I was 6 years old when I saw Wilf Carter at the Queen Elisabeth theatre in Vancouver in the 60’s I loved his yodeling! I still have his and kitty Wells autographs!
I was 14 years old in 1965 when my grandmother gave me a Wilf Carter vinyl record album called ' 32 Wonderful Years' I sang along to every song on that album until I knew all the words to every song he sang on that album . In 1978 ( much to my surprise ) I met Wilf Carter as he was leaving a grocery store in Calgary . He broke out into a huge smile when I sang a few lines to him from the song ' 32 wonderful years' . I told him how much that album meant to me etc. I could see he really appreciated my comments to him . After my brief encounter with him , it confirmed to me that he was a real down to earth gentleman . thanks to the internet , I listened and sang along to his song again called ' 32 wonderful years '
THAT is an amazing story. I appreciate you sharing that here. I have that record, so I'll be sure to play it and think about you singing along as I listen. I love hearing stories of connections and encounters with the the greats. It's sometimes easy to feel distant from them, but stories like yours remind us, they were real. I just did a documentary about Hank Snow where I talk about encounters with celebrities. Thanks so much for tuning in. Be well.
It was not only surprising to watch this video, but also see one of Wilf Carter's song books in this video, that I personally own, put out by the Canadian Music Sales Corp., in the 1940's. You'll see it as he lights up a cigarette in the cover, with "Montana Slim" in BIG bold letters. I have it sitting here right now as I sit here, and write, Between Hank Snow, Tom Conner's, and Wilf Carter, they all put Canada on the map in Country Music, World-Wide. The USA were never first, to start Country & Folk Music, as both Canada and the USA share that together, equally. Canada is just as much Country/Western as the USA is, and Canadians know it. RIP Wilf, and thanks for your music.
Great documentary. I grew up on Wilf's music. It's the only records my Dad owned. For Dad it was Wilf or nothing. And Dad had all Wilf's records.CBC TV had a special documentary titled "The Wilf Carter Story". It was never shown again which is sad. There is another story of Wilf on "The Canadians" but the CBC documentary was different. Wish I had it. I also have that Ken Reynolds book.
Hey, Ray. Check out the autographed Wilf Carter record I found at a thrift shop at around the 40 second mark in this video: czcams.com/video/vmghz6nFQh8/video.html I took a listen...it's very good. Cheers.
We listened to Wolf Carter in the 60,s in Australia.Wolfe had a fairly small following in those days. Canada and Australia were very different countyries and still are. Wolfes music was popular for some, but didnt make good on radio.
I was 6 years old when I saw Wilf Carter at the Queen Elisabeth theatre in Vancouver in the 60’s I loved his yodeling!
I still have his and kitty Wells autographs!
Love hearing stories like this, thank you!
Great piece , can't forget the importance of this Canadian legend
Indeed, the legacy of people like Wilf Carter is important. Working on a Hank Snow documentary now, stay tuned. Be well, thank you!
Great YODELER RIP
I was 14 years old in 1965 when my grandmother gave me a Wilf Carter vinyl record album called ' 32 Wonderful Years'
I sang along to every song on that album until I knew all the words to every song he sang on that album .
In 1978 ( much to my surprise ) I met Wilf Carter as he was leaving a grocery store in Calgary .
He broke out into a huge smile when I sang a few lines to him from the song ' 32 wonderful years' .
I told him how much that album meant to me etc. I could see he really appreciated my comments to him .
After my brief encounter with him , it confirmed to me that he was a real down to earth gentleman .
thanks to the internet , I listened and sang along to his song again called ' 32 wonderful years '
THAT is an amazing story. I appreciate you sharing that here. I have that record, so I'll be sure to play it and think about you singing along as I listen. I love hearing stories of connections and encounters with the the greats. It's sometimes easy to feel distant from them, but stories like yours remind us, they were real. I just did a documentary about Hank Snow where I talk about encounters with celebrities. Thanks so much for tuning in. Be well.
It was not only surprising to watch this video, but also see one of Wilf Carter's song books in this video, that I personally own, put out by the Canadian Music Sales Corp., in the 1940's. You'll see it as he lights up a cigarette in the cover, with "Montana Slim" in BIG bold letters. I have it sitting here right now as I sit here, and write, Between Hank Snow, Tom Conner's, and Wilf Carter, they all put Canada on the map in Country Music, World-Wide. The USA were never first, to start Country & Folk Music, as both Canada and the USA share that together, equally. Canada is just as much Country/Western as the USA is, and Canadians know it. RIP Wilf, and thanks for your music.
Thanks for sharing all that! Cheers.
Well done - thanks! I saw Wilf at the Atlantic Folk Festival in the late '70s - he was great.
That would have been amazing. A cherished memory for you. Be well. Thank you!
He did an album songs of the Calgary Stampede in 1961, lol, love him, thanks for posting 😺🇨🇦❤️
Thank you for this. Very interesting. I loved the sound of him and his guitar in the early days.
Allan R.
Winnipeg, Mb
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for this. Great video!
Great documentary. I grew up on Wilf's music. It's the only records my Dad owned. For Dad it was Wilf or nothing. And Dad had all Wilf's records.CBC TV had a special documentary titled "The Wilf Carter Story". It was never shown again which is sad. There is another story of Wilf on "The Canadians" but the CBC documentary was different. Wish I had it. I also have that Ken Reynolds book.
WOW.. thank you for making this,,
I love wilf carter songs
Hey, Ray. Check out the autographed Wilf Carter record I found at a thrift shop at around the 40 second mark in this video: czcams.com/video/vmghz6nFQh8/video.html I took a listen...it's very good. Cheers.
Great video James!🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
My dear father got me interested in Wilf in the 70s when I was a kid .
Evidently, your father had good taste in music! Cheers.
We listened to Wolf Carter in the 60,s in Australia.Wolfe had a fairly small following in those days. Canada and Australia were very different countyries and still are. Wolfes music was popular for some, but didnt make good on radio.