The Great Canadian Historical Songbook

Episode 8: Rollin' Down the River

The Niagara River flows between two of the Great Lakes – Lake Erie and Lake Ontario - and includes one of the seven wonders of the world, Niagara Falls. Niagara River, a natural border between Canada and USA, has been witness to thousands of years of history, from its native ancestral routes, to the role it played in the Underground Railroad. Sailors, smugglers, lovers and inventors have all fallen under its spell. -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers:  Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger, and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes Narrator:  Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes Podcasts produced by: Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Fund Niagara Region Niagara Investment in Culture Niagara Falls History Museum Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Canada 150 Fund

Episode 7: Bankers Boys

On July 11th, 1874, seven young men sailed out of Toronto’s Royal Canadian Yacht Club on one of their father’s yachts, a 30 foot centerboard sloop called The Foam. They were sailing to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the Saturday Night Hop at the popular Queens Royal Hotel. It was a fine night for sailing, and their young ladies were waiting. -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers:  Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger, and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes, Juliet Dunn Narrator:  Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes Podcasts produced by: Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Fund Niagara Region Niagara Investment in Culture Niagara Falls History Museum Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Canada 150 Fund

Episode 6: Red Hill – Man of the River

William Red Hill Sr., lived in Niagara Falls and was always drawn to the river and its treacherous rapids. He dedicated his life to saving those who felt the pull of those waters, and received the life-long title of ‘The Hero Of Niagara’. -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes, Adrienne Smoke, Juliet Dunn, Danielle Marconi Narrator: Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski Podcasts produced by:   Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund   Niagara Falls History Museum Canada 150 Fund Niagara Historical Society and Museum

Episode 5: Don’t Speak – The Indian Act

The Indian Act reduced entire indigenous nations to servitude and loss of language, culture, and self-respect. Residential schools continued the shame. This song highlights the need for hope and a renewed cultural voice. -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes, Adrienne Smoke, Juliet Dunn, Danielle Marconi Narrator: Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski Podcasts produced by:   Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund   Niagara Falls History Museum Canada 150 Fund Niagara Historical Society and Museum

Episode 4: Chloe Cooley – Slave for Sale

She owned her name, but nothing else. As a slave in 1793 she was someone’s property. But her story – and her name – became the impetus for John Graves Simcoe’s historic Act Against Slavery. -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes, Adrienne Smoke, Juliet Dunn, Danielle Marconi Narrator: Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski Podcasts produced by:   Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund   Niagara Falls History Museum Canada 150 Fund Niagara Historical Society and Museum