Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I'm happy to present another Vancouver R&B gem from their thriving mid-60's scene. The lone release by The Night Train Revue, fronted by Sy Risby and Chuck Flintroy.
TRACK LISTING:
A Ain't Love Wonderful (0:00) [Albert Hamilton/Eddie Wingate/Hermon Weems]
B Hope We Have (2:28) [Billy Butler/Marvin Smith]
CREDITS:
Vocals Sy Risby (Lead Vocals), Chuck Flintroy (Backing Vocals)
Baritone Saxophone – Bill Keyes
Bass – George Chapelas
Drums – Doug Cuthbert
Guitar – Bill Wheeler
Organ – Chuck Cliff
Tenor Saxophone – Larry Volen, Wayne Morris
Trombone – Ron Johnson
Trumpet – Bill Hallet
I'm happy to present another Vancouver R&B gem from their thriving mid-60's scene. The lone release by The Night Train Revue, fronted by Sy Risby and Chuck Flintroy.
TRACK LISTING:
A Ain't Love Wonderful (0:00) [Albert Hamilton/Eddie Wingate/Hermon Weems]
B Hope We Have (2:28) [Billy Butler/Marvin Smith]
CREDITS:
Vocals Sy Risby (Lead Vocals), Chuck Flintroy (Backing Vocals)
Baritone Saxophone – Bill Keyes
Bass – George Chapelas
Drums – Doug Cuthbert
Guitar – Bill Wheeler
Organ – Chuck Cliff
Tenor Saxophone – Larry Volen, Wayne Morris
Trombone – Ron Johnson
Trumpet – Bill Hallet

![Albert Hall - Driftin On The Wind (1981)
Awesome original co-written by Toronto singer-songwriter Albert Hall and his songwriting partner Terry Tabares. This song comes from Albert Hall’s debut album. Enjoy!
CREDITS:
Backing Vocals – Delby Bateman, Peter Lanyon
Bass – Peter Cardinali
Drums – Paul Beedham
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Jack Lenz
Guitar – Brian Russell, Mike Francis
Harmonica – Chris Whitely
Pedal Steel Guitar – Al Brisco, Bob Lucier, Ron Dann
Piano – Ray Parker, Tom Szczesniak
Guitar – Robbie MacNeill
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Photography By – Nigel Dickson
Producer – Robbie MacNeill
Some photos sourced from/courtesy of Larry Delaney’s Country Music News Archive
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Albert Hall - Driftin On The Wind (1981)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iO7_2-I-aco/mqdefault.jpg)
![Kevin Simpson - Without You/You Are My Woman (1984)
Awesome AOR debut/sophomore single by Ontario country-rock singer-songwriter Kevin Simpson. His debut release was a dual sided promo of “Without You,” following by “You Are My Woman” shortly afterwards on January 1st 1985 with “Without You” on the B-side. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A Without You (0:00) [Kevin Simpson]
B You Are My Woman (3:37) [Kevin Simpson]
CREDITS:
Vocals – Kevin Simpson
Guitar – Rich Dodson
Keyboards/Synthesizer – Lou Pomanti
Drums – Jorn Anderson
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Recorded At – Marigold Studios, Toronto
Producer – Rich Dodson
Some photos sourced from/courtesy of Larry Delaney’s Country Music News Archive Kevin Simpson - Without You/You Are My Woman (1984)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iXLo2_PIO6c/mqdefault.jpg)
![Betty Richardson - CBC LP Side (1978)
By fan request, we have these great Betty Richardson performances from this rare CBC compilation. Enjoy!
TRACKLIST:
A1 Nighty Night (0:00) [Carlyle Miller]
A2 In Love We Grow (2:57) [Dennis Belfield]
A3 Dance To The Rhythm Of Your Love (5:40) [Kerry Chater/Robbie Patton]
CREDITS:
Backing Vocals – Betty Richardson, Colina Phillips, Jackie Richardson
Bass – Tom Szczesniak
Drums, Percussion – Brian Leonard
Guitar – Brian Russell
Keyboards – John Capek
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Arranged By – Milan Kymlicka
Engineer – David Dobbs
Producer – Michael Snook
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Betty Richardson - CBC LP Side (1978)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iXh7OVnakBQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![Bob King - If Only You Knew/Branded Man (1967)
Awesome pair of tracks from the sixth album of Ottawa country singer Bob King. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A3 If Only You Knew (0:00) [Marie King]
A4 Branded Man (2:34) [Merle Haggard]
CREDITS:
Recorded At – Stereo Sound Studios, Montreal
Engineer – Paul Mongeau
Producer – Dougal Trineer, George Taylor
Some photos sourced from/courtesy of Larry Delaney’s Country Music News Archive Bob King - If Only You Knew/Branded Man (1967)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j7mwiP99sus/mqdefault.jpg)
![Choker Campbell - Street Scene (FULL ALBUM)
For the first time on YouTube, Canadian Cult Classics presents the full debut album by Detroit-to-Toronto producer, saxophonist and label owner Choker Campbell. Released in June of 1977, Street Scene features eight originals co-written by Choker Campbell and others (six with Willie Smith and two with Herbie Williams).
Heres a link to my previous post by Choker Campbell, from his 1973 Canadian single: https://youtu.be/XR5bpk2nSJg
TRACK LISTING:
A1 Street Scene (0:00) [Choker Campbell/Willie Smith]
A2 Stretch (5:05) [Choker Campbell/Herbie Williams]
A3 Bash (8:08) [Choker Campbell/Willie Smith]
A4 U.S. And Us (11:23) [Choker Campbell/Willie Smith]
A5 Carioca (16:40) [Edward Eliscu/Gus Kahn]
B1 Carioca II (18:30) [Edward Eliscu/Gus Kahn]
B2 Why Cant You Take My Love (21:03) [Choker Campbell/Willie Smith]
B3 Deans Theme (25:04) [Choker Campbell/Willie Smith]
B4 Bash II (28:02) [Choker Campbell/Willie Smith]
B5 Stretch II (29:58) [Choker Campbell/Herbie Williams]
CREDITS:
Vocals, Arranged By [Vocals] – Albert Jones
Backing Vocals – Empress
Bass – Duke Billinsley
Drums – Richard (Pistol) Allen
Guitar – Danny Dottery, Ron English
Percussion – Sundiata
Piano – Teddy Harris Jr.
Alto Saxophone – Doc Halliday, Ted Buckner
Baritone Saxophone – Ernest Rodgers
Tenor Saxophone – Angelo Carlisi, Lou Barnett, Miller Brisker, Choker Campbell
Trombone – Don White, Ed Gooch, Jimmy Wilkins, Phil Ranelin
Trumpet – Eddy Jones, Little John Wilson, Marcus Belgraves, Walt Szymanski, Herbie Williams
Strings – Detroit Symphony, Sid Coleman
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Arranged By – Herbie Williams, Willie Smith
Art Direction – Tom Taylor
Engineer – Jim Vitti, Ken Sands, Pete Bishop
Producer, Arranged By – Choker Campbell
Audio Transfer By: Scott Edward
Final Audio Mix/Photo Slideshow By: Canadian Cult Classics Choker Campbell - Street Scene (FULL ALBUM)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jJlgFApME7U/mqdefault.jpg)
![Maurice Massiah - How Long (1982)
Awesome Funky original from the lone studio album of Montreal-to-Toronto Soul singer Maurice Massiah. This song was written by the sessions producer and guitarist, Steven Tracey Eisenberg and Kathleen Dyson-Oliver respectively. Enjoy!
Heres a link to my previous post from this album: https://youtu.be/nYBRvHVOftk
CREDITS:
Arranged By [Strings] – Claude Godette
Backing Vocals – Linda Niles, Neena Dunn
Bass – Harold Fisher
Drums – Eric Roberts
Guitar – Kathleen Dyson-Oliver
Keyboards – Warren Williams
Saxophone – Orville Thompson
Trombone – Muhammad Abdul Al Khabyyr
Trumpet – Roger Walls
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Recorded At – Studio Marko, Montreal
Mixed By, Engineer [Assistant, Sweet Mountain Studio] – Nina Rhodes
Mixed By, Engineer [Sweet Mountain Studio] – Steve Jerome
Photography By – Daniel Poulin
Producer [Associate], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Horns] – Kathleen Dyson-Oliver
Producer, Arranged By [Horns] – Steven Tracey Eisenberg
Engineer [Recording, Studio Marko] – Claude Allard
Design [Cover] – Marian Friedman
Management [Agency Representation] – Bob Caviano Ent. Maurice Massiah - How Long (1982)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jd2FcpLZP0Y/mqdefault.jpg)



![Peter Chalmers - Morning Song/Botany Bay (1975)
Awesome pair of original tracks from the debut album of Vancouver-to-Montreal singer-songwriter Peter Chalmers. Enjoy!
TRACK LISTING:
A1 Morning Song (0:00) [Peter Chalmers]
A4 Botany Bay (3:31)
CREDITS:
Vocals, Guitar, Producer – Peter Chalmers
Acoustic Guitar – Steve Cole
Bass – John Rehder
Vocals – Lynn-marie Holland (track: A1), Roz Adams (track: A1)
TECHNICAL CREDITS:
Recorded At/Mixed At – Daves Studio, Montreal (July 1975)
Producer – Peter Chalmers
Engineer – Dave Bloomer Peter Chalmers - Morning Song/Botany Bay (1975)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kNkQ7yR6gT0/mqdefault.jpg)