Liam Clancy & Tommy Makem - The Lark In the Morning

The original recordings were made between August and December on a field trip that song collectors Diane Hamilton, Liam Clancy, and Catherine Wright made to Ireland in 1955. Although they are technically field recordings, the sound on these tracks (most of which were recorded at Mrs. Sarah Makem's home in Keady) is clear and spacious sounding. Highlights include the great Paddy Tunneysinging "The Lark in the Morning," an early recording of fiddler Padraig O'Keefe ("Jig"), Sarah Makem's spell-binding "In the Month of January," and the high, sweet tenor of Thomas Baynes singing "Barbara Ellen." Liam Clancy first met Tommy Makem(Sarah Makem's son) at these sessions, and they ultimately formed the Clancy Brothers, an extremely successful Irish traditional singing group. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide



Track Listing

1. Lark In The Morning, The

2. Cobbler, The

3. Jig

4. Rockin' The Cradle

5. Sean Dun Na Ngall

6. Whisky You're The Devil

7. Dowdling

8. Hornpipe

9. Roisin Dubh

10. Whistling Thief, The

11. In The Month Of January

12. Little Beggarman, The

13. Druimin Donn Dilis

14. Wran Song, The

15. Lowlands Of Holland, The

16. Reel

17. Bhruinnlin Bheasach, An

18. Maggy Pickens

19. My Bonny Boy

20. Hornpipe

21. Ambran Dochais

22. Barbara Ellen