RECORDINGS
BEGINNING OF THE WORLD
In 1987 the time had come for The Clan to get into the studio. They booked time at Platinum Island Studio on Broadway and Houston Street and hired engineer Don Young, who was from the North of England and who had actually heard of Celtic rock music. The album featured much of the Clan’s early repertoire- mostly traditional Irish songs and sets of tunes featuring Tom Scanlon’s fine flute playing. There was also a cover of Fairport’s “Hexhamshire Lass” (Tom’s first recording on lead vocals) and a version of “Nancy Whiskey” that is remarkably similar to Shane MacGowan’s version seven years later.
In 1987 the time had come for The Clan to get into the studio. They booked time at Platinum Island Studio on Broadway and Houston Street and hired engineer Don Young, who was from the North of England and who had actually heard of Celtic rock music. The album featured much of the Clan’s early repertoire- mostly traditional Irish songs and sets of tunes featuring Tom Scanlon’s fine flute playing. There was also a cover of Fairport’s “Hexhamshire Lass” (Tom’s first recording on lead vocals) and a version of “Nancy Whiskey” that is remarkably similar to Shane MacGowan’s version seven years later.
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DIRTY HALF DOZEN
An EP released in 1988 that features Tom’s first two original songs: “Hooligans in Suits” and “Look to the Mountains." Also “Firebrand”- first use of the bagpipes in front of the whole rock band (they had used solo pipes on “Beginning of the World”). “Firebrand” and “Hot Ashfelt” were also released as a 45 RPM single. |
BLOOD, SWEAT AND CHEERS
A live performance recorded in 1990. Also released as a concert video. “Pretty good recording, if I do say it myself. Stole the cover from Live at Leeds.”- Tom
The Clan at the time were being called “America’s #1 Celtic Rock band” and these recordings make it hard to argue the point!
A live performance recorded in 1990. Also released as a concert video. “Pretty good recording, if I do say it myself. Stole the cover from Live at Leeds.”- Tom
The Clan at the time were being called “America’s #1 Celtic Rock band” and these recordings make it hard to argue the point!
