The McCalmans – The Greentrax Years. (Double CD)

The McCalmans have recorded for Greentrax for something like 24 years. They released their first Greentrax album Peace And Plenty in 1986, the year Greentrax was launched. 'The Macs', who had previously recorded with EMI and RCA to name but two major labels, intended to give Greentrax the essential 'leg-up' for the then fledgling label, but were so happy with the experience they stayed! This compilation has been specially selected by The McCalmans and Greentrax managing director Ian Green from the many albums the band has recorded for the label. The selection clearly indicates the huge repertoire of The McCalmans, plus the songwriting strength within the band, which has only experienced two line-up changes in forty-five years. The current line-up is Ian McCalman, Nick Keir and Stephen Quigg, however the singing and playing of Hamish Bayne and the late Derek Moffat are also included in this compilation.

Tracks:

CD1: Tullochgorum * Isle of Eigg * Scots Abroad * Farewell Tae The Haven * Ramblin' Rover * All Over This Town * Hawks And Eagles * From Greenland * Highland Laddie Set * Corryvreckan Calling * Men Of The Sea * Going Home * Niel Gow's Apprentice * Highlands Tomorrow * The Bells Of The Town * Lady's Evening Song * Twa Recruitin' Sergeants * Yankee Boots * Lying Truth * Far, Far From Wipers I Belong To Be * Both Sides The Tweed * Let's Recycle * Scotland's Story.

CD2: Festival Lights * Rolling Hills Of The Borders * Victory Parade * Shian Road * American Accent * Pint O' Wine * Wrecked Again * Yellow On The Broom * Still Gonna Die * Back Of The Aisler * Risk Of Frost * Scotland * The Broom O' The Cowdenknowes * Leaving Denmark * WMD * Keepers * Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands * The Moor Road * The Highland Road * Lochs Of The Tay * Strange Dawn * The 12 Folk Days Of Christmas.