The Barleycorn
The Winds Are Singing Freedom
1974 - Dolphin DOLM 5011 LP
Side One
This Little Place Called Ireland
Our Lads In Crumlin Jail
Tom Williams
The Town I Loved So Well (Phil Coulter)
Bring Them Home
Billy Reid
Banjo Reels
Side Two
The Winds Are Singing Freedom (Tommy Makem)
The Boys Of The Old Brigade (Paddy McGuigan)
John Mitchell
Irish Soldier Boy
Henry Joy
Mandolin Jigs
Credits
Paddy McGuigan: Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals
Liam Tiernan: Vocals & Guitar
Brian McCormick: Vocals & Bass
John Delaney: Banjo, Mandolin & Vocals
Produced by Dermot O'Brien at Trend Studios Ltd. Dublin. 1974.
Photography: ROY
Cover Design: JIM PALMER
Sleeve Notes
I always considered the Barleycorn as a one-hit group, i.e. "The Men Behind The Wire". Then in January 1974 I went to hear them in the Chariot, Raneiagh, Dublin. I listened to them for one and a half hours and was more than surprised to find that they are one of the most entertaining groups I have ever heard and that "The Men Behind The Wire" is just one of their many big numbers.
Over the next couple of months I got to know the group very well and Paddy, John, Liam and Brian became good friends of mine. This is their first L.P. on Dolphin. I was at the recording sessions and witnessed all the hard work done by the boys and their producer Dermot O'Brien. There is nothing more I can say except for you to listen to this album and I'm sure you will agree with me that Barleycorn are here to stay.
J.H.
