Happy Daze cover

Happy Daze

Battlefield Band · 2001

63 min · 15 tracks · traditional folk music

Traditional folk melodies intertwine with lively rhythms, evoking the spirit of Celtic gatherings and communal celebration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • joyful communal celebration atmosphere
  • danceable rhythms for gatherings
  • uplifting melodies for sunny days
  • short tracks for easy replay
  • for lively social settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional depth
  • prefer slow, introspective music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Happy Daze' was released in 2001, Battlefield Band had already established themselves as prominent figures in the Scottish folk scene, following their formation in 1969. This album marked a continuation of their exploration of traditional music while incorporating contemporary influences, showcasing their growth beyond earlier works such as 'Four Strong Winds'.
Stylistic neighbors
Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· John Denver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Devil's Courtship / An Dro 3:47
  • 2 Medium Man / Floating Candles / Nighean Cailleach Nan Cearc (The Hen Wife's Daughter) 3:58
  • 3 The Banks of Red Roses 5:17
  • 4 Tiny Wee Vin / The Road to the Aisle 4:14
  • 5 The Riccarton Tollman's Daughter 4:15
  • 6 Shepherd Lad 3:53
  • 7 The Merry Macs / Dr. Ian MacAonghais / Fonn Air Cailleach An T-Siosalaich ( Mrs. Chisholm's Delight) 4:24
  • 8 Happy Daze 4:55
  • 9 Whaur Will We Gang? / March of The Ceili Man 3:21
  • 10 A Mile Down the Road / Johnny's Jig / Boys of the Puddle 4:30
  • 11 Start It All Over Again 5:05
  • 12 Wee Michael's March / Oot b'est da Vong 4:03
  • 13 Love No More 3:38
  • 14 Blue Bonnets Over the Border / Khazi 3:52
  • 15 The 24th Guards of Brigade at Anzio / The Melbourne Sleeper / MacRae's of Linnie 3:51

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