OSSIAN
Ossian
Scottish
Springthyme
Released: 1977
Catalogue Number: SPRCD1004
Barcode: 5017029100425
Running Time: 43 mins.
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1 | THE CORNCRAKE/ I HAE A WIFE O MA AIN | 2:51 | . | £0.79
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2 | SITTING IN THE STERN OF A BOAT (MI 'M SHUIDH' AN DEIREADH BÀTA) | 2:56 | . | £0.79
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3 | MA ROVIN EYE | 2:45 | . | £0.79
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4 | Ó MO DHÙTHAICH (OH MY COUNTRY)/ OSSIAN'S LAMENT | 6:37 | . | £0.79
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5 | THE 72ND HIGHLANDER'S FAREWELL TAE ABERDEEN/ THE FAVOURITE DRAM | 2:38 | . | £0.79
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6 | AE FOND KISS | 4:29 | . | £0.79
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7 | BROSE AND BUTTER (Song)/ MONAGHAN JIG/ JACKSON'S BOTTLE OF BRANDY (Jigs) | 5:26 | . | £0.79
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8 | MUSIC OF SPEY | 3:38 | . | £0.79
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9 | LET ME IN THIS AE NICHT | 5:31 | . | £0.79
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10 | SPOOTASKERRY/ THE WILLOW KISHIE/ SIMON'S WORT | 3:30 | . | £0.79
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11 | OIDCHE MHATH LEIBH (GOODNIGHT TO YOU) | 3:18 | . | £0.79
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Ossian - named after the legendary 3rd century Celtic Bard and folk hero, was formed in 1976, and this was their first album of Scottish/Celtic music - released in 1997 on CD.
The band went on to record a series of albums on their own 'Iona' label. After Billy Ross left for a solo career he was replaced by singer/guitarst Tony Cuffe. Ossian went on to record some very fine albums and achieve wide international acclaim.
To celebrate 20 years since the group was formed, a memorable Ossian reunion took place at Celtic Connections in 1996 and featured the line-up Billy Jackson, George Jackson, Billy Ross, John Martin, Tony Cuffe and Iain MacDonald. Tony Cuffe died in 2001 and George Jackson in July 1998.
Billy Jackson (now usually called William Jackson) continues a hugely successful solo career both as a composer and performer. John Martin went on to join Easy Club and latterly is enjoying international acclaim with the Tannahill Weavers.
Discography:
Ossian - Springthyme Records SPR 1004 (1977)
St Kilda Wedding - Iona Records IR001 (1978)
Seal Song - Iona Records IR002 (1981)
Dove Across the Water - Iona Records IR004 (1982)
Borders - Iona Records IR007 (1984)
Light On a Distant Shore - Iona Records IR009 (1986)
The Carrying Stream - Greentrax CDTRAX 127 (1997)
Lineup
Billy Jackson - Harp, Uillean Pipes, Whistles & Vocals
George Jackson - Fiddle, Mandolin, Flute, Whistle, Guitar & Vocal
John Martin - Fiddle, Mandolin, Cello & Vocals
Billy Ross - Guitar, Whistle, Dulcimer & Lead Vocals