JOSIE McDERMOTT: DARBY'S FAREWELL
Josie McDermott: flute, tinwhistle, lilting, singing
A classic 1977 "pure drop" album by this flute and whistle player from the Sligo/Roscommon border who died in 1992. McDermott is also remembered as the composer of several tunes which are now universally played, and which he recorded on this album. With excellent notes by Robin Morton.
Rating: *** 1/2
Price: $16.99
Contents:
1. Reels: The Kerry Man / The Pigeon on the Gate
2. Jigs: Sixpenny Money / Garrett Barry's
3. Hornpipes: The Bush Hornpipe / Dunphy's Hornpipe
4. Song: Morlough Mary
5. Air: An Cailin Rua (The Red-Haired Girl)
6. Reels: The Tap Room / Toss the Feathers
7. Jigs: Dominic's Farewell to Cashel / Trip to the Cottage
8. Lilted Reels: The Collier's Reel / The Bank of Ireland
9. Reels: Micko Russell's Reel / Trip to Birmingham
10. Polkas: Murphy's Polka / The Keadue Polka
11. Reels: Peg McGrath's Reel / Ganley's Reel
12. Song: Ballad of the O'Carolan Country
13. Reels: The Flowers of Ballymote / Coleman's Cross
14. Song: Una Wan
15. Air: Una Bhan
16. Jigs: Boys of the Town / O'Dwyers Jig
17. Reels: Father O'Grady's Visit to Bocca / Darby's Farewell to London
