Canadian musician, producer, record company owner, conductor and record studio owner. Brother of Lou Snider (2) and Dave Snider (6).
(August 24, 1926 - May 26, 1987)
Founder of Chateau, Canatal Records, Town & Country (4) and All Canadian Talent Records / ACT Records (2) in the early 1960s. He was a co-founder of the short lived Red Leaf label in 1965. Founder of Sound Canada Recording Centre recording studio and the Op.Art label in 1966. Founded the labels Sound Canada and hi-lite in 1969. In 1973 founded Periwinkle Records. Troika Music was his publishing company. He was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002
ALBA
Art Snider
Corny Songs I Play On My Organ
1968, LP, Album, Sound Canada
Pat Hervey With The Tiaras (4) & Art Snider
Can't Get You Out Of My Mind
1966
Art Snider
Just A Simple Cliche
1963
Art Snider, Halina and Deborah
Legend Of Meldrum Bay
7", Meldrum Records
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy
2004
Tommy Max
Games / Golden Boy
1986, 7", Single, Dragon Master
Cyril Bishun
You
1986, 7", Single, C.M.E. Records (2)
Cosimo Filane
I'm Gonna Try It Again
1985, 7", Fallen Rock Records, Fallen Rock Records
Lee Sandford
Reflections
1983, 7", Single, Topaz Records (9)
Mickey Andrews
Seacloud
1983, 7", Single, Boot Records (2)
Cosimo Filane
Peace Of Mind
1983, 7", Fallen Rock Records
Cosimo Filane
I'm Gonna Try It Again!
1983, LP, Album, Fallen Rock Records, 
,
, Vocal/Disco/Lounge/Country
Bobby Evans (6) - George Rowsell
Hotel Gander
1983, Vinyl,
Michael Jones
Sweet Lady Said (Be Mine)!
1981, 7", Single, Topaz Records (9)
Maxine Miller
My Obsession Is Loving You / Stay With Me
1980, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Mickey Andrews
Collage
1979, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Mike Barry
Seesaw Talking / Numbers
1979, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Lorraine Anderson
Hurricane Hazel
1978, 7", Periwinkle Records
Sheila Guthrie
Call Her Lady Blue
1978, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Frank H. Weber
My Every Dream Come True
1978, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Fred Rowsell
Superstar
1978, 7", Periwinkle Records
Sandy Michaels
The Song Of Unity
1977, 7", Periwinkle Records
Norman Rice
Newfoundland's Own Fisherman's Boy
1977, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Ed Bernard
Loving Is
1977, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Michael Thompson
Mister Longface
1977, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Alonzo H. Glover
Together, Man And Wife/ I Can't Picture Myself All Alone
1977, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Roy Ally
Love (You've Been Good To Me)
1977, 7", Periwinkle Records
Maria Kozanno
Alone With The Day/Beautiful Sky
1977, 7", Periwinkle Records
Cabbage Towne
Cabbage Towne
1976, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records, Periwinkle Records
A. Frank Willis
Any Kinda Music!
1976, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Willie Frankenstein* With The Les Bian Singers
Donkey Farewell (Well, You Can Kiss My Ass Goodbye!)
1976, 7", Single, Lefer Go Wrechords
Franklyn Boyd
Goldenrod (Original Soundtrack)
1976, LP, Broadland
Annette George* with The Good, Bad, And The Ugly*
Livin' Country / It's Sad To Hurt That Way
1976, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Renée
Think About Me
1976, 7", Periwinkle Records
Jerry Dallas
Fill'Er Up Again
1976, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Susan Layen
Who Does He Think He Is? / How Am I Gonna Carry On?
1976, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
George Rowsell
Kingdom Of My Mind
1976, 7", Periwinkle Records
Lili & Manon*
Only You And Me / Blow Wind
1976
The Peaches
Christmas With The Peaches
1975, 7", Realistic
Billy Roy - George Rowsell
Thunder Country
1975, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Mickey Andrews
Deep In The Woods
1975, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Jackie Lee Four
The Death Of Tanker 585
1975, LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
Ina Harris
Ina
1975, LP, Album, Gat, Periwinkle Records
George Rowsell
The Hooker
1975, 7", Periwinkle Records
Jerry Dallas
Jerry Dallas
1975, LP, Periwinkle Records
Lorenzo*
Give Love A Chance / Lost
1975, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Susan Layen
Try Me On For Size / Don't Go Away
1975, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
Don Dunn (3) / Bruce Ward
Be A Pro
1975, 7", Vintage Records (2)
Různí
Country Gold "24 Current Hits"
1975, 2x Vinyl gatefold, ,
, Folk/Country
The Peaches
Now, Then And Forever...
1974, LP, Album, Realistic
The Peaches
We Care About What You Hear
1974, 7", Realistic
Snooky (7) With The Town And Country Featuring Gord Boal
Snooky With The Town And Country Featuring Gord Boal
1974, LP, Vintage Records (2)
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
Dream On The Run - Original Soundtrack Recording
1974, LP, Album, Gat, Periwinkle Records
Doris Ord With Ivan Specht
In My Garden
1974, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Gerry Hall
The lovin’ in me / Make it over the hill
1974, 7", Periwinkle Records
Ray Calder
Ray Calder On The Hammond Concorde
1974, LP, Periwinkle Records
E. Dee Gold
E. Dee Gold
1974
Ina Harris
Ina...Naturally
1973, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records, Periwinkle Records
J. Terry Hynes And Goodtime
Goodtime
1973, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
All Over The Road
1973, LP, Album, Gat, Periwinkle Records, Periwinkle Records
Joe St. Denis
Joe St. Denis
1973, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
The Andy Greatrix Harmony Band
Long Black Veil / Snoopy
1973, 7", Single, Periwinkle Records
The Peaches
Ready And Willing
1973, 7", Periwinkle Records
The Peaches
The Peaches
1973
Bob Rowan*
Rowan Country
1972, LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
Joe St. Denis
Don't Leave Me Now
1972, 7", Single, Vintage Records (2)
Diane Leigh*
Sing Happy
1972, 7", Single, Quality
Andy Greatrix
Gertrude Zelda Hornsby
1972, 7", Single, Hit Records (43)
Shirley Field & Billy G. French
Together
1972
The Leonard Family
Once You Understand
1972
Bob Boyer
Look What You've Done For Me
1972
Brenda Gregory
Simple Song Of Freedom
1972
Bev Marie
There's A Little Town (Bobcaygeon)
1972
Gordon Lightfoot
Early Lightfoot
1971, LP, Comp, AME Records (3), AME Records (3)
Lorenzo Conyers
Lorenzo
1971, LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
Jack Bailey
Jack Bailey
1971, LP, Album, GRT
Jack Bailey
(The Whole World's) Down On You
1971, 7", Single, GRT
Cy Leonard
Piney The Talking Christmas Tree
1971, 7", Single, Quality
The Siebert Brothers
Hippie West
1971, 7", Montor Records
Ray Hutchinson
Every Bit As Wonderful
1971, 7", Single, Celebration
R.J. Dove / The Allan Sisters & Rockadrome / Dove's Hard Cider
Ron Dove At Sound Canada
1971, 7", EP, AME Records (3)
Adam Timoon
Adam Timoon Live!
1971, Vinyl,
Alan Thicke
Alan Thicke
1970, LP, Album, Birchmount
The Joe Venuti Quartet*
The Joe Venuti Quartet
1969, LP, Album, Ringside, ,
, Swing/Interview
The Allan Sisters
Silly Jilly
1969, 7", Single, Op.Art
Sheila Guthrie
Is That All There Is
1969, LP, Album, Paragon (10)
The Allan Sisters
Jackie & Coralie
1969, LP, Album, Sound Canada
Allan Sisters*
Lily The Pink
1969, 7", Single, Sound Canada
The Tiaras
Where Does All The Time Go / All I Ever Need Is You
1968, 7", Barry
Allen Sisters*
Dream Boy / Devil To Angel
1966, 7", Single, Quality
Peter Simpson
Never Mind Tomorrow
1966, 7", Barry
Skip Evans
Lemon Merangue
1966, 7", Single, Quality
Jean Kassapian Trio
Exotic Moods
1965, LP, Album, Canatal Records
The Hi-Tones
I've Been So Lonely / Jean
1965, 7", Canatal Records
The Whippoorwills
The Whippoorwills
1964, LP, Album, Canatal Records
Pete Brady And His Playboys
Travelin' The Country Way
1964, LP, Album, Canatal Records
Gary Buck
Where Did You Go / I'll Furnish The Shoulder You Cry On
1964, 7", Single, Canatal Records
Lenny Bryan
Twistin Blues
1963, 7", Single, Canatal Records
Pat Hervey
A Mother's Love
1963, 7", Single, Chateau
Frank Rondell And The Chancellors
Your True Love
1963, 7", Single, Canatal Records
Sons Of The Saddle*
Sons Of The Saddle
1963, LP, Album, Canatal Records
Larry Lee And The Leesures
Just A Little Too Much / Yes Tonight Josephine
1963, 7", Canatal Records
The Hideaways
Lovin' Time / You're So Hard To Say Goodnight To
1963
Gordie Lightfoot*
Day Before Yesterday / Take Care Of Yourself
1963
Jerry Martin
Shake-A Take-A / Exchange Student
1963
Lou Snider
Lou Snider Plays Yesterdays And Tomorrows
1962, LP, Album, Chateau
Tommy Ambrose
Young Tommy Ambrose
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Chateau
Lucky Ambo*
Old Time Fiddlin' With Lucky Ambo!
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Canatal Records, Canatal Records, ,
, Folk/Country
Joso*
Joso Sings Neapolitan Favourites
1962, LP, Mono, Chateau
Sheila Guthrie
Funny Old Feeling / Passing Fancy
1962, 7", Chateau
Pat Hervey
Lonesome Trail
1962, 7", Chateau, ,
, Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Ballad
The Hideaways
(We Will Keep) Our Love
1962, 7", Single, Chateau
Pat Hervey
Mister Heartache / First Thing Tomorrow
1962
Mark London
Raggedy Ann / How Much Longer Must I Wait
1962
Gord Lightfoot*
Negotiations / It's Too Late, He Wins
1962
Two Tones
Two Tones At The Village Corner
1962
Twister Lee and the Hideaways
Twist - And How!
1962
Kenny And The Be-Bops
Lindy Lou / My Life
1961, 7", Single, Chateau
Jack Bailey
Lonesome Fool
1961, 7", Mono, Chateau
Lefty Williams
Sweet Memories Of You
1961, 7", Chateau
Tommy Ambrose
Jiminy Jum Jum
1961
The Mercey Bros.*
I'm In These Arms Again
1961
Jack Bailey
Life Is Like The River
1961
Paul Hoffert
The Jazz Roots Of Paul Hoffert
1961
Gord Lightfoot*
(Remember Me) I'm The One / Daisy-Doo
1961
The Hames Sisters*
I Promise
1960, 7", Chateau
Gordie Tapp With The Strollers (15) / Cousin Clem With The Strollers
My Home Town / Johnny Gunn
1960
Ruben Rivas
Ruben Rivas Plays
1959, LP, Album, Chateau, Chateau
Martha Flynn
Roars The 20's
LP, Canatal Records
Everlovin' Singers
Another Side Of Young
LP, Album, Birchmount
Tom Hamilton
The Renowned Scottish Entertainer
LP, Rambler Records (3)
Christine Scott
Bonnie Christine Scott
LP, hi-lite
Nicol Brown And The Irish Grand Ramblers
Nicol Brown And The Irish Grand Ramblers
LP, Album, Grand Rambler Records, Grand Rambler Records
Jack Carter
Jack Carter At Hanrahan Tavern
LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
Donn Abraham
Cruel Betty / I Can't Resist Your Tender Touch
7", Chateau
Hal Conway
Our Love Was So Very Strong
LP, Album, Paragon (10)
Stan Farlow
Farlow One
LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
Dave Francey And Featuring Maurice Beaulieu
Jolson Songs Country Style
LP, Album, Canatal Records
Gary Buck
Gary Buck Sings Country Goodies
LP, Album, Mono, Canatal Records
The Peaches
Dancin' Again
7", Single, Periwinkle Records,
The King James Version
The Old Gospel Ship
7", Cachet Records
The Singing Cadegans
When The Saints Go Marching In / Red River Rose
7", Single, Chateau
The Singing Cadegans
Jingle Bell Rock / Silver Bells
7", Single, Chateau
Různí
16 Current Hits Volume 2
LP, North American Superhits
Různí
Current Superhits - 6 Pak: Volume III
7", MiniAlbum, North American Superhits
Running Ben Kerr* And The Health Nuts
Distilled Water / Honky-Tonk-Ville
7", Single, Runathon Records
The Silver Strings Serenaders
The Tamburitza Sound Of The Silver Strings Serenaders
LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
Různí
Current Country Superhits - 6 Pak: Volume 1
7", MiniAlbum, North American Superhits
Jerry Warren*
Country Blue Boy
LP, Album, Canadian Talent Library
Don And Annette George With Divided Times
Don And Annette George With Divided Times
LP, Album, JAG Records (5), ,
, Lounge
Walkin' Ben Kerr*
We Sing Shoes Keep On Walking / Care Must Be Taken
7", Walkathon Records
Gord Boal With Snooky (7) And The Country Conscience
To Get To You
7", Vintage Records (2)
Rudy Veltri
Good-Bye Janet / Heaven Was Calling You
7", Single, RAJ.co. Records
Crazy Elmer
Good N' Funny With Crazy Elmer
LP, Album, Town & Country (4)
Stephen Roseland
Just To Hear You Laughing In The Rain/Last Train Thru Twilight
7", Gardenian Records
Ina Harris
Tell Me That You Care
7", Single, Periwinkle Records
George Bailey
The Singing Bus Driver
7", MiniAlbum, Canatal Records
Shelley Joyce
Jingle In My Heart / Baby Face
7", Single, Chateau
John Sweeney And His Canadian Country Gentlemen*
Little Arrows
LP, Hi-lite
The Salloc Sisters
Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn) / The Happy Wanderer
7", Single, Chateau
Joe St. Denis
Oh Boy
7", Periwinkle Records
The Prudential Insurance Company Of America
The Prudential Boston Song
7", S/Sided, Not On Label
Různí
Current Superhits - 6 Pak: Volume 1
The Cottonpickers
Cottonpicker Country
The King James Version
Listen To Us People
Hames Sisters
Meet The Hames Sisters
Různí
Golden Country Gospel
Paul Waring
Flight Path
1983, 7", Single, Phoenix (38)
Maurice Bolyer
Le Plus Grand Virtuose Du Banjo
1970
Maurice Beaulieu*
Happy Banjo Medley
1962, 7", Town & Country (4)
The Art Snider Ensemble
Silly Jilly
1967
The Good The Bad And The Ugly
At The Horseshoe
LP, Album, Vintage Records (2)
KOMPILACE +
Peter Thomas
Sounds
2015, 5xCD, Comp, Polydor
Triton Warrior
Satan's Train / Sealed In A Grave
2014
Rockadrome
Royal American 20th Century Blues
2010
David
David
2001
The Bachelors
Golden Hits And Precious Memories
1995, CD, Comp, Deram, 
,
, Vocal/Ballad
Linda Jean
Talk To Me / The Livin' End
1986, 7", Fireweed
John Carteciano
Another Summer Party
1985, 7", Single, Cart Records
Různí
Something To Shout About!
1982, LP, Comp, Mono, Seville Records
The Cabbagetown Band & Singers*
The Rodeo Song
1982, LP, Album, Cynda Records
John Carteciano
Heartbreaker
1982, 7", Cart Records
Paul Waring
Images
1982, 7", Single, Phoenix (38)
Hal Conway
Sorry
1982, 7", Single, Laimis Records
Harry Hibbs
The Best Of Harry Hibbs
1978, LP, Comp, Tee Vee International
Al Harris
Yesterday's Song
1977, 7", Periwinkle Records
The Fabulous Inkspots
The Fabulous Inkspots
1976, LP, Album, Periwinkle Records
Ricki Yorke*
I Believe In Love
1975, 7", Periwinkle Records
Ronaye Shandler
Whiskey Runner
1975, 7", Periwinkle Records
Ronaye Shandler
Affinity
1975
Dennis De Souza
Dennis De Souza
1974, LP, Album, Caimit, ,
Light Music
Frankie Gibbs
Dry Your Eyes
1973, LP, Album, Warner Bros. Records
The Allan Sisters
In Song
1973, LP, Album, Arpeggio (3), ,
, Country
Joe Probst
The Lion And The Lady
1973, Vinyl, ,
, Folk Rock
The Zacharias Sisters, The Churchmen
The Zacharias Sisters With The Churchmen
1972, LP, Album, Gospel City, Gospel City
Betty May
Please Tell Me When
1972, 7", Single, Vintage Records (2)
John Palmer
Shorelines
1972
Sebastian*
Head Roach
1971
The Rhythm Pals
Home Country
1971, ,
, Country
The Rhythm Pals
Tennessee Birdwalk
1970, LP, Album, Canadian Talent Library
Různí
Musica Per Due
1970, LP, Ariston
A. J. Thicke*
Wondrous Bobby Orr
1970
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy
1970
The Tiaras
Foolish Girl
1969, 7", Single, Op.Art
The Allan Sisters
Drummer Man
1969, LP, Paragon (10)
The Bonnie Scots
Laugh and Cry
1969, LP, Album, Birchmount
Goody Two Shoes
Come Together
1969, LP, Album, Paragon (10)
Sullivan's Gypsies
The Leprachaun
1969
The Bachelors
Seasonal Greeting From The Bachelors
1968, 7", EP, Decca
Jo Ann Castle
Queen Of The Ragtime Piano
1967, 
,
, Ragtime
The Allan Sisters
Mr. Special
1965, 7", Single, All Canadian Talent Records
Cosmo Filane* With The Breakaways
Meet Cosmo Filane... Small Town Boy
1965, LP, Mono, All Canadian Talent Records
Malka & Joso*
Introducing Malka And Joso
1965
The Bachelors
More Great Song Hits
1965, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock/Easy Listening
Sheila Guthrie
Mirror Mirror
1963, 7", Mono, Fontana, Fontana
Zeke Sheppard
Snow Surfin'
1963
Jerry Martin
Shake-A Take-A / Exchange Student
1963
The Mickey Shannon Combo
Theme From Club 6
1961, 7", Single, Chateau
Don Steele Sextet
Take One
1960, 7", Chateau
Cosmo Filane* With The Parfaites / Cosmo Filane*
My Girl / Oh Mama Mia
1960, 7", Single, Chateau
Hames Sisters
One Song / I Smell Something Burning
1960, 7", Chateau
Tommy Ambrose
We're Not Too Young / Falling In Love
1960, 7", Single, Promo, Sparton
Shelley Joyce
Bring On The Rain / Heaven Knows I Love Him
1960, 7", Single, Chateau
Tommy Ambrose
I Need Your Love
1960
Michael Angelo
Commona Rock / I Want You
1959, 7", Single, Regency (2)
Michael Angelo
I Knew / Summer Romance
1958
Bev Barker
Stand By Your Man
LP, Album, hi-lite, ,
, Country
The Down Home Singers With Alex Read
Best Wishes With A Musical Trip Across Canada
Flexi, 7", S/Sided, Valri
The Jimmy Carton Band
The Jimmy Carton Band
LP, He Records (2)
Don Francks With The Allan Sisters
Happy Birthday From The Stars
7", S/Sided, Fle, Valri
Al Harris And The Valri Singers
Birthday Medley
Flexi, 7", S/Sided, Valri
Scott Cushnie, Kent Daubney, Wayne Cardinal, Pat Coulter
Beatles Hits
LP, Album, Paragon (10)
Bev Barker
Stand By Your Man
LP, Album, hi-lite, ,
, Country
Sullivan's Gypsies
The Leprachaun
LP, Album, Astor
Don Francks With The Allan Sisters, The Two Tones
Happy Birthday From The Stars
7", S/Sided, Fle, Valri
The Jimmy Carton Band
"From The Heart" - Live In-Concert
LP, Album, HC Records (3)
Rich Little
Best Wishes From Ottawa
Flexi, 7", Valri
Johnny Davidson
Your Country House Party
LP, Album, Chateau
The Bachelors
The Decca Years (1962-1972)
2x CD, 
,
, Easy Listening
Sir Peter And His Oldtimers*
Sir Peter And His Oldtimers
Johnny Davidson
Your Country House Party
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy