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Saturday September 12th, 2026 with Ron Moores
Al Tuck My Blues Away: The untold story of Canada’s most enigmatic songwriter.

British/Canadian filmmaker Brian Harrington visits “Sounds Atlantic” to preview his upcoming documentary film “Al Tuck My Blues Away” on September 20th. at the Atlantic Canada International Film Festival. Al Tuck may be “Canada’s most enigmatic songwriter from Summerside Prince Edward Island”. Newfoundland singer-songwriter Amelia Curran says that “it’s a familiar story, the best songwriter you’ve never heard of – there’s lots of those…but this one’s… ours”! Says Al: “I’m just puttin’ it out there and hoping for the best!”
February Snow
Al Tuck - 33 1/3rd. + Live at the Rebecca Cohn (2002) Canadian
Every Red Road
Al Tuck - Food for the Moon Canadian
Tuck My Blues Away
Al Tuck - Food for the Moon Canadian
Stompin’ Tom Connors.com
Al Tuck - Fair Country Canadian
In the Days When the People Were Small and Few
Gilbert Minnikin & Cassie Josephine - Behind the Big Red Curtain Canadian
Dance Every Chance
Al Tuck - Water Blood and Whiskey Canadian
High Up In Heaven
Al Tuck - Life and Time Canadian
Island Dreamer
Al Tuck - Fair Country Canadian
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Patricia
Never heard of Al Tuck. As Amelia Curran said best...never heard of. So good. Thank you. Off to find the CD. Food for the Moon...

12:44 PM, September 12th, 2026
Ron Moores (host)
Thanks for listening Patricia - try Bandcamp! Ron

12:56 PM, September 12th, 2026
MER
Well crafted interview. Intriguing story of a little known Atlantic Canada songwriter and singer. Some beautiful songs introduced. Especially liked Dance Every Chance. A documentary worth viewing , for sure.

12:22 AM, September 13th, 2026
Ron Moores (host)
Thanks for listening MER and for your thoughtful comments!

12:52 PM, September 13th, 2026