Aragon Records

Vancouver, British Columbia label founded by Al Reusch in 1946. Jack Herschorn purchased the label in June 1971 from Aragon Enterprises Limited and two months later the label and its catalogue was acquired by Can-Base Industries Ltd. when it bought out Herschorn Productions Ltd.

In 1946, aided by Al Reusch, a musician, big band leader, and one of the first DJs in Vancouver, opened one of the very first recording studios in the country in Vancouver and christened Aragon Recording Studios. By 1954, Reusch had acquired sole ownership of the company and subsequently built Mushroom Studios in 1966 at 1234 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver.

Built from the ground up as a first class audio recording studio, the facility was originally an orchestral recording room for special sessions by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Author of "The Audio Cyclopedia", and award-winning acoustician Dr. Howard Tremaine, consulted on the original acoustic design and equipment installation, which led to Diana Ross and The Supremes, becoming some of the first clients, followed shortly by Led Zeppelin.

As Reusch apparently did not like the idea of recording post-Beatles rock and roll, he sold the facility within five years to Jack Herschorn who had previously co-founded Studio 3 on West 12th Avenue with Tom Northcott. The sale materialized in the spring of 1971.

Rhythm Pals - Sing Hymns & Western Ballads

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Hallett, Bob - Fall Guy // Broken Hearted

Regan, Keray - Keray Regan / The Joe Morelli Trio - I Wanna Be With You // Rena Polka

Pouce Coupe, British Columbia

Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) - Spruce Bug // Little Shoes

Vancouver, British Columbia

Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) - Southbound // Exile

Vancouver, British Columbia

Sunset Ramblers featuring Tex & Deanna Pedersen - Hillbilly Hits Featuring

FEATURED

Richards, Dal & his Orchestra - Swing Is In... Vol. II

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Crawford, Red - Fiddlin' Favorites

Compilation - Old Time Waltzes Canadian Style

Canada

Morris, Jimmy - Winter Blue // My Wife, My Life

Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) - Make-Believe Castle (At The End Of My Rainbow) // The Blue Canadian Rockies

Vancouver, British Columbia

Prowlers - Get A Move On b/w I'm Feelin' Sorry

Vancouver, British Columbia

FEATURED

Surbey, Patty with The Canadian V.I.P.'s - (I Want) A Beatle for Christmas b/w Christmas All Year 'Round

Burnaby, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Marino, Sandy And The Sandmen - Big Country b/w Hopin' and A-Prayin'

Vancouver, British Columbia

FEATURED

Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders - In the Blue Canadian Rockies

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Fraser, Andy and His Radio Rangers - Fiddlin' Round // Somewhere There's Someone

Grant, Art and the 3 Chiefs - Grandpappy's Tomahawk // Wedding Bells (Are Ringing In The Steeple)

Kitimat, British Columbia

Mcgill, Bob & Hometowners - Happy Trails // Whispering Waves

Big Four - No Love For Me // Submarine Waltz

FEATURED

Grant, Art and His Northern Lights - Here We Go Again // I'll Be Headin' Home For Christmas

Kitimat, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders - Volume 1

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) - An Angel In Disguise // Golden Eagle Rag

Vancouver, British Columbia

Cowboy Joe and the Salmon River Boys - A Letter to Santa Claus // The Unknown Soldier's Grave

FEATURED

Regan, Keray - Sings

Pouce Coupe, British Columbia

FEATURED

Davis, Stu (David Stewart) - I Looked For Love // In Daddy's Footsteps

Boggy Creek, Saskatchewan, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Kemp, Evan - Evan Kemp and The Trail Riders Volume 2

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Calgary Range Riders - Rocky Mountain Rhythm // Curly Hair

Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Aquino, Leo - Accordion Salute: Leo Aquino Plays Frosini

Vancouver, British Columbia

Alberta Slim - My Nova Scotian Home // You Say I'm a Fool

Lloydminster, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Romaniuk, Danny - No Name Fiddle

Gorlitz, Saskatchewan

Jim Morrison - Singing the Blues b/w Your Cheating Heart

Calgary Range Riders - Rocky Mountain Rhythm // Curly Hair

Red Crawford & Stu Davis - Deserted // Black Mountain Rag

Reynolds, Donn

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Hayden Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys - The 401

The 401

45-Rudy Hayden-Pollution (Aragon)

Most of All b/w Rock Me, Baby

Peace River Waltz // High Wind On The Prairie

Sings

Prowlers - Get A Move On b/w I'm Feelin' Sorry

Regan, Bob - "U" Boogie b/w Beautiful Land

D'amico, Guido - The Italian Cowboy

In Hollywood

Evan Kemp-In Hollywood BACK

Winter Blue // My Wife, My Life

Pedersen, Tex & Deana - Hillbilly Hits featuring

Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) - Sings Spruce Bug and Other Hits

Alberta Slim-When Its Apple Bloosom Time BACK

Danny Romaniuk-Fiddlin Fingers BACK

Danny Romaniuk-Western Swing BACK

Fiddlin' Favorites

Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders - Volume 1

Fall Guy // Broken Hearted

Tweedy, Bob - If The Moon Could Talk // Tears Of Shame

Roly Poly Heart // A Stranger's Kiss

Compilation - Blue Okanagan

Valley Of The Saints (with the Petrie Sisters) (split with Karl Olson and Joe Morelli)

Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) - Make-Believe Castle (At The End Of My Rainbow) // The Blue Canadian Rockies

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) Swing Is In... Vol. II
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) I Was Only Foolin' Sings Vol. 2
Kemp, Evan Cattle Call Evan Kemp and The Trail Riders Volume 2
Calgary Range Riders Rocky Mountain Rhythm Rocky Mountain Rhythm // Curly Hair
Ford, Big John It Never Is Too Late (To Call Upon the Lord) It Never Is Too Late (To Call Upon the Lord) // I Called Your Name
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra Strike Up the Band Swing Is In... Vol. II
Kemp, Evan Try a Prayer Evan Kemp and The Trail Riders Volume 2
Regan, Keray How are You Feelin' Right Now? Sings
Vogt, Les Just Say Goodnight Here Comes The Rain b/w Just Say Goodnight (picture sleeve)
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra On The Sunny Side of the Street Swing Is In... Vol. II
Hayden, Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys The 401 The 401
Davis, Stu (David Stewart) I Looked For Love I Looked For Love // In Daddy's Footsteps
Calgary Range Riders Southbound ST
Peace River Rangers When You Can't Have the One You Love Peace River Rangers
Kemp, Evan Rainin' On the Mountain In Hollywood
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Ogopogo Polka In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Regan, Keray You'll Never Miss Your Daddy Sings
Morrison, Jim Singing the Blues Singing the Blues b/w Your Cheating Heart
Kemp, Evan Centennial Boogie Rootie Tootie b/w Centennial Boogie
Calgary Range Riders Rocky Mountain Rhythm ST
Peace River Rangers Hey! Cousin! (What's Buzzin'?) Peace River Rangers
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) Over An Ocean Of Golden Dreams Sings Vol. 2
Peace River Rangers My Peace River Home Peace River Rangers
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) Angel in Disguise Sings Spruce Bug and Other Hits
Calgary Range Riders Don't be Blue, Linda Lou Don't be Blue, Linda Lou // Calgary Waltz
Sons of the Saddle Alberta Polka Vol. 2 Featuring Gene Siebert
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Jessica Waltz In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Oh! Baby Doll Volume 1
Grant, Art and His Northern Lights The Meanest Lowest Lowdown Blues The Meanest, Lowest, Lowdown Blues // Driftwood On The River
Sons of the Saddle Orange Blossom Special Vol. 2 Featuring Gene Siebert
Calgary Range Riders Calgary Waltz ST
Calgary Range Riders Don't Be Blue, Linda Lou ST
Vogt, Les Here Comes The Rain Here Comes The Rain b/w Just Say Goodnight (picture sleeve)
Kemp, Evan Tonight in the Twilight Evan Kemp and The Trail Riders Volume 2
Kemp, Evan Over the Hill Evan Kemp and The Trail Riders Volume 2
D'amico, Guido Yes, I Do The Italian Cowboy
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra Babalu (Cha Cha Cha) Swing Is In... Vol. II
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) I Want To Be Your Valentine Sings Vol. 2
Sons of the Saddle Tom and Katy Vol. 1 Featuring Vic and Lenny Siebert
Calgary Range Riders Whispering Songs ST
Regan, Keray Cobwebs on Your Picture Sings
Kemp, Evan Bulkley Valley Waltz Evan Kemp and The Trail Riders Volume 2
Peace River Rangers She Don't Trust Me Any More Peace River Rangers
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Lonely Old Blues Volume 1
Sons of the Saddle A Devil With the Women Vol. 1 Featuring Vic and Lenny Siebert
Big Four Submarine Waltz No Love For Me // Submarine Waltz
Kemp, Evan 4-H Polka In Hollywood
Sons of the Saddle She Told Me She Loved Me Vol. 2 Featuring Gene Siebert
Hayden, Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys I Don't Want Your Love The 401
Grant, Art and His Northern Lights Driftwood On The River The Meanest, Lowest, Lowdown Blues // Driftwood On The River
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders My Old Rockin' Chair Volume 1
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders 1901 Polka Volume 1
Peace River Rangers I Don't Care if You Go a Little Further Peace River Rangers
Kemp, Evan My Dream and I In Hollywood
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Blue Canadian Rockies In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Sons of the Saddle Settle Up, Or Settle Down Vol. 1 Featuring Vic and Lenny Siebert
Regan, Keray I Wanna Be With You Sings
Regan, Keray Lena was a Shy Girl Sings
Hayden, Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Blue Steel Want Me a Woman b/w Blue Steel
Kemp, Evan Dawson Creek Dolly In Hollywood
Romaniuk, Danny and His Tumbleweeds featuring Songs by Howie James Relaxin' Western Swing From Canada's West
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) Make-Believe Castle Sings Vol. 2
Hayden, Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Pollution Please Stay Away b/w Pollution
Regan, Keray My Home by the Fraser Sings
Hayden, Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Too Many Kinfolk The 401
Peace River Rangers Pioneer Girls Peace River Rangers
Big Four No Love For Me No Love For Me // Submarine Waltz
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra Tommy Dorsey Medley: I'll Never Smile Again - This Love of Mine - I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You Swing Is In... Vol. II
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders On the Golden Shore Volume 1
Cowboy Joe and the Salmon River Boys The Unknown Soldier's Grave A Letter to Santa Claus // The Unknown Soldier's Grave
Morrison, Jim Your Cheating Heart Singing the Blues b/w Your Cheating Heart
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra 12th Street Rag Swing Is In... Vol. II
Regan, Keray There's a Room Reserved in My Heart Sings
Peace River Rangers Whispering Pines Peace River Rangers
Regan, Keray High Wind on the Prairie Sings
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Centennial Boogie In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders When It's Springtime In the Rockies In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders One Has My Name Volume 1
Sons of the Saddle Song of the Wild Vol. 1 Featuring Vic and Lenny Siebert
Calgary Range Riders Too Old to be Young Any More ST
Calgary Range Riders Blue River Waltz ST
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders My Home By the Fraser In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Calgary Range Riders Curly Hair ST
Peace River Rangers I Will Never Hold Another Peace River Rangers
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) Blue Canadian Rockies Sings Vol. 2
Richards, Dal & his Orchestra (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 Swing Is In... Vol. II
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Bella Coola Baby In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan Oh, Lady Be Good In Hollywood
Kemp, Evan Crawdad Song In Hollywood
Sons of the Saddle That-a-Way Vol. 1 Featuring Vic and Lenny Siebert
Kemp, Evan Bile 'Em Cabbage Down & Cripple Creek In Hollywood
Rebel Rockers Rebel Rock (previously unreleased) Real Gone Aragon: Roots Rockers & Rockabillies
Calgary Range Riders Orange Blossom Special ST
D'amico, Guido Secret Love The Italian Cowboy
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Beautiful Nicola Valley Volume 1
Kemp, Evan Mansion On the Hill In Hollywood
Reynolds, Buddy (Ivan A. Reynolds) Blue Okanagan Sings Vol. 2
Sunset Ramblers featuring Tex & Deanna Pedersen The Morning After Hillbilly Hits Featuring
Ford, Big John I Called Your Name It Never Is Too Late (To Call Upon the Lord) // I Called Your Name
Hayden, Rudy (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Please Stay Away Please Stay Away b/w Pollution

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