Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. 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. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. I tried to stick to those instruments you could have on a ship. 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.
This song ranked 4th in a cbc competition in 2005 to determine the 50 most essential canadian songs in music history. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician.
Based on the lyrics of singersongwriter stan rogers, who died in 1983, this volume has just been. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 dec 19366 feb 1937. One of canadas finest singersongwriters, stan rogers was known for his rich baritone voice and finely crafted folk songs, often written and performed in a traditional celtic style. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Stanley allison rogers, singer, songwriter born 29 november 1949 in hamilton, on. The northwest passage is already canadian the globe and mail. Jun 30, 2017 a little something i thought id do for canadas 150th. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise. 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.
Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. The fact that this song is acapella makes it all the more interesting. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008. Based on the lyrics of singersongwriter stan rogers, who. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. Rogers must rescue his young officer before the indians can force him to reveal the rangers attack plans. Give stan rogers a space on the canadian walk of fame, sign the petition here. 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. 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. Matt james rediscovers the northwest passage groundwood books. I couldnt seem to write its like i got religion and then i lost the light. One of stan rogers most popular, most enduring melodies, so typical of his style.
Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook. Ukulele chords for northwest passage by stan rogers. The book also contains the music for the song as well as a final verse that was never. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. I used to always listen to this songs on long car rides when i was a kidperfect for canadian road trips. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Northwest passage was the second book by roberts i read and this as well as all other works in roberts chronicles of arundel series sold me on the us. Discovering the northwest passage glenn stein discussed his book, discovering the northwest passage. Zaboly illustrated a new edition of the journals of major robert rogers originally printed in 1769. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Northwest passage, technically a picture book for juveniles, deserves to be read by all ages.
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. The final stan rogers album, mixed and mastered after his death, is a dazzling array of songs devoted to the great lakes region and the rest of inland canada. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter. Major rogers plans for a decisive blow against the french army are thwarted when ensign towne is captured by black wolfs tribesmen. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. Ron smail has done a marvellous arrangement for two different male choir voicings, all in one octavo. The language is strangely poised sometime between the late 19th and late 20th century.
Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. Sep 04, 2010 the very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. Its time to examine my personal favourite choice for an unofficial western national anthem. Im reading chris hadfields book right now, and he says this was his wakeup.
Thanks for northwest passage ive not seen it before. A little something i thought id do for canadas 150th. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james. Unlike the vikings thousands of years later, who travelled from east to west in search of a place to settle and carry on trade with norway, the palaeoeskimos sought no more than was necessary for their food, clothing and tools grant, 2010, p. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage.
James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Canadian folk musician stan rogers to write northwest passage. The words in this charming book are the lyrics of the classic stan rogers song of the same name an alltime nautical mind staff favourite. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Oct 12, 20 northwest passage, technically a picture book for juveniles, deserves to be read by all ages. Mummers dance, the you can play along with the video using the f songsheet. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The words in this charming book are the lyrics of the classic stan rogers song of the. 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. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. Complete song listing of stan rogers on stan rogers songs list covid19.
Buy stan rogerss album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. 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. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. I know here by laurel croza, won the boston globehorn book award and the. 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.
Fogartys cove tshirt we have a number of sizes in this white tshirt. Ken lavigne sings stan rogers northwest canada reddit. Northwest passage picture book, by stan rogers, illustrated by matt. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to. When cbc morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of canada, the winner was stan rogers classic northwest passage. The chorus from the sea shantie northwest passage by stan rodgers.
Stan rogers song of the candle lyrics genius lyrics. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. To find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Stan rogers northwest passage click more info for lyrics. 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 structurally, northwest passage is divided into halves. Stan knew that he wanted it to be another a capella chorus song. 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. 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. Any wishes on arrangements with certain instruments just ask. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin.
Northwest passage 1940 frequently asked questions imdb. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. Buy stan rogerss album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by. Northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics.
The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Todish in his introduction to the journals recounts a number of other biographies and books about rogers that are worth investigating. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage. Matt james brings the story to new levels and new audiences with his beautiful and evocative illustrations. Canada the country, people, culture, and yeah, the hockey, snow and all things canadian. Songwriter stan rogers did not call the waterway the canadian northwest passage. General commenta piece of canadian history put brilliantly to astounding vocals. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest p. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the land of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea, tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage, and make a northwest passage to the sea. But in matt james attempts to pay homage to both rogers and the explorers, the book becomes just too ambitious.
Northwest passage by stan rogers 773958121720 cd barnes. I cant quite agree that it sounds traditional though. Northwest passage written by stan rogers lyrics and. The very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. I threw it all away to seek a northwest passage at the call of many men, to find there but the road back home again. Chorus ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon. 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. The smaller one one was arranged for the middle school male honour choir at the northwest 2008 acda convention in vancouver, bc. If anyone has the sheet music to the verses that would be great. The fouryear arctic odyssey of hms investigator and. 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.
Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. Northwest passage sheet music for violin, flute, other. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Please note we are not affiliated in any way with the government of canada. How then am i so different from the first men through this way. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin.
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