Compilation - Coast to Coast VIII

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Gaye Delorme - Sailor, Sailor	03:26
	2	Gaye Delorme - Out of the Rain	02:27
	3	Joan Speirs - Don't Knock	02:31
	4	Ron Hynes - The Best of All Possible Worlds	03:51

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	Ken Tobias - Don't Blame Me	03:22
	2	Jan Arden - Drinking Again	02:58
	3	Tom Wilson - Long Distance Love	03:34
	4	Cindy Church - Deep Water	02:06

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Information/Write-up

Coast to Coast VIII included many early and first original recordings by Canadian artists including first recordings by Gaye Delorme, Jann Arden, and Cindy Church as well as tracks by Ron Hynes, Ken Tobias Tom Wilson, and Joan Speirs that are unique to this album.

Gaye Delorme - Sailor, Sailor / Out of the Rain
Produced in Edmonton by Richard Craig
Engineered by Al Lambden

Here's is the first (shorter and different) version of Gaye Delorme's most popular song (well excluding The Rodeo Song) which appeared in 1989 on the CBC Coast to Coast VIII, a year before he re-recorded it on his album "Blue Wave Sessions".

"Gaye Delorme is one of the most respected names in the music business in his native Alberta. He is an extraordinary guitarist and the master of many styles. A self-taught musician, Gaye has worked on many recording sessions including soundtracks to several Cheech and Chong movies. His "chops" have made him a legend in the West."
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Ron Hynes - The Best of All Possible Worlds
Produced by Glen Tilley
Engineered by Karl Falkenham and Terry Winsor

Here's a song unique to this album. Ron Hynes was one of Canada's finest songwriters and was Newfoundland's best songwriter.

"The multi-talented singer/songwriter has performed right across Canada with CODCO, the Wonderful Grand Band, and most recently with the Hank Williams Show. Ron also does a regular summer show in P.E.I. and still finds time to perform solo in his native Newfoundland."
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Jann Arden - Drinking Again
Produced in Calgary by Les Siemieniuk
Engineered by Don Pennington

Here's Jan's second recording (her first was on Compilation Coast to Coast VII, released in 1988). Jann Arden is an institution in Calgary and she used to be my neighbour. Her first album was released four years later and it did not include this recording. Jann has won 8 Juno awards and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She has also written 5 books and has her own TV comedy show JANN.

"Jan, who recently opened for Harry Belafonte, is no stranger to the Calgary music scene. Noted for her outgoing stage personality, Jan brings a strong wit to her live perfomances around Calgary. She is currently working on new original compositions."
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Cindy Church - Deep Water
Produced in Calgary by Les Siemieniuk
Engineered by Don Pennington

Cindy recorded and performed regularly with Ian Tyson as part of the Chinook Arch Riders. Church also provided vocals for four of his contemporary cowboy albums. This recording represents her embarkment of a solo career signing with Stony Plain. Her first album "Love on the Range" was released in 1992. Deep Water did not appear on that album making it unique to this recording.

"Cindy Church and her husband Nathan are currently two thirds of the Great Western Orchestra. They also perform around Alberta as a dui. "Deep Water" is performed clean and simple; just a guitar, base and lots of talent. Cindy resides in Turner Valley, a small ranching town south of Calgary."
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Joan Speirs - Don't Knock
Produced in Regina by Bonnie Austring and Bob Bryanton
Engineered by Richard Champagne

Joan Speirs is currently a Producer and Voiceover artist in Saskatchewan.

"Joan Speirs was born in Edmonton and moved to Regina in 1974. She was part of the house band on CBC TV's 'Country West'. Joan is currently performing with various local bands in the Regina area and recording jingles for both radio and TV. 'Don't Knock" was originally recorded by the gospel group The Staple Singers."
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