Wae's me for Prince Charlie
Battlefield Band · 1978
41 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of traditional Scottish melodies woven with spirited performances and rich cultural storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited performances for gatherings
- rich cultural storytelling elements
- nostalgic melodies for reflection
- celebratory tunes for festivities
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer modern production styles
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'Wae's Me for Prince Charlie' marked a significant moment in Battlefield Band's career as their third studio album. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the folk genre, following their earlier works that began to blend Scottish tradition with contemporary influences. This album helped establish them as key figures in the folk revival movement of the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pipe Major George Allan 4:57
- 2 Wae's Me for Prince Charlie 4:11
- 3 Lady Madeleine Sinclair / The Spey in Spate / The Duke of Perth 3:15
- 4 The Hieland Sojer 3:38
- 5 The Streaker / The Wee Man From Skye / The Irish Washer Wife 4:13
- 6 The Arran Boat / The Canty Auld Man / Drummond Castle 5:37
- 7 The Lothian Hairst 3:36
- 8 The Barngann Gil 2:55
- 9 Mormond Braes 5:23
- 10 Cherish the Ladies / The Rambling Pitchfork 4:06
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