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| Release Date |
January 12, 1999 |
| Artist |
Sharon Shannon |
| Record Label |
Green Linnet Records |
| Singles With U2 |
None |
| Promotional Releases |
None |
| TRACKS FEATURING U2 |
| Adam Clayton performs bass on "The Marguerita Suite". |
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| TRACKLISTING (Click for Lyrics) |
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Blackbird
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Bonnie Mulligan
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3 Headed Monster: The Three Headed Monster / Quick Nurse, the Screens!
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Mighty Sparrow (Live)
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Kids: Feed an Fhiolair / Never Going Back Again
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Cavan Potholes
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Tickle Her Leg
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Bungee Jumpers
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Mouth of the Tobique: Lad O'Beirnes / Dowds Favourite / The Mouth of the
Tobique
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Sandy River Belle
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Bag of Cats: The Barrow Burn Reel / Lexy Macskills / The Trip to Windsor
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Magic Foot
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Song of the Rosy Cross
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Each Little Thing
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Sparky
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Woodchoppers (Live)
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Maguire and Patterson
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Munster Hop
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Reel Beatrice
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The Marguerita Suite (with Adam Clayton) (5:50)
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Spellbound
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| LINER NOTES |
| The Marguerita Suite: This selection is composted
of a waltz, written by Philip King, and two jigs, the first is Graham Townsends
from the Cape Breton tradition and the second Paidin O'Raifearta's learnt
from the playing of Dermy Diamond. The Peeking Pup Waltz: Sharon (accordian),
Donal Lunny (bouzouki), Steve Wickham (fiddle), Adam Clayton (acoustic
bass), Philip King (harmonica), Liam O'Maonlai (piano), Anthony Thistletwaite
(electric and acoustic mandolins). Graham Townsend's Jig: Sharon (accordeon),
Donal (bouzouki and bodhrans), Liam (piano). Paidin O'Raifearta's: Sharon
(accordeon and fiddle), Donal (bouzouki and bodhrans), Liam (Piano), Anto
(hammond organ). |
| OTHER NOTES |
| Sharon Shannon is an accomplished Irish accordian player.
For her first solo album she turned to many friends for additional accompanyment
on the songs she was performing including Adam Clayton who contributed
to the song "The Marguerita Suite". It was released initially on
her self titled debut, Sharon Shannon.
It was re-released on this 1999 compilation of her best songs. |
| RELATED RELEASES |
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The Marguerita Suite also appears on Shannon's self titled debut, Sharon
Shannon.
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The Marguerita Suite also appeared on the 1997 compilation album, The
Heart of Ireland.
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Shannon played accordian on the 1996 remake of "Tomorrow" by Adam and Bono
on the Common Ground album, and promo
releases. Donal Lunny also appeared on this track.
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Donal Lunny worked on the song "The Marguerita Suite" from Sharon Shannon's
album Sharon Shannon, which Adam Clayton alwo
worked on.
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Donal Lunny was part of the "Self Aid Band" which included Larry Mullen,
who recorded the single Make it Work.
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Steve Wickham performed on U2's War album.
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| CATALOG INFORMATION |
| 5" CD: |
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UK Pressing, GLCD3127
| Label: |
Green Linnett Records |
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| Package: |
Regular Jewel Case |
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| Catalog Information: |
| UK, Green Linnett, GLCD3127 |
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| Track Listing: |
| As listed above. |
| Further Information: |
| This was a best of compilation done in 1999. |
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