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The Flummies "Labradorimiut" (Labrador Inuit word meaning "from Labrador") was released June 19, 2000.  This is the third album and is the latest release in 14 years. This current release is dedicated to the late George Shiwak (1934-1998) who was an original band member of the Flummies. We thank you George for the great times and great memories.  God Bless.

Below are  recordings by The Flummies.  Copies are still available.  If you can't find them in stores, you may mail order by sending a cheque or  money order in Canadian funds plus $15 CDN for shipping to:     

                                        Kenamu Records
                                        P.O. Box 156 Stn "C"
                                        Happy Valley - Goose Bay
                                        Labrador, Canada,  A0P 1C0

In Canada contact RIchard Dyson at 709.896.5459. Or fax request and credit card number along with shipping details to 709.896.8209.
You may also contact our sales person, Charlotte Story of Landwash Distribution, in St. John's, NL 1-877-995-7477

Please click here if you would like to view the lyrics of some Flummies songs published by Kena-music.  We hope to have more lyrics added in the coming months.

FLUMMIES ALBUM LISTINGS:

 



1)  The Trappers Life - Eldred Mesher (Leo Messier)
2)  Old Mokami - Byron Chaulk
3)  Sons Of Labrador - Byron Chaulk/Gerald Mitchell
4)  Uncle's Tune/Itchy Tune - traditional arrangement by Richard Dyson

Members in 1986 were:
back row left: Bob Lunnen, Richard Dyson, Alton Best
front row left: Winston White and George Shiwak

This album, "Four Songs From Labrador", was the first release for The Flummies back in 1986.  It was released in a 4 song vinyl format and can be purchased by sending a $10 CDN money order to the Kenamu Records postal address listed above.  This truly is a collectors item.



"Songs of Labrador" was released in 1988 on cassette tape only. It features various classic Labrador songs and can be purchased by sending a $12 CDN money order to the Kenamu Records postal address listed above

SIDE A
1)  45 Miles From Goose Bay - John Hodder
2)  My Little Cottage Home - Eldred Mesher (Leo Messier)
3)  Grand River Song - Stewart Michelin
4)  Canadian Waltz - traditional arrangement by Richard Dyson
5)  Heading For Our Fortune - Henry John Williams
6)  Labrador Rose - Dick Gardiner
7)  Me, Ockie And Grandpa - Louie Montague 

SIDE B
1)  Trappers Alphabet - Judson Blake Sr.
2)  Wings Of An Eagle - Hiram White
3)  Three In One Waltz - traditional arrangement by Richard Dyson
4)  Crowd Of Jolly Trappers - Douglas Best
5)  Gerald's Jig/Crackie's Reel - traditional arrangement by Richard Dyson
6)  Home To Labrador - Gary O'Driscoll

Members are from left: Alton Best, Harris Learning, Greg O'Blenis, Richard Dyson, and George Shiwak.


1) Sons of Labrador - (Innugiamik Labradorimi) Sid Dicker
2) Silver Bells - Traditional Arrangement
3) Shores of Labrador - Albert Dean
4) Comb Your Hair Flat Down - Ray Campbell
5) My Mulligan Home - Byron Chaulk
6) Old and the Old Woman - Traditional Arrangement
7) My Buddy Sam - Byron Chaulk
8) Fly Bitin' Boogie - Tunker Campbell/The Flummies
9) Today We've Just Begun - Leander Baikie
10) Silver and Gold Two Step - Traditional Arrangement
11) Batteau Reunion - Pearl Learning/Richard Dyson
12) Up In The Northland - Leander Baikie
13) Environmental Breakdown - Leander Baikie
14) Land God Gave To Cain - Tunker Campbell

The Flummies "Labradorimiut" has been released June 19, 2000 on cassette tape ($12 CDN) and CD ($20 CDN).  It features new compositions and various classic Labrador songs.  This album is a must have, especially if you love their music.  The album is also an excellent gift idea as a souvenir from Labrador. This album has sold extremely well in this province and has given the Flummies two nominations for aboriginal artist group of the year.

Members are from left: 
Simeon Asivak, Tunker Campbell,
Alton Best, Leander Baikie
and Richard Dyson

In March 2002, The Flummies released their next album entitled "Way Back Then". Again, this album contained previously unreleased material as well as classic "Labrador" songs which were never recorded. Available in fine stores around the province.


Way Back Then

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