Pamela Morgan - Woman Of Labrador

Pamela Morgan and Figgy Duff perform Andy Vine's musical tribute from their 1989 album Weather Out The Storm.

Andy Vine's notes: The lady in question in the song is Elizabeth Goudie. She was delighted when she heard my song and made the comment, "From now on I'll think of you as one of my sons." I regret never having met her face to face. She was a wonderful lady. However, the song has brought me much joy and has acquired a life of its own. It was recently recorded by the Northern Harmony choir from Happy Valley-Goose Bay and has appeared in various collections of songs. The song also inspired a dance piece set to the Figgy Duff recording. Additional notes: Elizabeth Goudie (née Blake) [1902-1982] was born in Mud Lake, Labrador, and between 1963 and 1971 wrote her autobiography, Woman Of Labrador (Peter Martin Associates, Ottawa, 1973). Her story of life in the Labrador bush was considered so important for its historical record that she was awarded an honourary doctor of laws degree in 1975 by Memorial University of St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1980 the provincial government building in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, was named after her.

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[Hecklinatyall]

I grew up in Labrador. Moved away when I was 9 so I don't remember a whole bunch about it but there is a very special place in my heart for Labrador City. Pamela Morgan has an amazing voice. I enjoyed her music for years and years now. Thanks for posting this video.

[gdgest]

@Hecklinatyall @Hecklinatyall Pamela Morgan and Figgy Duff's recording put a new twist on Andy Vine's original song which makes it leap out at the listener. I have both versions archived for comparison on the song lyrics page at GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador where you can also find other songs about the people and the area where you grew up. Thanks for your pleasant comment. :-)

[MrTallfiddle]

Brilliant! Made me dig my heels into the earth a wee bit more ...get "grounded"..

[gdgest]

Thank you, Mr Tallfiddle. Andy Vine wrote a touching, historical folk song, and Figgy Duff gave it their special touch. Thanks to both for letting us view it here on Facebook, eh? :-)

[moparmtn]

Pamela made a great recording of "The Cherry Tree Carol" years ago and it is the best I ever heard.... wish someone would put it out here....

[leafsfan561]

omg!! I love this song. thanks for posting. :D

[raymondcrooke]

Beautiful song,