An AI discussion of aspects of east Donegal fiddling, 1975-1985

AI On East Donegal Fiddling (1)

Oisin Lunny - Burlesque Mix

1 - Al Hirt - Harlem Hendoo
2 - Dusty Springfield - Spooky
3 - Eileen Rose - New Penny
4 - Dialogue - Another Day, Another Man Trailer
5 - The Jive-A-Tones - The Wild Bird
6 - Etta James - Good Rockin' Daddy
7 - The Groupies - Primitive
8 - Andre Williams & His Orchestra - Sweet Little Pussycat
9 - Eric Charden - Amour Limite Zero
10 - Roger & the Gypsies - Pass the Hatchet Part 1
11 - Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love
12 - Guitar Junior - Roll, Roll, Roll
13 - The Genteels - Take It Off
14 - The Strangeloves - I Want Candy
15 - The Imperialites - Have Love, Will Travel
16 - The Wailers - Hang Up
17 - Don Gardner - My Baby Likes to Boogaloo
18 - Etta James - Seven Day Fool
19 - Googie Rene Combo - Smokey Joe's La La
20 - The Earthworms - Mo' Taters
21 - Central High School Cafeteria Band - First Rhapsody for Knives, Forks and Spoons
22 - Big Joe Turner - Flip Flop And Fly
23 - Wynona Carr - Ding Dong Daddy Boogie
24 - Erline Harris - Jump And Shout
25 - Link Wray - Fatback
26 - The Sonics - Psycho
27 - Four Instants - Bogatini
28 - No-Nam-Ees - Gotta Hold On
29 - The Litter - Action Woman
30 - Little Boy Blues - I Can Only Give You Everything
31 - Mel Tormé - Comin' Home Baby
32 - The Rhythm Kings - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
33 - The Hollywood Persuaders - Drums A-Go-Go
34 - Chaino - Rockin' Bongos
35 - Jacques Dutronc - La compapade
36 - Tom Waits - Down, Down, Down
37 - Bo Diddley - Dancing Girl
38 - Tak Shindo - Bali Ha'i
39 - Julie London - Go Slow
40 - Paul Anka - It's A Sin
41 - Kid Koala - Vacation Island 

Oisin Lunny Burlesque Mix

here's a live recording from the Aubel festival in the late nineties with the first version of the folkgroup "Crossroads" founded in 1989. Taken from an analog cassette tape and slightly remastered with Protools. Amazing how it still sounds nice after all these years. It is not one my own compositions but a song I really love.  Myself on the leadvoice, Oliver on falsetto, Lieven and Geert on the bariton and bass voice..enjoy

Crossroads Hush

A traditional Irish slow air also performed by Loreena McKennit back in the days.

BONNIE PORTMORE

Featuring the vocals of Lynda Faye (https://soundcloud.com/lyndafayesmusic)

Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. Written by Fred Rose. Popularized by Willie Nelson

Lyrics:

In the twilight glow I see them
Blue eyes cryin' in the rain
When we kissed goodbye and parted
I knew we'd never meet again
Love is like a dyin' ember
Only memories remain
Through the ages I'll remember
Blue eyes cryin' in the rain
Some day when we meet up yonder
We'll stroll hand in hand again
In a land that knows no partin'
Blue eyes cryin' in the rain

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Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain ft. Lynda Faye (Willie Nelson Cover)

THE THREE STACKS

Track off forthcoming Cd Nuts & Bolts from Shane McGowan and David Munnelly recorded live January 2019

Herfst

J'ai eu le grand plaisir de présenter "une carte blanche" aux côtés de mon ami Didier Mélon sur la première RTBF, dans l'émission "Le Monde est un village". J'y présente quelques morceaux importants pour moi, je parle de banjo et vous joue même un morceau sur un Gibson Mastertone de 1957 !

RTBF Podcast

Le Monde est un Village - Carte Blanche : Steve Louvat - 18/12/2019

track of cd to be launched March 2020  
3'oh with Anne Brennan
ON THE GO!

On the go

Appropriate to be released on last day UK is in the EU 'brexit day'. Written in 2019 with rifts in the UK over Brexit and clouds gathering in the form of nationalism across central and Eastern Europe. We must not forget that sensless bigotry, propaganda and fear mongering created devastating conflicts across Europe in the last 200 years. This is an appeal to stop hurting and listen and understand more each other. lets hope the UK will continue to play its part and our children and theirs enjoy the peace my generation has based on the sacrifice of others before.

Lyrics:
It’s time to heal
Hurt deep inside
Build the bridges 
Cross ocean’s wide
Reach out your hand
We’ll cross this land
Pulling the plough, Side by side

There’s been division
Throughout our lands
Many’ve struggled
To understand
How brothers and sisters 
Can’t lend a hand
By hurting each other
We wound this land

C: No matter colour,
Gender or creed
We’ve stories to tell
Better lives to lead
Look to each other
Hold out our hand
Walking side by side
To heal this land 

When trouble looms
Clouds gather ahead
It’s better to talk,
than end up dead
Beat out your swords
Pick up the plough
Let’s work together, to end all the rows

C: No matter colour…

Turn your faces
To the dawn sky
Don’t throw sticks or stones
In each other’s eye
Hold on steady 
Tell truth, not lies
Ours is always, to ask why

C: No matter colour…

(x2) It’s time to heal
Hurt deep inside
Build the bridges 
Cross ocean’s wide
Reach out your hand
We’ll cross this land
Pulling the plough (2nd x repeat 3x)
Side by side

Time To Heal

Hi, I'm a Brussels based amateur singer-songwriter and performer (guitar, voice, violin, viola). I grew up in classical and folk music but am loving the constant flows of different world music as well as great rock, jazz and soul.
My songs and tunes are inspired by day to day events, history and even names. I'm passionate about music and it helps keep me sane in my busy day job. 
On here are some samples of my compositions over the years. My dream is that others will like what I do and will sing and play my music. Long live the Music Muse!

Please ask my express permission to use any of my music for purposes other than your own private listening but I do encourage you to perform it,  share and remix (with credit for original).


Time To Heal

Oliver Gray