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Avg: 4.5 (51 ratings)
- Date Released: January 1, 1981
- Genre: Country/Folk
- Label: Topic / IODA
A fantastic mix of traditional material and worthy originals.
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We Say...
His forthright voice and foursquare guitar prowess made Scotsman Gaughan a stalwart standout in the ‘70s and ‘80s, arguably the successor to Ewan MacColl in the way he combined traditional material with worthy originals. Having well-established himself as a member of the progressive-folk bands Boys of the Lough and Five Hand Reel as well as with solo albums, he hit a peak with this 1981 set, notable for the range of material — from Robert Burns’ idyllic "Now Westlin Winds" to Leon Rosselson’s social criticism "World Turned Upside Down" to the solo guitar turn "Scojun Waltz/Randers Hopsa" — and for the ace backing by Lough-mate Phil Cunningham, Brian McNeill and Stewart Isbister. Bookending are two distinctive highlights: The traditional "Erin Go Bragh" would appeal to fans of Jethro Tull’s "Songs from the Wood," while the simmering original "Both Sides the Tweed" favors Cunningham’s keyboards and a mordant, spare electric guitar solo.
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They Say...
Another fine album. "Song for Ireland" is a classic. Features Brian McNeill, Phil Cunningham, and Stewart Isbister. Voted Album of the Decade of the '80s by Folk Roots magazine, A Handful of Earth is Gaughan's best blend of traditional and contemporary songs.
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Erin Go Bragh |
4:34 |
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| 02. | |
Now Westlin Winds |
4:42 |
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| 03. | |
Craigie Hill |
6:17 |
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| 04. | |
The World Turned Upside Down |
2:51 |
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| 05. | |
The Snows They Melt The Soonest |
4:19 |
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| 06. | |
Lough Erne / First Kiss At Parting |
5:54 |
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| 07. | |
Scojun Waltz/Randers Hopsa |
4:14 |
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| 08. | |
Song For Ireland |
5:08 |
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| 09. | |
Workers' Song |
3:06 |
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| 10. | |
Both Sides The Tweed |
3:41 |
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10 Total Tracks, 44:46 Total Length
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Credits
- Dick Gaughan - Guitar // Dick Gaughan - Arranger // Dick Gaughan - Vocals // Dick Gaughan - Main Performer // Dick Gaughan - Annotation // Dick Gaughan - Telecaster // John and Phil Cunningham - Keyboards // John and Phil Cunningham - Whistle (Instrument) // Stewart Isbister - Bass (Electric) // Brian McNeill - Bass // Brian McNeill - Fiddle // Brian McNeill - Bass (Acoustic) // Robin Morton - Engineer // Tony Russell - Design // Phil Cunningham - Keyboards // Phil Cunningham - Whistle (Human) // Mick Campbell - Photography // Mick Campbell - Cover Photo
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