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The Press Gang

The Press Gang: The Press Gang (Hawk HLP 139)

The Press Gang
The Press Gang

Hawk Records HLP 135 (LP, Ireland, 1975)

Produced by Gerry Madigan;
Recorded in Aisling Studios;
Photography by Roy Esmonde;
Liner notes by John Banville;
Sleeve by Hawk Studios

Musicians

Tony Crehan, Seán Corcoran, Niall Fennell, Dave Smith: vocals

Tracks

Side 1

  1. Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy (Roud 165) (2.50)
  2. Hal an Toe (Roud 1520) (2.47)
  3. Down in Yon Forest (Roud 1523) (2.05)
  4. Chase the Buffalo (Roud 1026; G/D 6:1103) (2.25)
  5. Spencer the Rover (Roud 1115; TYG 3) (3.20)
  6. Two Brethren (Roud 163; TYG 32) (2.14)
  7. The Boar’s Head Carol (Roud 22229) (2.06)
  8. Babes in the Wood (Roud 288; Laws Q34) (2.00)

Side 2

  1. Abroad for Pleasure (Roud 1046; TYG 55) (1.35)
  2. Ranzo (Roud 328) (2.50)
  3. Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn (1.44)
  4. Haul on the Bowlin’ (Roud 652; G/D 1:1) (1.17)
  5. The Cutty Wren (Roud 236) (2.30)
  6. Hark to the Hounds (Roud 580) (1.35)
  7. The Pace-Egging Song (Roud 614; TYG 53) (2.30)
  8. General Taylor (Roud 216) (3.29)
  9. Blow the Man Down (Roud 2624) (3.20)

All tracks trad. arr. Niall Fennell