Stan Rogers shows off his first guitar November 30, 1978

[@j.b.9581]

At 7:44, the host said, "We're stopping for a commercial break . ." and that was the end of the video . .OWWWW. I MISS STAN ROGERS. Gone Way, Way, Way too soon!! Imagine, he would only be 74 years old today. He would have had another 40 years to write, sing, and love his native land . . . !! An artist, a great heart, expressing the very soul of Canada.

[@rowanmcnutt3670]

A kind man above anything else! What a talent, rest east Stan. Gone much much too soon.

[@westernmaryland1928]

I am not Canadian, but I am into many Canadian artist, as we listen in Maryland to CBC Radio 2. Just saw Jim Cuddy on Blue Rodeo on line for a concert. I first heard of Stan in 1981 on a D.C. Folk radio show. A sad lost, as he would have 20 or more CDs. But in Garnet's book, Stan was headed for some trouble with his life style. I have all of the known bootleg concerts for Stan on youtube. They needed to be shared for all. There is a great novel out "Rise Again" fiction, by Jim Cain, about the Mary Ellen Carter being saved.

[@murraystewartj]

Had heard Stan's music but never got the chance to see him perform. I remember well the morning the CBC radio news came on with the horrible news. My future wife and I were in bed and just held on to each other so tight and, of course, they ended the newscast with the full version of 45 Years. We cried like babies - Stan's death and that song somehow cemented our relationship. We didnd't make it to 45 years as a couple but have three fine gentlemen as sons, so there's that.

[@DrBill-zv5dx]

My sons a musical savant , Stan Rogers is his favourite musician . I bought him his 1st guitar at 7 after playing Santanas; Black magic woman spotless . I’m sure you’ve played with a few of my family members. Acoustic guitar made in a day is remarkable . I’ve played 100k+ homemade guitars at the Montreal folk festival. RIP Stan , gone far too soon . ❤🙏🏼

[@-XTD-]

best of luck to ya's

[@whiskeythrottle8680]

He was a lyrical genius and sounded like no other!

[@whippy107]

This is the longest interview I have heard of Stan and my impression hasn't changed one bit of that man...in fact I respect him even more. ... thanks!

[@westernmaryland1928]

You are welcome

[@SleepingPepper]

A pretty long radio interview just hit youtube a few months ago. Stan Rogers Folkscene Interview November 1981. It's inspirational!

[@derrickns]

@@SleepingPepper Thanks for pointing that out! I'd never heard that interview before. Stan Rogers sounds better live than he does on any album. A testament to his talent.

[@marshallgoetz911]

He's my favorite... The Lord takes the good ones early.

[@MrTallfiddle]

Why was I so stern!Stan was very gracious and kind.

[@1951Witewater]

You have the best Stan Rogers videos. I recognized the guitar on the Turnaround cover immediately. Never knew that it was Stan's first guitar. Thank you for posting this great music.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Thanks Gary, as there are some other videos posted by other KZbin people who have help in keeping Stan's memory alive.

[@dentrh]

The guy on the couch is Nova Scotia broadcasting legend Frank Cameron. He is in his ninth decade and still on the air with Seaside FM community radio.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Thanks for that!

[@Caperhere]

Stan’s brother, Garnett, has a book out, and he sings. Stan’s son, Nathan sings and sounds like Stan.

[@suzannelawson9215]

What is the name of the book by Garnett?

[@marthaemery8402]

Night Drives. Buy it from Garnett.

[@derekc7753]

Great interview. Wish we could see Stan's performances. This was from the Canadian talk show Canada After Dark on No. 30th, 1978. You may recognize the voice of the host Paul Soles, as his was the voice of Peter Parker & Spiderman in the original Stan Lee animated series from the 60s.

[@mikemcinnis7061]

Stan, Frank, and Paul together... local legends all now passed..

[@ProfesserLuigi]

It's so cool to see it after reading about it in Night Drive.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Glad you liked it

[@noahsabin7386]

How does that tiny thing made from plywood sound better than either of my guitars? 😭

[@Famdoc1000]

Fabulous recording. Appreciate your sharing it and all of your videos of Stan.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Your welcome

[@kered2400]

Watching this as I sit in Fox Island. My hometown is Canso. Love this!

[@westernmaryland1928]

Neat to hear. We are huge fans of Canadian artist here in Maryland

[@robertarisz8464]

I came here for Stan but I cannot help but think that people were much better spoken then.

[@bhimabreckenridge9298]

Amazing! Glad I checked for any new uploads on Stan footage. What a treat! One of my favorite singer-songwriters. From a millennial Washington-State American singer-songwriter... the music never dies.

[@michaelwattie489]

Only"celebrity" I ever mustered the courage to speak to. He was a large man compared to my 5'4". He was standing at a bar, during his break at a club in Ottawa, talking to another big fella named Wayne Ronstadt. I waited for a pause on their conversation and yhen said, " you' re one of my heroes ", ( as I am also a musician). He shook his head and replied," you' re a sick wee pup". I was a bit embarrassed, but never admired him or his talent as a singer/ song writer/ musician, and a national treasure.

[@magtinfal7908]

He just insulted you and kept on with his conversation? That's so mean

[@jeffl.8489]

A wonderful story teller.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Thank you Thank you Thank you !!

[@westernmaryland1928]

Your welcome!

[@ckyisyourfuture]

i recently discovered stan's work and your channel has been a fantastic source of information and entertainment. thank you friend!

[@westernmaryland1928]

Your welcome!

[@brick5599]

Another incredible video of Stan Rogers from your channel. Greatly obliged.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Rick, you are welcome.

[@gimliman6]

Well that was a nice treat, thanks for sharing that.

[@westernmaryland1928]

You are welcome. We are huge fans of many Canadian artist, here in Maryland. I have all of Stan's known bootleg concerts on KZbin

[@bergkamp48]

RIP Stan...40 years ago...and to this day Dundas ain't Hamilton.

[@andrewpestotnik5495]

I'm guessing the song that Rogers was referring to when he mentioned Americans singing it is Barret's Privateers?

[@robmurray1990]

Incredible stuff...... Many many thanks for posting this!

[@westernmaryland1928]

You are welcome Rob, as I have just about every known bootleg concert for Stan on youtube. It had to be shared with all to keep the memory of Stan alive for future generations.

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Stan Rogers (1949-1983) A victim of smoke inhalation onboard Air Canada Flight 797 after it safely landed at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Boone County, Kentucky due to an in-flight fire.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Yes, some say it was a airplane crash even those at WUMB at Boston. Read Garnet's book. WM

[@NK73080]

Is there a part 2 of this? I’d love to see more of Stan performing or anything

[@Илья́Впрямь]

He's had more than one horrendous flight.

[@akiukonmaanaho1025]

Yeah...I caught that one, too.

[@karenBP7295]

I'm just so happy I found your channel. What a wonderful resource you have proven to be. Thank you for this and all the other great Stan posts.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Thank you Karen, we are huge fans of Canadian music.

[@karenBP7295]

@@westernmaryland1928 Me too! We've got some great stuff going on up her in the cold cold north. :)

[@ericdietz1795]

Hey, another one--thanks again.

[@westernmaryland1928]

Your welcome, I keep searching!

[@apieceofdirt4681]

He had a horrible flight? Just a few years later he’d die on a flight. Such a loss.

[@GregoryBoyko]

Thank you for saying you are from Dundas and not Hamilton! You are a star from wherever you are though.

[@myo39]

Stan Rogers is Canada's Townes Van Zandt.

[@weegreycat]

Does anyone know which song he's talking about when he says he wrong a song related to John Paul Jones plundering Canso? He mentions it at the 5:00 mark. I can't for the life of me think of a song like that unless it's Barrett's Privateers, which is obviously not about John Paul Jones, though it IS about privateering. Is that the one or is there one I've not heard of?

[@malcolmsepulchre7713]

I think he meant Barrett's. What I understood is that he's saying it's a song about "taking revenge" on John Paul Jones, as Soles had just suggested, in that it's written the opposite way around (Nova Scotians setting out to plunder Americans).

[@hughmaddog]

Who’s the other fellow on the sofa? So familar???

[@aidenharmon4737]

Anybody know what song Stan is referring to around the 5 minute mark?

[@baliusero1513]

could you post the whole interview?

[@westernmaryland1928]

I wish I could, that is all that was available

[@ItIsJustJudy]

What year is this?

[@westernmaryland1928]

Thank you for your comment. And thanks for asking about the date of this, as usual I have that on all of my KZbin's! So I added it to the title, November 30, 1978. Jim Cain has a book on Amazon, Rise Again, a great fictional book about the raising of The Mary Ellen Carter. Thanks again, for bringing to my attention there is no date on this video.