Dancing Alone: Songs of William Hawkins is a 2008 tribute album, released by True North Records

True North Records

True North Records is a Canadian independent record label. It was founded in Mississauga, Ontario in 1969 by Bernie Finkelstein. On December 17, 2007, True North was acquired by an investment group led by Linus Entertainment...

. On the record, a number of Canadian artists pay tribute to the songs of William Hawkins

William Hawkins (songwriter and poet)

William Alfred Hawkins is a songwriter, poet, musician and journalist, most notable for his contributions in the 1960s to Canadian folk rock music and to Canadian poetry...

, an influential Canadian songwriter and poet.

Critical Reaction

The album was generally well received. As noted by one reviewer, "As this multi-artist, two-CD collection proves, Hawkins was – and could well still be – an exceptionally gifted musical craftsman, an imaginative and quirky composer of charming melodies, and a superior lyricist who walked the line between poetic distillation and conversational vernacular. ...His songs here are rendered in exceptionally spirited performances by Hawkins' peers and younger admirers... If you buy just one roots music

Folk music

Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....

 album this year, this one will not disappoint."

Track listing

1. Scorpio Lynn Miles
   Lynn Miles
   Lynn Miles is a Canadian singer-songwriter and winner of the 2003 Juno Award.-Early life and education:Miles was born outside Montreal in the town of Sweetsburg, Quebec. Her father was a harmonica player and jazz fan while her mother listened to both opera and country music. Miles learned to...
   
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2. Long Lean Lonely Angel Bill Stevenson
   Bill Stevenson (Canadian musician)
   Bill Stevenson is an award-winning Canadian blues and jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter, originally associated with the band Earth Opera, whose career in music has spanned over forty years.-Biography:...
   
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3. Louis Riel Sneezy Waters
   Sneezy Waters
   Sneezy Waters is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitar player who is best known for his portrayal of Hank Williams Sr. in the play and film The play portrays an 'imaginary concert' that the legendary US country singer might have given New Year's Eve 1952 in Canton, Ohio, had he not died en route...
   
     5:22
4. The Trains Don't Run Here Anymore Bruce Cockburn
   Bruce Cockburn
   Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC is a Canadian folk/rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. His most recent album was released in March 2011. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll.-Biography:...
   
     3:22
5. Tell Me That Story Ian Tamblyn
   Ian Tamblyn
   Ian Tamblyn in is a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter and record producer, adventurer, and playwright.-Music career:...
   
     4:36
6. Stone Solid Blue Ana Miura  2:55
7. Royal Boost Sandy Crawley  2:33
8. Merry Go Round Kellylee Evans  4:04
9. Frankly Stoned Suzie Vinnick  4:30
10. Alison Neville Wells  3:35
11. Worry Worry Mike Evin
    Mike Evin
    Mike Evin is a Canadian singer-songwriter originally from, and based out of, Montreal, Quebec. He has relocated several times to several different cities, including Toronto, and Halifax. Evin's primary instrument is the piano and keyboard instruments, though he also played guitar on his first album...
    
      2:38
12. Gnostic Serenade Brent Titcomb
    Brent Titcomb
    Brent Arthur Titcomb is a Canadian actor and musician. He played the voice of Sleazy, Mok's sidekick, in 1983's Rock & Rule, and additional voices for the The Care Bears Movie in 1985. His son is singer Liam Titcomb...
    
      2:48
13. Io [instrumental] 2:02
14. Funny How People Get Old Murray McLauchlan
    Murray McLauchlan
    Murray McLauchlan, CM is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and harmonica player.-Biography:Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada with his family when he was five years old...
    
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15. Get Free Ana Miura  3:37
16. Misunderstanding Sneezy Waters 5:14
17. Io Lynn Miles 3:21
18. It's a Dirty Shame Terry Gillespie  2:45
19. Christopher's Movie Matinee Brent Titcomb 2:03
20. Your Time Has Come Suzie Vinnick 3:55
21. Midnight Gambler Ian Tamblyn 2:54
22. Cotton Candy Man Sandy Crawley 4:10
23. Merry Go Round Murray McLauchlan 3:45
24. Gnostic Serenade Bill Stevenson 6:45
25. Memories: A Poem William Hawkins

Vocalists and Musicians

• Bruce Cockburn Lead Vocals and Guitar
• Murray McLauchlan Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
• Ian Tamblyn Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Penny Whistle
• Sandy Crawley Lead Vocals, Guitar, Banjo
• Neville Wells Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Sneezy Waters Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Terry Gillespie Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Brent Titcomb Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
• Bill Stevenson Lead Vocals, Piano
• Lynn Miles Lead Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
• Suzie Vinnick Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass
• Mike Evin Lead Vocals, Piano
• Ana Miura Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Kellylee Evans Lead and Background Vocals
• Rebecca Campbell Background Vocals
• Kevin Ramessar Guitar
• Dennis Pendrith Bass
• Tom Easley Bass
• Ken Kanwisher Bass, Cello
• Ross Murray Drums
• Al Cross Drums
• Gordon Adamson Drums, Bongos
• Anne Lindsay Violin, Viola, String Arrangements
• Petr Cancura Clarinet
• Jody Golick Penny Whistle

Other Contributions

• Steve Foley Engineer
• Ken Kanwisher Engineer
• Russ Brannon Engineer
• Ross Murray Engineer
• Roman Klun Assistant Engineer
• Dave Bignell Mixing
• David Cain Mastering
• Chris Wells Cover Painting
• Sandy Crawley Liner Notes
• Doug McArthur Assistant
• Kellylee Evans Producer
• Terry Gillespie Producer
• Murray McLauchlan Producer
• Ian Tamblyn Producer, Mixing, Remixing
• Harvey Glatt
  Harvey Glatt
  Harvey Glatt is a notable and award-winning Canadian music promoter, manager, broadcaster, record and instrument retailer, and record label owner.- History :...
  
  Executive Producer