This was recorded in the Abbey Tavern in Howth County Dublin in the early 80s as part of an RTE series 'Christy Moore & Friends'. The backing was a single acoustic guitar played by Declan Sinnot, who is a wonderful guitar player and was a founder member of a number of great Irish bands including Southpaw (with Jimmy McCarthy) and Moving Hearts (with among others Christy Moore & Donal Lunny) and was musical director of May Black's band for a good few years in the 1980s & 90s. He's also an ex member of the legendary Irish celtic rock band Horslips.

This spot on Christy's program launched Mary Black's solo career. She had been a member of a band called General Humbert before this and had sung with her family group (Called funny enough the Black Family) but this song brought her singing to the attention of a much wider audience.

Unfortunately I don't have a copy of the album, although I do have a copy of the sleeve (it's a long story). Best of luck with finding a copy. I'd say its probably a collector's item at this stage. I've never seen it released on CD.