If anyone has the sheet music to the verses that would be great. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Any wishes on arrangements with certain instruments just ask. Helping rogers, an experienced explorer and indian fighter, were hunk marriner, another experienced indian fighter, and langdon towne, a harvard graduate who was the map maker. List of books and articles about northwest passage online. Northwest passage is a picture book that brings a folk song to life with paintings for a vibrant history lesson. Northwest passage, technically a picture book for juveniles, deserves to be read by all ages. Northwest passage, a song by stan rogers on spotify. Someonehiker, hunter, touristgoes missing, or is reported overdue, and there is an appeal to the public for information. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. The book also contains the music for the song, a note on the northwest passage, maps, information about stan rogers as well as a final verse of the song that was never recorded and notes on the illustrations. It had only vocal line and guitar chords as sheet music, no four part lines. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon.
Northwest passage sheet music for violin, flute, other. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. Lines from northwest passage are frequently quoted. The very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. With keith larsen, buddy ebsen, don burnett, philip tonge. Chorus ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war 17541759. Past fifty ep, three penniespast fiftyguysborough train cbc transcriptions series. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. Provided to youtube by independent digital licensing agency inc northwest passage stan rogers northwest passage. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover.
Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. I cant quite agree that it sounds traditional though. Oct 12, 20 northwest passage, technically a picture book for juveniles, deserves to be read by all ages. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008. Based on the song, northwest passage, written in 1981 by maritime folk musician stan rogers, this book not only tells the story of the explorers who attempted to find the route to the pacific through the arctic ocean, but it also chronicles rogers own road trip which he took in order to better understand the arduousness of the.
Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. Stan rogers had a song book called songs from fogertys cove. The historic search inspired canadian folk musician stan rogers to write northwest passage, a song that has become a widely known favorite since its 1981 release. A book based on the wellknown song northwest passage first sung by stan rogers in 1981, northwest passage tells a tail about the song and the facts behind it. The language is strangely poised sometime between the late 19th and late 20th century. The book also contains the music for the song, a note on the northwest passage, maps, information about stan rogers as well as a final verse of the. Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. Matt james, illustrator, creates a unique vision to the lyrics of northwest passage, written by stan rogers, which tells of sir john franklins disastrous expedition 18451847 to discover a shorter route from the atlantic to the pacific and asia. Northwest passage written by stan rogers lyrics and illus. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Thanks for northwest passage ive not seen it before. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. May 30, 2009 the very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records.
Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Matt james, illustrator, creates a unique vision to the lyrics of northwest passage, written by stan rogers, which tells of sir john franklins disastrous expedition 18451847. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician. I really like stan rogers northwest passage and would like to get the sheet music. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Ukulele chords for northwest passage by stan rogers.
Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. Now theres no train to guysborough or so the man said. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest p. Based on the lyrics of singersongwriter stan rogers, who died in 1983, this volume has just been. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Speculate about the types of people who crossed the northwest passage and the methods used to travel this region. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus.
Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. Stan rogers northwest passage chords learn the song with the online tablature player.
The songs will be discussed qua songs, within the context of stan rogers. Merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. The stan rogers folk festival in his mothers hometown of canso, nova scotia, was founded in his honour in 1997. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration.
Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. It was late morning, and peggy had been clearing a new path. Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones and a. The hand of franklin northwest passage, c artstation. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war structurally, northwest passage is divided into halves. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Northwest passage was the second book by roberts i read and this as well as all other works in roberts chronicles of arundel series sold me on the us.
Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. Northwest passage song words and music by stan rogers. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. The amazing thing about northwest passage is that stan rogers is able to capture the modern experience with styles from a hundred or more years ago. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise noted. Governor general adrienne clarkson concluded her first public speech in 1999 with a rogers quote about tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage.
Northwest passage chords by stan rogers songsterr tabs. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. The hand of franklin guides the ships along the northwest passage. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by. The chorus from the sea shantie northwest passage by stan rodgers. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. Appreciate the variety of perceptions about the arctic and. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features.
Rogers longing to take the northwest passage a route that started in canadas section of the arctic ocean, went through the pacific ocean and ended in asia. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to.
For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan s career and the people in his life. Learning marketplace prints jobs blogs challenges magazine books. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james.
Northwest passage 24 stan rogers standard tuning two strums per chord submitted by ken lee chorus. I threw it all away to seek a northwest passage at the call of many men, to find there but the road back home again. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Northwest passage, water routes through the arctic archipelago, n canada, and along the northern coast of alaska between the pacific and atlantic oceans.
The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan. I tried to stick to those instruments you could have on a ship. List of books and articles about northwest passage. Beautifully illustrated, and paired with the words from the song, this book also includes a timeline of northern exploration, a minibiography of important explorers, and the music and verses for the song northwest passage. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Northwest passage, a singable picture book sing books with emily.
He is the subject of a childrens book, the scout who led an army. Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. Northwest passage, by chris gudgeon chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage.
Inspired by stan rogers canadian song about the northwest passage. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. They vary in detail, the stories, but the broad outline is the same.
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