British Columbia Centennial

British Columbia Centennial

In 1971, British Columbia celebrated its 100th anniversary as a province of Canada, inspiring a wave of commemorative music across the region. From official theme songs and radio spots to locally pressed singles and regional tributes, musicians captured the landscapes, communities, and heritage of the province in song. This playlist gathers those rare Centennial recordings—from folk and country to polkas and promotional jingles—featuring artists like the Brothers Forbes, Evan Kemp, Flip Bedford, Doug Parker, and Ernie Prentice. Together, they form a musical snapshot of British Columbia's Centennial year, rich with civic pride and local flavour.

Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio / I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)

I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)

Parker, Doug

45-Doug Parker - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) VINYL 02

Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders

Brothers Forbes - The Happening BC bw Where Will You Be (4)

B.C. Centennial Spots - B.C. Centennial Song

Evan Kemp and the Vantones - Rootie Tootie b/w Centennial Boogie

Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio / I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)

Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio / I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)

Ward Allen - John's Polka // B.C. Centennial

Rootie Tootie b/w Centennial Boogie

B.C. Centennial Song

John's Polka // B.C. Centennial

Prentice, Ernie with Pat Trudell & Trio

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

In the Blue Canadian Rockies

Evan Kemp And The Trail Riders-In The Blue Canadian Rockies BACK

My British Columbia Home // Up the Cariboo Trail

Bedford, Flip - My British Columbia Home // Caribou Trail

45-Doug Parker - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) BACK

45-Doug Parker - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) VINYL 01

Kemp, Evan

The Happening B.C. b/w Where Will You Be?

Brothers Forbes

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

Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)

Tracks

Artist Track Title
B.C. Centennial Spots B.C. Centennial Song Cut No. 4 B.C. Centennial Song
Prentice, Ernie with Pat Trudell & Trio When The Ice Worms Nest Again I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)
Parker, Doug Doug Parker Orchestra - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) (Choral Version) Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)
Bedford, Flip Up the Cariboo Trail My British Columbia Home // Up the Cariboo Trail
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Ogopogo Polka In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Prentice, Ernie with Pat Trudell & Trio The Old Settler’s Song I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)
Brothers Forbes Where Will You Be? The Happening B.C. b/w Where Will You Be?
B.C. Centennial Spots B.C. Centennial Song Cut No. 1 B.C. Centennial Song
Parker, Doug The Accents - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) (Bossa Nova Version) Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Jessica Waltz In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders North Thompson Reel In the Blue Canadian Rockies
B.C. Centennial Spots B.C. Centennial Song Cut No. 2 B.C. Centennial Song
Kemp, Evan Rootie Tootie Rootie Tootie b/w Centennial Boogie
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Centennial Boogie In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders There's A Bluebird On Your Windowsill 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 Blue Canadian Rockies In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Bella Coola Baby In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders Quadra Island Breakdown In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Kemp, Evan and the Trail Riders My Home By the Fraser In the Blue Canadian Rockies
Parker, Doug Doug Parker - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) (Rock & Roll Version) Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)
Prentice, Ernie with Pat Trudell & Trio In My Little Old Sod Shanty I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)
Brothers Forbes The Happening B.C. The Happening B.C. b/w Where Will You Be?
Allen, Ward B.C. Centennial John's Polka // B.C. Centennial
Parker, Doug The Jubilation Singers - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) (Folk Version) Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)
Kemp, Evan Centennial Boogie Rootie Tootie b/w Centennial Boogie
B.C. Centennial Spots B.C. Centennial Song Cut No. 3 B.C. Centennial Song
Bedford, Flip My British Columbia Home My British Columbia Home // Up the Cariboo Trail
Prentice, Ernie with Pat Trudell & Trio I Was Born About 100 Years Ago I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)

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