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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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
- National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
- Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts".
- Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music.
🏆 Current Rankings & Recognition
- National Standing: As of early 2026, it is ranked among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
- Genre Specifics: It was recently rated #2 on Feedspot’s list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts".
- Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it was recently rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-...
