Harry (Henry Thomas Joseph) Hibbs. Singer-songwriter, accordionist, b Bell Island, Nfld, 1942, d Toronto 21 Dec 1989. . He moved to Toronto in 1961 and worked in various factories. In 1968 he began singing and playing the accordion as 'His Nibs, Harry Hibbs, Newfoundland's Favourite Son' at the Caribou Club, a social centre for Newfoundlanders in Toronto. Hibbs made more than10 LPs for Arc, Caribou, and Marathon before his career waned in the late 1970s.Hibbs became a member of the Caribou Show Band that played regularly to expatriate Newfoundlanders living in Toronto. Members of the band at that time were Johnny Burke on bass guitar, Norma Gale, vocals, Brian Barron, mandolin and fiddle, Roddy Lee on drums, Bob Lucier on steel guitar and Harry Hibbs on accordion.Here are a few tunes from his 3rd LP –The Incredible Harry Hibbs.
Three Songs showcasing 'His Nibbs Hibbs' Rock Valley Jig – instrumental jig, Brennan on the Moor – traditional Irish tune featuring Harry’s vocal ability and Brendan's Favourite - instrumental polka -Enjoy!
Rock Valley Jig.mp3 (1.79 mb)
Brennan on the Moor.mp3 (1.69 mb)
Brendan's Favourite.mp3 (1.82 mb)
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