De Dannan's second album selected jigs and reels and songs 1975 is my all time favourite album. I have it on vinyl and the last time i saw one it was worth around £20.I met charlie piggot a few years ago in lisdoonvarna and he mentioned that the master tapes have been lost-so it may never be released again.i have recenly put in on to cd scratches an all!. It is a truly great record and what makes it great is the awesome bodhran playing by johnny ringo McDonagh,he plays a solo on one side.If anyone writes a nice letter back i may send them a copy-no profit here just cost of blank cd and postage.No kidding
mikep (Diznmike)
One of my enduring favorites. I got it a few years after I became seriously interested in traditional music, especially Irish, and it was one of those albums that truly showed me the music's range of possibilities.
I can't think of a duff track on the album. The tune medleys are all so well done, starting with the very first -- Alec Finn's bouzouki intro, Frankie Gavin's fiddle soaring into "Tom Billy's" and then the switch from jig to reel time. Other highlights, for me, are the "Bean a 'ti Ar Lar," "Jenny's Welcome to Charlie" and "Jackie's Small Jig" sets.
And let's not forget Johnny Moynihan's fine singing, particularly on "Love Will You Marry Me" and "Banks of Red Roses."
I was fortunate enough to see De Danann not long after I bought the album, although by then Tim Lyons had replaced Johnny and Alec Finn was absent that night. A friend of a friend hosted the guys at a post-concert party, so I was even more fortunate to be able to talk with them.
Hello diznmike, I don't mean to sound funny here, but I'd be very careful doing what you are doing with the "Selected Jigs Reels & Songs", Decca / Shanachie 79001, LP (1978) because it's very likely copyrighted by DeDannan, Decca & Shanachie, so I'd just be very careful. I know that you are not selling the album or making any profit from it, but just be very careful of this... just incase you have: http://www.shanachie.com on your back. P.S. Great album BTW!
I know you mean well, Mike, but I hope you've got a good solicitor! I have the LP, but it's by no means a favourite recording, and not even "De Danann's" best IMHO.
Diznmike are pleased to announce that there has been a winner for the write a nice letter and get a non profit made cd.Congratulations to big dave and the runner up Murrough.
The competition is now closed
cheers
diznmike
It has recently occured to me that Shanachie issued the best of De Dannan a few years ago. On this cd there were tracks from the second album jigs and reels etc, so the tapes may not be lost maybe just hidden. Who knows about the 1st album this may remain a mystery. The second is still rare-so there!
diznmike.
Is this album still available? if so where? i can't get my hands on it
# Posted on August 26th 2004 by Celtic1234
De Dannan 2nd Album.
De Dannan's second album selected jigs and reels and songs 1975 is my all time favourite album. I have it on vinyl and the last time i saw one it was worth around £20.I met charlie piggot a few years ago in lisdoonvarna and he mentioned that the master tapes have been lost-so it may never be released again.i have recenly put in on to cd scratches an all!. It is a truly great record and what makes it great is the awesome bodhran playing by johnny ringo McDonagh,he plays a solo on one side.If anyone writes a nice letter back i may send them a copy-no profit here just cost of blank cd and postage.No kidding
mikep (Diznmike)
# Posted on September 5th 2004 by diznmike
Re: De Dannan 2nd Album.
One of my enduring favorites. I got it a few years after I became seriously interested in traditional music, especially Irish, and it was one of those albums that truly showed me the music's range of possibilities.
I can't think of a duff track on the album. The tune medleys are all so well done, starting with the very first -- Alec Finn's bouzouki intro, Frankie Gavin's fiddle soaring into "Tom Billy's" and then the switch from jig to reel time. Other highlights, for me, are the "Bean a 'ti Ar Lar," "Jenny's Welcome to Charlie" and "Jackie's Small Jig" sets.
And let's not forget Johnny Moynihan's fine singing, particularly on "Love Will You Marry Me" and "Banks of Red Roses."
I was fortunate enough to see De Danann not long after I bought the album, although by then Tim Lyons had replaced Johnny and Alec Finn was absent that night. A friend of a friend hosted the guys at a post-concert party, so I was even more fortunate to be able to talk with them.
# Posted on September 5th 2004 by sts
Re: De Dannan 2nd Album.
Hello diznmike, I don't mean to sound funny here, but I'd be very careful doing what you are doing with the "Selected Jigs Reels & Songs", Decca / Shanachie 79001, LP (1978) because it's very likely copyrighted by DeDannan, Decca & Shanachie, so I'd just be very careful. I know that you are not selling the album or making any profit from it, but just be very careful of this... just incase you have: http://www.shanachie.com on your back. P.S. Great album BTW!
# Posted on September 5th 2004 by Murrough
Re: De Dannan 2nd Album.
HI
the first with Dolores Keane was even better..its a pity it was never released on CD
Are the tapes lost too?
Paul
# Posted on September 6th 2004 by paul95
Re: De Dannan 2nd Album.
Spread the word Mike!
Mark
# Posted on September 6th 2004 by Ottery
Re: De Dannan 2nd Album.
I know you mean well, Mike, but I hope you've got a good solicitor! I have the LP, but it's by no means a favourite recording, and not even "De Danann's" best IMHO.
# Posted on September 6th 2004 by Kenny
Re: De Dannan 2nd Album.
Mike, did you get my email?
# Posted on September 7th 2004 by Murph
De Dannan cd
Diznmike are pleased to announce that there has been a winner for the write a nice letter and get a non profit made cd.Congratulations to big dave and the runner up Murrough.
The competition is now closed
cheers
diznmike
# Posted on September 15th 2004 by diznmike
De Dannan tapes lost?
It has recently occured to me that Shanachie issued the best of De Dannan a few years ago. On this cd there were tracks from the second album jigs and reels etc, so the tapes may not be lost maybe just hidden. Who knows about the 1st album this may remain a mystery. The second is still rare-so there!
diznmike.
# Posted on September 15th 2004 by diznmike
1st album
I seem to recall that the first "De Danann" recording came out on the "Polydor" label. You could always ask them.
# Posted on September 15th 2004 by Kenny
The Clogher Reel on this album is the tune The Flowers Of Redhill, which is entered by the latter name in the Tunes section of this website.
# Posted on October 8th 2006 by nicholas
I want this album!!! WHere can I get it?!?!?!!
# Posted on April 12th 2008 by goodin