Published on jul 28, 2009 nathan rogers with the stan rogers song, northwest passage. 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. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest p. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Remembered for songs such as northwest passage and the lockkeeper, he is probably best known for the mary ellen carter. Perseus publishingfor hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest passage a route through the islands of canadas north to the pacific ocean and asia. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. D a ah, for just one time, g bm i would take the northwest passage g d to find the hand of franklin, em g reaching for the beaufort sea. About free in the harbour 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. An acoustic version, just voice and guitar with some audience participation. Seventhgrader callie marin is overthemoon to be on stage crew again this year for eucalyptus middle schools production of moon over mississippi. Author kenneth rogers wrote a monumental novel with remarkable attention to detail. When the movie project was green lighted, this was supposed to be the first of possibly several movies.
Folk music of canada is traditionally brother to some other regions in the world. Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. 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.
This special commemorative edition has been substantially updated, expanded, and annotated. C f ah, for just one time, f am i would take the northwest passage f c to find the hand of franklin, dm f reaching for the beaufort. 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. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. 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. 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. The genesis of the song northwest passage stan knew that he wanted it. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration.
Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. Northwest passage by stan rogers, 9781554981533, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries.
My favorite song, which is probably the earliest music i remember, is field behind the plow. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. 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. It describes stan s own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics and tracklist genius. 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. After exploring the maritimes and the west, stan decided it was time to write about his home province of ontario. Northwest passage, a song by stan rogers on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war 17541759.
Northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage. 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. A canadian anthem when i first heard this song a shiver went up my spine and perhaps a tear or two fell from my eye. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada.
Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. The stan rogers folk festival in his mothers hometown of canso, nova scotia, was founded in his honour in 1997. If you want to listen to songs in the same genre or with the same root with northwest passage or folk music of canada, other than checking canada you can also check music of united state of america. With keith larsen, buddy ebsen, don burnett, philip tonge.
Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. The genesis of the song northwest passage stan knew that he wanted it to be another a capella chorus song. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. Merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Call it a historical pastiche of life prior to the american revolution. Recorded in 1980 and an outstanding example of the mature songwriter stan had become. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin. 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 is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Stan rogers epic ballad is about the brave explorers who opened up the canadian northwest and especially those who sought the infamous northwest passage through the canadian arctic. Governor general adrienne clarkson concluded her first public speech in 1999 with a rogers quote about tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage. Stan rogers free in the harbour lyrics genius lyrics. Lines from northwest passage are frequently quoted. Northwest passage by stan rogers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Northwest passage is loosely themed around life in the canadian west. 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.
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. 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. Stan rogers northwest passage ukulele ultimate guitar. 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. 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. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician. 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. Northwest passage by stan rogers 20, hardcover for.
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. Earlier this week, the news broke that one of the lost ships from sir john franklins illfated 1845 expedition to find the northwest passage was. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. Callies just getting over popular baseball jock and eighthgrader greg, who crushed. 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. 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. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Stan rogers northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest passage. Sep 30, 2012 northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. 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.
They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected. Northwest passage book arapahoe libraries bibliocommons. Matt james winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. The idiot is about a man from the maritimes working in.
Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Give stan rogers a space on the canadian walk of fame, sign the petition here. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. A previous edition of this book was released by penguin books canada ltd. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. Northwest passage chords by stan rogers songsterr tabs with. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. Northwest passage by stan rogers is part of folk music tradition inby canada. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Northwest passage 24 stan rogers from the album northwest passage 1981 fogartys cove music inc. Northwest passage, a song by stan rogers on spotify. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Canadian folk musician stan rogers to write northwest passage.
Northwest passage by stan rogers 773958121720 cd barnes. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by. Com a version of this song that more closely follows the version stan. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Provided to youtube by independent digital licensing agency inc northwest passage stan rogers northwest passage. From award winner telgemeier smile, 2010, a pitchperfect graphic novel portrayal of a middle school musical, adroitly capturing the drama both on and offstage. Northwest passage is a picture book that brings a folk song to life with paintings for a vibrant history lesson. His first picture book, yellow moon, apple moon by pamela porter was a.
The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Stan rogers northwest passage chords learn the song with the online tablature player. Matt james rediscovers the northwest passage groundwood. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. 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. Northwest passage 24 stan rogers standard tuning two strums per chord submitted by ken lee chorus. 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. Some of the environmental sensibilities are bitter, and the politics, as. Id recommend this to any stan rogers fan, especially since the amount of material written about him is pretty slim. Stan rogers lowregister voice exuded a warm sensitive sound, the perfect complement to his sensitive lyrics. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Buy stan rogers s album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, due to covid19, orders may be delayed. I really liked this book because of the subject matter, not necessarily because of the authors skill at story telling.
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