The McCalmans
The Greentrax Years
2010 — Greentrax CDTRAX 350 2-CDs
CD One
Tullochgorum
Isle of Eigg
Scots Abroad
Farewell Tae The Haven
Ramblin' Rover
All Over This Town
Hawks and Eagles
From Greenland
Highland Laddie/Roll The Woodpile Down/A Hundred Years Ago
Corryvreckan Calling
Men of The Sea
Coming Home
Niel Gow's Apprentice
Highlands Tomorrow
The Bells of The Town
Lady's Evening Song
Twa Recruitin' Sergeants
Yankee Boots
Lying Truth
Far, Far From Wipers I Long To Be
Both Sides of The Tweed
Let's Recycle
Scotland's Story
CD Two
Festival Lights
Rolling Hills of The Borders
Victory Parade
Shian Road
American Accent
Pint o' Wine
Wrecked Again
Yellow On The Broom
Still Gonna Die
Back of The Aisler
When The Risk of Frost Is Over
Scotland
The Broom o' The Cowdenknowes
(Leave Us) Our Glens
Leaving Denmark
WMD
Keepers
Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands
The Moor Road
The Highland Road
Lochs of The Tay
Strange Dawn
The 12 Folk Days of Christmas
Credits
Ian McCalman
Derek Moffat
Hamish Bayne
Nick Keir
Stephen Quigg
Notes
A double CD compilation of song highlights marking the folk vocal group's 24-year association with Greentrax Recordings.
The McCalmans released their first Greentrax album Peace and Plenty in 1986, the year the label was launched — it was subsequently awarded a Gold Disc by The Scottish Music Industry Association. 'The Macs', who had previously recorded with EMI and RCA to name but two major labels, intended to give Greentrax the essential 'leg-up' for the then fledgling label, but were so happy with the experience they stayed!
This compilation has been specially selected by The McCalmans and Greentrax managing director Ian Green from the many albums the band has recorded for the label. The selection clearly indicates the huge repertoire of The McCalmans, plus the songwriting strength within the band, which has only experienced two line-up changes in forty-five years.
The current line-up is Ian McCalman, Nick Keir and Stephen Quigg, however the singing and playing of Hamish Bayne and the late Derek Moffat are also included in this compilation.
Source: MusicScotland.com