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Gaughan

Dick Gaughan

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1. Bonnie Jeannie O' Bethelnie - Dick Gaughan, Traditional
2. Bonnie Lass Amang the Heather - Dick Gaughan, Traditional
3. Alan MacPherson of Mosspark
   The Jig of Slurs - Dick Gaughan, Herald, Lyons
4. Crooked Jack - Dick Gaughan,
5. The Recruited Collier - Dick Gaughan, Traditional
6. The Auchengeich Disaster - Dick Gaughan, Buchan, Norman
7. Bonnie Woodha' - Dick Gaughan,
8. The Pound a Week Rise - Dick Gaughan, Pickford, Ed
9. Ask My Father
   Lads of Laoise
   The Cannaught Heifers - Dick Gaughan,
10. My Donald - Dick Gaughan,
11. Strike the Gay Harp
    Shores of Lough Gowna - Dick Gaughan,
12. Willie O'Winsbury - Dick Gaughan, Traditional
13. Such a Parcel O'Rogues in a Nation - Dick Gaughan, Traditional
14. Jack Broke the Prison Door
    Donald Blue
    Wha'll Dance Wi' Wattie - Dick Gaughan,
15. Gillie Mor - Dick Gaughan, Henderson, Hamish

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AN EARLY SET FROM A SCOTTISH MASTER

This early album by Dick Gaughan contains some of his best work, and is a nice mixture of his self-penned political songs and more traditional selections, including works by Robert Burns as well as songs dealing with the work and plight of coal miners, a cause near and dear to his heart (He released an entire album of mining-related songs to benefit the miners strike in the UK during the Thatcher years). Gaughan is (as usual) in fine voice here, and his guitar work shines nicely as well. 'Bonnie Jeannie o' Bethelnie' is a classic example of the sheer beauty of traditional Scots song. This album is a classic of the Scottish folk revival -- it's nice to know that it's still available. Those who are interested should also seek out his 'Handful of earth' album -- that and 'A different kind of love song' are must-haves for anyone who enjoys his work.

Gaughan - Dick Gaughan

This is a pretty good Gaughan album. I would recomend this to anyone who is into old Scottish and North of England folks songs. His dialect is pretty strong so I imagine anyone from North America could have trouble understanding what he's talking about. There are some pretty interesting tales in here so its worth perservering. If you havent heard Dick Gaughan before I would recommend you buy Handful of Earth first.