PACKIE BYRNE: DONEGAL & BACK!

Packie Byrne: vocals, tinwhistle

A lovely collection of recordings made during 1964-74 of the well-known Donegal singer and whistle player, some of them previously released on Byrne's Topic LP and Veteran cassette. John Moulden writes of Byrne: "He is easily the most complete performer, with the broadest repertory of anyone I know: musician, singer of silly songs, singer of ballads, entertainer, novelty artist, raconteur, creator as well as carrier--a living treasure who wears his talent lightly." Because of his unassuming personality, Byrne may not have gotten quite the reputation he deserves. Here's a chance to hear him at his best.

Rating: *** 1/2

Price: $23.99

Our Catalogue 

Contents:

1. The Creel

2. Lament to the Moon

3. Meet an Irishman

4. Air: Slieve na Mban

5. The Highwayman Outwitted

6. Jig: The Dawn Pack

7. Come, Come Away

8. The Shirt My Father Wore

9. Where is my Norah

10. Reel: An Cualain Coo

11. The Big Ship

12. McCaffery

13. Jig: Forgetting the Lesson

14. The Barnyard

15. The Leather Britches

16. The Drummer Boy of Waterloo

17. The Shores of Lough Erne

18. Reel: Blow the Bellows

19. Cod Liver Oil

20. Air: Un-named

21. The Rich Man's Daughter

22. Rambling Irishman