Northwest passage is a picture book that brings a folk song to life with paintings for a vibrant history lesson. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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. Northwest passage, by chris gudgeon chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Stan rogers had a song book called songs from fogertys cove. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. 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 chords by stan rogers songsterr tabs. 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. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village.
Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. List of books and articles about northwest passage. Based on the lyrics of singersongwriter stan rogers, who died in 1983, this volume has just been. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Northwest passage written by stan rogers lyrics and illus.
It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. 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. Provided to youtube by independent digital licensing agency inc northwest passage stan rogers northwest passage.
I cant quite agree that it sounds traditional though. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. D a ah, for just one time, g bm i would take the northwest passage g d to find the hand of franklin, em g reaching for the beaufort sea. Oct 12, 20 northwest passage, technically a picture book for juveniles, deserves to be read by all ages. 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. Northwest passage song words and music by stan rogers. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Any wishes on arrangements with certain instruments just ask.
Chorus ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Northwest passage, a song by stan rogers on spotify. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Thanks for northwest passage ive not seen it before. It was late morning, and peggy had been clearing a new path. Now theres no train to guysborough or so the man said. 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.
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. Past fifty ep, three penniespast fiftyguysborough train cbc transcriptions series. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. 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. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover.
May 30, 2009 the very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. 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. 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. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937.
The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. 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. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. 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. 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. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. Someonehiker, hunter, touristgoes missing, or is reported overdue, and there is an appeal to the public for information. The northwest passage and national identity learning objectives students will identify various locations of transit routes through the northwest passage. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Northwest passage 24 stan rogers standard tuning two strums per chord submitted by ken lee chorus. Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. 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. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. 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. He is the subject of a childrens book, the scout who led an army.
James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written. 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. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. The songs will be discussed qua songs, within the context of stan rogers. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. Lines from northwest passage are frequently quoted. 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. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. I tried to stick to those instruments you could have on a ship. If anyone has the sheet music to the verses that would be great. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected. 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. It had only vocal line and guitar chords as sheet music, no four part lines. They vary in detail, the stories, but the broad outline is the same. Northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage. Appreciate the variety of perceptions about the arctic and.
The hand of franklin northwest passage, c artstation. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest p. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. The chorus from the sea shantie northwest passage by stan rodgers. Ukulele chords for northwest passage by stan rogers. Merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. The very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. 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 is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. The stan rogers folk festival in his mothers hometown of canso, nova scotia, was founded in his honour in 1997.
Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. The language is strangely poised sometime between the late 19th and late 20th century. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008.
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. Inspired by stan rogers canadian song about the northwest passage. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. D westward from the a davis strait, tis g there was said to bm lie. With keith larsen, buddy ebsen, don burnett, philip tonge. 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. Northwest passage, water routes through the arctic archipelago, n canada, and along the northern coast of alaska between the pacific and atlantic oceans. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore.
Speculate about the types of people who crossed the northwest passage and the methods used to travel this region. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. Northwest passage, technically a picture book for juveniles, deserves to be read by all ages. List of books and articles about northwest passage online.
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 following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise noted. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. I really like stan rogers northwest passage and would like to get the sheet music. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war 17541759. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. The hand of franklin guides the ships along the northwest passage. Stan rogers northwest passage chords learn the song with the online tablature player.
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