Dick Nolan (musician)
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Richard Francis "Dick" Nolan (February 4, 1939 – December 13, 2005) was a Canadian
musician, born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland
, Canada. Nolan was known for performing Newfoundland folk music
in Toronto
night clubs. During his 50 year career he released more than 40 albums and recorded over 300 tracks. One album, Fisherman's Boy, contained his signature song Aunt Martha's Sheep and went platinum in just three months. Another signature song of his was I's the B'y
. Two more gold albums followed and he appeared at the Grand Ole Opry
and national television programs, was nominated for a Juno Award
, hosted his own television series and in November 2005, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 2009 Dick Nolan was posthumously awarded the Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award by the East Coast Music Association
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
musician, born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Dominion of Newfoundland
The Dominion of Newfoundland was a British Dominion from 1907 to 1949 . The Dominion of Newfoundland was situated in northeastern North America along the Atlantic coast and comprised the island of Newfoundland and Labrador on the continental mainland...
, Canada. Nolan was known for performing Newfoundland folk music
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
in 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...
night clubs. During his 50 year career he released more than 40 albums and recorded over 300 tracks. One album, Fisherman's Boy, contained his signature song Aunt Martha's Sheep and went platinum in just three months. Another signature song of his was I's the B'y
I's the B'y
"I's The B'y" is a traditional Newfoundland folk song/ballad. "I's the B'y" is in the Newfoundland English dialect, and translates to standard English as "I'm the Buddy"...
. Two more gold albums followed and he appeared at the Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, that has presented the biggest stars of that genre since 1925. It is also among the longest-running broadcasts in history since its beginnings as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM-AM...
and national television programs, was nominated for a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
, hosted his own television series and in November 2005, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 2009 Dick Nolan was posthumously awarded the Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award by the East Coast Music Association
East Coast Music Association
The East Coast Music Association is a non-profit association that hosts an annual awards ceremony based in Atlantic Canada for music appreciation on the East Coast of Canada...
.
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1962 | I Walk the Line |
| Home of the Blues | |
| Dick Nolan Sings | |
| On Stage at the Drake | |
| Echoes of the Atlantic | |
| Atlantic Lullaby | |
| 1964 | Truck Driving Man |
| 1966 | I'se the B'y What Catches Da Fish |
| 1967 | Atlantic Christmas |
| Moving Out | |
| 1968 | I Want to Live |
| Be True Newfoundlanders | |
| Folsom Prison and Other Johnny Cash Songs | |
| Lukey's Boat | |
| Newfie Hits | |
| 1970 | Country |
| Duet | |
| 1972 | Fisherman's Boy |
| Home Again This Year | |
| 1973 | Happy Newfoundlanders |
| 1974 | Happy Anniversary Newfoundland |
| Folk Songs of Newfoundland | |
| 1975 | Dick Nolan |
| 1976 | A Country Song |
| 1977 | Best of Dick Nolan |
| 1980 | Side by Each |
| Dick Nolan's Greatest Hits of Newfoundland | |
| 1984 | Welcome Aboard |
Singles
| Year | Single | CAN Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | "Golden Rocket" | 2 | Truck Driving Man |
| 1972 | "Home Again This Year" | 9 | Home Again This Year |
| 1973 | "Me and Brother Bill" | 88 | Happy Newfoundlanders |
External links
- Official Website
- http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0002585