Archie Fisher - Archie Fisher

Archie Fisher's first solo album "Archie Fisher" (Celtic Music, 1968) is notable for its melodic richness, a pleasant departure from the more plaintive style that predominated in Traditional music at the time. There are also nice, though mildly amusing, touches that were very much in keeping with the times, such as the gentle sitar work which pops up at the start of the album. He doesn't go overboard with it -- this is basically a solid Traditional  album -- but it does show how early on many artists were open to outside influences.

Personnel:

- Archie Fisher - guitar, dulcimer, concertina, sitar, vocals

- John Doonan - piccolo-flute, whistle

- John MacKinnon - violin, mandolin

All titles by traditional, arranged by Archie Fisher, except where noted.

01. Open The Door Softly - 1:57

02. Reynardine - 2:37

03. The Terror Time (Ewan MacColl) - 2:59

04. The Three Gipsies - 2:53

05. The Keilder Hunt - 2:37

06. The Trooper And The Maid - 1:54

07. The Child On The Road - 2:19

08. The Beggar Wench - 2:18

09. Bogie's Bonnie Belle - 2:49

10. Matt Highland - 4:33

11. Farewell She - 2:37

12. The Snows - 2:15

link to the free album

Archie Fisher - Archie Fisher