Banff Rodeo Records

Banff Rodeo Records

Despite its western-sounding name, Banff Rodeo Records was not founded in the Rockies but emerged from Eastern Canada as part of Rodeo Records Ltd.—a label established in Montreal in 1949 by Don Johnson and George Taylor. The company relocated to Halifax in 1956, where it opened a recording studio, and later moved operations to Peterborough, Ontario, in 1969.

Launched as a sub-label in 1953, Banff became known for its broad and eclectic catalogue, featuring everything from country and cowboy songs to maritime folk, East Coast fiddle tunes, and regional Canadiana. Often sold in souvenir shops and department stores, Banff records documented the voices and sounds of everyday Canadians—capturing the spirit of both rural and coastal communities from coast to coast. This room preserves the legacy of Banff Rodeo Records, a truly national imprint in Canada’s musical history.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham Townsend Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and other country favorites

Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'

Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2

Reg Hill Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2 (1)

Reg Hill

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 2

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 1

A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One BACK

Donn Reynolds

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Fred Dixon & the Friday Afternoon - ST BACK

16 Songs of Newfoundland

Omar Blondahl - 16 Songs of Newfoundland BACK

Bob King 10th Anniversary BACK

10th Anniversary

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 2

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 1

Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Shirley Field - Two Sides of BACK

Two Sides of

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie

Field, Shirley

Visit Old Québec

Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

A Visit to British Columbia

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