The Bards
The Bards (self-titled 1984)
1984 - Polydor 821 719-1 LP
Side One
Matt Hyland
The Old Dungarvan Oak (Frank Hennessy)
Land Of Song Music
John O' Dreams (Bill Caddick)
Castle Of Dromore (Piano Instrumental)
Wandering Dream (Rena O'Connor)
The Oldest Swinger In Town (Pickford/Wedlock/Newman)
Side Two
The Rose (Amanda McBroom)
Shaney Boy (Kevin Johnson)
Sailin'ships (Steve Romanoff)
Blind Mary (Carolan Slow Air)
Leavin' Nancy (Eric Bogle)
The Little Shirt
Credits
Diarmuid O'Leary: Vocals and Guitar
Ann O'Connor: Vocals, Bodhran, Keyboard Bass
Christy Sheridan: Mandolin, Banjo, Bouzouki
Fran Curry: Piano, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica
Recorded & Mixed at
Windmill and Lombard Studios (Dublin)
Vineyard Studios (London)
PRODUCTION
Eamon Campbell (Tracks 1, 4, 6 on Side 1)
Chris Harding (Tracks 3 and 5 on Side 1 & Tracks 1 and 6 on Side 2)
Donal Lunny (Track 2 on side 1 & Track 3 on Side 2)
Des Moore (Track 5 on Side 2)
The Bards (Tracks 2 and 4 on Side 2)
ENGINEERING
Philip Begley (Tracks 1,2, 4, 6 on Side 1 & Tracks 3 and 5 on Side 2)
Fred Meijer (Tracks 3 and 5 on Side 1 & Tracks 1, 2, 6 on Side 2)
Tadgh Kellher (Track 4 Side 2)
Cutting and Editing: Tony Hogan at Tommy Ellis Studios
Photography and Sleeve Design: Leszek Wolnik