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
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
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
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

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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