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Sweeney’s Men: Sweeney’s Men

Sweeney’s Men: Sweeney’s Men (Transatlantic TRA 170)

Sweeney’s Men
Sweeney’s Men

Transatlantic Records TRA 170 (LP, UK, 1968)
Transatlantic Records TRASAM 37 (LP, UK, 1976)

Sweeney’s Men: Sweeney’s Men (Transatlantic TRASAM 37)
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Recorded and produced at Livingstone Studios, Barnet by Bill Leader
Engineer: Nic Kinsey

Musicians

Andy Irvine: vocals, mandolin, harmonica, guitar;
Johnny Moynihan: vocals, bouzouki, tin whistle;
Terry Woods: vocals, 6-string and 12-string guitars, 5-string banjo, concertina

Tracks

Side 1

  1. Rattlin’ Roarin’ Willy (Roud 6192; G/D 4:776) (2.25)
  2. Sullivan’s John (Roud 16718) (3.15)
  3. Sally Brown (Roud 2628) (2.20)
  4. My Dearest Dear (Roud 422) (3.53)
  5. The Exile Jig (1.39)
  6. The Handsome Cabin Boy (Roud 239; Laws N13; G/D 1:181) (2.25)

Side 2

  1. Dicey Riley (1.41)
  2. Tom Dooley (Roud 4192; Laws F36A) (2.32)
  3. Willy o’ Winsbury (Roud 64; Child 100; G/D 5:999; Henry H221) (4.47)
  4. Dance to Your Daddy (Roud 2439; G/D 8:1562) (2.14)
  5. The House Carpenter (Roud 14; Child 243; G/D 2:332) (3.37)
  6. Johnstone (Roud 17; Laws L4; G/D 2:186; Henry H185) (3.40)
  7. Reynard the Fox (Roud 358, 1868) (3.26)

Tracks 1, 3, 5-6, 10-11, 13 trad. arr. Terry Woods, Andy Irvine, Johnny Moynihan;
Track 2 Pecker Dunne;
Track 4 words trad., music Terry Woods;
Track 7 Dominic Behan;
Track 8 Frank Warner;
Track 9 trad. arr. Andy Irvine;
Track 12 Copyright Control

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Sweeney’s Men: The Tracks of Sweeney

Sweeney’s Men: The Tracks of Sweeney (Transatlantic TRA 200)

The Tracks of Sweeney
Sweeney’s Men

Transatlantic Records TRA 200 (LP, UK, 1969)
Transatlantic Records TRASAM 40 (LP, UK, 1977)

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Recorded and produced at Livingstone Studios, Barnet by Bill Leader
Engineer: Nic Kinsey

Musicians

Johnny Moynihan: vocals, bouzouki, tin whistle;
Terry Woods: vocals, 6-string and 12-string guitars, 5-string banjo, concertina

Tracks

Side 1

  1. Dreams for Me (4.33)
  2. The Pipe on the Hob instrumental (2.14)
  3. Brain Jam (2.18)
  4. Pretty Polly (Roud 15; Laws P36B) (4.30)
  5. Standing on the Shore (3.59)

Side 2

  1. A Mistake No Doubt (2.33)
  2. Go By Brooks (2.05)
  3. When You Don’t Care (2.40)
  4. Afterthoughts (2.45)
  5. Hiram Hubbard (Roud 2208; Laws A20) (3.10)
  6. Hall of Mirrors (3.04)

Tracks 1, 3, 8-9 Terry Woods;
Tracks 2, 4-5, 10 trad. arr. Terry Woods, Johnny Moynihan;
Tracks 6, 11 Henry McCullagh, Terry Woods, Johnny Moynihan;
Track 7 Leonard Cohen, Terry Woods

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Sweeney’s Men: Sweeney’s Men / The Tracks of Sweeney

Sweeney’s Men: Sweeney’s Men / The Tracks of Sweeney (Castle ESMCD 435)

Sweeney’s Men / The Tracks of Sweeney
Sweeney’s Men

Castle Music ESMCD 435 (CD, UK, 1996)

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Recorded and produced at Livingstone Studios, Barnet by Bill Leader
Engineer: Nic Kinsey

Musicians

Andy Irvine: vocals, mandolin, harmonica, guitar [1-14];
Johnny Moynihan: vocals, bouzouki, tin whistle;
Terry Woods: vocals, 6-string and 12-string guitars, 5-string banjo, concertina

Tracks

Sweeney’s Men

  1. Rattlin’ Roarin’ Willy (Roud 6192; G/D 4:776) (2.25)
  2. Sullivan’s John (Roud 16718) (3.15)
  3. Sally Brown (Roud 2628) (2.20)
  4. My Dearest Dear (Roud 422) (3.53)
  5. The Exile Jig (1.39)
  6. The Handsome Cabin Boy (Roud 239; Laws N13; G/D 1:181) (2.25)
  7. Dicey Riley (1.41)
  8. Tom Dooley (Roud 4192; Laws F36A) (2.32)
  9. Willy o’ Winsbury (Roud 64; Child 100; G/D 5:999; Henry H221) (4.47)
  10. Dance to Your Daddy (Roud 2439; G/D 8:1562) (2.14)
  11. The House Carpenter (Roud 14; Child 243; G/D 2:332) (3.37)
  12. Johnstone (Roud 17; Laws L4; G/D 2:186; Henry H185) (3.40)
  13. Reynard the Fox (Roud 358, 1868) (3.26)

Single

  1. Old Woman in Cotton (2.45)

The Tracks of Sweeney

  1. Dreams for Me (4.33)
  2. The Pipe on the Hob instrumental (2.14)
  3. Brain Jam (2.18)
  4. Pretty Polly (Roud 15; Laws P36B) (4.30)
  5. Standing on the Shore (3.59)
  6. A Mistake No Doubt (2.33)
  7. Go By Brooks (2.05)
  8. When You Don’t Care (2.40)
  9. Afterthoughts (2.45)
  10. Hiram Hubbard (Roud 2208; Laws A20) (3.10)
  11. Hall of Mirrors (3.04)

Tracks 1, 3, 5-6, 10-11, 13 trad. arr. Terry Woods, Andy Irvine, Johnny Moynihan;
Track 2 Pecker Dunne;
Track 4 words trad., music Terry Woods;
Tracks 4, 15, 17, 22-23 Terry Woods;
Track 7 Dominic Behan;
Track 8 Frank Warner;
Track 9 trad. arr. Andy Irvine;
Track 12 Copyright Control;
Track 14 Andy Irvine;
Tracks 16, 18-19, 24 trad. arr. Terry Woods, Johnny Moynihan;
Tracks 20, 25 Henry McCullagh, Terry Woods, Johnny Moynihan;
Track 21 Leonard Cohen, Terry Woods

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Sweeney’s Men: The Legend of Sweeney’s Men

Sweeney’s Men: The Legend of Sweeney’s Men (Castle CMDDD932)

The Legend of Sweeney’s Men
Sweeney’s Men

Castle Music CMDDD932 (2 CD, UK, 2004)

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Recorded and produced at Livingstone Studios, Barnet by Bill Leader
Engineer: Nic Kinsey

Musicians

Andy Irvine: vocals, mandolin, harmonica, guitar [1-17];
Johnny Moynihan: vocals, bouzouki, tin whistle;
Terry Woods: vocals, 6-string and 12-string guitars, 5-string banjo, concertina

Tracks

CD 1

Sweeney’s Men singles

  1. Old Maid in the Garrett (Roud 802; G/D 7:1378; Henry H138) (2.33)
  2. The Derby Ram (Roud 126; G/D 3:645; TYG 59) (2.20)
  3. The Waxies’ Dargle (3.27)
  4. Old Woman in Cotton (2.45)

Sweeney’s Men

  1. Rattlin’ Roarin’ Willy (Roud 6192; G/D 4:776) (2.25)
  2. Sullivan’s John (Roud 16718) (3.15)
  3. Sally Brown (Roud 2628) (2.20)
  4. My Dearest Dear (Roud 422) (3.53)
  5. The Exile Jig (1.39)
  6. The Handsome Cabin Boy (Roud 239; Laws N13; G/D 1:181) (2.25)
  7. Dicey Riley (1.41)
  8. Tom Dooley (Roud 4192; Laws F36A) (2.32)
  9. Willy o’ Winsbury (Roud 64; Child 100; G/D 5:999; Henry H221) (4.47)
  10. Dance to Your Daddy (Roud 2439; G/D 8:1562) (2.14)
  11. The House Carpenter (Roud 14; Child 243; G/D 2:332) (3.37)
  12. Johnstone (Roud 17; Laws L4; G/D 2:186; Henry H185) (3.40)
  13. Reynard the Fox (Roud 358, 1868) (3.26)

Singles with Sweeney’s Men members

  1. The Capitol Showband: The Black Velvet Band (Roud 2146) (2.35)
  2. Johnny Kelly: The Nightingale (Roud 1093; Laws M37; G/D 1:18; Henry H75a) (2.30)
  3. The Capitol Showband: The Streets of Baltimore (2.28)
  4. The Capitol Showband: McAlpine’s Fusiliers (3.15)
  5. The Capitol Showband: Bottle of Wine (2.33)

CD 2

Recordings with Sweeney’s Men members

  1. Andy Irvine & Paul Brady: Autumn Gold (3.50)
    from Andy Irvine Paul Brady

The Tracks of Sweeney

  1. Dreams for Me (4.33)
  2. The Pipe on the Hob (2.14)
  3. Brain Jam (2.18)
  4. Pretty Polly (Roud 15; Laws P36B) (4.30)
  5. Standing on the Shore (3.59)
  6. A Mistake No Doubt (2.33)
  7. Go By Brooks (2.05)
  8. When You Don’t Care (2.40)
  9. Afterthoughts (2.45)
  10. Hiram Hubbard (Roud 2208; Laws A20) (3.10)
  11. Hall of Mirrors (3.04)

Recordings with Sweeney’s Men members

  1. Anne Briggs: Willy o’ Winsbury (Roud 64; Child 100; G/D 5:999; Henry H221) (5.30)
    from Anne Briggs
  2. Steeleye Span: Lowlands of Holland (Roud 484; G/D 6:1116; Henry H180) (6.00)
  3. Steeleye Span: The Dark-Eyed Sailor (Roud 265; Laws N35; G/D 5:1037; Henry H232) (6.02)
    both from Hark! The Village Wait
  4. The Woods Band: Dreams for Me (4.14)
    from The Woods Band
  5. Anne Briggs: Sullivan’s John (Roud 16718) (4.11)
    from Sing a Song for You
  6. Andy Irvine: Baneasa’s Green Glade (6.06)
  7. Andy Irvine: My Hearts’s Tonight in Ireland (3.47)
    both from Rain on the Roof

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Other records with Sweeney’s Men

See also the discographies of Andy Irvine and Gay and Terry Woods.

Folk Festival (Transatlantic TRA 324) Various Artists, Folk Festival, 2 LP, Transatlantic TRA(D) 324, 1976

The Acoustic Folk Box (Topic TSFCD 4001) Various Artists, The Acoustic Folk Box, 4 CD, Topic TSFCD4001, 2002

Transatlantic Folk Box Set (Sanctuary SMEDT137) Various Artists, Transatlantic Folk Box Set, 3 CD, Sanctuary SMEDT137, 2004

Anthems in Eden (Castle CMXBX1030) Various Artists, Anthems in Eden: An Anthology of British & Irish Folk 1955-1978, 4 CD, Castle Music CMXBX1030, 2006

Andy Irvine: 70th Birthday Concert (Andy Irvive AR-5) Andy Irvine, 70th Birthday Concert at Vicar St 2012, CD, Andy Irvine AR-5, 2014