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Stan Rogers left an indelible mark on folk music, and his influence continues 40 years after his tragic deathin a fire aboard an airplane in 1983 at the young age of 33 – people young and old are still singing his songs and celebrating his influence. His songs “Northwest Passage,” “Barrett’s Privateers,” and “The Mary Ellen Carter” are woven into the fabric of North American Maritime culture. Borealis Records celebrates his music and his legacy with the release of the limited edition vinyl box set and songbook, Stan Rogers - Songs of a Lifetime.

An essential item for any lover of traditional folk music, Stan Rogers - Songs of a Lifetime is a limited edition of 1000 copies of a 5-vinyl disc box set that also includes the entirety of his songwriting in a beautifully designed book of sheet music, with notations and introductions written by those who worked with him throughout his career. Forty-nine recordings from three albums on five vinyl discs with liner notes are included; two albums never previously released on vinyl, Coffee House to Concert Hall and Home In Halifax, along with a re-issue of the rare, now out of print For The Family album, originally issued shortly after Rogers' passing. The accompanying song book of musical notation provides any musician with a guitar and desire to carry on the story-telling song tradition the means to learn to perform every song recorded by the man himself.

Taken from the world at the age of 33 as a passenger from the Air Canada Flight 797 fire on June 2nd, 1983, his impact on roots music lives on. Rogers’ story-telling songs transport listeners to the rugged shores of the Atlantic, the vast landscapes of the North, and the heart of Canadian history. His influence is felt not only in the realm of folk music but also in the broader cultural fabric of Canada, where his songs have become anthems that evoke a sense of national pride and identity, with millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube having been discovered by a whole new generation. With sea-shanties popularized on social media platforms, Rogers’ “Barrett’s Privateers” became a recurring sing-along with Jack White, Michael Bublé, and Stephen Colbert on late night television, and has been covered by dozens of artists from folk to metal.

Stan Rogers received the Diplôme d’honneur from the Canadian Conference of the Arts, and in 2019, he posthumously joined the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, adding to his list of accolades. In 2021, Canada Post paid tribute to his legacy by featuring him on a postage stamp series. Each year, folk enthusiasts from across North America gather at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso, Nova Scotia, to celebrate its namesake. The profound impact of Stan Rogers' music and lyrics continues to inspire and influence musicians worldwide.