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03 Nov 02 - 01:00 PM (#817495) Subject: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: GUEST,tmcnabb@bellsouth.net Ran across the "Mudcat Gang" while doing a Google research on Annachie Gordon. Thought some of you might give me a hand. Does anyone have or know how to find a particular recording of Annachie Gordon. This version had "killer" instrumentation and was sung by Mary Black at the height of her vocal talent. I first heard it on a Celtic radio show in Memphis and was able to tape it in 1985. I've since lost the tape and have been searching ever since. I"ve discovered that it was on a now out of print recording, "Christie Moore And Friends" (think I spelled his name right, but not certain). I've got one version of the song done by Mary Black and, while it's good, it had nothing of the acoustic production values of this one version I'm looking for. From what I can tell from discovering and following one particular "Mudcat" thread, there are a number of you out there that "know your stuff" and might run this thing to ground for me. thanks. Ted |
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03 Nov 02 - 01:02 PM (#817500) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: sharyn Ted -- radio stations archive their broadcasts sometimes: you might be able to find it that way. Good Luck |
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03 Nov 02 - 01:26 PM (#817515) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: katlaughing According to www.christymoore.net, it was re-released in 1991 by RTE through Tara Records and has an order number: Christy Moore and Friends (1981) [from the RTE TV series, directed by John McColgan] title: Christy Moore and Friends artists: Christy Moore Stockton's Wing Ralph McTell Andy Irvine Donal Lunny Matt Molloy Mary Black date: 1991 tracks: A-side: John O'Dreams (Bill Caddick) - Christy Moore The Maid Behind the Bar (trad./arr. Stockton's Wing) - Stockton's Wing Trip to Jerusalem (Joe Dolan) - Christy Moore Streets of London (Ralph McTell) - Ralph McTell Patrick Was A Gentleman (Christy Moore) - Christy Moore East of Glendart (C. Moore, A. Irvine, M. Molloy, D. Lunny) - Planxty B-side: The Good Ship Kangaroo (C. Moore, A. Irvine, M. Molloy, D. Lunny) - Planxty From Clare to Here (Ralph McTell) - Ralph McTell Sonny Brogan's (trad. arr. Stockton's Wing) - Stockton's Wing Anachie Gordon (trad. arr. Black, O'Beirne) - Mary Black Cliffs of Dooneen (trad. arr. C. Moore) - Christy Moore The Crack was Ninety in the Isle of Mann (Barney Rush) - Christy Moore order no: HRTE RTE 59 (Tara Records) |
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03 Nov 02 - 01:29 PM (#817520) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: katlaughing Or, maybe not? Here is a link to Tara Music, but I couldn't find this album there. Good luck! |
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03 Nov 02 - 01:30 PM (#817522) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: Clinton Hammond Ya know... I might have an MP3 of it somewhere... |
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03 Nov 02 - 02:17 PM (#817554) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: BB The definitive version, in my opinion, was by Nic Jones, and can be found on the recent double CD 'Unearthed'. He says, "I adapted the tune found in Christie's 'Traditional Ballad Airs' and collated verses from 'Lord Saltoun & Auchanachie' (Buchan's 'Ballads of the North of Scotland') and 'Lord Saltoun & Annachie' (Christie's 'Traditional Ballad Airs')." As far as I know, any other version of 'Annachie Gordon' stems from this setting of Nic's. |
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03 Nov 02 - 02:23 PM (#817558) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: Don Firth This is the recording I have of Mary Black singing Anachie Gordon. Apparently it's still available. Blicky. Don Firth |
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03 Nov 02 - 03:33 PM (#817613) Subject: RE: Lookinf for Annachie Gordon From: GUEST,TMcNabb To Don: I have the Mary Black album you speak of already. To Katlaughing: Great tip! I'll check Tara. If they don'[t have it perhaps they can tell where to find it,etc.. I've already left a message with Thistle and Shamrock of NPR (thanks to Sharyn). To BB: I'd be interested in hearing the definitive version you speak of. Mary Black at her best is hard to beat and the version I'm after is at her best. Plus, I'm a picker (done some recording,etc.) and the acoustic interplay, if memory serves, is amazing on the old Christie track. To Clifton: Clifton it would really be something if you actually have an MP3 of this particular track. |
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03 Nov 02 - 06:58 PM (#817733) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: Noreen Nic Jones' version is absolutely wonderful- I think you would enjoy it too- the guitar work is subtle but adds to the song. Worth buying the CD, and not just for that track! |
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03 Nov 02 - 07:02 PM (#817736) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: wysiwyg Welcome to Mudcat! ~Susan |
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04 Nov 02 - 10:47 AM (#818011) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: Declan 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. |
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04 Nov 02 - 11:20 AM (#818062) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: Malcolm Douglas Just as a footnote; this is another song that owes its present form to Nic Jones, though he's rarely credited for it. He got the tune from Christie's Traditional Ballad Airs, re-made it a bit, and worked up a modified set of lyrics based on the small number of texts available. Mary Black learned it (and a number of other songs which she later recorded) from him. |
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04 Nov 02 - 08:01 PM (#818557) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: GUEST,Arne Langsetmo The version by Mary Black I like best is on: Mary Black, "Mary Black" Looks like it may still possibly be available on CD. Hope you like it. Cheers, -- Arne Langsetmo |
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04 Nov 02 - 08:51 PM (#818591) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: artbrooks The Christy Moor LP is currently available on e-bay for $7, here |
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05 Nov 02 - 03:43 AM (#818805) Subject: RE: Looking for Annachie Gordon From: Sarah the flute It's on an album by Loreena McKennit too - not the mask and the Mirror but another one - can't remember the name of it. It's a nice version sarah |