1987, Lismor LIDL 6018
This recording includes many of the favourites heard on these occasions, such as “Mice and Men”, an irreverent parody of the Scottish metrical psalm and gentle satire upon presbyterianism; “Ride the Chariot” with its joyous syncopations, and “Far Away”, the choir’s own version of the universally popular “Londonderry Air”. While on tour the choir always tries to pay compliment to the host audiences by performing music from the country in which they are singing. Examples on the present recording include “O Mary don’t you weep” and “Deep River”,both Negro spirituals from America; “I know where I’m goin'”, an especial favourite with Irish audiences and “Brigg Fair”, Percy Grainger’s fine arrangement of the beautiful English folk song. The choir has not yet had the opportunity to visit the Russia but should the occasion arise then “Kaleenka” would surely be a popular item in the programmes. This recording was made with Peter Shand as conductor and Stewart Henderson as accompanist.
Tracks
- Mice and Men
- Johnnie Cope
- I Know Where I’m Going
- Dance to Your Daddy
- Kaleenka
- Eriskay Love Lilt
- Ride the Chariot
- Isle of Mull
- Dashing White Sergeant
- O Mary, Don’t You Weep
- The Bonnie Earl O Moray
- Caller Heerring
- Brigg Fair
- Deep River
- Quodlibet (The Jolly Beggars)
- Iona Boat Song
- Far Away (Londonderry Air)