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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