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Live Celtic Folk Music

Battlefield Band

34 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music

A vibrant collection of traditional melodies intertwining lively fiddle, rhythmic guitar, and heartfelt vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lively tunes for social gatherings
  • short bursts of energetic joy
  • heartfelt melodies for sing-alongs
  • spirited background for celebrations
  • upbeat rhythms for dancing

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced reflective listening
  • long, immersive musical journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Live Celtic Folk Music' marked a significant moment for Battlefield Band as they were solidifying their reputation in the folk scene. This album came shortly after their debut, showcasing their evolution from a local band to prominent figures in the traditional music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· John Denver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lord Huntly's Cave / The Lady in the Bottle / Stewart Chisholm's Walkabout 5:26
  • 2 The Gallant Grahams 3:08
  • 3 I Hae Laid a Herrin' in Salt / My Wife's a Wanton Wee Thing / The Banks of the Allan 3:34
  • 4 Blackhall Rocks 2:54
  • 5 Athole Highlanders 2:46
  • 6 Miss Drummond of Perth / Fiddler's Joy / The Shetland Fiddler 3:10
  • 7 The Lads o' the Fair 3:55
  • 8 74th Highlanders' Farewell to Edinburgh / The Cup of Tea 4:08
  • 9 Joe McGall's Fiddle / Center's Bonnet 5:46

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