Canadian Talent Library

The Canadian Talent Library (CTL) is the manifestation of Lyman Potts' "Canadianization" of Canadian radio broadcasting.

Created primarily to bring a measure of truly Canadian programming to private (commercial) radio stations, CTL became a unique showcase for Canadian singers, musicians and song-writers that especially attracted easy-listening program producers in other English-speaking countries. CTL also served to kick-start a Canadian recording industry.

CTL was conceived by veteran broadcaster J. Lyman Potts and was founded and largely funded as a non-profit trust by Standard Broadcasting Corporation, then the owner of CFRB Toronto and CJAD Montreal, with mounting support that reached 240 radio stations. In a span of 23 years, 1962 to 1985, CTL produced 268 stereo LPs with over 3,000 selections. The first 79 were made as electrical transcriptions, and could be used only by CTL subscribers. Beginning with #5080, they were made under the A F of M's record license and leased to conventional record companies under their labels.

But CTL records were produced originally for broadcasting in Canada where they helped radio stations meet and exceed the CANCON 30% regulation. They were used extensively by the BBC in England and to various degrees on U.S. stations and by radio music suppliers that had discovered them.

After CTL was closed down in 1985, Doug Peck and Derek Au compiled a discography of 268 at: https://www.broadcasting-history.ca/canadian-talent-library-complete-discography

So far, 163 of the 275 CTL albums have been digitally transferred and 118 uploaded here for streaming with many more to follow. keep checking back!

Just a Song

McDougall, Ian - Just a Song

McDougall, Ian - Just a Song

circa '84

Ortez, Anita - Vocalist with Orchestra: Musical Direction - Nat Raider

Sheila Graham Sings

Robertson, Betty

Marklinger, Karen -Colours of the Rainbow LABEL 01

Colours of the Rainbow

Amadio, Norman Trio / ST

Laurie Bower

Ginn, Judy / The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker

The Brian Browne Trio

Milan Kymlicka - Music by Milan Clockwork Orange And Other Fun Bits LABEL 01

Kymlicka, Milan - In the Evening BACK

Burry, Lloyd At the Organ LABEL 01

Arpin, John / Arpin Plays Lightfoot

McPeek, Ben / Peace Train

Sheila Graham

Steamer-ST CTL FRONT

VA Canadian Talent At Work CTL LABEL 01

Teear, Graham

Songs of Norma Locke

And His Orchestra

The Two Piano Team of

ST

Bert Niosi with Johnny Burt Strings - ST FRONT

Johnny Burt - Johnny Burt's Arrangements For Five Trombones FRONT

Judy Loman & Francis Chaplin - Harmonics for Harp FRONT

Loman, Judy

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Ginn, Judy (Walchuk) So Long Dearie The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
Jones, Karen Minstrel of the Dawn People I Promised to Mention
Niosi, Bert with Johnny Burt Strings A Dreamer's Holiday ST
Misener, Billy What'll I Do Me Without You
Koster, Wally Alone Together The Songs of Wally Koster
Baculis, Al Singers Martinique ST
Bickert, Ed Street of Dreams I Like To Recognize the Tune
Burgess, Ivan I Want to Live (Ivan Burgess) Minstrel Of The Dawn
Amaro, Eugene In My Life (You Belong) Twilight Time
Cowell, Johnny with the Laurie Bower Singers For the Very First Time Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Koster, Wally My Funny Valentine The Songs of Wally Koster
Guthman, Gary I'll Never Love This Way Again Moonchild
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Chelsea Morning On a Cool Day
Kymlicka, Milan Sleep Now My Love In the Evening
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Agua De Beber Boss Brass 4
McPeek, Ben He's So Fine Peace Train
Compilation Fraser & Hughes - A Walk Through The Black Forest Canadian Talent at Work
Chaplin, Francis Out of This World Violin Solos with Orchestra (split with Judy Loman)
Laurie Bower Singers Country Fair Looks Like We Made It
Harmer, Shirley I've Got the World on a String Shirley Harmer Sings
Kenney, Mart Put On A Happy Face Songs of Norma Locke
Jones, Lynn (aka Marilyn Jones) They Don't Play Our Love Songs Anymore They Don't Play Our Love Songs Anymore b/w You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
Castro-Neves, Mario Sometime Love Affair Stop, Look, and Listen
Laurie Bower Singers Why Is Forever Taking So Long When You Say Goodbye
Namaro, Jimmy On a Little Street in Singapore Marimba, Xylophone and Piano with Orchestra
Baculis, Al Singers Poor Little Rich Girl Back to Baculis
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra I'll See You in My Dreams Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
Centro, Vic Sextet East Of The Sun ST
Misener, Billy 25 Words Or Less Me Without You
Niosi, Bert with Johnny Burt Strings Once Upon A Time ST
Burgess, Ivan Mon Pays (Gilles Vigneault) Minstrel Of The Dawn
Agostini, Lucio Linstead Market Mucho Lucio: Latin American Music Arranged And Conducted by Lucio Agostini
Namaro, Jimmy Over the Rainbow Marimba, Xylophone and Piano with Orchestra
Agostini, Lucio Lover And His Orchestra
Woods, Dave Orchestra Big Joe Mufferaw Dave Woods Brass - Countri-fied
Stewart, Cathie Does Your Mother Know Springhill
Burt, Johnny Wait Until Dark The Big Band of Johnny Burt
McKinnon, Patrician Anne As I Lie Beside You Patrician Anne
McPeek, Ben Colonel Bogey The Original Sounds of
Cuesta, Henry The Things I Love Clarinet With Strings
Allan, Chad & Expressions (Allan Kowbel) Proud Mary Looking Through Crystal Glass
Amadio, Norman Trio Blues For Yna Yna ST
Jones, Lynn (aka Marilyn Jones) Help me Make it to My Rocking Chair They Don’t Play Our Love Songs Anymore
Laurie Bower Singers Rita, Put Your Black Shoes On Take Me Home Country Roads
Amaro, Eugene I Found My Love Last Summer Warm
Davidson, Jimmy 'Trump' Medley #2: My Honey's Lovin' Arms - Five Foot Two - Runnin' Wild (featuring Alexander "Ragtime" Read) Jimmy Trump Davidson and His Dixieland Band with Guest Alexander "Ragtime" Read
Agostini, Lucio Pedro Pussycat Mucho Lucio: Latin American Music Arranged And Conducted by Lucio Agostini
Steamer Hang On ST
Kenney, Mart No Strings Medley: Loads Of Love - The Sweetest Sounds - No Strings Songs of Norma Locke
Burt, Johnny Tranquillity Strings of Johnny Burt
Franklyn, Vic (Lyn Evans) She Didn't Even Say Goodbye Friends
Laurie Bower Singers Theme from Ice Castles - Through the Eyes of Love Laurie Bower
Laurie Bower Singers Theme from Chariots of Fire - Race to the End Laurie Bower
Chaplin, Francis I've Got You under My Skin Violin Solos with Orchestra (split with Judy Loman)
Marklinger, Karen You Made Me What I Am Colours of the Rainbow
Mittoo, Jackie Wishful Thinking Reggae Magic
Toth, Jerry Tara's Theme .. Erich Traugott trumpet solo The Classic Jerry Toth
Barrie, Keath Nova Scotia Only Talkin' to the Wind
Baculis, Al Singers Deep in Your Heart Back to Baculis
Harmer, Shirley Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries Shirley Harmer Sings
Laurie Bower Singers If You Feel Got a Feelin' for Love
Koffman, Moe Quartet Jazz Merengue ST
Thompson, Don Skye Boat Song Circles
Thompson, Don Windows Circles
Ginn, Judy (Walchuk) As Tears Go By The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
McKinnon, Patrician Anne I Know How It Ends Patrician Anne
Basso, Guido Cuminha Cruzado And All That Latin Jazz!
Edwards, Bobby with the Shufflebabies Matrimony Featuring Eugene Amaro and Bill Richards
Niosi, Bert with Johnny Burt Strings The Boy Next Door ST
Baculis, Al Singers Hey Friend, Say Friend, Come On Over ST
Laurie Bower Singers Hey Look Got a Feelin' for Love
Bickert, Ed I'll Follow the Sun I Like To Recognize the Tune
Chaplin, Francis Soaring Strings Violin Solos with Orchestra (split with Judy Loman)
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Monday Morning Choo Choo Boss Brass 4
Collier, Ron Tentet The Days of Wine And Roses ST
Cable, Howard Orchestra If This Isn't Love Howard Cable & His Orchestra
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra I'll Be With You in Appleblossom Time Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
Kymlicka, Milan Orchestra Romeo And Juliet Music by Milan: Clockwork Orange And Other Fun Bits
Kenney, Mart 'Swonderful Songs of Norma Locke
Mallory, Doug Good Morning Old Friend Nothing Can Stop Me Now
Namaro, Jimmy When the World Was Young featured on Vibraphone, Marimba, and Piano With his Trio and String Orchestra
Woods, Dave Orchestra Country Time Polka Dave Woods Brass - Countri-fied
Lucier, Bob I Can't Help It Nerves of Steel
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Morning, Noon And Nighttime Too Boss Brass 4
Collins, Mary Lou The Shadow of Your Smile ST
McConnell, Rob and the Boss Brass Send a Little Love My Way The Best Damn Band in the Land!!
Burt, Johnny Orchestra with Stephanie Taylor & Doug Crosley Christmas Is Here Again A Christmas Wish
Ambrose, Tommy Home To Stay Sweet Times
Sullivan, Joyce The Anniversary Song The Songs of Joyce Sullivan
Jones, Karen Karen Karen
Sullivan, Joyce Say it Isn't So The Songs of Joyce Sullivan
Laurie Bower Singers Mississippi Look What They've Done to These Songs, Ma.....
Harmer, Shirley Everybody Loves Somebody Shirley Harmer Sings
Browne, Brian Trio with Henry Cuesta Lazy Bones The Brian Browne Trio
Griffith, Bobby G. The Sound of Peace ST
Koffman, Moe Quartet Flute Salad ST
Franklyn, Vic (Lyn Evans) After All Is Said and Done After All Is Said and Done
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Caribbean Moonlight ST
Roderman, Teddy Sunshine, Lollipops and Roses Teddy Roderman's 6 Trombones
McPeek, Ben Get Out of Town His Voices and His Orchestra

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