Isn't It Grand Boys
| Isn't It Grand Boys | ||||
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| Studio album by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem | ||||
| Released | February 21, 1966 | |||
| Recorded |
December 1965 New York City | |||
| Genre | Irish folk | |||
| Label |
Columbia CL 2477 (mono) CS 9277 (stereo) | |||
| Producer | David Rubinson | |||
| The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Isn't It Grand Boys | ||||
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Isn't It Grand Boys is a 1966 studio album by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. It was the Irish folk group's seventh album for Columbia Records and their tenth album over all. Tommy Makem wrote the liner notes.
The album reached #22 on the UK Albums Chart on April 16, 1966.[1][2] It remained on the chart for five weeks.[2]
Reception
New York Times music critic, Robert Shelton, praised the album for its sound quality and presence. About the singing, he noted: "The ensemble efforts have just enough polish to show a firm professionalism, and just enough rough edges to retain a native folk quality." He singled out the songs "Nancy Whisky," "Isn't It Grand Boys," and "Westering Ho" for their "hearty virility."[3]
Track listing
All songs are traditional and were adapted and arranged by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, except where noted.
| Side one | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length |
| 1. | "Nancy Whisky" | Each singer has a solo verse | 2:53 |
| 2. | "Galway Races" | Liam Clancy | 2:08 |
| 3. | "What Would You Do If You Married A Soldier" | Tom Clancy | 1:03 |
| 4. | "Eileen Aroon" | Liam Clancy | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Isn't It Grand Boys" | Each singer has a solo verse | 2:58 |
| Side two | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length |
| 1. | "Galway City" | No solos | 2:12 |
| 2. | "My Son Ted" (arranged by Joan Clancy) | Paddy Clancy | 1:54 |
| 3. | "Westering Ho" | No solos | 1:33 |
| 4. | "The Cobbler" (arranged by Tommy Makem) | Tommy Makem | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Mingulay Boat Song" | Tommy Makem | 2:49 |
| 6. | "O'Donnell Abu" | No solos | 1:40 |
Personnel
- Paddy Clancy - vocals, harmonica
- Tom Clancy - vocals
- Liam Clancy - vocals, guitar
- Tommy Makem - vocals, banjo, tin whistle[4]
References
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 107. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- 1 2 "CLANCY BROTHERS & TOMMY MAKEM". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ Shelton, Robert (May 22, 1966). "Four Who Sing and Act Their Songs". New York Times. p. 142.
- ↑ "Isn't It Grand Boys: Album Cover Listing". The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Retrieved 1 June 2014.