Sonny Don't Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes - Double LP

"Sonny Don't Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes," a collection of 20 songs written by the beloved Canadian icon and covered by a collection of Newfoundland and Labrador-based artists, is set to be released on October 20 via Sonic Records. Produced by Alan Doyle and Cory Tetford, the album is available on CD and vinyl.

Ron Hynes, known as "the man of a thousand songs," left an indelible mark on Newfoundland's culture. Born in St. John's and raised in Ferryland, Hynes released music for four decades, both as a solo artist and as a member of the famed Wonderful Grand Band. His music was covered by artists all over the world, and perhaps no song more so than "Sonny's Dream," the lyrics of which inspired this album's title.

Track list:

Tim Baker - Leaving on the Evening Tide

Amelia Curran & Duane Andrews - Dark River

Quote the Raven - Godspeed (Requiem for Gene MacLellan)

Alan Doyle & The Dardanelles - St. John’s Waltz

The Once - Atlantic Blue

Jodee Richardson - Cryer’s Paradise

Mallory Johnson - River of No Return

Joel Thomas Hynes - Last Chance Avenue

Ennis Sisters - Lonely Song

Matthew Byrne - 1962

Barry Canning - Where Do You Get Off

Cory Tetford - Shine Like Diamonds

Glenn Simmons - Picture of Dorian Grey

Yvette Lorraine - Where Does Love Go Wrong

Rum Ragged - House

Shanneyganock - If I Left You Alone with My Heart

Fortunate Ones - No Change in Me

Silver Wolf Band - Dry

Mick Davis - Get Back Change

Kellie Loder - Sonny’s Dream