Carlton Showband
Encyclopedia
The Carlton Showband is a Canadian musical group of the Irish genre. Formed in Brampton, Ontario
in November 1963, the band initially named themselves the Carlton Danceband in reference to Toronto
's Carlton Street where Maple Leaf Gardens
was located.
They were the regular band on The Pig and Whistle
, a popular CTV television
musical variety programme from 1967 to 1977.
Despite the end of their regular national television series exposure, the band continued to perform until their dissolution in 1996.
Brampton, Ontario
Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average...
in November 1963, the band initially named themselves the Carlton Danceband in reference to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
's Carlton Street where Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena that was converted into a Loblawssupermarket and Ryerson University athletic centre in Toronto, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street in Toronto's Garden District.One of the temples of hockey, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the...
was located.
They were the regular band on The Pig and Whistle
The Pig and Whistle
The Pig and Whistle was a Canadian musical television series aired on the CTV television network from 1967 to 1977. Filmed in Toronto, Ontario but set in a fictional English pub, the show featured an assortment of Canadian, British and Irish performers....
, a popular CTV television
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
musical variety programme from 1967 to 1977.
Despite the end of their regular national television series exposure, the band continued to perform until their dissolution in 1996.
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | CRIA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN | |||
| 1966 | The Merry Ploughboy | — | — | — |
| 1967 | The Carlton Showband | — | — | — |
| A Night at the Pub | — | — | — | |
| 1968 | On Tour | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Carlton Showband at the Pig 'n' Whistle | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Time Gentlemen Please | — | — | — |
| 1971 | Best of the Carlton Showband | — | 44 | — |
| Carlton Showband Special | — | — | — | |
| 1972 | Carlton Country | — | 36 | — |
| Sing Irishman Sing | — | 36 | — | |
| 1973 | By Request (If You're Irish) | — | — | — |
| 1975 | Any Dream Will Do | — | 30 | — |
| 1976 | One Up on the World | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Here We Go Again | 15 | 75 | — |
| 20 Gospel Favorites | — | — | Platinum | |
| 1978 | Sixteen Most Requested | — | — | — |
| 1979 | Hard Times | 8 | — | — |
| 1980 | Back to the Sod | 12 | — | — |
| 1982 | Three Steps to Heaven | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Reflections | — | — | — |
| 1986 | We Wish You a Merry Christmas | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 25th Anniversary | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Catch the Spirit | — | — | — |
| 1993 | 25 All-Time Favorites | — | — | — |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN AC | CAN | |||
| 1966 | "The Merry Ploughboy" | — | — | 4 | The Merry Ploughboy |
| "Up Went Nelson" | — | — | 53 | ||
| 1972 | "Roll It Around in Your Mind" | 21 | 3 | — | Carlton Showband Special |
| 1973 | "Red Haired Mary" | 49 | 12 | — | |
| "Old Johnny Bucka" | — | 77 | — | Carlton Country | |
| 1974 | "There's Nothing Like a Newfoundlander" | 33 | — | — | Any Dream Will Do |
| 1975 | "Any Dream Will Do" | 14 | 18 | — | |
| 1976 | "Harper's Ferry" | 32 | — | — | One Up on the World |
| "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" | 20 | 18 | — | ||
| 1977 | "More Than Yesterday" | 24 | — | — | Here We Go Again |
| 1978 | "A Melody You Will Never Forget" | — | 18 | — | |
| "Half Hour Later in Newfoundland" | 25 | — | — | Sixteen Most Requested | |
| 1979 | "Hard Times (Comin' Down Again)" | 10 | — | — | Hard Times |
| "He Believes in Me" | — | 12 | — |
Awards and recognition
- 1975: winner, Juno AwardJuno Awards of 1975The Juno Awards of 1975, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 24 March 1975 in Toronto at a ceremony in the Canadian National Exhibition. Paul Anka was host for the ceremonies, which were broadcast for the first time...
, Country Group or Duo of the YearJuno Award for Country Recording of the YearThe Juno Award for "Country Recording of the Year" has been awarded since 1970, as recognition each year for the best country music artist in Canada... - 1980: nominee, Juno AwardJuno Awards of 1980The Juno Awards of 1980, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 2 April 1980 in Toronto at a ceremony hosted by Burton Cummings at the Harbour Castle Hilton....
, Country Group or Duo of the YearJuno Award for Country Recording of the YearThe Juno Award for "Country Recording of the Year" has been awarded since 1970, as recognition each year for the best country music artist in Canada... - 1981: nominee, Juno AwardJuno Awards of 1981The Juno Awards of 1981, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 5 February 1981 in Toronto at a ceremony hosted by Andrea Martin at the O'Keefe Centre....
, Country Group or Duo of the YearJuno Award for Country Recording of the YearThe Juno Award for "Country Recording of the Year" has been awarded since 1970, as recognition each year for the best country music artist in Canada...