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
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

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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