CLELA ERRINGTON - ‘Walkin’ Each Other Home’

CLELA ERRINGTON - ‘Walkin’ Each Other Home’

From Backstage Pass by Douglas McLean | Canoe FM

January 6, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 4 · Episode 82

About this episode

Clela Errington discusses her album 'Walkin’ Each Other Home', exploring themes of blues and country music with a focus on emotional connection and empowerment.

This week, CLELA ERRINGTON - ‘Walkin’ Each Other Home’ Comprised mainly of newly arranged blues and country material and two originals, this album stands out for its authentic, resonate connection, that singer- guitarist, Errington makes with the material. She embodies the essence of blues-soul singing with song choices, some of which date back to the earliest of recorded music. In a voice, filled commanding authority, Clela plumbs the depths and intricacies of blues songs written long before her own time, making them sound as vital and prescient as if they were composed this year. More importantly, she has chosen to present tunes that are synchronized with the mood and sorrow of our times in a poignant, clear vocal that makes you proud to be human, moreover proud to be a courageous, self-defined woman. Produced by Jimmy Bowskill of Blue Rodeo and Brooks and Bowskill, with a collection of meritorious studio musicians, Clela and band recorded straight to tape as it were, the mood and feeling she drew out of the songs. It more than amply demonstrates the power that music holds in our life and the emotional revelations that they bring. Thematically, the songs are about standing up…

People in this episode

Host: Douglas McLean

Guest: CLELA ERRINGTON

Topics covered

  • blues
  • country music
  • female empowerment
  • music production
  • emotional connection

Keywords

  • Clela Errington
  • blues
  • country
  • music production
  • female empowerment
  • Jimmy Bowskill
  • emotional connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Rodeo

Places: Montreal, Brockville, Prince Edward Island

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