Northwest passage books specialty stores custom stores stan rogers. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon jun 6 2012 paperback. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Northwest passage, an expanded and revised edition of his earlier book, an unfinished. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. The life and music of stan rogers, and the luck of the draw.
Christopher gudgeon born 1959 is an author, poet and screenwriter. In his biography of rogers, northwest passage, chris gudgeon wrote that for one. In the songs for the album, rogers turned from the maritimes to the farms of the canadian prairies. Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, stan roger. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. 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 interests have dreamt of. 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 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. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features. Chris gudgeon books list of books by author chris gudgeon. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, stan rogers. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by.
Mcclure penetrated the passage from the west along the northern coast of the continent and by a land expedition reached viscount melville sound, which had been reached 181920 by parry from the east. 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. As of 2011, all of stan rogers albums have been licensed to borealis records and they are available for sale at. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. Yeah, it was finished, he said, then, at pauls producer paul mills prompting, sang it right there at the kitchen table, reading the words off a piece of paper. List of books and articles about northwest passage online. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. Three centuries thereafter, i take passage overland. Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones and a longforgotten lonely cairn of stones. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. 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.
In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Sep 10, 20 from award winner telgemeier smile, 2010, a pitchperfect graphic novel portrayal of a middle school musical, adroitly capturing the drama both on and offstage. 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. Stan rogers working with a number of duos and finally settling on. Buy stan rogerss album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, northwest passage, stan rogers and more from stan rogers. 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 song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan s career and the people in his life. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and. Northwest passage, by gudgeon, chris 2012 paperback. Stan rogers project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Introduction the folk song in nova scotia and stan rogers. Matt james rediscovers the northwest passage groundwood. Although less well known outside of canada than his contemporary gordon lightfoot, singersongwriter stan rogers commanded strong affection in the folk music community with his vivid, realistic songs of canadian life. A previous edition of this book was released by penguin books canada ltd. 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. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. 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. He was and remains one of the finest songwriters of the past 100 years. A guide to canadian folk music, many fans consider stan rogers the greatest canadian folksinger. 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. Shop amongst our popular books, including 12, song of kosovo, ghost trackers and more from chris gudgeon. This is the story of his life and music, complete with. He has written thirteen books, including an unfinished conversation.
Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a.
Rogers longing to take the northwest passage a route that started in canadas section of the arctic ocean, went. 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. See all books authored by chris gudgeon, including unfinished conversation, and youre not as good as you think you are. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson foreword by online at alibris. Chris gudgeon recounts this story of when stan rogers wrote the song in one night. A book based on the wellknown song northwest passage first sung by stan rogers in, northwest passage tells a tail about the song and the facts behind it.
Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. Stanley allison rogers, singer, songwriter born 29 november 1949 in hamilton, on. Encyclopedia of lies, assdeep in wonder and greetings from the vodka sea, to celebrated biographies of stan rogers and milton acorn, to. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon 20150225 by chris gudgeon isbn. Chris gudgeon is an author, screenwriter, and the creatorproducer of the hit television series ghost trackers. Northwest passage by stan rogers 773958121720 cd barnes. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Chris gudgeon has also worked for mattel interactive, disneys creative wonders, and he has developed websites for television shows. Although rogers was raised in binbrook, ontario, he often spent summers visiting family in guysborough county, nova scotia. Jun 30, 2017 mix stan rogers northwest passage youtube carson cant keep up with rodney dangerfields nonstop oneliners 1974 duration. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. How then am i so different from the first men through this way. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited.
The unreal world of ghosts, ghosthunting, and the, on librarything. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Gudgeon has written twenty books, including an unfinished conversation.
Northwest passage by christopher gudgeon book one warm line. Rogers performed his maritimestyle music on the folk circuit from cape breton to san francisco, from the arctic circle to the rio grande river. Northwest passage stan rogers book, magic the gathering checklist pdf, northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage. Chapter three, the folk song in nova scotia and stan rogers fogartys cove. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson isbn. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan. 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.
Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. 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 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. The very best of stan rogers entire album duration. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. The actual existence of the northwest passage had been proved, and the long search was over. 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. Rogers was born in hamilton, ontario the eldest son of nathan allison rogers and valerie nee bushell rogers, two maritimers who had relocated to ontario in search of work shortly after their marriage in july 1948. Apr 17, 2009 ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage.
Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. Due to an increasing demand, borealis records is proud to make available a limited edition double vinyl album with 18 of stan rogers best loved songs. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Rogers released northwest passage in 1981, and it has generally been accounted among his finest releases. Seventhgrader callie marin is overthemoon to be on stage crew again this year for eucalyptus middle schools production of moon over mississippi. 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, e xplorers and commercial interests have dreamt. Now much of the story has already been told through chris gudgeons slim book. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers.
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