Emmet Spiceland - First

Emmet Spiceland was an Irish folk band formed when brothers Brian Byrne and Michael Byrne of the Spiceland Folk Group joined forces with Dónal Lunny, Brian Bolger and Mick Moloney's Emmet Folk Group. Emmet Spiceland hold a special place in Irish music history as the first of their kind, bringing what was, at the time, a modern sound, to the previously stiff and conservative national airwaves. They were known for beautiful harmonies, pin-up good looks, Mod style and previously unheard of contemporary arrangements of Irish classics. The band enjoyed screaming Beatlemania-style scenes at public appearances after a number of chart successes, with the single "Mary from Dungloe" hitting number one. The single was taken from their album, The First released in 1968 featuring songs by Shay Healy and Christy Moore, with orchestral arrangements by Phil Coulter. Christy Moore praised the band in a documentary of his life.

1 Reynard The Fox

2 My Lagan Love

3 Stór, Stór A Ghrá

4 Lover's Ghost

5 A Couple O'Jigs

6 Bunclody

7 Mary From Dungloe

8 Autumn Has Come

9 Pretty Susan

10 Slieve Gallion Braes

11 O'Carolan's Concerto

12 The Curragh Of Kildare

link to the free album

Emmet Spiceland - First