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Turn Around

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There are many good songs on all of Stan Rogers' albums. There are many good albums, the best being "Fogerty's Cove," "Between the Breaks," "From Fresh Water," and most importantly, this one. Just give a listen to the "Song of the Candle" and you will hear what I mean. I don't care how many times I have heard this song, it always gives me gooseflesh and a lump in my throat. God, could this guy sing. And write! Don't deprive yourself of a truly fine album of songs by a master. Other highlights include the old Archie Fisher tune "Oh No, Not I," "Bluenose," and the title tune. I treasure the day I was first introduced to Stan Rogers and this is a prime reason.

I remember doing a couple of radio shows, and I would play Stan, and his brother Garnet's music all the time. Funny, but I would get calls from the other dj's asking me who this guy was. The funny part is that the people calling were from all walks of life. One guy was a country dj, another had a heavy metal show, another did a spoken word show, and this one dude was all politics and ecclectic music. It didn't matter if they hated folk music, they loved Stan Rogers. It didn't matter if they hated East Coast music, they loved Stan Rogers. This says it all about this man's music, and vision. It transcends everything and hits you square between eyes. You can't describe it, you have to hear it, then you'll feel it, and you won't forget it. Timeless, powerful, and unique, there is only a handful of musicians with this gift. Don't miss out.

This was my first recording by Stan Roger, after being introduced to him on the CBC. The classic songs like the "Bluenose" and the "Jeannie C" reach out and touch my soul. Some of the songs on the album have a more Country/Western feel and are good, although I like his maritime songs best.

Here I sit in late 2010 marveling at the depth, brilliance and tragedy that defines Stan Rogers. 32 years after it's release Turnaround is by this critics measure, a high water mark in Canadian folk music. I don't care if you don't like folk music, this artist transcends the genre. Stan Rogers touches the heart and soul of the Canadian experience, it's rich history, hardships, life & loves are all embodied in his writing and performances. You would be doing yourself a great disservice if you let this remarkable disc pass you by. Rarely have I found an artist that so thoroughly touches the spirit of his country without being jingoistic. There is truly not a bad track on this recording. Various styling flow effortlessly from this hidden treasure. Special thanks should be given to Garnet Rogers for his brilliant arrangements, another talent that should be explored.

This is one of the better of Stan Rogers albums. There are beautiful lyrics and raw emotion. Turnaround is a good example. This is a thnking man's album.

Until I saw the movie "Terry", I had never heard of Stan Rogers. His song "Turnaround" plays three times in the disc, including the end and the gallery of pictures during the filming. Stan could have written that song for Terry Fox, although he recorded it long before the Marathon of Hope.
I have always like Anne Murray, so I thought I'd take a chance, if anything to get that title song. I found the folksy flavor a treat, and a trip to Nova Scotia. Canada lost quite an artist when Stan died in a freak accident in 1983.

I ordered this cd for a gift. The cd arrived quickly and in perfect condition.