The Green Fields of America
The Green Fields of America
Celtic International
Compass Records
Released: 27th January 2009
Catalogue Number: COMP74495
Barcode: 766397449524
Running Time: 54mins.
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A welcome re-issue of the old Green Linnet Records favourite from possibly the first Irish-American folk supergroup.
There is a lot of life across every track and, at times, are more Irish than the Irish.
The concept continues through today and many great musicians, singers and dancers have graced stages all over under the now celebrated name of 'The Green Fields of America'.
1) Reels: Jackie Riordan's - Money In Both Pockets - The Dungannon Reel.
2) The Rambling Irishman.
3) Slides: Jim O'Keefe's - The Clog - The Star Above the Garter - The Hare In the Corn.
4) The Islander's Song.
5) Reels: Fahey's No.25 - Molly On the Shore - Bonnie Anne.
6) Across the Western Ocean.
7) The Glendy Burke.
8) Planxty Miss Maxwell.
9) Down the Tanyard Side.
10) The Bonnie Irish Boy.
11) Barndances: The New Irish Barn Dance - Paddy McGinty's Goat
12) Jigs: In the Wood of Old Limerick - Felix the Cat - The Music Teacher.
13) The Catalpa.
14) Old Time Tunes: Billy In the Lowland - Belle of Lexington - Waynesboro.
A welcome re-issue of the old Green Linnet Records favourite from possibly the first Irish-American folk supergroup.
There is a lot of life across every track and, at times, are more Irish than the Irish.
The concept continues through today and many great musicians, singers and dancers have graced stages all over under the now celebrated name of 'The Green Fields of America'.
Lineup
Robbie O'Connell - Guitar & Vocal.
Mick Moloney - Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar & Vocals.
Billy McComiskey - Accordion.
Anthena Tergis - Fiddles.
John Doyle - Guitar, Bouzouki & Vocals
with
Tim Collins - Concertina.
Brendan Dolan - Piano.
Ivan Goff - Uilleann Pipes & Whistle.
Jerry O'Sullivan - Uilleann Pipes.
Bruce Molsky - Fiddle.
Mac Benford - Banjo & Vocals.