Who writes their music?
Jimmy Rankin is the group’s primary songwriter and John Morris composes a number of original fiddle tunes for their recordings. Raylene, Cookie and Heather have also contributed a few pieces. Raylene penned the words to Whiskey in a Cup found on the original Rankin Family CD as well as the bouncy tune, Gillis Mountain, found on their Fare Thee Well Love release. The Endless Seasons CD features the debuts of John Morris’ handiwork, Blue-Eyed Suzie and Eyes of Margaret, as well as Cookie’s reflective writing style in The River. Heather wrote the sombre Cold Winds on Uprooted and Maybe You’re Right was written by Cookie Rankin and Gordie Sampson. John Morris Rankin’s songs are copyright Ole Sound Productions Ltd. – SOCAN Jimmy Rankin’s songs are copyright Co’Bhan Music Company Ltd. – SOCAN Raylene Rankin’s songs are copyright Sweet Pea Music Comapny Ltd. – SOCAN Cookie Rankin’s songs are copyright Mull River Music Ltd. – SOCAN Heather Rankin’s songs are copyright Back St. Music Limited –
