Episode #249 – One for Willie P.

A show I wish I never had to do. Yesterday, one of the true guiding lights of this show went out, as Canada’s greatest songwriter of all time, Willie P Bennett died. His songs and spirit will live on forever, but it’s sad to think that we’ll never see him or hear from him again. In memory of him, two hours of memories and music from the man, including Willie originals, Willie covers, a song about Willie, songs featuring Willie, and Willie live. We heard from friends like Stephen Fearing, Scott Nolan, Colin Linden, and Willie’s longtime boss, bandmate, and friend, Fred Eaglesmith.

Push on, you weary soul…

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Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Willie P. Bennett – Willie’s Diamond Joe – Tryin’ to Start Out Clean – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Storm Clouds – Hobo’s Taunt – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Pens and Paper – Blackie and the Rodeo King – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Patience of a Working Man – The Lucky Ones – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Push On – Take My Own Advice – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Last Word – Heartstrings – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Stardust – live recording – CDN

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Stephen Fearing interview clip

Stephen Fearing – The Lucky Ones – recorded live on UMFM – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Lace and Pretty Flowers – High or Hurtin’: The Songs of Willie P. Bennett – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Has Anyone Seen My Baby Here Tonight? – High or Hurtin’: The Songs of Willie P. Bennett – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Sometimes It Comes So Easy – Let’s Frolic Again – CDN

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Prairie Oyster – Goodbye, So Long, Hello – String of Pearls – CDN
Stan Rogers – Music in your Eyes – From Coffee House to Concert Hall – CDN

Scott Nolan interview clip

Scott Nolan – Drive Day – live recording – CDN – WPG
Fred Eaglesmith interview clip
Fred Eaglesmith – Your Sister Cried – live recording – CDN
Fred Eaglesmith – I’m Just Dreaming – live recording – CDN

3:30pm – 4:00pm

Fred Eaglesmith – Codeine – Dusty – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – One Vessel – live recording – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Brave Wings – live recording – CDN
Willie P. Bennett – Sunset Pendulum – live recording – CDN

Colin Linden interview clip

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Willie’s Diamond Joe – Bark – CDN