Honorary Canadians

Honorary Canadians

This room is dedicated to the artists who, while not born here, made a meaningful mark on Canadian music. Whether they came to record, perform, collaborate, or simply found inspiration on Canadian soil, these Honorary Canadians became part of the story. Some stayed briefly, others put down rootsโ€”but all contributed to the cultural fabric in unique ways. From one-off sessions to lasting legacies, this is a salute to the outsiders who felt right at home in Canada.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Ellen McIlwaine Cure My Blues Everybody Needs It
Kyiv Pops Orchestra* Wedding March Ukrainian Pops
Alpha Centauri Hard Life ST
Ernie* Smith Ska Medley: Jamaica Ska; Humpty Dumpty; A Little More Oil; Six And Seven Books; Oh Manny Oh Skareggae
Ellen McIlwaine Ain't No Two Ways To It (It's Love) We the People
Cal* Bostic Excessive Love (Cal Bostic) Introducing...
Priscilla* Rollins Goody Goody Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Jack Holland You Don't Have to Love Me The Eyes of a Dreamer
Priscilla* Rollins Tell Him that You Love Him Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* The Lady is a Tramp Amist the Black Eyes
Happy Dolls Sweet Gypsy Rose Show Album No. 1
Zambonis* Let's Go Whalers To Bleed Black and Gold
Buddy Knox Maybelline ST
Mike* Ferro Soldier In The Rain Bridges b/w Soldier In The Rain
Ursa Major* Back to the Land ST
Buddy Knox Hula Love ST (mono)
Buddy Knox Rock-a-Billy Walk ST
Happy Dolls Misty Blue Show Album No. 1
Nelson* Riddle The Caribou British Columbia Suite
Bluebird* Country Boy Blues Country Boy Blues b/w A Good Thing Lost
Dils* Not Worth It (Ca ne veux pas le pleine) Made In Canada
Ellen McIlwaine Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven (But Nobody Wants to Die) We the People
Zambonis* Helmet (instrumental) To Bleed Black and Gold
Ellen McIlwaine (I Gotta) Ramble Just Like You Ellen McIlwaine
Jack Millman and the Tempo Orchestra Ill Wind And I Love Her
Aarons And Ackley* Sailor Song ST
Nelson* Riddle Peace River British Columbia Suite
Ursa Major* Lay Me Down ST
Nelson* Riddle Government House British Columbia Suite
Jonathan Edwards Weapon of Prayer Sailboat
Ellen McIlwaine Wings of a Horse Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years
Exponians Wicked Woman Wicked Woman My Peaceful World
Jack Holland Sylvia The Eyes of a Dreamer
Tony McManus Chalaneru The Maker's Mark (The Dream Guitar Sessions)
Ellen McIlwaine Up From the Skies Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years
Priscilla* Rollins Letter to Mommy & Daddy Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Jack Millman and the Tempo Orchestra And I Love Her And I Love Her
Mike* Ferro Bridges Bridges b/w Soldier In The Rain
Ellen McIlwaine Losing You Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years
Jack Holland Waco The Eyes of a Dreamer
Ellen McIlwaine Underground River Fear Itself
Kristine Sparkle (Christine Holmes)* Just a Few Words I'm a Song
Aarons And Ackley* Don't You And I
Buddy Knox I'm In Love With You ST
Alpha Centauri Make it at Rock 'n' Roll ST
Joe* Glazer We are Building a New Party A Douglas For Me (picture sleeve)
David Amram Pull My Daisy Summer Nights, Winter Rain
Ellen McIlwaine Farther Along Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years
Ellen McIlwaine Can't Find My Way Home Honky Tonk Angel
Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* Traditional 'Trojista' Music Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection
Albert Jones* You and Your Love The Facts of Life
Yukon* Nova Scotia Nova Scotia b/w Genius
Matt* Lucas Herpes Blues Matt Gets Blue
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Hard Hard Times Shirley Lewis Show Band
Ellen McIlwaine I Don't Want to Play Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years
Jack Millman and the Tempo Orchestra Theme For the Countless And I Love Her
Alpha Centauri Love is a Curse ST
Jonathan Edwards Girl from the Canyon Sailboat
Joe* Glazer It Could be a Wonderful World A Douglas For Me (picture sleeve)
David Amram Little Momma Summer Nights, Winter Rain
Country Mcdonald Joe* The March Of The Dead War War War
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* You Belong to Me You Belong to Me b/w Respect (picture sleeve)
Aarons And Ackley* Willie Boy ST
Exponians The Look of Love Wicked Woman My Peaceful World
Nelson* Riddle Valley of the Swans British Columbia Suite
Kyiv Pops Orchestra* Green Rye Ukrainian Pops
Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* Polissian Polka 'Mazury' Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection
Buddy Knox Mary Lou ST
Ursa Major* Liberty and Justice ST
Happy Dolls Pick Up the Pieces Show Album No. 1
Earl Lett (Professor Lett and Study) Are You Confused Love Serenade
David Amram Greasy Spoon Summer Nights, Winter Rain
Kristine Sparkle (Christine Holmes)* Late Night Movies I'm a Song
Ellen McIlwaine Ode to Billie Joe Honky Tonk Angel
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Good Time Blues Shirley Lewis Show Band
Loni Gamble In love for the First Time ST
Ellen McIlwaine Keep On Everybody Needs It
Oscar* McLollie She's a Child Chilliwack Valley b/w She's a Child
Oscar* McLollie The Way You Do the Things You Do ST
Jack Holland The Eyes of a Dreamer The Eyes of a Dreamer
Priscilla* Rollins You Send Me Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Zambonis* Live Intro - Hockey Monkey To Bleed Black and Gold
Albert Jones* Mother Nature The Facts of Life
Country Mcdonald Joe* The Call War War War
Cal* Bostic Georgie Girl Introducing...
Priscilla* Rollins Sweet Inspiration Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Jonathan Edwards Let the Rough Side Drag Sailboat
Ellen McIlwaine Sliding Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years
Dils* Red Rockers (Les rockers rouge) Made In Canada
Oscar* McLollie Love Will Get You ST
Matt* Lucas Massage Parlour Blues Matt Gets Blue
Kristine Sparkle (Christine Holmes)* Till You're Loving Me Again I'm a Song
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Respect You Belong to Me b/w Respect (picture sleeve)
Aarons And Ackley* Devil Song ST
Earl Lett (Professor Lett and Study) Love Serenade Love Serenade
Zambonis* Cool Shots (Theme Song) To Bleed Black and Gold
Buddy Knox Long Lonely Nights ST (mono)
Matt* Lucas The Nuthouse Matt Gets Blue
Ellen McIlwaine Up From the Skies Honky Tonk Angel
Exponians My Peaceful World Wicked Woman My Peaceful World

Ursa Major* - ST

New York, New York, U.S.A.

FEATURED

Ellen McIlwaine - Ellen McIlwaine

Nashville, Tennessee, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Kobe, Japan โ†’ Atlanta, Georgia โ†’ Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec โ†’ Toronto, Ontario โ†’ Calgary, Alberta, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Ellen McIlwaine - Honky Tonk Angel

Nashville, Tennessee, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Kobe, Japan โ†’ Atlanta, Georgia โ†’ Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec โ†’ Toronto, Ontario โ†’ Calgary, Alberta, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Ellen McIlwaine - Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years

Nashville, Tennessee, USA โ†’ Kobe, Japan โ†’ Atlanta, Georgia โ†’ Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, USA โ†’ Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec โ†’ Toronto, Ontario โ†’ Calgary, Alberta, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Ellen McIlwaine - Everybody Needs It

Nashville, Tennessee, USA โ†’ Kobe, Japan โ†’ Atlanta, Georgia โ†’ Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, USA โ†’ Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec โ†’ Toronto, Ontario โ†’ Calgary, Alberta, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Ellen McIlwaine - We the People

Nashville, Tennessee, USA โ†’ Kobe, Japan โ†’ Atlanta, Georgia โ†’ Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, USA โ†’ Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec โ†’ Toronto, Ontario โ†’ Calgary, Alberta, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Ellen McIlwaine - Fear Itself

Nashville, Tennessee, USA โ†’ Kobe, Japan โ†’ Atlanta, Georgia โ†’ Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, USA โ†’ Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec โ†’ Toronto, Ontario โ†’ Calgary, Alberta, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Country Mcdonald Joe* - War War War

Washington, DC, USA

FEATURED

Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* - Amist the Black Eyes

Sicklerville, New Jersey, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Vancouver, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Newton, Massachusetts, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* - You Belong to Me b/w Respect (picture sleeve)

Sicklerville, New Jersey, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Vancouver, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Newton, Massachusetts, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* - Shirley Lewis Show Band

Sicklerville, New Jersey, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Vancouver, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Newton, Massachusetts, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Kristine Sparkle (Christine Holmes)* - I'm a Song

Birmingham, England, UKโ†’Toronto, Ontario, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Cal* Bostic - Introducing...

Anniston, Alabama, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ†’Port Arthur, Ontario, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆโ†’Erie, Pennsylvania, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Aarons And Ackley* - ST

Portland, Oregon, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (Jim Ackley); Cleveland, Ohio, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (Chuck Aarons) - Toronto, Ontario, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Matt* Lucas - Matt Gets Blue

Memphis, Tennessee, USA โ†’ London, Ontario, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Matt* Lucas - The Old Man b/w I'm Movin' On

Memphis, Tennessee, USA โ†’ London, Ontario, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Tommy Makem - Vancouver b/w Better Times

Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland โ†’ Dover, New Hampshire, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Vancouver, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Dover, New Hampshire, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Oscar* McLollie - ST

Caldwell County, Louisiana โ†’ Los Angeles, California, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Chilliwack, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Oakland, California, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Oscar* McLollie - Chilliwack Valley b/w She's a Child

Caldwell County, Louisiana โ†’ Los Angeles, California, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Chilliwack, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Oakland, California, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Oscar* McLollie - So Pleasing Loving You b/w As Long As You Care at All

Caldwell County, Louisiana โ†’ Los Angeles, California, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ†’ Chilliwack, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ Oakland, California, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

David Amram - Summer Nights, Winter Rain

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ*

FEATURED

Bluebird* - Country Boy Blues b/w A Good Thing Lost

Mercer Island, Washington, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FEATURED

Loni Gamble - ST

Philadelphia, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ - Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Dave Gordon & Kay* - I Love That Hockey Team b/w The Fiddler's Widow

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

FEATURED

Albert Jones* - The Facts of Life

Gary, Indiana, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ - Toronto, Ontario, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Alpha Centauri - ST

Priscilla* Rollins - Lover's Choice Vol. 1

Nassau, Bahamas - Toronto, Ontario

Eddie* Murray - Montreal, Canada Blues b/w Stepping High Dance

FEATURED

Dils* - Made In Canada

San Diego, California, USA - Vancouver, British Columbia, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

FEATURED

Ernie* Smith - To Behold Jah

Kingston, Jamaica - Toronto, Ontario

ST

Ursa Major - ST Side 2

Ursa Major - ST Side 1

Ursa Major - ST BACK

Ellen McIlwaine

Honky Tonk Angel

Ellen McIlwaine - Honky Tonk Angel LABEL 02

Ellen McIlwaine - Honky Tonk Angel LABEL 01

Ellen McIlwaine - Honky Tonk Angel BACK

Ellen McIlwaine

Up From The Skies: The Polydor Years

Everybody Needs It

We the People

Fear Itself

Ellen McIlwaine - Fear Itself (6)

Ellen McIlwaine - Fear Itself (5)

Ellen McIlwaine - ST (8)

Ellen McIlwaine - ST (7)

Ellen McIlwaine - ST (6)

Ellen McIlwaine - ST (4)

Ellen McIlwaine - ST (3)

Ellen McIlwaine - Everybody Needs It (3)

Ellen McIlwaine - Everybody Needs It (2)

Ellen McIlwaine - Everybody Needs It (1)

Ellen McIlwaine - We the People (2)

Ellen McIlwaine - We the People (1)

War War War

Amist the Black Eyes

Shirley Granger - Amist the Black Eyes MINT LABEL 02

Shirley Granger - Amist the Black Eyes MINT LABEL 01

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