT: Fishplant Song (Wayne Bartlett) ‘She’s Gone Boys, She’s Gone’ Cassette Tape 1992 Personnel: Wayne Bartlett (vocals, rhythm guitar), Sim Savory (accordion, keyboards, bass, guitars), Mike Higgins (steel guitar, dobro) Gord Drake (accordion). Recorded at Sim's Studio Belleoram NL. Produced by OFT Productions Ltd, Quirpon, NL 3. STUFFED SQUID: Package Song (Composer ?) ‘Well Done Liar’ Cassette Tape SWC 0003. circa 1996 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: Moratorium Blues (Composer ?) ‘Well Done Liar’ Cassette Tape SWC 0003. circa 1996 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. CHRIS & JIM BUFFETT: Don’t Take The Turbot (Jim Buffett) ‘Don’t Take The Turbot’ Cassette Tape (No label/number) Year? Musicians: Jim Buffett (vocals & rhythm guitar), Chris Buffett (accordion), Sim Savory (lead, bass, keyboards), Mick Higgins (steel guitar). Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL 6. LEE SHEPPARD: I Won’t Go Back To School (Robert Francis) ‘Company’s Comin’’ Cassette Tape No Label SS-01. Year? Personnel: Morris Darrigan (fiddle), Cleve Best (accordion), Donna Coish (backup vocals). Produced & engineered by Lee Sheppard. Recorded: Sound Studio, Deer Lake NL. 7. LEE SHEPPARD: Voisey’s Bay (Robert Francis) ‘Company’s Comin’’ Cassette Tape No Label SS-01. Year? Personnel: Morris Darrigan (fiddle), Cleve Best (accordion), Donna Coish (backup vocals). Produced & engineered by Lee Sheppard. Recorded: Sound Studio, Deer Lake NL. 8. HARVE BISHOP: A Salute To Hibernia (H. Bishop) ‘Everyone Keeps Talking About The Weather’ Cassette Tape (no label/number/credits) Year? 9. REG WATKINS: Basques Whalers Of Red Bay (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 (accoustic & 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. 10. PHYLLIS NOSEWORTHY: How Was I To Know (Jessie Peyton) 45 rpm single, WRC3-3516 (No label), 1984 Producer: Neil Bishop, Engineers: Neil Bishop/Claude Caines. Recorded at Clode Sound Studios, Stephenville, NL 11. HARVE BISHOP: The Singing Bricklayer (H. Bishop) ‘Keep Canada Free’ HB 159213. 1992 Personnel: Harve Bishop (vocals, harmony vocals, guitar), Dave Williams (lead electric guitar), Dave Savory (drums), Mike Higgins (pedal steel guitar), Sim Savory (rhythm guitars, lead, piano, bass). Engineered by Sim Savory. Mix by Harve Bishop and Sim Savory. Recored at Sim's Studio Belleoram NL 12. LEW SKINNER (Album artists are Chris & Jim Buffett): Pickin’ & Grinnin’ (Composer Unidentified) ‘Newfoundland Country’ Cassette Tape SWC 00012. Year? Personnel: Jim Buffet (vocals), Chris Buffett (accordion), Lew Skinner (lead guitar, rhythm guitar, piano) Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL |
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1. THE BROOMS: The Drifting Snow (Baxter Tulk) ‘Uncle Bax's Songbook’ Cassette Tape WRC4-6283. 1989 Bruce Lush (Lead Vocals), Ted Stockley (Lead Vocals) Don Baker (Piano, Organ, Synthesizer), Harold Baker (Electric Bass, Harmony), Boyd Lush (Acoustic Guitar), Bill Taylor (Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Jews harp, Harmony), Rod Tucker: Mandolin, Fiddle, Button Accordion, Harmony), Len Courage (Harmony), Carl Peters (Harmony) Arrangements: Baxter Tulk, Bruce Lush, Ted Stockley, Boyd Lush, Bill Taylor, Don Baker, Rod Tucker, Harold Baker. Engineered & Mixed by Thomas Ronan. Produced by Boyd Lush. Recorded at Echo Studios. 2. WAYNE BARTLETT: Winter in Quirpon (Wayne Bartlett) ‘A Reason To Believe’ Cassette Tape WB 3009, 1989 Musicians: Wayne Bartlett (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Mike Higgins (Steel Guitar), Hughie Poole (Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals, Sim Savory. (Guitars, Accordion, Keyboards) Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL. Produced by Wayne Bartlett. 3. TERRY RIELLY and his Teddy Bears: When It Snows (Terry Reilly) ‘Christmas with Terry Reilly & his Teddy Bears’ Cassette Tape, TBM 004, 1993 Personnel: Terry Rielly (lead vocals, keyboards, classical guitar), Harry (the bear) (vocals accordion), Ward Pike (bass, guitars, vocals), Scott Mansfield (drums), The Terry Bear Chorus. Co-Produced by Ward Pike & Terry Rielly at Jolly Roger Studios, St. John's, NL. Engineers: Robert Hatt & Ward Pike 4. OMAR BLONDAHL: Lawrence Whelan Falls In the Brine (Omar Blondahl) 'The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland', Rodeo Records RLP. 80 circa 1959 5. GARY MITCHELL: The Visit From The Polar Bear (Gary Mitchell) ‘Hanging On To Labrador’ Cassette Tape No label/number 1994 Personnel: Gary Mitchell (vocals), Bugs Greene (fiddle, mandolin, electric lead guitar, acoustic guitar picking), Angela Brown (harmony, back-up vocals), Reg Brown (acoustic rhythm guitar, drums, bass, Piano, Keyboarding programming, harmony, backup vocals) Mixed by Reg Brown. Recorded at Driftwood Studio, Corner Brook NL. 6. BERNARD McDONALD: Polar Bear Blues (Bernard McDonald/Fred K. Petersen/Alex King) 45 rpm single Down Home Records MTW007-11, 1982 Prod: Fred K. Petersen & Alex King. 7. THE BAY BOYS: The Northern Lights of Labrador (Don Fulford, 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 8. REG BROWN with Driftwood & Friends: Labrador Nights (Reg Brown) ‘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 9. 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 10. TINA & ALEX POWER: The Trike Song (Alex Power) ‘When You Live In An Outport’ Cassette Tape TA 1099A. Vocals: Tina & Alex Power; Vocal Harmonies: Andrea Power, Bud Davidge. Engineered by Sim Savory. Recorded at Sim’s Studio, Belleoram. 11. SHIRLEY MONTAGUE: Song For A Winter’s Night (G. Lightfoot) ‘Trappers Christmas’ WRC4-5923, 1989 Shirley Montague: Lead vocals, harmony vocals, and fiddle; Neil Bishop: Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, and all synthersizer tracks. Produced by Neil Bishop & Shirley Montague. Engineered by Neil Bishop. Recorded at Neil's house, Stephenville NL. 12. JUNE PASHER & MALCOLM BISHOP: Deepening Snow (Harlan Howard) ‘Two Part Harmony’, CHEYENNE CH 89022, circa mid ‘70s Musicians: Al Brisco: Steel, Dobro; Joe Howe: Lead, Rhythm; Roddie Lee: Drums; Johnny Burke: Bass; Brian Barron: Fiddle; Bruce Lee: Piano. Prod: Al Brisco 13. THE GEEZERS:Northern Lights of Labrador (Don Fulford) 'Newfy Gold Accordions 7- a waltz across the island', cassette tape NFC-791, 1991 Accordion: Cleve Best. |
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1. JIM PAYNE & KELLY RUSSELL: Brother John (Trad. Arr. Payne & Russell) 45 rpm single, Pigeon Inlet Productions PIP 735, 1981 Learned from Art Payne 2. RYAN’S FANCY: Rocky Road To Dublin (Ryan-O'Reilly-O'Byrne) ‘Currahs, Minstrels, Rocks & Whisky’, GUNN GBYLP 1003, 1971 Co-producer – Doug Byam, Ken Gunn, Engineer – Bill Seddon Vocals, Banjo, Mandolin, Flageolet – Fergus O'Byrne Vocals, Fiddle, Mandolin, Flageolet – Denis Ryan (2) Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin – Dermot O'Reilly 3. DAVE PANTING: Prisoners of the Light (Dave Panting) 'New Dreams', cassette tape, 1987 Musicians: Dave Panting, Geoff Panting, Charlie Wade, Ian MacKinnon, Kelly Russell, Geoff Butler, Paddy Mackey. Rec: Dave & Geoff Panting, Wallace Hammond & Don Walsh at Eastern Audio/Vikkibeat, & Daydeen Studios, St. John's,NL 4. PRIVATE EYE: What Do You Want From Me (Hughie & Gordy Leggat) ‘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 5. REX HEMEON & THE COUNTRY ORITS: Window Up Above (George Jones) ‘Maritime Girl’, Audat 477-9068, 1974 Rex Hemeon, Reg Rice, Howard Bailey Recorded at MUN Studio, St. John’s, NL, Eng.: Ron Duclos 6. REX HEMEON: Lonely Baroom Tears (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 7. Rev. Roy Martin: Jesus, He Is Mine (Rex Hemeon) ‘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. GERALD MITCHELL: The Hunt (Byron Chaulk) ‘The Hunt and other songs of Labrador’, Marathon MS 2101, 1970 Produced in co-operation with the CBC at Happy Valley, Labrador. Production & liner notes by Joe Goudie. 9. JOE RIDEOUT: Miquelon Town (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. 10. CALVIN HILLIER: Bootlegging Song (Kenneth Bungay) ‘Where Do I Go From Here’ Cassette Tape CH2349. 1990 Musicians: Calvin Hillier (Vocals, Harmonies, Guitar, Dobro, Bass), Sim Savory (Guitar, Piano, Bass), Cyril Brown (Bass), Mike Higgins (Steel Guitar), Gord Drake (Accordion). Produced by Calvin Hillier. Recorded at Sim's Studio, Belleoram NL 11. KELLY & COMPANY: Second Hand Store (Roy Payne) ‘Ramblin Fever’ Cassette Tape K&C 194. Personnel: Lead and background vocals, Linda Tucker, Fred Tucker, Bill Kelly. Wade Jones (lead, rhythm and bass guitars, dobro, mandolin, drums, and keyboards). Fred Tucker (rhythm guitar, accordion and mouth organ). Darrin English (steel guitar). Don Randall (fiddle). Producer: Wade Jones. Engineer: Gus Burton 12. 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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1. 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. 2. FRANK MAHER: Running the Goat (Trad. Arr. Maher, Morgan, Dinn) 'All the Best', Pigeon Inlet Productions, PIPCD-7322, 1988 Personnel: Pam Morgan (guitar), Noel Dinn (bodhran), Sandy Morris (bouzouki) 3. ROY PENNEY: Rose of San Antone (Bob Wills) Twistin’ the Pick, Arc 589, circa 1965 4. ELLIS COLES: Trikes, Trucks & Snowmobiles (Ellis Coles) ‘All The Best’ Cassette Tape. No label/number. Circa 1995. 5. MUN CHAMBER CHOIR: My Father's Old Sou'wester: (Bill Hollett) 'Winter’s Gone and 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 NUN, St. John's, NL. Musical Director: D. F. Cook, Mix: Duane Starcher, Eng: William Harris/George Graves. 6. JOAN MORRISSEY: My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Cole Porter) unreleased, from the CBC TV series 'Nightcap' starring Joan Morrissey, circa 1965 7. FLASHBACK: Living In Labrador (E. B. Lush) ‘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 8. 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. Recorded at Thunder Sound. 9. RICK & THE ROMANS: Greenfields (Rick & the Romans) ‘Rock & Roll comes to Newfoundland & Labrador, an archive’, Three Blind Mice Music. 2007 originally released as 45 rpm single b/w “Greenfields”, Independent, ST 61, 1967 Personnel:Rick Parsons, Leo Morrissey, Roy Hender, Dave Hillier 10. WINSTON SAUNDERS and The Newfoundland Showband: Old Satin Waltz (Unidentified) `More Accordion Favourites`, Marathon ALS 376, 1972 Personnel: Winston Saunders-Accordion, Ray MacLean-Rhythm guitar; Bill Chipman-Electric guitar; Bill Whelan – Drums |
