Canadian Talent Library

The Canadian Talent Library (CTL) is the manifestation of Lyman Potts' "Canadianization" of Canadian radio broadcasting.

Created primarily to bring a measure of truly Canadian programming to private (commercial) radio stations, CTL became a unique showcase for Canadian singers, musicians and song-writers that especially attracted easy-listening program producers in other English-speaking countries. CTL also served to kick-start a Canadian recording industry.

CTL was conceived by veteran broadcaster J. Lyman Potts and was founded and largely funded as a non-profit trust by Standard Broadcasting Corporation, then the owner of CFRB Toronto and CJAD Montreal, with mounting support that reached 240 radio stations. In a span of 23 years, 1962 to 1985, CTL produced 268 stereo LPs with over 3,000 selections. The first 79 were made as electrical transcriptions, and could be used only by CTL subscribers. Beginning with #5080, they were made under the A F of M's record license and leased to conventional record companies under their labels.

But CTL records were produced originally for broadcasting in Canada where they helped radio stations meet and exceed the CANCON 30% regulation. They were used extensively by the BBC in England and to various degrees on U.S. stations and by radio music suppliers that had discovered them.

After CTL was closed down in 1985, Doug Peck and Derek Au compiled a discography of 268 at: https://www.broadcasting-history.ca/canadian-talent-library-complete-discography

So far, 159 of the 275 CTL albums have been digitally transferred and 115 uploaded here for streaming with many more to follow. keep checking back!

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Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass - Monday Morning Choo Choo b/w Canadian Pie

4330

Peter Appleyard - The Lincolnshire Poacher

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Dr. Music - circa '84

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circa '84

Jackie mittoo reggae magic front

Reggae Magic

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Mittoo, Jackie - Reggae Magic

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Cable, Howard Orchestra - Howard Cable & His Orchestra

Anita ortez ctl 5108 %281968%29 front

Ortez, Anita - Vocalist with Orchestra: Musical Direction - Nat Raider

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Vocalist with Orchestra: Musical Direction - Nat Raider

Betty robertson ctl 5067 back

Songs of Betty Robertson

Laurie bower singers feelin' ctl 5114 %281968%29 front

Laurie Bower Singers - Feelin'

Shirley harmer ctl 5052 front

Harmer, Shirley - Shirley Harmer Sings

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Namaro, Jimmy Pubba and The Puddy Marimba, Xylophone and Piano with Orchestra
Browne, Brian Trio with Henry Cuesta You Forgot Your Gloves The Brian Browne Trio
Niosi, Bert with Johnny Burt Strings Who'll Buy My Violets ST
Mallory, Doug Share Your Love Nothing Can Stop Me Now
Hardy, Hagood I'll Remember You Stop 33 Sutton Place
Compilation Jimmy Namaro - Anna Maria Waltz Canadian Talent at Work
Edwards, Bobby with the Shufflebabies Claire Featuring Eugene Amaro and Bill Richards
Edwards, Bobby with the Shufflebabies Who Was It? Featuring Eugene Amaro and Bill Richards
Ramsay, Donna The World Needs a Melody The World Needs a Melody
Namaro, Jimmy Bossa Nova Para Que Jaime featured on Vibraphone, Marimba, and Piano With his Trio and String Orchestra
Hardy, Hagood I Feel It Stop 33 Sutton Place
Bickert, Ed Skylark I Like To Recognize the Tune
Sykes, Phil You Gotta Make Your Own Sunshine Smile With Your Eyes
Maiste, Art In My Little Red Book At the Piano
Baculis, Al Singers Martinique ST
Badgley, Bill Lady Blue-Ribbon Badgley
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Take Me Boss Brass 4
Allan, Chad & Expressions (Allan Kowbel) I'm Sorry Looking Through Crystal Glass
Edwards, Bobby So Right For Me Rainbow
Burt, Johnny Orchestra with Stephanie Taylor & Doug Crosley O Thou Joyful Day A Christmas Wish
Woods, Dave Orchestra That's What You Get for Lovin' Me Dave Woods Brass - Countri-fied
Graham, Sheila Goodnight My Love Sheila Graham Sings
Cable, Howard Orchestra Barbados Howard Cable's Orchestra
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Santa Claus Blues The Best Damn Band in the Land!!
Robertson, Betty I Want to be Happy Songs of Betty Robertson
Sykes, Phil Woman Smile With Your Eyes
Namaro, Jimmy Call Me Marimba, Xylophone and Piano with Orchestra
Appleyard, Peter Tico Tico ST
Helbig, Herbie For No One (Lennon-McCartney) A Classical Gas
Warren, Jerry Wonder Where They're Gone Country Blue Boy
McDougall, Ian Killin' Time Just a Song
Collier, Ron Tentet The Days of Wine And Roses ST
Hann, Paul The Heart of Saturday Night Hometown Hero
Davidson, Jimmy 'Trump' Oh Didn't He Ramble Jimmy Trump Davidson and His Dixieland Band with Guest Alexander "Ragtime" Read
Agostini, Lucio Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Cold Shoulder and Hot Brass
Davidson, Jimmy 'Trump' Medley #2: My Honey's Lovin' Arms - Five Foot Two - Runnin' Wild (featuring Alexander "Ragtime" Read) Jimmy Trump Davidson and His Dixieland Band with Guest Alexander "Ragtime" Read
Collier, Ron Tentet Walking Out ST
Cable, Howard Orchestra Hi Lili Hi Lo Howard Cable & His Orchestra
Laurie Bower Singers Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma Look What They've Done to These Songs, Ma.....
Burt, Johnny Try Me Johnny Burt's Arrangements for Five Trombones
Badgley, Bill Wednesday's Child At the Ports of Call
Arpin, John I Can't Depend On Love Love and Maple Syrup: John Arpin Plays Lightfoot
Baculis, Al Singers Whenever You Appear Happy Together
Collier, Ron Tentet Hockey Theme ST
Perrone, John Spanish Eyes Theme from Forbidden Games
Burt, Johnny Orchestra with Stephanie Taylor & Doug Crosley December Time (Doug Crosley) A Christmas Wish
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra South of Pago Pago ST
Misener, Billy Me Without You Me Without You
Teear, Graham Congratulations Songs With Orchestra
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Send a Little Love My Way The Best Damn Band in the Land!!
Cable, Howard Orchestra Leg of Mutton Howard Cable's Orchestra
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Secret Love Trombone - Teddy Roderman
Laurie Bower Singers Stop And Smell The Roses Back Home Again
Appleyard, Peter Soulful Strut The Many Moods Of (AKA Polished Appleyard)
Graham, Sheila Nighty-Night Sheila Graham Sings
Compilation Peter Appleyard - Theme From "Black Orpheus" Canadian Talent at Work
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Where Are You Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
Cowell, Johnny with the Laurie Bower Singers For the Very First Time Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Burt, Johnny Orchestra with Stephanie Taylor & Doug Crosley It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Doug Crosley) A Christmas Wish
McMullin, Bob Begin the Beguine Bob McMullin & His Music
Butler, Bill Spring Will be a Little Late This Year The Piano Stylings of Bill Butler
Centro, Vic Sextet Serenata ST
Laurie Bower Singers You Don't Bring Me Flowers You
Laurie Bower Singers Something is Happening Feelin'
McDougall, Ian Bossa, Bossa Jo-Jo Just a Song
Pirie, Jim Noelle's Rainbow Up Where We Belong
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Rose Garden On a Cool Day
Jeacocke, Sheree I Wanna Be Your Girl Feel It
Helbig, Herbie Happy Together (Bonner-Gordon) A Classical Gas
Spitfire Band Near You ST
Edwards, Bobby Joy (Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring) Fat City Suite in E Major
Namaro, Jimmy Man of La Mancha Marimba, Xylophone and Piano with Orchestra
Barrie, Keath San Sebastian Sings of Love and Places
Hardy, Hagood My Elusive Dreams The Homecoming
Graham, Mike Down Came the Tears Here I Am Again
Woods, Dave Orchestra Into the Woods Dave Woods Brass - Countri-fied
Griffith, Bobby G. Bad Bad Leroy Brown ST
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass This Guy's in Love With You The Boss Brass
Browne, Brian Trio with Henry Cuesta Like Someone in Love The Brian Browne Trio
Maiste, Art So Would I At the Piano
Agostini, Lucio Pedro Pussycat Mucho Lucio: Latin American Music Arranged And Conducted by Lucio Agostini
Laurie Bower Singers When You Say Goodbye When You Say Goodbye
Teear, Graham The Look of Love Songs With Orchestra
Maiste, Art In a Sentimental Mood At the Piano
Cuesta, Henry Remember When (We Made These Memories) Clarinet With Strings
Appleyard, Peter Lazy Silhouettes The Lincolnshire Poacher
Toth, Jerry Piano Concerto #2 .. Rudy Toth piano solo The Classic Jerry Toth
Amaro, Eugene More Than You Know Twilight Time
McDougall, Ian Sailing Just a Song
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra I'll Be With You in Appleblossom Time Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
Dr. Music Two Can Play Circa '84
Laurie Bower Singers Kiss Me in the Rain It Goes Like It Goes
Namaro, Jimmy Stranger in Paradise Marimba, Xylophone and Piano with Orchestra
Browne, Brian Trio with Henry Cuesta Washington Square The Brian Browne Trio
Centro, Vic Sextet Perdido ST
Barrie, Keath You Helped Me Do it My Way Only Talkin' to the Wind
Amadio, Norman Trio Nica's Dream ST
Burt, Johnny Society Don't Say You Don't Remember ….Come Summer
Laurie Bower Singers Everybody's Reachin' Out For Someone Take Me Home Country Roads
Burt, Johnny Society Speak Softly Love ….Come Summer

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