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, 163 of the 275 CTL albums have been digitally transferred and 118 uploaded here for streaming with many more to follow. keep checking back!

Just a Song

McDougall, Ian - Just a Song

McDougall, Ian - Just a Song

circa '84

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

Sheila Graham Sings

Robertson, Betty

Marklinger, Karen -Colours of the Rainbow LABEL 01

Colours of the Rainbow

Amadio, Norman Trio / ST

Laurie Bower

Ginn, Judy / The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker

The Brian Browne Trio

Milan Kymlicka - Music by Milan Clockwork Orange And Other Fun Bits LABEL 01

Kymlicka, Milan - In the Evening BACK

Burry, Lloyd At the Organ LABEL 01

Arpin, John / Arpin Plays Lightfoot

McPeek, Ben / Peace Train

Sheila Graham

Steamer-ST CTL FRONT

VA Canadian Talent At Work CTL LABEL 01

Teear, Graham

Songs of Norma Locke

And His Orchestra

The Two Piano Team of

ST

Bert Niosi with Johnny Burt Strings - ST FRONT

Johnny Burt - Johnny Burt's Arrangements For Five Trombones FRONT

Judy Loman & Francis Chaplin - Harmonics for Harp FRONT

Loman, Judy

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Love for Sale Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
Lightfoot, Gordon Gordon Lightfoot - The Auctioneer Folk Songs by Malka & Joso with Adam Timoon & Gordon Lightfoot comp
McMullin, Bob Begin the Beguine Bob McMullin & His Music
Cuesta, Henry Lonely is the Name Clarinet With Strings
Edwards, Bobby Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard Fat City Suite in E Major
Ginn, Judy (Walchuk) The Good Life The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
Baculis, Al Singers I'm All Smiles Happy Together
Ambrose, Tommy This Old Song Sweet Times
Griffith, Bobby G. You are the Sunshine of My Life ST
Toth, Jerry Moment of Love The Classic Jerry Toth
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Gospel Rock Boss Brass 4
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Sleepy Lagoon Trombone - Teddy Roderman
Butler, Bill Autummn Nocturne The Piano Stylings of Bill Butler
Jones, Karen Sing High Sing Low (Brent Titcomb) Karen
Dr. Music Two Can Play circa '84
McDougall, Ian How are Things in Glocca Morra Just a Song
Chaplin, Francis I've Got You under My Skin Violin Solos with Orchestra (split with Judy Loman)
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Midnight Bells Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
McPeek, Ben He's So Fine Peace Train
Compilation Ben McPeek's Orchestra - Get Out Of Town Canadian Talent at Work
Lightfoot, Gordon Malka and Joso - Bella Bimba Folk Songs by Malka & Joso with Adam Timoon & Gordon Lightfoot comp
Castro-Neves, Mario All You Get from Love is a Lovesong Stop, Look, and Listen
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Sweet Leilani ST
Cowell, Johnny with the Laurie Bower Singers The City Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Laurie Bower Singers You Needed Me You
Barrie, Keath I'm Only Talkin' to the Wind Only Talkin' to the Wind
Basso, Guido Trust in Me And All That Latin Jazz!
Guthman, Gary Flash Moonchild
Badgley, Bill Theme from "The Sand Pebbles" Blue-Ribbon Badgley
Loman, Judy Softly as in the Morning Sunrise Harmonics for Harp (split with Francis Chaplin)
McPeek, Ben Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves Peace Train
Collier, Ron Tentet The Thrill is Gone ST
Hardy, Hagood Will You Still be Mine? Stop 33 Sutton Place
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra I'll Be With You in Appleblossom Time Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
McPeek, Ben Admiral Halsey Peace Train
Fraser, Ralph & Pat L'Heureux The Impossible Dream The Two Piano Team of
Agostini, Lucio Black Rose (Lucio Agostini) Cold Shoulder and Hot Brass
Kenney, Mart The West A Nest And You Songs of Norma Locke
Castro-Neves, Mario Boca GrandΓ© Stop, Look, and Listen
Burt, Johnny Society Turn Your Radio On ….Come Summer
St. Germain, Ray Midnight Moon With the Hames Sisters: Orchestra Conducted by Bob McMullin
Harmer, Shirley Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries Shirley Harmer Sings
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass On a Cool Day On a Cool Day
Graham, Mike Remembering Here I Am Again
Laurie Bower Singers When You Say Goodbye When You Say Goodbye
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Odds And Ends Boss Brass 4
Niosi, Bert with Johnny Burt Strings Once Upon A Time ST
Thompson, Don Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me Circles
Laurie Bower Singers Country Fair Looks Like We Made It
Mittoo, Jackie Reggae Roots (Jackie Mittoo) Let's Put It all Together
Badgley, Bill How Insensitive Blue-Ribbon Badgley
Cable, Howard Orchestra Starburst Howard Cable's Orchestra
Bickert, Ed It Might As Well Be Spring I Like To Recognize the Tune
McKinnon, Patrician Anne Run to Her Patrician Anne
McPeek, Ben Happy Talk His Voices and His Orchestra
Burt, Johnny Orchestra with Stephanie Taylor & Doug Crosley My Christmas Wish A Christmas Wish
Stewart, Cathie Springhill Springhill
Cuesta, Henry Thorn in My Shoe Plays Favourites
Harris, Al Ghost Riders in the Sky With the Rhythm Pals and Wally Traugott
Sykes, Phil Chance Smile With Your Eyes
Burt, Johnny Orchestra with Stephanie Taylor & Doug Crosley O Thou Joyful Day A Christmas Wish
Perrone, John Quiet Night of Quiet Stars Theme from Forbidden Games
Hoelke, Gerry Hitchin' a Ride Daughter of Darkness
Kenney, Mart Put On A Happy Face Songs of Norma Locke
Bickert, Ed Polkadots & Moonbeams I Like To Recognize the Tune
Laurie Bower Singers Up On Cripple Creek Look What They've Done to These Songs, Ma.....
Franklyn, Vic (Lyn Evans) Anyone Who Ever Loved Leave Tenderly
Roderman, Teddy A Gliss to Build a Gleam On Teddy Roderman's 6 Trombones
Ginn, Judy (Walchuk) So Long Dearie The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
Wilkins, Rick Savin' it Up Discovery
Laurie Bower Singers Just To Be Alone With You You
Centro, Vic Sextet Summertime In Venice ST
Graham, Sheila Close Your Eyes Sheila Graham Sings
Centro, Vic Sextet El Choclo ST
Castro-Neves, Mario Why Can't There be You Stop, Look, and Listen
Laurie Bower Singers Just a Little Song Back Home Again
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra The Sound of Silver ST
Edwards, Bobby The Child Rainbow
Franklyn, Vic (Lyn Evans) I've Heard That Song Before Leave Tenderly
Laurie Bower Singers The Rose Laurie Bower
Sullivan, Joyce You'll Never Know The Songs of Joyce Sullivan
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Love, Live, Love, Live, Love Trombone Rob
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Swinging Shepherd Blues Trombone Rob
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Candida On a Cool Day
Jeacocke, Sheree It's Got To Be Love Feel It
Bickert, Ed Girl Talk I Like To Recognize the Tune
McPeek, Ben Get Out of Town His Voices and His Orchestra
Teear, Graham You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby Songs With Orchestra
Harmer, Shirley I See Your Face Before Me Shirley Harmer Sings
Ramsay, Donna There Must be a Reason (Bob Hahn) The World Needs a Melody
Perrone, John Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet Theme from Forbidden Games
Amaro, Eugene What's Goin' On Twilight Time
Namaro, Jimmy Body and Soul featured on Vibraphone, Marimba, and Piano With his Trio and String Orchestra
Franklyn, Vic (Lyn Evans) Put a Little Love Away After All Is Said and Done
Compilation Bobby Gimby (trumpet solo) - Skylark Canadian Talent At Work!
Cable, Howard Orchestra Body & Soul Howard Cable & His Orchestra
Franklyn, Vic (Lyn Evans) The Hungry Years Friends
Cuesta, Henry Way Down Deep Plays Favourites
Namaro, Jimmy When the World Was Young featured on Vibraphone, Marimba, and Piano With his Trio and String Orchestra
Agostini, Lucio Tico-Tico Mucho Lucio: Latin American Music Arranged And Conducted by Lucio Agostini

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