> Folk Music > Records > New Voices From Scotland: Gordeanna McCulloch, Norman Kennedy, The Exiles

New Voices From Scotland:
Gordeanna McCulloch, Norman Kennedy, The Exiles

Gordeanna McCulloch, Norman Kennedy, The Exiles: New Voices From Scotland (Topic 12T133)

New Voices From Scotland
The Recording Debut of
Gordeanna McCulloch, Norman Kennedy, The Exiles

Topic Records 12T133 (LP, UK, 1965)

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Recording supervised by Bill Leader in 1965;
Photographs by Douglas Baton;
Notes by Arthur Argo and Peter Hall

Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals [2-3, 8-9];
Norman Kennedy: vocals [5-7, 10];
The Exiles:
    Bobby Campbell: vocals [11], fiddle [1, 4, 12];
    Enoch Kent: vocals [4, 11], guitar [1, 12];
    Gordon McCulloch: vocals [1, 11], chromatic harmonica [4], banjo [12]

Tracks

Side 1

  1. [E] Soldier’s Joy (Roud 13513)
  2. [GMC] The Kirk o’ Birnie Bouzle (Roud 3343; G/D 4:876) (1.36)
  3. [GMC] The Dowie Dens o’ Yarrow (Roud 13; Child 214; G/D 2:215) (4.14)
  4. [E] Tae the Beggin’ (Roud 286; G/D 3:488)
  5. [NK] Sleepytoon (Roud 3775; G/D 3:356)
  6. [NK] Peurt a Beul march, strathspey and reel

Side 2

  1. [NK] The Haughs o’ Cromdale (Roud 5147; G/D 1:113)
  2. [GMC] The Lichtbob’s Lassie (Roud 1645; G/D 4:725) (2.00)
  3. [GMC] Will Ye Gang, Love (Roud 60; Laws P25; G/D 6:1170) (2.35)
  4. [NK] My Son David (Roud 200; Child 13; TYG 35)
  5. [E] The Toon o’ Kelso (Roud 183; Laws Q2; G/D 2:318; Henry H174; TYG 6)
  6. [E] The Bonny Lass o’ Bon Accord air /
    The Haughs o’ Cromdale strathspey /
    Campbell’s Farewell to Redcastle / Moulin Dhu reels

> Folk Music > Records > The Clutha: Scotia!

The Clutha: Scotia!

The Clutha: Scotia! (Argo ZFB 18)

Scotia!
The Clutha

Argo ZFB 18 (LP, UK, 1971)

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Produced by Kevin Daly;
Recorded by Derek Varnals;
Cover photograoh by Jim Waugh, Glasgow;
Notes by Don Martin

See also folkcatalogue’s blog on Scotia!.

Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals;
Ronnie Alexander: vocals, guitar;
John Eaglesham: vocals, concertina;
Callum Allan: fiddle;
Erlend Voy: fiddle, concertina, vocals

Tracks

Side 1

  1. The John MacLean March (2.54)
  2. The Border Widow’s Lament (Roud 199; Child 106; G/D 1:163) (3.15)
  3. Captain Ward and the Reindeer (Roud 224; Child 287; G/D 1:39) (1.47)
  4. Bride’s March / Foula Reel / The Merry Boys o’ Greenland (1.50)
  5. The Gauger (Roud 2343; G/D 5:1015) (1.53)
  6. We’re Geylie Yet (Roud 8453) (1.56)
  7. The Shearin’s No for You (Roud 4845; G/D 7:1486) (3.37)
  8. The Magdalene’s Lament (Roud 8153) (1.38)
  9. The Forfar Sodger (Roud 2857; G/D 1:69) (2.53)
  10. Tail Toddle (Roud 11275; G/D 8:1716) (0.58)

Side 2

  1. Highland Division at Akarit / The Pibroch o’ Donal Dubh marches (2.22)
  2. John Anderson (3.39)
  3. Jock Hawk’s Adventures in Glasgow (Roud 2331; G/D 2:295) (3.21)
  4. Jenny’s Bawbee (Roud 5660) / Cauld Kail in Aberdeen (Roud 8502) (1.53)
  5. Doon in the Wee Room (Roud 41102) (2.18)
  6. The Banks o’ Red Roses (Roud 603; G/D 7:1444) (3.54)
  7. Bannocks of Barley Meal / Farewell to the Creeks jigs (1.58)
  8. Harlaw (Roud 2861; Child 163; G/D 1:112) (3.02)

All tracks trad. except
Track 1 Hamish Henderson;
Track 11a Piper W. McDonald;
Track 15 Daniel McLaughlin

> Folk Music > Records > The Streets of Glasgow

The Streets of Glasgow

The Clutha et al.: The Streets of Glasgow (Topic 12TS226)

The Streets of Glasgow
Various Artists

Topic Records 12TS226 (LP, UK, 6 January 1973)

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Recorded by Dick Swettenham in Glasgow 1972;
Produced by Geordie McIntypre;
Notes by A.L. Lloyd and Geordie McIntypre;
Sleeve designs by Ken Lees;
Front cover photograph from Keystone Picture Library

Musicians

The Clutha [1, 6, 9, 15]:
    Ronnie Alexander: vocals, guitar;
    John Eaglesham: vocals [4], concertina [14];
    Callum Allan: fiddle;
    Erlend Voy: concertina [14], fiddle

Terry Dick: chorus [2];
Flora MacNeil: vocals [3];
Geordie McIntyre: vocals [4, 8, 11, 14];
Freddy Anderson: recitation [5];
Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals [7, 9-10];
Duncan Cameron: banjo [8], bass guitar [11, 13];
Johnny Cameron: acoustic guitar [8, 11, 13];
Sheila Christie: vocals [9];
Children of Barmulloch Primary School [12];
Mick Broderick: vocals [13]

Tracks

Side 1

  1. [C] Dance Tune Medley: The Roving Bake frae Milgury / The Soor Mil Cairt / Kelvingrove jig, strathspey and reel (2.04)
  2. [TD] Football Song Medley: Follow, Follow / Hampden in the Sun / The Only Catholic in the Rangers Team / Who Do You Think You’re Kidding, Willie Waddell? / I’d Rather Be a Darkie (5.28)
  3. [FMacN] MacDonald’s First Visit to Glasgow (2.39)
  4. [GMcI] The Sports o’ Glasgow Green (Roud 5615) (2.07)
  5. [FA] Let Glasgow Flourish recitation (1.53)
  6. [JE, C] The Colliers’ Eight-Hour Day (Roud 11274) (2.58)
  7. [GMcC] The Weekend Song (2.27)
  8. [GMcI] O’Reilly and the Big MacNeill (2.40)

Side 2

  1. [GMcC, SC, C] Bottling Songs: Hard Up, Kick the Can / Ah Widna Get Married If Ah Wis You / Ah, Ye’ll Go (2.54)
  2. [GMcC] The Bleacher Lassie o’ Kelvinhaugh (Roud 3325; G/D 5:1041) (4.35)
  3. [GMcI] Three Nights and a Sunday Double Time (2.27)
  4. [BPS] Children’s Street and Playground Songs (5.47)
  5. [MB] The Ballad of the Q4 (2.43)
  6. [GMcI] The Works Outing (4.06)
  7. [C] March Tune Medley: The 93rd’s Welcome to Glasgow / The Glasgow Highlanders’ Volunteer March / The HLI’s Welcome to Glasgow / The Glasgow Keelies’ March (2.39)

All tracks trad. except
Track 5 Freddy Anderson;
Track 7 words Geordie McIntyre;
Tracks 8, 14 words Donnell Kennedy;
Tracks 11, 13 Matt McGinn

> Folk Music > Records > The Clutha: Scots Ballads, Songs & Dance Tunes

The Clutha: Scots Ballads, Songs & Dance Tunes

The Clutha: Scots Ballads, Songs & Dance Tunes (Topic 12TS242)

Scots Ballads, Songs & Dance Tunes
The Clutha

Topic Records 12TS242 (LP, UK, 1974)

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Recorded at G.R.F. Enterprises Ltd. Studios, Glasgow;
Produced by Geordie McIntyre;
Sleeve notes by Don Martin;
Photograph and sleeve design by John Lyons

Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals [3, 7, 9];
Ronnie Alexander: vocals [1, 13], guitar;
John Eaglesham: vocals [2, 4, 6, 10], concertina;
Callum Allan: fiddle;
Erlend Voy: fiddle, concertina, vocals [11]

Tracks

Side 1

  1. The Soor Milk Cairt (Roud 6336; G/D 5:956)
  2. Donald Blue (Roud 3799; G/D 3:581; SH835ab)
  3. Mount and Go (Roud 3860; G/D 7:1361)
  4. Deil in the Lum (Roud 23280)
  5. The Moudiewort / The Caledonian Hunt’s Delight / The Shepherd’s Wife jigs
  6. Andro and His Cutty Gun (Roud 2868)
  7. The Rigs o’ Rye (Roud 985; Laws O11; G/D 5:1054)

Side 2

  1. The Dark Island / Battle of the Somme / Greenwoodside / Campbell’s Farewell to Redcastle / Invercauld Gathering / Paddy’s Leather Breeches
  2. Johnnie Sangster (Roud 2164; G/D 3:407)
  3. Wha’s Fu’ (Roud 473; G/D 8:1703)
  4. Andrew Ross (Roud 623; G/D 1:6)
  5. Corn Rigs / Soldier’s Joy / Mrs McLeod reels
  6. The Gaberlunzie Man (Roud 212; Child 279 Appendix; Henry H810)

All tracks trad.

> Folk Music > Records > The Clutha: The Bonnie Mill Dams

The Clutha: The Bonnie Mill Dams

The Clutha: The Bonnie Mill Dams (Topic 12TS330)

The Bonnie Mill Dams
The Clutha

Topic Records 12TS330 (LP, UK, 1 June 1977)

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Recorded and produced by Peter Shepheard in Edinburgh, December 1976;
Notes by Don Martin;
Photography by John Fox;
Sleeve design by Tony Engle;
Hand-tinting by Julia Bennett Studion

Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals [1-2, 4, 9-10];
Ronnie Alexander: vocals [6, 12], guitar;
Jimmy Anderson: pipes;
Callum Allan: fiddle;
Erlend Voy: fiddle, concertina, vocals [7]

Tracks

Side 1

  1. My Apron (Roud 899) (2.48)
  2. Bonnie Susie Cleland (Roud 45; Child 65) (5.10)
  3. Farewell tae Kemper / The Kilworth Hills marches (4.28)
  4. High, Jeanie, High (Roud 2897; G/D 7:1362) (2.32)
  5. The Braes o’ Lochiel slow air / The Terrible Twins / The Banks o’ the Allan jigs (4.57)
  6. Ochiltree Walls (Roud 92; Child 217; G/D 4:838) (3.42)

Side 2

  1. Binnourie (Roud 8; Child 10; G/D 2:213) (3.35)
  2. Logan Water air / Niel Gow strathspey / Captain MacDuff’s Reel (2.08)
  3. Amang the Blue Flowers and the Yellow (Roud 30; Child 25; G/D 4:843) (3.15)
  4. The False Bride (Roud 154; G/D 6:1198) (5.00)
  5. Maids o’ the Black Glen strathspey / Back o’ the Moon reel / Donald Willie and His Dog / I Laid a Herrin’ in Saut jigs (3.38)
  6. Mossie and His Mare (Roud 6104; G/D 3:677) (3.13)

> Folk Music > Records > Gordeanna McCulloch: Sheath and Knife

Gordeanna McCulloch: Sheath and Knife

Gordeanna McCulloch: Sheath and Knife (Topic 12TS370)

Sheath and Knife
Gordeanna McCulloch (1946-5.3.2019) with The Clutha

Topic Records 12TS370 (LP, UK, 1978)
Fellside Recordings FECD117 (CD w/ bonus tracks, UK, 1997)

Gordeanna McCulloch: Sheath and Knife (Fellside FECD117)
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Produced by Peter Shepheard;
Recorded by Colin Nicholson at Pan-Audio Studios, Edinburgh;
Back sleeve photography by Alex Robertson;
Front sleeve design by Eddie Robertson

Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals;
Erlend Voy: fiddle [6, 8, 12, 14, 16], concertina [11, 13, 15];
Callum Allan: fiddle [6, 8, 11-12, 14, 16];
Jimmy Anderson: Scottish lowland pipes [10];
Ronnie Alexander: guitar [6, 11-12, 16], chorus [6, 13, 16]

Tracks

CD bonus tracks from New Voices From Scotland

  1. The Kirk o’ Birnie Bouzle (Roud 3343; G/D 4:876) (1.36)
  2. The Dowie Dens o’ Yarrow (Roud 13; Child 214; G/D 2:215) (4.14)
  3. The Lichtbob’s Lassie (Roud 1645; G/D 4:725) (2.00)
  4. Will Ye Gang, Love (Roud 60; Laws P25; G/D 6:1170; Henry H683) (2.35)

CD bonus track from The Streets of Glasgow

  1. The Bleacher Lassie o’ Kelvinhaugh (Roud 3325; G/D 5:1041) (4.33)

LP Side 1

  1. The Yowie wi the Crookit Horn (Roud 2140) (4.16)
  2. There’s a Herrin in the Pan (1.12)
  3. Sheath and Knife (Roud 3960; Child 16) (7.06)
  4. Jock Since Ever I Saw Yer Face (0.33)
  5. Chevy Chase (Roud 223; Child 162) (3.40)
  6. Captain Wedderburn (Roud 36; Child 46; G/D 4:842; Henry H681) (4.30)

LP Side 2

  1. The Gallant Weaver (Roud V7499) (1.31)
  2. Eence Upon a Time (Roud 3361; G/D 7:1399) (2.59)
  3. Caw the Yowes (Roud 857; G/D 5:1014; Henry H175) (3.30)
  4. Bawbie Allan (Roud 54; Child 84; G/D 6:1193; Henry H236) (5.13)
  5. The Hielan Laddie (Roud 5524) (1.48)
  6. Be Kind tae Yer Nainsel (Roud 2480; G/D 3:706) (4.45)

All tracks trad. arr. The Clutha except
Tracks 5, 17 trad. arr. Gordeanna McCulloch;
Track 6 Rev. John Skinner;
Track 13 trad. arr. Ray Fisher

> Folk Music > Records > The Clutha: On the Braes

The Clutha: On the Braes

The Clutha: On the Braes (CLCD01)

On the Braes
The Clutha

The Clutha CLCD001 (CD, UK, 1996)

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Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals;
Ronnie Alexander: vocals, guitar;
Tom Johnstone: smallpipes;
Callum Allan: fiddle;
Erlend Voy: fiddle, concertina, vocals

Tracks

  1. The Braes o’ Bonill (2.10)
  2. The Dun Broon Bride (Roud 4; Child 73; G/D 2:212) (5.12)
  3. The Forester (Roud 67; Child 110; G/D 7:1465) (3.29)
  4. Lord Ronald (Roud 10; Child 12; G/D 2:209; Henry H814) (2.57)
  5. The Sodger Maid (Roud 226; G/D 1:182; Henry H497) (4.11)
  6. The Silkie o’ Sule Skerry (Roud 197; Child 113) (2.31)
  7. The Barrin o’ the Door (Roud 115; Child 275; G/D 2:321) (2.41)
  8. The Maid Gaed tae the Mill (Roud 2575; G/D 7:1436) (2.16)
  9. The Parson’s Sheep (Roud 2498; G/D 2:309) (2.08)
  10. Glesga Jean (2.48)
  11. Ye Hae Lien Wrang Lassie (Roud V22659) (1.57)
  12. The Deerness Ram (Roud 126; G/D 3:645; TYG 59) (2.04)
  13. The Braes o’ Strathblane (Roud 1096; G/D 6:1132) (4.13)
  14. Wi Ma Big Kilmarnock Bunnit (Roud 5861; G/D 2:296) (3.10)

> Folk Music > Records > Gordeanna McCulloch: In Freenship’s Name

Gordeanna McCulloch: In Freenship’s Name

Gordeanna McCulloch: In Freenship’s Name (Greentrax CDTRAX123)

In Freenship’s Name
Gordeanna McCulloch (1946-5.3.2019)

Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX123 (CD, UK, March 1997)

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Produced in Scotland

Musicians

Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals;
William Jackson: clarsach, whistle;
Brian Miller: harmony and spoken vocals, guitar;
Stuart Morison, Charlie Soane: fiddles;
Dougie Pincock: harmony vocals, bodhrán, flute, whistles

Tracks

  1. The Shuttle Rins (3.41)
  2. The Bawbee Birlin’ (2.26)
  3. Johnny My Lad (Roud 845; G/D 3:587; Henry H807) (2.53)
  4. The Laird o’ the Dainty Dounby (Roud 864; G/D 7:1488) (2.47)
  5. My Bonnie Laddie’s Lang a’ Growin (Roud 31; Laws O35; G/D 6:1222) (3.23)
  6. The Shepherd’s Wife (Roud 1055; G/D 7:1513) (2.16)
  7. Skippin Barfit Thro’ the Heather (Roud 9750) (3.48)
  8. Tam Bowie (Roud 366; G/D 7:1424; Henry H748) (2.53)
  9. The Laird o’ Warriston (Roud 3876; Child 194) (4.56)
  10. Tail Toddle (Roud 11275; G/D 8:1716) (1.42)
  11. The Plooman Laddies (Roud 3448) (3.41)
  12. Willie’s Droon’d in Yarrow (Roud 206; Child 215; G/D 6:1227) (3.17)
  13. The Laird o’ Drum (Roud 247; Child 236; G/D 4:835) (5.47)
  14. In Freenship’s Name (Roud 21761) (3.48)

All tracks trad. arr. except
Tracks 1, 4, 11 trad., source The Scottish Folksinger;
Track 2 words Rod Paterson, Michael Marra, tune Farewell tae Whisky by Niel Gow;
Track 3 trad., source The Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection Vol. 3;
Track 5 trad., personal choice;
Track 6 trad., source Songs From David Herd’s Manuscripts;
Tracks 7, 12 trad., source 101 Scottish Songs;
Track 8 trad., from the singing of Norman Kennedy;
Tracks 9, 13 trad., from the singing of Ewan MacColl;
Track 10 trad., from the singing of Hamish Henderson;
Track 14 trad., source Herd Laddie o’ the Glen

> Folk Music > Records > The Clutha: Live From Harvard

The Clutha: Live From Harvard

The Clutha: Live From Harvard (The Clutha CLUTHA2019CD)

Live From Harvard
The Clutha

The Clutha CLUTHA2019CD (CD, UK, 22 July 2019)

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Tracks 1-13, 18-19 recorded live at Lowell House, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA on 3 October 1981;
Tracks 14-17 recorded live at the Granite Theatroe, Westerly, Rhode Island, on 7 October 1981;
Digital transfer and sound engineering by Andrea Gobbi and Sam Welch at Carrier Waves Studio Glasgow;
Mastered by Iain Hutchison at GloWorm Recording, Glasgow;
Notes by Don Marin, Erlend Voy and Iain Allan

Musicians

Ronnie Alexander: guitar, vocals;
Callum Allan: fiddle;
Tom Johnstone: pipes, smallpipes;
Gordeanna McCulloch: vocals;
Erlend Voy: fiddle, concertina, vocals

Tracks

  1. Band Introductions (0.67)
  2. Jock Hawk’s Adventures in Glasgow (Roud 2331; G/D 2:295) (3.19)
  3. The Spinner’s Waddin’ (Roud 5408; G/D 3:609) (1.50)
  4. Farewell tae Tarwathie (Roud 2562; G/D 1:15) (4.00)
  5. High, Jeanie, High (Roud 2897; G/D 7:1362) (3.17)
  6. Pipe Selection: The Saffron Kilt / Duncan Johnstone / Train Journey North / Turf Lodge (5.30)
  7. The Deerness Ram (Roud 126; G/D 3:645; TYG 59) (2.55)
  8. Kilbogie (Roud 95; G/D 4:851) (3.42)
  9. My Apron (Roud 899) (2.59)
  10. The Forester (Roud 67; Child 110; G/D 7:1465) (2.54)
  11. The Cruel Mither (Roud 9; Child 20; G/D 2:193; TYG 73) (5.36)
  12. Tramps and Hawkers (Roud 1874; G/D 3:487) (4.21)
  13. The 51st Highland Division’s Farewell to Sicily (4.25)
  14. Binnourie (Roud 8; Child 10; G/D 2:213) (3.45)
  15. Pipe Selection: Glasgow Highland Club / Kesh Jig / Rocking the Baby / Walking the Floor / Banjo Breakdown (6.03)
  16. Tam Bowie (Roud 366; G/D 7:1424; Henry H748) (4.08)
  17. Instrumental: Crossing the Minch / Jig of Slurs (3.20)
  18. Twa Recruiting Sergeants (Roud 3356; G/D 1:77) (3.46)
  19. Peer Rovin’ Lassie (Roud 387; Henry H79) (4.51)

Audio Trailers

> Folk Music > Records > The Clutha and Gordeanna McCulloch

Other records with The Clutha and/or Gordeanna McCulloch

The World of Folk (Argo SPA-A 132) Various Artists: The World of Folk, LP, Argo SPA-A 132, 1971

Scots Songs and Music (Springthyme SPR 1001) Various Artists: Scots Songs and Music, LP, Springthyme SPR 1001, 1973

Jean Redpath: Ballad Folk (BBC REC 293) Jean Readpath with guests: Ballad Folk, LP, BBC REC 293, 1977

Ceilidh House Sessions (Greentrax CDTRAX5002) Various Artists: Ceilidh House Sessions, CD, Greentrax CDTRAX5002, 1994

Folk Songs of North-East Scotland (Greentrax CDTRAX5003) Various Artists: Folk Songs of North-East Scotland, CD, Greentrax CDTRAX5003, 1995

Various Artists: If It Wisnae for the Union (Greentrax CDTRAX5005 Various Artists: If It Wisnae for the Union, STUC Centenary album: CD, Greentrax CDTRAX5005, 1995

The Complete Songs of Robert Burns Volume 2 (Linn CKD 052) Various Artists: The Complete Songs of Robert Burns Volume 2, CD, Linn CKD 052, 1996

Ancient Celtic Roots (Topic TSCD704) Various Artists: Ancient Celtic Roots, CD, Topic TSCD704, 1996

Scottish Voices (Topic TSCD703) Various Artists: Scottish Voices, CD, Topic TSCD703, 1996

Ballads (Fellside FECD110) Various Artists: Ballads, CD, Fellside FECD110, 1997

The Complete Songs of Robert Burns Volume 3 (Linn CKD 062) Various Artists: The Complete Songs of Robert Burns Volume 3, CD, Linn CKD 062, 1997

Scots Women (Greentrax CDTRAX213D) Various Artists: Scots Women: Live From Celtic Connections 2001, 2 CD, Greentrax CDTRAX213D, 2002

Hamish Henderson: A' the Bairns o Adam (Greentrax CDTRAX244) Hamish Handerson et al: A' the Bairns o Adam, CD, Greentrax CDTRAX244, 2003

Nick-Knack on the Waa (Autumn Harvest AH 006) Various Artists: Nick-Knack on the Waa (Old Songs & Bothy Ballads Volume 4), CD, Autumn Harvest AH 006, 2008

Three Score and Ten (Topic TOPIC70) Various Artists: Three Score and Ten: 70 Years of Topic Records, 7 CD, Topic TOPIC70, 2009