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
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 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
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Grant Hewlett Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
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
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie

Two Sides of

Field, Shirley

Visit Old Québec

Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

A Visit to British Columbia

Phillips, Stu

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Kozak, Joe

Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock bw Call Me (1)

Hatton, Jerry

Joe Kozak - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee BACK

The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 02

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 01

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia BACK

Stu Phillips - Sings Echoes Of The Canadian Foothills BACK

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec BACK

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec LABEL 01

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec LABEL 02

RPM Magazine promo

Townsend, Graham

Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back

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