Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lapeyre 9781559639774 1559639776 hopes horizon three visions for healing the american land, chip ward. Rogers was the subject of a poem by al purdy who titled his 1993 autobiography reaching for the beaufort sea after a line in northwest passage and the focus of two east coast tribute albums in the mid1990s, featuring such popular artists as the rankins, the irish descendants and matt minglewood. Northwest passage is an a cappella song written by stan rogers.
However, rogers biographer, chris gudgeon, suggests another layer. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Rogers released northwest passage in 1981, and it has generally been accounted among his finest releases. However, rogers biographer, chris gudgeon, suggests another laye. See all books authored by chris gudgeon, including unfinished conversation, and ghost. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson foreword by online at alibris. The song above is not stored on the chordie server. The life and music of stan rogers gudgeon, chris on. Jun 25, 2004 the official website for stan rogers has lyrics, audio, and much more information. Ian loeppky kelman hall corporation ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching towards the beaufort sea. In this essay i enlist canadian folk singer stan rogers to provide a title and a. The process that stans sea shanty, barretts privateers, underwent.
Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. In 2019, canadian metal band unleash the archers released a cover of rogers northwest passage on napalm records. Peter yarrow, of peter paul and mary, says stan rogers was an extraordinary talent, the likes of which we have not seen since bob dylan gudgeon 1994. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan. The entire expedition, comprising 129 mean including franklin, was lost. Encyclopedia of lies, assdeep in wonder and greetings from the vodka sea, to celebrated biographies of stan rogers and milton acorn, to. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again. Chorus d a ah, for just one time g i would take the northwest passage bm a to find the hand of franklin em g reaching for the beaufort sea d a tracing one warm line g through a land so wild and savage d a d and make a northwest passage to the sea verse 1 g d westward from the davis strait a em tis there twas said to lie g d the sea route. Beautifully illustrated, and paired with the words from the song, this book also includes a timeline of northern exploration, a minibiography of important explorers, and the music and verses for the song northwest passage. I honestly think that stan s fabulous baritone voice that starts deep in his toes really has an effect on what kind of musician i like listening to because since i heard the songs barrettes privateers and northwest passage i havent been listening a whole lot of other music. In the songs for the album, rogers turned from the maritimes to the farms of the canadian prairies. When i listen to the recordings now, its hard to imagine that life on the road was anything but lively gigs in theatres and bars all bursting. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. For example, robert services cremation of sam mcgee or death in the arctic and stan rogers canol road.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage. He was a unique artist, whose art and presence personified an entire country, and lifted the abstract notion of canadian culture to the highest levels of art. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms of the canadian prairies and.
The life and music of stan rogers by chris gudgeon. From the northwest passage one warm line to make and break. Anthems and nationalistic songs of canada wikipedia. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Chris gudgeon books list of books by author chris gudgeon. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. Rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms of the canadian prairies and. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. Chordie does not index songs against artistscomposers will. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. He also performs adaptations of two of stan s songs, lockkeeper from fresh water and lies northwest passage. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. Dec 02, 2016 chorus g d ah, for just one time, c em i would take the northwest passage c g to find the hand of franklin, am c reaching for the beaufort sea.
Paxton cited by chris gudgeon stan rogers, in the canadian encyclopedia. Jul 25, 2018 throughout the 1970s and early 1980s two young brothers from hamilton toured canada and the united states, singing songs like northwest passage and fogartys cove in every kind of venue imaginable. The canadian version, northwest passage ranked fourth. Northwest passage book online at best prices in india on. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Sir john franklins arctic expedition through unnavigated frigid waters was a disaster. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon 20150225 by chris gudgeon isbn.
Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. In 2017, canadian celtic punk band, the real mckenzies, released a cover of rogers northwest passage on their album two devils will talk. Northwest passage paperback june 6 2012 by chris gudgeon author visit amazons chris gudgeon page. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. Chris gudgeon is an author, screenwriter, and the creatorproducer of the hit television series ghost trackers. Print and download the northwest passage stan rogers ttbb sea shanty arranged for mens choir sheet music. Find all the books, read about the author and more. He also spearheading a grassroots campaign to get stan rogers inducted into. The song appears on an album of the same name released by rogers in 1981, and is considered one of the classic songs in canadian music history. Apr 15, 2020 chorus d a ah, for just one time g i would take the northwest passage bm a to find the hand of franklin em g reaching for the beaufort sea d a tracing one warm line g through a land so wild and savage d a d and make a northwest passage to the sea verse 1 g d westward from the davis strait a em tis there twas said to lie g d the sea route. G d tracing one warm line, c em through a land so wide and savage, and c g d g make a northwest passage, to the sea. It describes stan s own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. Standard tuning two strums per chord submitted by ken lee.
He has contributed to numerous magazines including playboy, mad and national lampoon and written almost 20 books, from critically acclaimed fiction and poetry like song of kosovo. Chris gudgeon has also worked for mattel interactive, disneys creative wonders, and he has developed websites for television shows. Traditions and identity in scotland and canada james. Johnson 9781403906199 140390619x poverty and exclusion in a global world, a. The historic search inspired canadian folk musician stan rogers to write northwest passage, a song that has become a widely known favorite since its 1981 release.
Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features. Give stan rogers a space on the canadian walk of fame, sign the petition here. The original song is hosted at chordie works as a search engine and provides onthefly formatting. He has contributed to dozens of publications ranging from mad and the national lampoon to todays parent. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finely crafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms of. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. Audio equipment and overhead projector poetry and music relevant to themes of madness in the north. More details about stan rogers life may be found in the excellent biography an unfinished conversation. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers.
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