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based on the writers’ family history of the Metis journey from the Red River Territory in Manitoba to their homestead in Alberta. The Red River Carts were their transport and were referred to as ‘the Northwest Fiddle’. Stellar work by Catherine Robertson on fiddle.

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Red River Carts Terry Morrison © 2020
With wood and leather strapped together not one nail to be found
We’ll get these carts to moving we are Fort Carlton bound
These wheels sure make a racket when they get turning ‘round
But that’s the song that the North West fiddle sings sure makes a mournful sound
It’s goodbye to Red River lands we’re off on the Carlton trail
Guided by our mother’s voice praying will live to tell the tail
If we all stick together and if nothing should go wrong
Well we could travel 15 miles today without it seeming long
We’ll stop off down beside the creek to break our daily bread
And to give our animals a break before we forge ahead
It’s goodbye to Red River lands we’re off on the Carlton trail
Guided by our mother’s voice praying will live to tell the tail
How could we know it would end this way
With no more buffalo and nowhere left to stay
Well the priest said he was on our side there was nothing he could do or say
Because John A MacDonald he was a man who got his way
They referred to us as half-breed I prefer Metis
Otipemiswak in the language of the Cree
It’s goodbye to Red River lands we’re off on the Carlton trail
Guided by our mother’s voice praying will live to tell the tail
Now we’re headed west out of Batoche on the South Saskatchewan
She’s a mighty river we have crossed every woman child and man
Over two months will have passed till we hit Edmonton
And find ourselves a place to rest to make a home again
It’s goodbye to Red River lands we’re off on the Carlton trail
Guided by our mother’s voice praying will live to tell the tail

credits

from Wolf Willow and Alberta Rose, released June 9, 2021
Terry – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica & Rattle
Catherine Robertson – Violin
Steve Loree – Bass Drum, Bass & Keyboard
Debbie Houle – Backup Vocals

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Terry Morrison Nanton, Alberta

Alberta Metis Singer/Songwriter Terry Morrison is a long time member of the Canadian musical community. An accomplished guitar player, Morrison's unique sense of melody and phrasing create her own inimitable brand of contemporary roots music. Delivered in a rich sensual voice, her songs reflect a compassionate and innate intelligence.

Terry has 6 CD’s of original music to her credit . ... more

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