Eagle's Whistle
Eagle's Whistle is the debut album by Irish folk group Crubeen released on LP record by EMI Ireland in 1976.
| Eagle's Whistle | ||||
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 Original cover designed by Ronnie Norton. | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1976, Dublin Sound Studios | |||
| Genre | Irish traditional music | |||
| Length | 41:36 | |||
| Label | EMI Ireland Ltd | |||
| Producer | Leo O'Kelly | |||
| Crubeen chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Limerick Leader | (positive)[1] |
Background and recording
Crubeen was formed in the early 1970s. They recorded and produced in Dublin.
Crubeen released their debut album Eagle's Whistle in 1976 with EMI Ireland[2] and followed it up by another album with the simple title 'Crubeen' in 1978 released by CBS records. They also featured on a number of compilations albums 'Best of Irish Folk' [3] alongside The Sands Family and Planxty.
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1976 | EMI Ireland | stereo LP | LEAF 7011 |
Eagle's Whistle track listing 1976
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gem of the roe" | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Fead an lolair ( eagle's whistle )" | 2:28 |
| 3. | "Building Up and Tearing England Down" | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Flower of Scotland" | 3:01 |
| 5. | "William Hollander" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Belfast Brigade" | 3:44 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wilie Archer" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Mourne Maggie" | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Three jigs (The Morning Mist, Ellis Jig, The Mug of Brown Ale)" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "My own Native Land" | 4:57 |
| 5. | "An Bensin Lauchra (The Little Bench of Rushes)" | 2:27 |
| 6. | "Sam Hall" | 4:43 |
| Total length: | 41:36 | |
Personnel
- Crubeen
- Benny McKay: bodhran and vocals
- Eddie Ruddy: flute, whistle, and concertina
- Barney Gribben: banjo, mandolin, concertina, harmonica
- Tommy Hollywood: guitar, mandolin, vocals
- Paddy Clerkin: vocals, guitar, double bass, five string banjo
- John Waterson: fiddle, viola, dulcimer
- Billy Fegan: tin whistle, harmonica and vocals
- Production team
- Leo O'Kelly – production
- Bob Harper – engineering
- Ronnie Norton – cover design & photography
References
- "Scan of the "Eagle's Whistle" review from the "Limerick Leader" published on August 21, 1976" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- "EMI (Ireland)". The Irish Music Review. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- Nick Guida. "Compilation album featuring Crubeen 'The Best Of Irish Folk' 1977—EMI PCD-2059 LP". Theballadeers.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
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