Ronn Metcalfe Orchestra - Twisting At The Wood Choppers Ball/The Big Band Twist (1962) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-10-04 | Awesome debut single by St. Catherines orchestra leader/composer Ronn Metcalfe. His 1962 record "Twisting At The Woodchopper's Ball" was the first Canadian-made single to chart internationally. He was manager of The British Modbeats. Passed away May 17, 1969 at age 38 from cardiac arrest.TRACK LISTING:A Twisting At The Wood Choppers Ball (0:00) [J. Bishop/W. Herman]B Big Band Twist (2:31) [John MacDonald/Ronn Metcalfe]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Laurie Bower Singers - Song Sung Blue (1972) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-10-03 | Awesome cover from famous Toronto vocal group The Laurie Bower Singers. This comes from their lesser known fourth album (Released September 1972). Enjoy!Here's my Laurie Bower Singers playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsnXRh7gL803RcEdynCKdCrCREDITS:Vocals – Bill Misener, Brian Russell, Colina Phillips, Kathy Collier, Laurie Bower, Lee HarrisBass Guitar – Jack ZazaDrums – Bruce FarquharGuitar – Brian Russell, Red SheaHarmony Vocals – Zeke SheppardKeyboards – Ben McPeekPercussion – Dick SmithSteel Guitar – Al BriscoTECNICAL CREDITS:Recorded At – RCA Studios, TorontoArranged By – Ben McPeekChorus Master – Laurie BowerCoordinator – Bob StoneExecutive-Producer – Mal ThompsonProducer – George SemkiwTechnician – Alan Moy, Hayward ParrottAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Bix Bélair - The Road Of Love/Senza Fine (1966) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-10-02 | Interesting pair of songs from Montreal trumpeter and band leader Bix Bélair's fourth album. Enjoy! For this album, Bix (real name Gaétan) assembled an orchestra of seventeen members (4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 5 Reeds, Piano, Vibraphone, Bass, Guitar, Drums) and chose classic material from across the world as well as a trio of compositions by Toronto composers: one by Denny Vaughan and two by Johnny Cowell. Enjoy!For more Bix Belair music go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbs-Yl6RN6NgMJAi8Bn0edFt&si=rLL1yS3iIwQMdSsETRACK LISTING:A2 The Road Of Love (0:00) [Johnny Cowell]A3 The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine) (2:56)
Tommy Ambrose - The Magic Of You/The End Of The World (1958) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-10-01 | Sorry for the delay in posts folks. Here's the awesome sohpomore single by Toronto pop star Tommy Ambrose, this features an original by Tommy Ambrose on the B-side, and has Joe King & The Zaniacs as the backing band on both songs. Enjoy!For more of my Tommy Ambrose posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtpjELWr5a960ItuKZRLRWF TRACK LISTING:A The Magic Of You (0:00)2 The End Of The World (2:36)Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Birdapres - Youd Like It (2000) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-26 | Another awesome cut from this super rare fourth release by Vancouver-to-Toronto Hip-Hop legend Birdapres. Enjoy!Producer – Sichuan (tracks: A1-A4, B1, B3- B5)Producer – Sweet G (tracks: A5, B2)Scratches – Hedspin
Tommy Ambrose - Say What You Mean (1968) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-25 | Interesting Gordon Lightfoot cover performed by Toronto pop star Tommy Ambrose. Enjoy!For more of my Tommy Ambrose posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtpjELWr5a960ItuKZRLRWF For more Canadian Gordon Lightfoot covers, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbuJJuwEURNLibi-ETw5KEeSTRACK LISTING:A Say What You Mean (0:00) [Gordon Lightfoot]B Say What You Mean (Instrumental) (2:01) [Gordon Lightfoot]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Jack Carter - Its Not Unusual (1973) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-24 | Another a cover from the debut album of Toronto Country/Rock singer Jack Carter. Though strictly a covers album, the band backing Jack is fantastic. Enjoy!For more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB CREDITS:Band – Jack Carter And The Rock RessurectionBass – Tonto SwartzDrums – Fred StevensGuitar – Paul LawsonPiano – Grant WilsonVocals [Singer] – Jack CarterTECHNICAL CREDITS: Recorded At – Sound Canada Recording Centre, TorontoCoordinator [Album] – Artie KohnLiner Notes – John ChiconeProducer – Art SniderTechnician [Audio Technician] – Ken FriesenAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Dave Moffat - Forever/Take Down The Mirror (1974) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-23 | Awesome debut single by Toronto singer Dave Moffat. Enjoy!TRACK LISTING:A Forever (0:00)B Take Down The Mirror (3:16)Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Tommy Ambrose & Art Snider Orchestra - Were Not Too Young/Falling In Love (1960) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-21 | Awesome early single by Canadian pop legend Tommy Ambrose. This single was released in October of 1960 and features an original on the A-side. Enjoy!For more of my Tommy Ambrose posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtpjELWr5a960ItuKZRLRWF TRACK LISTING:A We're Not Too Young (0:00) [Carroll/Tommy Ambrose]B Falling In Love (2:42) [Henoin/Mann]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Laurie Bower Singers - You (1978) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-19 | Another awesome cover from The Laurie Bower Singers seventh album. Enjoy!Here's my Laurie Bower Singers playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsnXRh7gL803RcEdynCKdCrCREDITS:Recorded At – Eastern Sound, TorontoEngineer – Peter MannOrchestrated By – Ben McPeekProducer – Jackie RaeVocals – Bill Misener, Cal Dodd, Colina Phillips, Judy Tate, Laurie Bower, Stephanie TaylorAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Randy Stewart/Treb Allen & Company - I Believe In Music/Try To Say (1972) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-18 | Another awesome single from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records. This is a post-Thanes group, which features Thanes members Randy Stewart Rollo, and Treb Allen. Enjoy! For more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB TRACK LISTING:A I Believe In Music (0:00) [Mac Davis]B Try To Say (3:32) [Randy Stewart/Treb Allen]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Connector - Doh Hide It/ Wicked Mix (1995) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-17 | Awesome Soca track from this obscure Toronto group. Enjoy!TRACK LISTING:A Doh Hide It (0:00) [Barnet Henry]B Doh Hide It (Wicked Mix) (5:21) [Barnet Henry]CREDITS:Recorded At – O.S.S. Music Research LabArranged By – Ossie GurleyProducer – Ossie Gurley, Selwyn Woods
Jack Carter - Proud Mary (1973) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-16 | Awesome cover from the debut album of Toronto Country/Rock singer Jack Carter. Though strictly a covers album, the band backing Jack is fantastic. Enjoy!Fore more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB CREDITS:Band – Jack Carter And The Rock RessurectionBass – Tonto SwartzDrums – Fred StevensGuitar – Paul LawsonPiano – Grant WilsonVocals [Singer] – Jack CarterTECHNICAL CREDITS: Recorded At – Sound Canada Recording Centre, TorontoCoordinator [Album] – Artie KohnLiner Notes – John ChiconeProducer – Art SniderTechnician [Audio Technician] – Ken FriesenAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Concise (Feat. Checkmate) - Bust Back (2004) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-11 | By fan request we have another awesome track from the debut album of Vancouver rapper Concise. This track also features Vancouver rapper CheckMate. Enjoy! For more of my Canadian Hip-Hop posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv8xCCK7I9rZc9daCm-m2CM
Bix Bélair - Dear Heart (1965) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-10 | Another awesome cover by Montreal trumpeter Bix Bélair. This comes from his debut album. Enjoy! For more Bix Belair music go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbs-Yl6RN6NgMJAi8Bn0edFt&si=rLL1yS3iIwQMdSsE
Dino Vale & Art Phillips Orchestra - CBC EP (1972) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-09 | Awesome CBC-only release by Montreal singer Dino Vale, backed by Montreal bandleader Art Phillips and his orchestra. Enjoy!For more CBC posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbua9yObnzwPQ98b8c5eRDvGTRACK LISTING:A1 Saturday Night And Sunday Morning (0:00) [Butler/Bilyk]A2 Shadows Of Summer (2:20) [Butler/Bilyk]B1 A Petal From Her Hair (5:03) [Butler/Bilyk]B2 I'll Forget Her Now (8:18) [Butler/Bilyk]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Harvest - If Not For You/Chains (1973) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-08 | Awesome lone single from this Toronto rock group. Any information is greatly appreciated. Enjoy!For more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB TRACK LISTING:A If Not For You (0:00) [Bob Dylan]B Chains (3:22) [Goffin King]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Jackie Lee Four - You Always Hurt The One You Love (1975) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-05 | Awesome cover by Toronto's Jackie Lee Four. This was one of the last albums for Artie Kohn's Vintage Records. No info or photos of The Jackie Lee Four are available, other than that some music was written and sung by Harvey Upson and some was written and sang by leader Jackie Lee. Enjoy!Fore more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Laurie Bower Singers - Silver Bird (1971) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-04 | Awesome Guess Who cover performed by Toronto vocal legends The Laurie Bower Singers. Enjoy!For more Laurie Bower Singers posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsnXRh7gL803RcEdynCKdCr&si=kBm89LTB_Lhdyvx1Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Jimmy Paris - One Sided Love/All Over Again (1979) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-03 | Awesome sophomore single by Oakville-to-Toronto singer/keyboardist Jimmy Paris. Enjoy!Here’s a link to a songs from Jimmy’s debut album: youtu.be/tIz69XRQUKE?si=JQuHFCxVwOEANVG2TRACK LISTING:A One Sided Love (0:00) [Jimmy Paris]B All Over Again [Jimmy Paris]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Justis - Jazz Music (2008) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-02 | Awesome cut from the debut album of Toronto rapper Justis. Enjoy!
Lou Roberts - You Made A Mistake/Heartaches (1968) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-09-01 | Awesome debut single by Maritimes-to-Ontario country/folk singer, Lou Roberts. Any information is greatly appreciated. Enjoy!A You Made A Mistake (0:00)B Heartaches (1:43)Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Jim Pirie - Black Is The Color (1959) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-31 | Awesome cover of this standard performed by Canadian guitar legend Jim Pirie. Enjoy!For more of my Jim Pirie posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbs5gd1gAkYfimWjrN1q8-pnAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Generation Gap - I See Somebody Else/Down To The River (1975) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-30 | Awesome country-fied single by this obscure Ontario group (city unknown). Another great single on Artie Kohn's Vintage Records. Enjoy!Fore more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB A I See Somebody Else (0:00) [Willis Jarvis]B Down To The River (2:33) [Unknown Author]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Federico Lorusso/Serges Tougas - Everyone From Everywhere/Un Pays Pour Nous Deux (1978) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-29 | Awesome Canada week single from 1978. Very little info on this one other than that it features ex-Grant Smith & The Power keyboardist Val Stevens. Enjoy!For more Grant Smit & The Power songs, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbuUawDDHioKaemV4rCMh9GeTRACK LISTING:A [Federico Lorusso] - Everyone From Everywhere (0:00)B [Serges Tougas] - Un Pays Pour Nous Deux (2:55)Arranged By/Keyboards – Val StevensProducer – N. BeckwithWritten-By – F. Lorusso, Neil BeckwithArranged By – Claude DenjeanProducer – Jean RobitailleAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Laurie Bower Singers - It Takes Time (1972) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-28 | Awesome cover of this Shirley Eikhard classic performed by legendary Toronto vocal group The Laurie Bower Singers. Enjoy!For the Shirley Eikhard version, go here: youtu.be/L0pYf4H78KQFor more Laurie Bower Singers posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsnXRh7gL803RcEdynCKdCr&si=kBm89LTB_Lhdyvx1CREDITS:Bass – Jack ZazaCello – Case YsselstynDouble Bass [String Bass] – Dave YoungDrums – Terry ClarkeGuitar – Bobby Edwards, George Semkiw, Red SheaHarmonica – Zeke SheppardLeader, Keyboards – Ben McPeekSteel Guitar – Al BriscoViola – Jack NeilsonViolin – Berul Sugarman, Bill Richards, Maurice SolwayVocals – Bill Misener, Colina Phillips, Kathy Collier, Laurie Bower, Lee Harris, Patty Van Evera, The Third ManTECHNICAL CREDITS:Recorded At – RCA Studios, TorontoProducer – George SemkiwAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Franklin Burke - Tribute To Slim Smith/Dub Version (1973) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-27 | Awesome debut single by unknown Toronto Reggae singer Franklin Burke. Enjoy!For more Canadian Reggae posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbvtw0rUvmQTpnNgveE4kQkDTRACK LISTING:A Tribute To Slim Smith (0:00) [Franklin Burke]B Slim Smith 'DUB' Version (2:50 [Franklin Burke]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Paul Young With Gypsy - Lisas Song/One Week Closer (To My Grave)(1976) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-26 | Awesome late-label single from the awesome discography of Toronto's Vintage Records. Featured artist is Kitchener-to-Toronto band leader Paul Young and his band Gypsy. Enjoy!Fore more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB TRACK LISTING:A Lisa's Song (0:00) [Paul Young]B One Week Closer (To My Grave) (3:39) [Paul Young]CREDITS:Recorded At – Sound Canada, TorontoProduced By – December MusicArranged By – Kid LaDouceurAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Knights Of The Realm - Before You (2002) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-25 | By fan request we have another awesome track from this fantastic sophomore release by Toronto rap group Knights Of The Realm. Enjoy!Here's a link to my previous post from this album: youtu.be/paKZvCpvd3cFor more of my Canadian Hip-Hop posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv8xCCK7I9rZc9daCm-m2CM
The Johnson Family - Peace In The Family/I Only Want To Be With You (1975) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-24 | Awesome debut single by America-To-Canada family group The Johnson Family. This group featured a young Debbie Johnson. Enjoy!Here's a link to the follow-up single: youtu.be/wq-hXnzjnRcA Peace In The Family (0:00) [Michael Sherman]B I Only Want To Be With You (3:03) [Ivor Raymonde/M. Hawker]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Demo Cates - So Far Away (1986) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-22 | Awesome cover from the seventh album by Toronto saxophone legend Demo Cates. Enjoy!For more of my Demo Cates posts go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsmlUVOdkygzAbzQmhaFVyC
Johnny Holmes Orchestra - CBC EP II (1973) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-21 | By fan request, we have the sophomore CBC EP from cherished longtime Montreal Jazz institution, the Johnny Holmes Orchestra, led by trumpeter Johnny Holmes. Enjoy!Here's a link to my previous post by this group, their debut CBC EP: youtu.be/LUP2tcuvSgsFor more CBC posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbua9yObnzwPQ98b8c5eRDvGTRACK LISTING:A1 If You Could Read My Mind (0:00) [Gordon Lightfoot]A2 Put Your Hand In The Hand (2:47) [Gene MacLellan]B1 Rainbow (5:23) {Johnny Holmes]B2 The Call (8:15) [Gen MacLellan]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Oak Island Treasury Department - My, My, My (1973) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-20 | Awesome cover from the second album of this Laurie Bower spin-off project. Enjoy!Here's a link to my previous post from this album: youtu.be/S67oWQw-84oHere’s a link to my Laurie Bower Singers playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsnXRh7gL803RcEdynCKdCr&si=-aLBsH_tQ0xmdAZbVocals – Hank Levant, Les Leigh, Stephanie Taylor, Vern KennedyGuitar – Bobby EdwardsPiano – Eric Robertson, Norm AmadioBass – Jack ZazaDrums – Terry ClarkeHorns – Johnny Cowell, Dave Woods, Teddy Roderman, Jerry TothRecorded At – Toronto Sound StudiosEngineer – Terry BrownProducer – Bob StoneAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Wayne St. John - Two Can Play/Lady Luck (1980) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-19 | I'm very excited to share this awesome fourth single from Toronto singer, multi-instrumentalist, and jingle king Wayne St. John. Enjoy!For more Wayne St. John music, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbveQb_YbuYAaOZDu0ZsFZI3&si=Kh_FisE8yQHGQ1ywTRACK LISTING:A Two Can Play (0:00) [Wayne St. John]B Lady Luck (3:14) [Wayne St. John]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Tommy Ambrose - Our Summer Song/Pickin Up Where We Left Off (1974) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-18 | Awesome seventh single from Toronto pop star and television personality Tommy Ambrose. Enjoy! TRACK LISTING:A Our Summer Song (0:00) [Gary Gray/Tommy Ambrose]B Pickin' Up Where We Left Off (2:05) [Doug Riley/Gary Gray]For more of my Tommy Ambrose posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtpjELWr5a960ItuKZRLRWF Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Erin Malone - Naima (1987) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-16 | Awesome vocal cover of this early John Coltrane song. This comes from the debut album of Toronto singer/actress Erin Malone. Enjoy!Here's a link to a previous Erin Malone post I made. This comes from the 1970 pre-Dr. Music album "Six People:" youtu.be/BYa5Drvb0vQExecutive-Producer – Erin MaloneProducer – Lynn McDonald
D.J. Jefferies - Doo Wah Diddy (1965) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-15 | By fan request we have this awesome cover from the Frank's Bandstand compilation.Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
[SAMPLE] Eugene Amaro - Niños Del Sol (1986) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-14 | Awesome sample-worthy cover from Toronto multi-instrumentalist Eugene Amaro's sixth album. Enjoy!For more CTL, CBC and RCI posts go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbua9yObnzwPQ98b8c5eRDvGFor more Canadian drum breaks and samples go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbuQZ__9MZIgeIstfRXOGln6For more Eugene Amaro posts go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbvxhNmP6p2mhVS45s5hNN0mCREDITS:Acoustic Bass – Jimmy AmaroAlto Saxophone, Flute – Moe Koffman, Vern DorgeBaritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute – Bob LeonardCello – Josie ShapiroDrums – Barry Elms, Kevin McKenzieElectric Bass – Scott AlexanderFrench Horn – Gary Pattison, James MacDonaldGuitar – Jim TateKeyboards – Bernie Senensky, Jimmy Dale, Lou PomantiPercussion – Brian LeonardTenor Saxophone, Flute – Harvey KogenTenor Saxophone, Flute, Alto Saxophone – Eugene AmaroTrombone – Al Kay, Bob Livingston, Ernie Pattison, Laurie BowerTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Arnie Chycoski, Guido BassoViolin – Gerard KantarjianTECNICAL CREDITS:Recorded At – Sound Interchange Studios, TorontoArranged By – Eugene Amaro, Jimmy DaleArtwork – Marty WestEngineer [Recording] – Phil SheridanMastered By – Peter NormanProducer – Eugene Amaro, Jimmy Dale, Phil Sheridan
Orpheus - Knocker Knocker (1979) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-13 | By fan request we have another awesome original from this great debut by Boston-to-Toronto Jazz-Fusion band Orpheus. Enjoy!
Concise - Keep It Bumpin (2004) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-12 | Awesome original from the debut album of Vancouver rapper Concise. Enjoy!For more of my Canadian Hip-Hop posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbv8xCCK7I9rZc9daCm-m2CM
Scott Cushnie - Wizard (1976) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-11 | Awesome Scott Cushnie original from his debut solo album. Enjoy!Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Wayne St. John - Vocal Magic (Set Them Free) (1988) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-10 | By fan request we have both sides of Wayne St. John's rare final single. Enjoy!Here's a link to my previous Wayne St. John post: youtu.be/S33-qkVqaNoTRACK LISTING:A Vocal Magic (Set Them Free) (0:00) [Wayne St. John]B Vocal Magic (Set Them Free) (3:38) [Instrumental]
Art [Armas] Maiste - 77 Sunset Strip (1966) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-09 | By fan request, we have another awesome cover from the debut album of legendary Montreal pianist and composer Art [Armas] Maiste. Enjoy!Here's a link to my Art Maiste playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbsJqNev7k7gGQ_JJ3syZ-wC
Jackie Lee Four - Canadian Alcoholic (1975) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-08 | Awesome original by Toronto's Jackie Lee Four. This was one of the last albums for Artie Kohn's Vintage Records. No info or photos of The Jackie Lee Four are available, other than that some music was written and sung by Harvey Upson and some was written and sang by leader Jackie Lee. Enjoy!Fore more of my posts from Artie Kohn's Vintage Records label, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtto48ADsJ6eBGzkwdyMbyB Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Earthcake - Long Train Runnin/Love Is A Night (1978) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-07 | Doobie Brothers cover on deck! Awesome pair of reverse-order covers performed by obscure Canadian rock band Earthcake. Their rare lone album features a number of choice covers, performed by a great band, featuring future Max Webster and Saga members Phil Trudell (drums) and Gregg Chadd (keyboards), respectively. Enjoy!TRACK LISTING:B2 Long Train Runnin' (0:00) [Tom Johnston]A4 Love Is A Night (3:01) [Gino Vannelli]Audio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Satin Sheets [Boss Brass] - CBC EP (1974) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-06 | Awesome rare debut recording by Toronto instrumental group The Satin Sheets. A little sleuthing shows Satin Sheets to be a Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass spin-off group, helmed, of course, by Rob McConnell and featuring Doug Riley on keyboard. Enjoy!For more CBC posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbua9yObnzwPQ98b8c5eRDvGTRACK LISTING:A1 Nice Change (0:00) [Rob McConnell]A2 The Carter Family (2:26) [C. Simon/J. Brackman]A3 Number One (5:02) [Rob McConnell]A4 Killing Me Softly With His Song (7:44) [Fox/Gimbel]Bass – Don ThompsonDrums – Terry ClarkeElectric Piano – Doug RileyGuitar – Ed BickertPercussion – Dick SmithSaxophone – Eugene AmaroTrombone – Rob McConnellRecorded At – CBC Studios, TorontoProducer – Jack BudgellEngineer – Alan ThorneAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Tommy Ambrose - Thanks Again/Question Please (1977) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-05 | By fan request, we have this awesome pair of Tommy Ambrose originals from his second album, "Sweet Times."TRACK LISTING: A2 Thanks Again (0:00) [Doug Riley/L.McDonald]A4 Question Please (2:56) [Tommy Ambrose/G.Gray]For more of my Tommy Ambrose posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtpjELWr5a960ItuKZRLRWF For more CBC/CTL posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbua9yObnzwPQ98b8c5eRDvGAudio Transfer/Restoration/Editing Of Analog-To-Digital By: Scott Edward (oftheworldrecords@gmail.com) PHONE: 226-235-6005
Wayne St John - Candis Theme (The Sunshine Of Your Smile) (1975) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-04 | Happy to share this rare debut solo single by Toronto singer, multi-instrumentalist, and jingle king, Wayne St. John. This was released in 1975 and comes a few years after Wayne's semi-namesake band Saint-John/Hairafter released their funky "Stand Up Baby/Fire In Rain" in 1972. Enjoy!For more Canadian Funk, Soul, and R&B gems, go here to my NEW playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbuGQ-qsliCKUzBd0FOBGQrrCREDITS:Producer – John L. Usry Jr.Executive Producer – George HallEngineer – Mike Jones
Tommy Ambrose - Just Like A Man/Thats The Way It Was (1971) Canadian Cult Classics 2025-08-03 | Awesome pair of songs performed by Toronto singer Tommy Ambrose. These songs come from the rare Kanata/CBC album production Fuzzy Love. This was a joint release, featuring songs performed by Tommy Ambrose as well as actor-turned-singer Bruno Gerussi. This pair of songs was then released as a CBC-only single for Tommy Ambrose. Enjoy!For more of my Tommy Ambrose posts, go here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwvOS61-jbtpjELWr5a960ItuKZRLRWFTRACK LISTING:A [B2] Just Like A Man (0:00) [Biff Rose]B [C2] That's The Way It Was (3:21) [Jimmy Webb]
