In The Club by Dave Swarbrick and Simon Nicol is a captivating album that showcases the duo's exceptional musicianship and chemistry. The album features a mix of traditional and contemporary folk tunes, all performed with precision and passion.
From the opening track "The White Cockade," it's clear that Swarbrick and Nicol are masters of their craft. Swarbrick's fiddle playing is both lively and soulful, while Nicol's guitar work provides a solid foundation for the music. The two musicians play off each other beautifully, creating a sound that is both intricate and accessible.
Highlights of the album include "The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie," a haunting ballad that showcases Swarbrick's emotive playing, and "The Cuckoo's Nest," a lively tune that will have listeners tapping their feet. The album also features several original compositions by Swarbrick and Nicol, including "The Humpback Whale" and "The Road to Lindisfarne," which showcase the duo's songwriting talents.
Merry Boys Of Greenland / Olifiord Jack / Williaford
7:11
Humours Of Cappa / Swallowtail Reel
2:29
Lord Haddo's Favourite / Lady Mary Haye's Scotch Measure
4:0
Humours of Cappa/Swallowtail Reel
2:32
O'Carolan's Farewell To Music
5:03
Pittengardner's Rant / The Floggin'
2:33
Pittengardner's Rant / The Floggin'
2:30
After The Thrill
4:10
Si Bheag Si Mhor
6:2
Friar Britches / Lark in the Morning / Gravel Path / Leighton Buzzard Shuffle
4:21
Over the Lancashire Hills
5:3
O'carolan's Farewell to Music
5:13
79th's Farewell / Atholl Highlanders / De'il in the Kitchen
4:7
The Widow of Westmorland's Daughter
3:36
After the Thrill
4:13
Over The Lancashire Hills
5:03
The Hen's March / The Four Poster Bed
4:10
Flitter Dance / Peter O'tavy / Mona's Delight / Hunt the Wren
8:46
Young Black Cow / Lord Inchiquin
4:45
Flitter Dance / Peter O'Tavy / Mona's Delight / Hunt The Wren
8:44
Merry Boys of Greenland / Olifiord Jack / Willafiord
7:10
Friar Britches / Lark In The Morning / Gravel Path / Leighton Buzzard Shuffle
4:17
Lord Haddo's Favourite / Lady Mary Haye's Scotch Measure
3:57
Planxty Morgan / Long Odds
3:6
The Widow Of Westmoreland's Daughter
3:33
79th's Farewell / Atholl Highlanders / De'il In The Kitchen
4:03
The Hen's March / The Four Poster Bed
4:10
Three Drunken Maidens
2:54
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Catalog Numbers
ATRAX RECS 004
SN821
TECD160
Labels
Atrax Records
Not On Label (Dave Swarbrick Self-released), Not On Label (Simon Nicol Self-released)
Talking Elephant
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Formats
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Album
Reissue
Cassette
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Companies
Role
Company
Recorded At
Woodworm Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p)
Talking Elephant
Copyright (c)
Talking Elephant
Credits
Role
Credit
Arranged By
Dave Swarbrick, Simon Nicol
Composed By
Don Henley (tracks: 7), Glenn Frey (tracks: 7), Stuart Marson (tracks: 14), Traditional (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 13, 15, 16)
Edited By
Alex Lyons
Mastered By
Alex Lyons
Artwork By
Alex Lyons
Fiddle
Dave Swarbrick
Vocals
Dave Swarbrick
Guitar
Simon Nicol
Notes
reissue of the first cassette release.
bonus tracks
12-13 : from Richard Digance & Friends, Capital Radio, April 19, 1981
14 : recorded live at the Stratford Festival, July 1984 by BRMB Radio.
15-16 : recorded live at Farningham Folk Club, Kent, March 15, 1983, and broadcast on BBC “Folk on Two”
Limited edition cassette sold at club gigs from 1982;
Recorded 1981 at Woodworm Studios, Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire
Barcodes
Barcode: 5028479016020
Matrix / Runout: 020 8691 2121 TECD160
About Dave Swarbrick, Simon Nicol
English fiddle, viola, mandolin and guitar player and songwriter. Played with Fairport Convention from 1969 to 1984, and worked with Martin Carthy from 1966 to 1969 and again from 1989, he also has had numerous solo and other releases.
Born: 5th April 1941, in New Malden, Surrey, England.
Died: 3rd June 2016, in Wales.
Swarbrick was married several times. First wife was with whom he had daughter .
In The Club is a must-listen for fans of traditional and contemporary folk music. Swarbrick and Nicol's performances are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant, making for a truly memorable listening experience.