This was their fourth LP. The emphasis on this recording is strict tempo for dancers, with the whole 2nd side devoted to set dances.
This one was released on the Dominion label - LPS 93066
Their previous LPs were:
Let's have a Ceili - LPS 1377
Come Back to Erin - LPS 1382
&
Musical Sounds of Ireland - LPS 48502
This group, who have strong Ulster connections, were:
Larry McKee - 1st Accordion - He emigrated from Dungannon, Co Tyrone in the late 50's to Toronto.
Bob Patton - 2nd Accordion - Born in Newtonards, Co Down.
George Wilson - Violin & Mandolin - From Ballynashee, Co. Antrim. Won 32 Irish Fiddle Championships, including the All Ireland.
Jimmy O'Neill - Drums - A native of Larne, Co. Antrim.
Vic Jensen - Guitar & Piano - The Band's only native Canadian!
Mike Duke - Bass - From Tara, Co. Meath.
Oh yes, lucky me, this LP was signed by George himself:
George Wilson Regards '75
Larry McKee And The Shandonairs
This was their fourth LP. The emphasis on this recording is strict tempo for dancers, with the whole 2nd side devoted to set dances.
This one was released on the Dominion label - LPS 93066
Their previous LPs were:
Let's have a Ceili - LPS 1377
Come Back to Erin - LPS 1382
&
Musical Sounds of Ireland - LPS 48502
This group, who have strong Ulster connections, were:
Larry McKee - 1st Accordion - He emigrated from Dungannon, Co Tyrone in the late 50's to Toronto.
Bob Patton - 2nd Accordion - Born in Newtonards, Co Down.
George Wilson - Violin & Mandolin - From Ballynashee, Co. Antrim. Won 32 Irish Fiddle Championships, including the All Ireland.
Jimmy O'Neill - Drums - A native of Larne, Co. Antrim.
Vic Jensen - Guitar & Piano - The Band's only native Canadian!
Mike Duke - Bass - From Tara, Co. Meath.
Oh yes, lucky me, this LP was signed by George himself:
George Wilson Regards '75
# Posted on October 22nd 2005 by Ptarmigan