*** Preorder. Street Date October 20 2023 ***
Sonny Don't Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes," a collection of 20 songs written by the beloved Canadian icon and covered by a collection of Newfoundland and Labrador-based artists, is set to be released on October 20 via Sonic Records. Produced by Alan Doyle and Cory Tetford, the album is available on double white vinyl.
Ron Hynes, known as "the man of a thousand songs," left an indelible mark on Newfoundland's culture. Born in St. John's and raised in Ferryland, Hynes released music for four decades, both as a solo artist and as a member of the famed Wonderful Grand Band. His music was covered by artists all over the world, and perhaps no song more so than "Sonny's Dream," the lyrics of which inspired this album's title.
Track list:
Tim Baker - Leaving on the Evening Tide
Amelia Curran & Duane Andrews - Dark River
Quote the Raven - Godspeed (Requiem for Gene MacLellan)
Alan Doyle & The Dardanelles - St. John’s Waltz
The Once - Atlantic Blue
Jodee Richardson - Cryer’s Paradise
Mallory Johnson - River of No Return
Joel Thomas Hynes - Last Chance Avenue
Ennis Sisters - Lonely Song
Matthew Byrne - 1962
Barry Canning - Where Do You Get Off
Cory Tetford - Shine Like Diamonds
Glenn Simmons - Picture of Dorian Grey
Yvette Lorraine - Where Does Love Go Wrong
Rum Ragged - House
Shanneyganock - If I Left You Alone with My Heart
Fortunate Ones - No Change in Me
Silver Wolf Band - Dry
Mick Davis - Get Back Change
Kellie Loder - Sonny’s Dream
