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The Raftsmen

The Raftsmen The Raftsmen Canadian folk music group The Raftsmen was a Canadian folk music group, active through the 1960s, which performed Canadian and traditional folk songs. They collectively played 15 different instruments, including guitar, banjo and percussion, and sang songs in 13 languages. Quick facts Origin, Genres ... The Raftsmen Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada Genres Folk Years active 1960-1970 Labels RCA Records, RCA Camden, Apex Records (Canada), Rodeo Records, Banff Records, Canadian Talent Library, Melbourne Records Past members Louis Leroux Martin Overland (d. 2005) Marvin Burke Guy Pilette Donald Steven Close History The Raftsmen was formed by Louis Leroux, Martin Overland and Marvin Burke.[1] Overland had been the lead singer/guitarist/music arranger for the 1950s Montreal trio The Strangers, along…

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GENRES: Popular, Folk, Combo

Albums

Singles

Pour Toi Seule / Aye Pepina
Pour Toi Seule / Aye Pepina
Shame And Scandal / Yellow Bird
Shame And Scandal / Yellow Bird (1961)
Down In The Valley / Tarrytown
Down In The Valley / Tarrytown (1962)
Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream / Walking On The Green Grass
Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream / Walking On The Green Grass (1962)