The song is Northwest Passage Sung by Stan Rogers. It was used in a PBS documentary back in the early 80"s (sounds way back doesn't it being's were going into 2000) on the Franklin Expedition. Dr. Owen Batey (not sure of the correct spelling) from the university of Alberta led an investigative team to the sight where three seamen from the expedition were buried. Due to the extreme perma-frost the bodies were in preserved condition to do DNA testing and other tests to try and determine the cause of this great tragedy. They used Stan's song in the begining of the film. The documentary was called I believe "Buried In Ice" there is also a book published by Dr. Batey by the same name...or the book might be "Frozen In Time". I have studied this Tragedy mysel and been to the area. I also perform the song "Lady Franklins Lament" also a faster version of the same : "Lord Franklin" Knowing the full story To me...it at times is hard to sing..ANYWAY hope this helps..Regards W. Wages