I wonder if the one on the left isn't showing the Jerusalem skyline, with maybe the Dome Of The Rock just showing at the left. Anyway, somewhere a bit bright-looking for Ireland.
Seriously - Sean McGuire had an album out in 1970 called 'Champion of Champions'. He had a two Irish Wolfhounds featured on the cover with a young girl Stella McGuire, probably a granddaughter. This could well be another of McGuires albums from around that time Just a hunch!
They're the right size for album covers, I'd say. You're not going to be advertising anyone else's album if it's impossible to recognise the sleeve. There's also writing on the top of the right hand sleeve, although it's obscured by the Clifford's names. You don't normally get that on pictures. I don't recognise them at all - maybe better hand over to "Floss".
It's not any McGuire sleeve that I recognise.
Isn't that a third sleeve just behind Julia's head?
The tracks were recorded in Lucy and Eric Farr's kitchen Ladywell London (by Reg Hall); Camus Cross Co Tipperary (by Hugh Miller and Alan Ward) and Stamford Hill London (by Alan Ward). It is a fair bet that the photographer attended one of these to take the cover photo and some Topic LP covers were used to dress a boring looking mantle piece.
Hmmm I had to use some image enhancing software on this one but with a bit of work I was able to shed some light on the issue.
The first one came out like this: http://www.zonicweb.net/badalbmcvrs/geraldine2.jpg
Every time I look at that sleeve with the Irish Wolfhound on it, I get a feeling that I've come across it years ago. I'm surprised that nobody has come up with an answer. I hate been left in suspenders.
I'm the same Free Reed. Looks like nobody knows but now that the question has lodged in the backs of our minds, the answer will occur eventually. Keep browsing the second hand record shelves
Yes the album was recorded at Lucy Farr's. I used to play with her, and even after she moved to a flat she still had a huge collection of albums. It could be anyone. Somewhere `i have an old topic catalogue with lots of photos and some material from Outlet records, so I'll have a look.
Don't think it is a wolfhound, it looks like a picture of a crossroads dance. Sorry to disappoint!
Hi Sharon,
Paper catalogues may provide the answer. Topic and Outlet catalogues don't seem to have made it onto the web. Thanks for taking the trouble to look.
Have now searched the Topic catalogue to no avail. However, perusal of old photographs that I have of the Favourite, that is the identical fireplace, same marquetry etc. My photographs have flock wallpaper, and were taken in about 1978, so guess it was before then. The fireplace is decorated with a fringe of lace in my photo. the albums on the mantlepiece then included Jimmy Power's solo album and the record by Tommy Healy and Johnny Duffy. Also a sign that rerads "No Dancing Please'! SO, that photo was taken in the Favourite.
Anyone who played at the Favourite and had an album out would add it to the collection on the mantlepiece and other shelves. Could be anyone, but my money's still on Outlet.
Hope that helps, Sharon
Does this mean I'm Real Hardcore? Or just mad?
Thanks Sharon. You may not have provided the answer but that is an interesting little insight into the social life, and indeed the the decor, of the Favourite.
Maybe someone else's memory will be jogged.
Answer to your question -probably both
Thanks for your appreciation of my insights! I have not provided the answer but I will keep looking - the picture of the wolfhound at the crossroads dance will stay with me for a long time!
If you like, I could email you the relevant photos of the Favourite mantelpiece. Let me know.
All the best, Sharon
One for the real hardcore...
One for the real hardcore...
What are the two albums on the mantelpiece in the background of 'The Star of Munster Trio' album cover?
There's only one sessioneer who can answer that...
Or maybe not...
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by Dragut Reis
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Put the feckin cover art online somewhere so we can try to ID the albums.
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by timmy!
Re: One for the real hardcore...
That would only be softcore....
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by Dragut Reis
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Ah, go on then...
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=5c6e33e49ff7112275a4fc82078ae6c819f5c57ccd7852fb515d15c8b368bfbe
I bet only the Flosster can do it though....
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by Dragut Reis
Re: One for the real hardcore...
the one on the left looks like a great dane is dancing with a wee girl
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by iwerzon
Re: One for the real hardcore...
... or a great dame is dancing with a wee man?
The one on the right is shamrocktastic
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by llig leahcim
Re: One for the real hardcore...
More like a dancing bear I thought
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by bazouki dave
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Irish Wolfhound perhaps.
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by leoj
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I wonder if the one on the left isn't showing the Jerusalem skyline, with maybe the Dome Of The Rock just showing at the left. Anyway, somewhere a bit bright-looking for Ireland.
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by nicholas
Re: One for the real hardcore...
The one of the left could be the dogs among the bushes album. You know the one where the dog jumps out and surpises passersby.
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by Free Reed
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Seriously - Sean McGuire had an album out in 1970 called 'Champion of Champions'. He had a two Irish Wolfhounds featured on the cover with a young girl Stella McGuire, probably a granddaughter. This could well be another of McGuires albums from around that time Just a hunch!
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by Free Reed
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Or they could be just pictures and not albums at all
Would you advertise someone elses album on the cover of your album?
Me niether
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by bazouki dave
Re: One for the real hardcore...
They're the right size for album covers, I'd say. You're not going to be advertising anyone else's album if it's impossible to recognise the sleeve. There's also writing on the top of the right hand sleeve, although it's obscured by the Clifford's names. You don't normally get that on pictures. I don't recognise them at all - maybe better hand over to "Floss".
It's not any McGuire sleeve that I recognise.
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by Kenny
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Isn't that a third sleeve just behind Julia's head?
The tracks were recorded in Lucy and Eric Farr's kitchen Ladywell London (by Reg Hall); Camus Cross Co Tipperary (by Hugh Miller and Alan Ward) and Stamford Hill London (by Alan Ward). It is a fair bet that the photographer attended one of these to take the cover photo and some Topic LP covers were used to dress a boring looking mantle piece.
# Posted on October 15th 2009 by deeor
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I read this kind of antiquarian speculation when I was doing a Roman Art course in 1974-5!
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by nicholas
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I'm pretty sure they're not Topic record sleeves.
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by Kenny
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Hmmm I had to use some image enhancing software on this one but with a bit of work I was able to shed some light on the issue.
The first one came out like this:
http://www.zonicweb.net/badalbmcvrs/geraldine2.jpg
and the second one is:
http://www.zonicweb.net/badalbmcvrs/ddrifterspolkanfun.jpg
All in a day's work
Cheers!
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by Conán McDonnell
Re: One for the real hardcore...
The next question, Conan, is where can I buy a pair of white polka pants?
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by oldstrings
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I'd ask for a refund on that software, Conan.
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by Kenny
Re: One for the real hardcore...
'Maybe better hand over to Floss'.
Well, you can hand over to me as much as you'd like, Kenny (but preferably these - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EUR_500_obverse_(2002_issue).jpg).
I do know the identities of both albums (though obviously not the one behind Julia's head), but I think I'll keep my counsel for the moment.
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by Floss the Tethers
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I could organise a whip round........
# Posted on October 16th 2009 by Kenny
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I want the polkas and fun album sooooooooo much....
# Posted on October 17th 2009 by Dragut Reis
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Every time I look at that sleeve with the Irish Wolfhound on it, I get a feeling that I've come across it years ago. I'm surprised that nobody has come up with an answer. I hate been left in suspenders.
# Posted on October 18th 2009 by Free Reed
Re: One for the real hardcore...
I'm the same Free Reed. Looks like nobody knows but now that the question has lodged in the backs of our minds, the answer will occur eventually. Keep browsing the second hand record shelves
# Posted on October 20th 2009 by deeor
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Yes the album was recorded at Lucy Farr's. I used to play with her, and even after she moved to a flat she still had a huge collection of albums. It could be anyone. Somewhere `i have an old topic catalogue with lots of photos and some material from Outlet records, so I'll have a look.
Don't think it is a wolfhound, it looks like a picture of a crossroads dance. Sorry to disappoint!
# Posted on October 23rd 2009 by Sharon the Flute
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Hi Sharon,
Paper catalogues may provide the answer. Topic and Outlet catalogues don't seem to have made it onto the web. Thanks for taking the trouble to look.
# Posted on October 25th 2009 by deeor
Re: One for the real hardcore...STOP PRESS
Have now searched the Topic catalogue to no avail. However, perusal of old photographs that I have of the Favourite, that is the identical fireplace, same marquetry etc. My photographs have flock wallpaper, and were taken in about 1978, so guess it was before then. The fireplace is decorated with a fringe of lace in my photo. the albums on the mantlepiece then included Jimmy Power's solo album and the record by Tommy Healy and Johnny Duffy. Also a sign that rerads "No Dancing Please'! SO, that photo was taken in the Favourite.
Anyone who played at the Favourite and had an album out would add it to the collection on the mantlepiece and other shelves. Could be anyone, but my money's still on Outlet.
Hope that helps, Sharon
Does this mean I'm Real Hardcore? Or just mad?
# Posted on October 27th 2009 by Sharon the Flute
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Thanks Sharon. You may not have provided the answer but that is an interesting little insight into the social life, and indeed the the decor, of the Favourite.
Maybe someone else's memory will be jogged.
Answer to your question -probably both
# Posted on October 27th 2009 by deeor
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Thanks for your appreciation of my insights! I have not provided the answer but I will keep looking - the picture of the wolfhound at the crossroads dance will stay with me for a long time!
If you like, I could email you the relevant photos of the Favourite mantelpiece. Let me know.
All the best, Sharon
# Posted on October 29th 2009 by Sharon the Flute
Re: One for the real hardcore...
Yes I'd like to see the pics. I have emailed you.
# Posted on November 1st 2009 by deeor