In 2019, canadian metal band unleash the archers released a cover of rogers northwest passage on napalm records. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the. Stan rogers free in the harbour lyrics genius lyrics. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Garnet rogers is capable of aweinspiring and unpredictable stuff and that includes more than just music resolutely independent, garnet rogers has turned down offers from major labels to do his music his own way. His first picture book, yellow moon, apple moon by pamela porter was a. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written.
Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. 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. Watch a new videoslideshow here next turn of the wheel. Northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage. Best of stan rogers double vinyl stan rogers the collection fogartys cove turnaround between the breaks live northwest passage from fresh water northwest passage the book stan rogers one warm line dvd a matter of heart from coffee house to concert hall poetic justice home in halifax the very best of stan rogers. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones and a longforgotten lonely cairn of stones. Photos from the show, rehearsals, the cavendish beah music festival, and a special performance for prime minister justin trudeau. May 16, 2001 thanks for northwest passage ive not seen it before. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, 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. Pete seeger calledstan rogers one of the most talented young singers and songwriters in north america a few months before stan died in an airplane crash in 1983.
Stan rogers sings northwest passage excerpt from one. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. The show has performed to critical acclaim across the country over the past two decades, and geordie browns allnew. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Matt james, illustrator, creates a unique vision to the lyrics of northwest passage, written by stan rogers, which tells of sir john franklins disastrous expedition 18451847 to discover a shorter route from the atlantic to the pacific and asia. Northwest passage, by chris gudgeon chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. The very best of stan rogers entire album duration. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008. This is a beautiful book about the northwest passage, a song by stan rogers a famous canadian singer and songwriter. 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. Canadian folk musician stan rogers to write northwest passage. Northwest passage is a picture book that brings a folk song to life with paintings for a vibrant history lesson. A matter of heart is a highenergy theatrical celebration of the late canadian folk artist, featuring over 20 of his songs, including hits like barretts privateers, northwest passage, and the mary ellen carter.
A book based on the wellknown song northwest passage first sung by stan rogers in 1981, northwest passage tells a tail about the song and the facts behind it. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. They vary in detail, the stories, but the broad outline is the same. It describes stan s own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus.
When cbcs peter gzowski asked canadians to pick an alternate national anthem, northwest passage was the overwhelming choice. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beauford sea. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. 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. Northwest passage song words and music by stan rogers text by matt james illustrated by matt james. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Stan rogers a retelling of canadian folk singer stan rogers s song northwest passage with illustrations, maps, bibliographical information of the key explorers involved, a timeline and sheet music for the.
The northwest passage stan rogers ttbb sea shanty arranged for mens choir ttbb intermediate digital download composed by stan rogers. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by john franklin in 1845, which led to both his ships and his entire crew, as well as his life being lost song. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james.
The amazing thing about northwest passage is that stan rogers is able to capture the modern experience with styles from a hundred or more years ago. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician. Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones and a longforgotten lonely cairn of stones. The song is artfully illustrated by matt james, with historical information included along with the words of the song. Stan rogers tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including bluenose, northwest passage, the field behind the plow, free in the harbour, fortyfive years. Three centuries thereafter, i take passage overland. But also, theres joni mitchells river, which i think is one of the greatest songs ever written. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin.
In 2019, canadian folk punk band the dreadnoughts released a cover of rogers northwest passage, as well as a commemorative song named dear old stan, on stomp records. The book also contains the music for the song, a note on the northwest passage, maps, information about stan rogers as well as a final verse of the song that was never recorded and notes on the illustrations. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by. When cbc morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of canada, the winner was stan rogers classic northwest passage. 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.
Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. Sep 30, 2012 northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers.
I honestly think that stans 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. Garnet rogers next turn of the wheel slideshowvideo youtube. Buy stan rogerss album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book.
Northwest passage, a singable picture book sing books with emily. This special commemorative edition has been substantially updated, expanded, and annotated. It was used in a pbs documentary back in the early 80s sounds way back doesnt it beings were going into 2000 on the franklin expedition. Matt james winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. One of stan rogers favourite themes was the loss of old ways, of traditions, and the lives of those that are left to pick up the pieces after theyre gone. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon. Northwest passage by stan rogers 20, hardcover for. Stan rogers text and topos rusty baillie photography, and rigging richard lefrancis computer layout design maxine whiteside. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. The stan rogers folk festival is held every year in canso, nova scotia. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. Someonehiker, hunter, touristgoes missing, or is reported overdue, and there is an appeal to the public for information.
Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. 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. James, matt ilt, isbn 1554981530, isbn 9781554981533, brand new, free shipping in the us this portrayal of early efforts to explore canadas northwest passage presents rogers 1981 song in combination with color illustrations, historical commentary and a gallery of explorers. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. I cant quite agree that it sounds traditional though. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. Give stan rogers a space on the canadian walk of fame, sign the petition here. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to. Fogartys cove tshirt we have a number of sizes in this white tshirt. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific.
The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and. Northwest passage by stan rogers 773958121720 cd barnes. Rogers longing to take the northwest passage a route that started in canadas section of the arctic ocean, went through the pacific ocean and ended in asia. Theres a stan rogers song called northwest passage on it that i love.
Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. A previous edition of this book was released by penguin books canada ltd. Northwest passage written by stan rogers lyrics and illus. Buy stan rogerss album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, northwest passage, stan rogers and more from stan rogers. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with. The language is strangely poised sometime between the late 19th and late 20th century. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Sep 10, 20 this stunning portrayal of early efforts to explore canadas northwest passage presents rogers 1981 song in combination with glorious illustrations, historical commentary and a gallery of explorers.
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