Rare Stan Rogers recordings on vinyl September 27,2024!

Stan Rogers’ most loved song is undoubtedly “Northwest
Passage” — a timeless composition that seamlessly
intertwines historical exploration with personal
introspection. Love of the land, the heartbreak of a poor
crop, the constant lack of money... Stan is able to capture
it in a way that touches the heart. In 1995, when Peter
Gzowski of CBC’s national radio program Morningside asked
Canadians to pick an alternate national anthem, “Northwest
Passage” was the overwhelming choice of his listeners.
The album of the same name is a poetic odyssey that takes
listeners through the expansive landscapes of Canada, with
stops in each province. The album includes fan favourites
“The Field Behind The Plow,” “The Idiot,” “Workin’ Joe”
and “Free In The Harbour.” Remastered and reissued by
Borealis Records.

It is testament to Stan Rogers’ impact as a songwriter that
40 years after his sudden tragic death in 1983 at the young
age of 33 – people young and old are still singing his songs
and celebrating his influence. Stan Rogers received the
Diplôme d’honneur from the Canadian Conference of the
Arts, and in 2019, he posthumously joined the Canadian
Songwriters Hall of Fame, adding to his list of accolades.
In 2021, Canada Post paid tribute to his legacy by featuring
him on a postage stamp series. Each year, folk enthusiasts
from across North America gather at the Stan Rogers Folk
Festival in Canso, Nova Scotia, to celebrate its namesake.
The profound impact of Stan Rogers’ music and lyrics
continues to inspire and influence musicians worldwide.