Some Examples of British Columbia Folksongs

For a definition of folk song used on this site, please see: Folksong as Folklore

Given here are some of the best-known folk songs of BC that can be heard in folk music clubs around the province and elsewhere. These songs define much of what our pioneers did to established British Columbia and leave us such a rich heritage.

1. Are You From Bevan? — coll. Phil Thomas
2. Blow the Man Down — a Pacific Northwest version (Victoria BC)
3. Canning Salmon — Linda Chobotuck
4. Fishing Grounds — Ken Hamm
5. The Grand Hotel — coll. Phil Thomas
6. Home, Dear, Home — John Lyon
7. The Kettle Valley Line — Ean Hay
8. The Oda G. — Stan Triggs
9. Rum Runner’s Song — Jack Fleetwood / George Halkyard
10. Snap the Line Tight — Vic Bell
11. When the Tide Goes Out — Brian Robertson
12. Where the Coho Flash Silver — Lloyd Arntzen