Songs of Tommy Makem
2007 - Sunswept 063038 CD
"Re-mastered Expanded Edition"
Disc One:The Little Beggarman
The Butcher Boy
Blow Ye Winds
Month of January
The Lowlands of Holland
Kitty Magee
As I Roved Out
The Foggy Dew
Mrs. McGrath
Bold Odonahue
Connemara Cradle Song
The Irish Rover
Disc Two:
The Bard of Armagh
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
The Maid of the Sweet Brown Knowe
The Stuttering Lovers
Bold Thady Quill
Courtin' in the Kitchen
Johnny Mceldoo
The Men of the West
Balinderry
Nell Flaherty's Drake
The Cobbler
The Little Beggarman - with Sarah Makem [1]
Credits
Original 1961 release…
Tommy Makem: vocals and pennywhistle
Eric Weisberg: guitar and banjo
Recorded by David Hancock
Edited by Patrick Clancy
Cover photo by Dave Dahr
Cover design by Ann Brown
2007 "re-mastered expanded edition" CD release…
Michael Lauzardo: Design, Art Direction
Rama Barwick: Executive Producer
Roger Kash: Editing, Compilation
Album Notes
In Tommy Makem's first solo effort from 1961, his ability to create compelling renditions of Irish folk classics without the support of long time collaborators the Clancy Brothers comes through loud and clear. Considered by some to be the best singer of the quartet, Makem's performance gives credence to such a claim. Joined by Eric Weissberg (of Dueling Banjos fame) on guitar and banjo, this recording has become a staple in the vast canon of Irish folk recordings.
Highlights on SONGS OF TOMMY MAKEM include "The Foggy Dew" and "Mrs. McGrath." On the latter, as frequently happens in Irish songlore, there is a core of protest and bitterness behind a laughing, lissome theme. Perhaps the best song on this album, however, is "Kitty Magee." On this short but sweet tune, Makem's singing is buoyant and joyous. Performed as a jig, the sprightly dance tune is truly inspired by his love of Ireland.
…Balladeers Notes
This (above) "re-mastered expanded edition" CD is a re-release of the (below) 1961, same-titled, album. This CD is not in my collection, but it appears the additional tracks (on disc two) are not omitted songs from the 1961 session, but previously released tracks from earlier CBTM recordings.
1 from The Lark In The Morning: 1955 © Tradition TLP 1004 LP
Alternate Release
Songs of Tommy Makem
1997 - Tradition/Rykodisc PID 788299 CD