Corey and Trina

Corey and Trina (Fulford) Crewe were musicians and comedians from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, active for about 25 years beginning in the 1970s. They were known for performing comedy and music throughout all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador.[1] One of their best known songs is "The Northern Lights of Labrador".

Corey and Trina
OriginNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada
GenresComedy music
Past membersCorey and Trina (Fulford) Crewe

History

Corey and Trina began performing in 1973.[2]

The pair's song, The Northern Lights of Labrador, was written by Fulford's brother, Don Fulford.[3]

Corey and Trina are included in the top 20 of The Downhome Music Poll of favorite Newfoundland Songs and Musicians of All Time. Corey Crewe has released the duo's entire music catalogue plus two compilations on CS as he wishes to keep Trina's music alive. A DVD of various live appearances of Corey and Trina has been released as a tribute to Trina Crewe.

In 1998 the pair moved to Alberta to find employment; they continued to perform from time to time.[2]

Trina Crewe died of cancer on 5 July 2007 in Calgary, Alberta.[4] Following her death, Corey published a memoir of their career.[5]

See also

Music of Newfoundland and Labrador

References
  1. "New project brings Corey and Trina together again". Southern Gazette, Danette Dooley on May 20, 2009
  2. "CD Loving Tribute to Coery's Trina". The Telegram, 3 September 2008. Danette Dooley
  3. "Sing me back home". Southern Gazette, Colin Farrell, Sep 30, 2017
  4. Dooley, Danette (6 July 2007). "Corey and Trina songstress dead at 56". The Telegram. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  5. "Remember NL music and comedy duo Corey and Trina? Corey Crewe has published a memoir". CBC News, Dec 19, 2017


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