Best of 1979-1989

by The Tannahill Weavers

Overview

Scottish folk music icons the Tannahill Weavers begin their first anthology -- like one of their legendary live shows -- with the rousing "Geese in the Bog/The Jig of Slurs," and what follows are some of the most electrifying recordings of traditional music ever put to tape. Best of 1979-1989 compiles 12 stellar tracks culled from the group's first seven records and showcase its muscular piping and gorgeous balladry. Audience favorites, such as "Johnnie Cope/Atholl Highlanders," "The Gypsy Laddie," and their peerless version of Robert Burns' "Auld Lang Syne", reside among the lesser known -- but equally impressive -- "Tranent Muir" and "Farewell to Flunary/Heather Island." This is a great place to start for the novice, as some of these records are either out of print or require a great deal of hunting. Singer/guitarist Roy Gullane's clever liner notes and the addition of a "Scots-glossary" help make this already essential compilation even more valuable. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	01/05/1993
Label:	GREEN LINNET
UPC:	0048248110020

Tracks

1. Medley
2. Auld Lang Syne
3. Tranent Muir
4. The Highland Laddie
5. Medley
6. Medley
7. Roddie Macdonald's Favourite
8. The Gypsy Laddie
9. Jamie Raeburn's Farewell
10. Medley
11. I Once Loved a Lass
12. Medley

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Tannahill Weavers   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

The Tannahill Weavers   Producer,Arranger
Traditional   Composer
Clay Hicks   Composer
Robert Burns   Composer