The booklet to 'On the other hand' says

'Chris is a good friend of mine, a wonderful singer and excellent guitarist. He sang me this song one night and when I asked him where it was from I found that he was a great songwriter too. He wrote this after watching a documentary about the battle of Culloden which set him thinking about the people involved in these battles instead of just the historical events themselves. '

& that's it !

I'd searched for any other references to Chris Willey & Cumberland Boys with no success at all, so thanks Brucie for the references - I shall chase them up.

I think it's a lovely, evocative song. I enjoy Alan Burke's performance - but I would love to hear Chris singing his own song.


Thanks guys for your help

halaswell