Stranger Songs with Mike Regenstreif finds connections and develops themes in various genres. The show is broadcast on CKCU, 93.1 FM, in Ottawa on Tuesdays from 3:30 until 5 pm (Eastern time) and is also available 24/7 for on-demand streaming.
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Themes: Remembering Jane McGarrigle (1941-2025) and Garth Hudson (1937-2025).
Remembering Jane McGarrigle
Jane McGarrigle, the older sister and frequent collaborator of Kate & Anna McGarrigle, died on January 24 at age 83. Jane was an old friend that I’d known since I started producing concerts with Kate & Anna in 1974.
The next four songs are among Kate & Anna’s recordings that Jane sang and/or played on.
Kate & Anna McGarrigle- Heart Like a Wheel
Tell My Sister: Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Nonesuch)
Kate & Anna McGarrigle- Blanche Comme La Neige
Tell My Sister: Dancer with Bruised Knees (Nonesuch)
Kate & Anna McGarrigle- Perrine Etait Servante
Tell My Sister: Dancer with Bruised Knees (Nonesuch)
Kate & Anna McGarrigle- Move Over Moon
Love Over and Over (Polygram)
Jane McGarrigle sang the lead vocal on “Bon Voyage.”
Jane, Kate & Anna McGarrigle- Bon Voyage
The McGarrigle Hour (Hannibal)
“Love Is” was co-written by Kate, Anna & Jane McGarrigle.
Kate & Anna McGarrigle - Love Is
Heartbeats Accelerating (Private)
The What Four included Jack Nissenson & Peter Weldon of the original Mountain City Four with Jane McGarrigle, Kathleen Weldon, Lily Lanken, John Knowles, Marvin Segal, Andrew Cowan & Stephen Barry.
The What Four- Shenandoah
Mountain City Four (Omnivore)
Remembering Garth Hudson
Garth Hudson – who died on January 21 at age 87 – was the last surviving original member of The Band. Garth played organ, accordion, electric keyboards and saxophone with The Band and was their principal arranger.
After Garth died, Bob Dylan released a statement that said Garth Hudson “was a beautiful guy and the real driving force behind The Band. Just listen to the original recording of ‘The Weight’ and you’ll see.”
The Band- The Weight
Music from Big Pink (Capitol)
The Band- Stage Fright
Stage Fright (Capitol)
The Band- Acadian Driftwood
Northern Lights-Southern Cross (Capitol)
Chantel Kreviazuk with Garth Hudson- Tears of Rage
Garth Hudson Presents a Canadian Celebration of The Band: 10th Anniversary Edition (Curve Music)
Bruce Cockburn & Blue Rodeo with Garth Hudson- Sleeping
Garth Hudson Presents a Canadian Celebration of The Band: 10th Anniversary Edition (Curve Music)
Great Big Sea with Garth Hudson- Knockin’ Lost John
Garth Hudson Presents a Canadian Celebration of The Band: 10th Anniversary Edition (Curve Music)
Kevin Hearn & Thin Buckle with Garth Hudson- You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere
Garth Hudson Presents a Canadian Celebration of The Band: 10th Anniversary Edition (Curve Music)
Garth Hudson also played on many albums as a session musician. The next four songs are some examples.
Leonard Cohen- Our Lady of Solitude
Recent Songs (Columbia)
Eric Andersen- Violets of Dawn
Woodstock Under the Stars (Y&T Music)
Karla Bonoff- The Water is Wide
All My Life: The Best of Karla Bonoff (Columbia/Legacy)
Colin Linden with Rick Danko & Garth Hudson- When the Spirit Comes
When the Spirit Comes (True North)
Garth & Maud Hudson- No Depression in Heaven
The Harry Smith Project: Anthology of American Folk Music Revisited (Shout! Factory)
Next week: Four Strong Winds.
--Mike Regenstreif
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