The Best of The Tannahill Weavers 1979-1989

Tannahill Weavers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 5, 1993)
• Original Release Date: December 14, 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Green Linnet
• ASIN: B000005CNV
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,590 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

One of Scotland's finest, and a big hit with Prairie Home Companion . Here are their finest jigs and reels, chosen by the band itself-their traditional concert opener The Geese in the Bog/The Jog of Slurs; The Highland Laddie; I Once Loved a Lass , and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!! Great music!, October 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best of The Tannahill Weavers 1979-1989 (Audio CD)

I saw these guys play in Charlotte Oct. 13 of this year, and Wow!! They are great! I'm a student piper, so I was simply amazed at the skill and speed of Duncan, the piper. The songs are great, every one of the men in Tannahill Weavers is very talented and you can see they not only just sing, but they sing with emotion, love and meaning. You will not be disappointed in any of their CD's. I guarantee that if you are a lover of scottish/irish music the slightest bit, you will fall in love with this group's soulful music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great folk music from the kings of the Highland pipes, November 3, 1998

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Damon Denys (Salt Lake City, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of The Tannahill Weavers 1979-1989 (Audio CD)

When it comes to bagpipe music, the Tannies are far and wide my favorite. Superbly blended with the entourage of other traditional celtic instruments, these songs are truly inspiring and heartwarming. From the foot-thumping energy of Johhny Cope, to the powerful drama of Jamie Raeburn's Farewell, this album will surely raise your spirits and stir your soul! Forget all that new-age pseudo-celtic music that has flooded the market in recent years. If you want the best of traditional jigs and reels, this is where to find it. The _Best of_ is a perfect place for new listeners of the Tannies and new listeners of celtic music in general to start out. If this music doesn't have you out of your seat and dancing, you must be tied to the chair! Give it a listen!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome, October 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best of The Tannahill Weavers 1979-1989 (Audio CD)

I do not consider myself an expert on traditional Scottish music, but I do know what I like --and I love this album (and the Tannies!) It is one of my all-time favorites of any genre. Everytime I play it, I am blown away. And I play it often! Some highlights (and there are lots of highlightable moments here): "Atholl Highlanders/Johnny Cope" -- these two Jacobite songs are melded perfectly and, to put it as best I can, they ROCK! Also, there's the devestating, "Jamie Raeburn's farewell" -- one of very few Tannies songs to feature that non-traditional Scottish instrument, the electric Guitar. Heart-wrentchingly emotional. But these are just two great moments in an overall awesome collection.

This CD is a great introductioin to both Traditional Scottish music and the Tannahill Weavers. If you have any interest in Scottish/Celtic music, piping, or just plain good music, then get this CD!