Canadian songwriter Stan Rogers was a 6’4″ giant of a man whose works were often inspired by Canada’s rich history. Rogers died 29 years ago, at the age of 33, in a fire on an Air Canada passenger jet, but he left behind a legacy of some great music, including tonight’s selection, an inspirational maritime tale about hard work, courage, dreams, optimism, and faith called Mary Ellen Carter. (Lyrics here.)
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Amen to that, Archie.
Sorry about that. My first message was rejected!?
Yes, indeed Archie Bunker.
About Lightfoot, long ago I took the view that he was Canada’s Stephen Foster.
I still can’t believe this: I phoned Ian Tyson when he was staying at a hotel in Fredericton, and he took the call.
That was a most colourful post!
A great Canadian trimuvirate, eh?