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
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Grant Hewlett Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
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
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Bob King No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Omar Blondahl The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and other country favorites

Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'

Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2

Reg Hill Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2 (1)

Reg Hill

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 2

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 1

A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One BACK

Donn Reynolds

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Fred Dixon & the Friday Afternoon - ST BACK

16 Songs of Newfoundland

Omar Blondahl - 16 Songs of Newfoundland BACK

Bob King 10th Anniversary BACK

10th Anniversary

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 2

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 1

Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Shirley Field - Two Sides of BACK

Two Sides of

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie

Field, Shirley

Visit Old Québec

Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

A Visit to British Columbia

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