Cullen Bay cover

Released 40 years ago

Cullen Bay

The Tannahill Weavers · 1986

39 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music

A vibrant tapestry of traditional melodies intertwined with contemporary energy, reflecting the spirit of Scottish folk music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey experience
  • vibrant melodies for gatherings
  • captivating storytelling through instrumentation
  • playful energy for dancing
  • wave-like pacing invites exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Cullen Bay' marked a significant moment for The Tannahill Weavers as their fifth album. By this time, they had established themselves as key players in the Scottish folk revival, building on the success of previous albums and expanding their repertoire with innovative arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Ángel Parra· Isabel Parra· Víctor Jara

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Standard on the Braes o’ Mar / The Haughs o’ Cromdale 3:28
  • 2 The Fiddler / The Fiddler’s Jig / Jenny Dang the Weaver / The Reel of Tulloch 4:42
  • 3 Joy of My Heart 4:39
  • 4 Aikendrum 1:37
  • 5 Samuel the Weaver / The Panda / Thunderhead / The Cannongate Twitch / Allan Macdonald’s Reel 5:15
  • 6 Kintail 4:24
  • 7 A Night Visitor’s Song 3:38
  • 8 Cullen Bay / Dalnahassaig / S’Ionadh Riud a Chunnaic Mi / Alick C. MacGregor 6:09
  • 9 Braw Burn the Bridges 5:48

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