Episode 346: Celebrating the Music of Newfoundland Singer-Songwriter Roy Payne
Sounds Atlantic
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 1 hour 49 minutes
Celebrating the music of Roy (Absalom) Payne (born April 3, 1939) - a prolific country singer-songwriter from Trout River, Newfoundland, often called the province's "beloved outlaw". Renowned for his storytelling and raw lyrics, Roy has written over a thousand songs that blend traditional country with deep-rooted Newfoundland pride.
Payne remains best known for the 1971 hit "Goofy Newfie," as well as regional anthems like "No Price Tags on the Doors of Newfoundland" and "The Little Boats of Newfoundland". His patriotic song, "I Wouldn’t Take a Million Dollars for a Single Maple Leaf," became a major Canadian hit and remains a fan favourite. Payne composed the soundtrack for the 1977 film Love at First Sight, Dan Aykroyd's debut movie. In 2010, he received the MusicNL Lifetime Achievement Award.
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March 27, 2026
Feedspot Podcasts "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts" reports:
#2 Rated - "Sounds Atlantic"...ref. (https://podcast.feedspot.com/acoustic_music_podcasts/)
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British Journal Reviews & Comments
- Americana UK praised the podcast as "an excellent Sunday morning listen" that highlights both established and emerging artists.
- Reviewers highlighted host Ron Moores as a "strong interviewer" and noted the podcast's collaborations with British folk artists.
March 25, 2026
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...rates "Sounds Atlantic" #11
March 13, 2026
"Sounds Atlantic," hosted by Ron Moores, is a highly regarded, niche podcast specializing in roots, folk, and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It rates highly within its specific genre and, as of early 2026, was ranked among the top 15 music podcasts in Canada.
- Compared to Peers: Americana UK describes it as a good "Sunday morning listen" that successfully showcases both established and less well-known artists, noting the host is a strong interviewer.
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