From the sleeve notes: The much talked about"special relationship" between the UK & The US would suggest peace,harmony & agreement, but this flies in the face of the early rumblings of disagreement that brought about The American War of Independence.
This collection of songs from Alastair McDonald, some live performances some studio recordings, would attempt to represent one way or another the stormy events that can occur in the human condition on both sides of the Atlantic.

1) Dead Or Alive
2) Come, Kiss Me Love
3) Ace In The Hole
4) The Last Minstrel / Dark Island
5) Rivonia
6) Hindustani Granny
7) Banffies' Hustle
8) Hush Little Baby
9) John Kelly
10) A Highland Faery Lullaby
11) Smile In Your Sleep
12) Let's Leave Them A Flower
13) Jobsworth
14) Lion On The Baranca
15) Shoals O’ Herrin'
16) Yuri Gagarin
17) Aye Waiting
18) Donald' Don
19) Mary Baker City Mix
20) Music Of The Highlands.

From the sleeve notes: The much talked about"special relationship" between the UK & The US would suggest peace,harmony & agreement, but this flies in the face of the early rumblings of disagreement that brought about The American War of Independence.
This collection of songs from Alastair McDonald, some live performances some studio recordings, would attempt to represent one way or another the stormy events that can occur in the human condition on both sides of the Atlantic.

Lineup

Alastair McDonald - Vocals,Banjo,Guitar
with,
Helen MacArthur - Vocals On Track 10
Bodega Dance Group - On track 14
Quatro MacJazz - On Track 3
John Carmichael - Accordion On Track 4
Findlay Cameron - Narration On Track 4