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Babes in the Wood

Mary Black
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (February 25, 1994)
  • Original Release Date: 1991
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Gift Horse
  • ASIN: B000000LWT
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #116,197 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Still Believing
2. Bright Blue Rose
3. Golden Mile
4. Babes in the Wood
5. Thorn Upon the Rose
6. Brand New Star
7. Prayer for Love (Molenie O Lyubvi)
8. Adam at the Window
9. Dimming of the Day
10. Might as Well Be a Slave
11. Just Around the Corner
12. Urge for Going

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Not only is Mary Black the most popular female vocalist in Ireland, she has pulled off the rare feat of gaining the respect of fans of both contemporary and traditional music. Babes in the Woods went straight to the top of the Irish charts in 1991 and stayed there for six weeks. Black can make an ancient song sound new and a modern song sound centuries old. She has a knack for digging to the center of a song and revealing its secrets; witness her version of Richard Thompson's "Dimming of the Day," which may well be the most haunting reading ever of this beautiful song. --Michael Simmons

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, wonderful album!, March 13, 2000
By Sarah Thissell (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
I have listened to Mary Black for almost a decade now and own most of her albums, but this is one of my favorite. She has a beautiful voice, and is a pleasure to listen to. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys celtic music.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful treat, November 17, 1999
By A Customer
I was cruising the the music selections here at Amazon.com and listening to a variety of different things. Babes in the Wood was one I took a chance on after listening to the song selections. I absolutely love it! Based on that I went and bought everything by Mary Black. Now, after listening to her full repertoire, I can say that I still think that Babes in the Wood is fabulous. The best she has to offer. If you want to take a chance, this is the one!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing voice, August 6, 1999
By A Customer
I went to a Mary Black concert for the first time last week and had to rush home afterward and order some of her music. This cd is one of those I ordered. Definately money well spent.The reviewer from Northern California needs to take some time and listen to her in a live performance. Any voice can be doctored electronically. However, in person is a different story. Ms. Black's voice doesn't need the usual studio tampering. Her voice is pure and amazing. Mary Black is one of the top five female voices in the world. As for not writing her own material, then should we dismiss the music of Elvis, Sinatra, Celine Dion, and on and on......? Try her LOOKING BACK cd, it's wonderful.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Mary Black at the top of her career
As it turns out, when Mary left behind the talents of Noel Brazil (the songwriter) and Declan Sinnot (the guitarist and producer) things went downhill somewhat. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, a classic to listen to again and again
anyone who like mary black, frances black, maura o'connell or any other irish artists will love this and other Mary Black albums.
Published on October 14, 1998 by ratchel@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A first class recording of an amazing singer
Mary Black, especially in her earlier works as epitomized by this one, is a breathtaking singer with a voice like a nightingale.

This recording is of great quality. Read more

Published on August 4, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A CD to listen to over and over.
Every song on this CD is great. Mary Black has a great voice and the music is just fantastic. I love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Black Rules!!!!
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