Robert Service

Known as the “Bard of the Yukon,” Robert Service (1874–1958) was one of Canada’s most beloved poets, famed for his vivid, rhythmic tales of the northern frontier. His narrative poems—like The Cremation of Sam McGee and The Shooting of Dan McGrew—captured the spirit, humour, and hardship of life in the Klondike and beyond.

This room gathers spoken word recordings, musical adaptations, and dramatic readings of Service’s timeless verse, performed by both professionals and everyday Canadians. A tribute to the man who turned frozen landscapes and rough-hewn characters into poetic legend, Robert Service remains a cornerstone of Canadian literary and oral tradition. Rugged, rollicking, and unforgettable.

Robert Service - Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems

War War War

Service, Robert W

CD-Les McLaughlin and Friends - The Songs of Robert Service INLAY

Recites Robert Service Volume 1

Larry Beck - Recites Robert Service LABEL 02

John Cairney and Allanah O'Sullivan-Tell the Robert Service Story LABEL 02

Robert Service, J. Frank Willis – The Spell Of The Yukon (3)

Parry, David - The Man From Eldorado

Jay Jostyn - Klondike Nights (2)

Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems

The Songs of Robert Service

CD-Les McLaughlin and Friends - The Songs of Robert Service CD

CD-Les McLaughlin and Friends - The Songs of Robert Service INSIDE

McLaughlin, Les and Friends

The Poetry Of Robert W. Service Read by Ed Bigley

Ed Begley - The Poetry of Robert Service BACK

Ed Begley - The Poetry of Robert Service LABEL 02

Ed Begley - The Poetry of Robert Service BACK

Ed Begley - The Poetry of Robert Service LABEL 02

Ed Begley - The Poetry of Robert Service VINYL 01

Larry Beck - Recites Robert Service BACK

Larry Beck - Recites Robert Service LABEL 01

Tell the Robert Service Story

John Cairney and Allanah O'Sullivan-Tell the Robert Service Story BACK

John Cairney and Allanah O'Sullivan-Tell the Robert Service Story LABEL 01

The Spell of the Yukon

Robert Service, J. Frank Willis – The Spell Of The Yukon (2)

The Man From Eldorado

Klondike Nights: Jay Jostyn reads the poems of Robert W. Service

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Parry, David The Atavist The Man From Eldorado
Shepherd, Jean* Introduction to The Baldness of Chewed Ear Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
Parry, David Spoken word: "I have been at it for over six months..." The Man From Eldorado
Service, Robert W The Shooting of Dan McGrew Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems
Service, Robert W Triumph Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems
Service, Robert W The Shooting of Dan McGrew Recitations on CFUN Vancouver 1948
Parry, David Spoken word: "And now I fear I must write..." The Man From Eldorado
McLaughlin, Les and Friends The Ballad of Salvation Bill The Songs of Robert Service
McLaughlin, Les and Friends A Sourdough Story The Songs of Robert Service
Parry, David Heart of the Sourdough The Man From Eldorado
McLaughlin, Les and Friends The Shooting of Dan McGrew The Songs of Robert Service
McLaughlin, Les and Friends The Cremation of Same McGee The Songs of Robert Service
Service, Robert W The Spell of the Yukon Recitations on CFUN Vancouver 1948
Shepherd, Jean* The Ballad of Pious Pete Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
McLaughlin, Les and Friends The Spell of the Yukon The Songs of Robert Service
McLaughlin, Les and Friends I'm Scared of it All The Songs of Robert Service
Mcdonald, Country Joe The Man From Athabaska War War War
Shepherd, Jean* Introduction to the Shooting of Dan McGrew Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
Parry, David We Are a People Few and Far Away The Man From Eldorado
Parry, David The Man From Eldorado The Man From Eldorado
Service, Robert W The Receptionist Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems
Service, Robert W Bill Ward commentary and music Recitations on CFUN Vancouver 1948
Shepherd, Jean* Introduction to The Parson's Son Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
McLaughlin, Les and Friends Sheila The Songs of Robert Service
Parry, David Athabaska Dick The Man From Eldorado
Service, Robert W The Three Bares Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems
Shepherd, Jean* The Parson's Son Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
Parry, David The petit vieux The Man From Eldorado
Parry, David In Praise of Alcohol The Man From Eldorado
Parry, David Pot of Tea The Man From Eldorado
Parry, David A Song of Winter Weather The Man From Eldorado
McLaughlin, Les and Friends Heart O' the North The Songs of Robert Service
Parry, David The Volunteer The Man From Eldorado
McLaughlin, Les and Friends Goodbye Little Cabin The Songs of Robert Service
Service, Robert W Toilet Seats Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems
Parry, David Spoken word: "There! my pipe is out..." The Man From Eldorado
Service, Robert W The Cremation of Sam Mcgee Recitations on CFUN Vancouver 1948
Shepherd, Jean* The Baldness of Chewed Ear Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
Service, Robert W The Cremation of Sam McGee (cont'd) Recitations on CFUN Vancouver 1948
McLaughlin, Les and Friends Pilgrims The Songs of Robert Service
Service, Robert W Tourist Recites "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and ten other famous Poems
Parry, David Laziness The Man From Eldorado
Parry, David Accordion The Man From Eldorado
Shepherd, Jean* Introduction to The Ballad of Pious Pete Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
Parry, David L'escargot d'or The Man From Eldorado
Shepherd, Jean* Introduction to The Sceptic Jean Shepherd Reads Poems of Robert Service
Parry, David We Are a People Few and Far Away (reprise) The Man From Eldorado

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