Ryan's Fancy
An Irish Night at the Black Knight Lounge
1971 - Marathon MS 2105 LP
Side One
Intro By Clary Fleming
Ise the B'y
South Australia
Cock O' The North (Instrumental)
The West's Awake
Seven Old Ladies
Whistle Tune - Swallow's Tail (Instrumental)
Goodbye Mick
Side Two
A Lesson Too Late For The Learning
Come By The Hills
The High Reel (Instrumental)
Johnny Bucher
Northern Lights Of Old Aberdeen
Goodbye Mursheen Durkin
This Land Is Your Land
Farewell To Nova Scotia
Credits
Dennis Ryan: vocals, tin whistle, mandolin, fiddle
Dermot O'Reilly: vocals, lead guitar, mandolin
Fergus O'Byrne: vocals, 5 string banjo, mandolin, guitar
Recorded Live at The Black Knight Lounge in Halifax by Jack Hutchison and George Taylor
Photos: Sherman Hines, Halifax
Sleeve Notes
Dear Boys,
I have just finished listening to the master recording of your recent "In Person" performance at Halifax's Black Knight Lounge. Wow! What can I say. You've said it all with the performance.
To say it's great, is an understatement, so we'll leave the adjectives to everybody, fortunate enough to pick up a copy of the album.
The names Dennis Ryan, Dermot O'Reilly and Fergus O'Byrne or collectively "Ryan's Fancy" will be appearing on many future album covers and all other forms of entertainment if your first album is any indication of what is to come.
Being modest boys, you probably wouldn't admit to that special ingredient you posess and have included in your Black Knight performance — that being COMMUNICATION. The audience is really with you.
The sound is one of fun, a good old fashioned Saturday Night get together. I found the album unique in that there is not one dull spot to be found. Every selection seems to have an important part to play in the show.
Dennis, you have done Tipperary proud and I am sure all Dubliners will boast of their native sons Fergus and Dermot, when they have heard this album.
Dennis, your thin whistle has never whistled as beautifully or happily. Dermot's guitar is an extension of his fun personality and Fergus, the mandolin adds a beautiful touch.
Congratulations on a great effort and best of luck in your studies at Memorial University in St. John's Newfoundland.
I look forward to joining you again when you perform locally.
Meanwhile, I think i will enjoy a Ryan's Fancy Show right now. You have provided that opportunity with this long play album.
Kindest regards, Clary Flemming CFDR
