From The Archives by Tommy Makem - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Tommy Makem has always been considered one of the major forces on the Irish music scene. Best known for his work with the Clancy Brothers, he became one of Ireland's premier balladeers and folk singers. This release is a collection of some of his early recordings that have been unavailable for many years. FROM THE ARCHIVES gives listeners a chance to hear rare and inimitable performances of over 20 Irish classics.

Among the songs featured in ARCHIVES are "Going Home to Mary," "As I Roved Out," and "Song of the Wandering Aengus." On the latter, Makem tells the tale of a magical girl who appears in a vision then suddenly vanishes. The storyteller revels in his memory of this beautiful woman and vows to find her some day. Many of the songs here highlight the poetic beauty of Irish music, including its witty sense of humor and romanticism. Makem's versions of these songs are as definitive as they are rousing.

1. Henry Joy

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

2. Leatherwing Bat

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

3. The Bard of Armagh

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

4. Erie Canal

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

5. The Butcher Boy

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

6. Farewell To Nova Scotia

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

7. Winds of Morning

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

8. The Little Beggarman

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

9. Four Green Fields

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

10. Sally O

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

11. True Love And Time

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

12. Galloway Hills

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

13. Better Times

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

14. Song of the Wandering Angus

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: W. B. Yeats; Composer

15. Killyburn Brae

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

16. Bonny Love

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

17. Venezuela

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: John Jacob Niles; Composer

18. Vancouver

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

19. New York Girls

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

20. My Lagan Love

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Jos. Campbell; Composer

21. Lolly Toodum

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

22. Going Home To Mary

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Makem; Composer

23. As I Roved Out

Primary Artist: Tommy Makem; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

23 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 3 minutes and 36 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

18/23 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/23 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Ireland, Europe, World, Singer & Songwriter, Worldwide, Traditional Folk, Celtic

Label

Shanachie - Red Biddy Records

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

16351524027