Folk Songs of the Canadian North Woods

Wade Hemsworth (1916–2002), one of Canada’s best-loved folksingers, discovered traditional song while stationed in Newfoundland during WWII. On this recording, he sings everything from Canadian versions of ancient British and Irish ballads, to French Canadian songs, to songs of the lumberjacks - a primary occupation of the North Woods. He also sings two songs he composed himself, notably his classic "The Blackfly Song," an autobiographical account of his employment on a survey crew in North Ontario while being harassed by the seriously pesky insects. The liner notes provide background information about each song, as well as the lyrics.

Track Listing

101	Donkey Riding	Wade Hemsworth	01:36
102	The Shining Birch Tree	Wade Hemsworth	02:43
103	Envoyons d'l'Avant	Wade Hemsworth	01:29
104	The Jam at Gerry's Rocks	Wade Hemsworth	03:31
105	Aidal O'Boy	Wade Hemsworth	02:25
106	The Franklin Expedition	Wade Hemsworth	01:24
201	V'la l'Bon Vent (Voila le Bon Vent)	Wade Hemsworth	02:25
202	Ye Girls of Old Ontario	Wade Hemsworth	02:47
203	Peter Rambeley	Wade Hemsworth	01:23
204	The Bride's Lament	Wade Hemsworth	02:01
205	The Bad Girl's Lament	Wade Hemsworth	02:51
206	The Blackfly Song	Wade Hemsworth	02:59