1) The Emigrants:
Come To the Land of Sweet Liberty - Farewell To Old Ireland - Edward Connors
2) Longford Weaver - Christmas Eve
3) Farewell to Ballymoney
4) Romanian Song
5) Paidushko Horo
6) King Bore & the Sandman
7) Rainy Days
8) Bonnyh Woodhall
FIRST HEARING:
A welcome re-issue, from a German label no less, this classic album opens with 'The Emigrants' - a near 14 minute, three part 'suite'.
The supporting cast is a real 'who's who' of Irish master-players so you will be running out of excuses for not having this one in your collection.
Lineup
Andy Irvine - Vocals, Hurdy Gurdy, Mandolas, Harmonica, Bouzouki & Mandolin
Donal Lunny - Harmonium, Bouzouki, Guitar, Percussion & Pan Flutes & Pipes
Liam O'Flynn - Uilleann PIpes
Frankie Gavin - Fiddles, Flute & Viola
Paul Brady - Guitar & Piano
Rick Epping - Harmonica, Jew's Harp & Accordion
Lucienne Purcell - Vocal (Tk.4)
John Wadham - Bongos & Congas
Paul Barrett - Keyboards
Keith Donald - Sax
Mick Hanly - Guitar
Garvan Gallagher - Bass