The Definitive Collection [Original recording remastered]

Dick Gaughan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 10, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Highpoint UK
• ASIN: B000CSUM12
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,298 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Now Westlin Winds

2. The Recruited Collier

3. The Freedom Come-All-Ye

4. Dowie Dens o Yarrow

5. Reconcilliation

6. Lough Erne / First Kiss at Parting

7. Young Henry Martin

8. Fine Horseman

9. Bonnie Woodha'

10. Scarecrow

11. Coppers and Brass / The Gander in the Pratie Hole

12. Both Sides the Tweed

Editorial Reviews

Long considered one of the great 'folk' voices of our time, Dick Gaughan is universally acknowledged as one of Scotland's most outstanding and uncompromising musicians - his vocal prowess, instrumental virtuosity and intelligence as a composer are legendary. This collection spans the best part of 30 years, and reflects all these skills. His exceptional voice and outstanding ability on the guitar perfectly complement the traditional and contemporary songs and scintillating instrumentals on this outstanding compilation from the Topic and Greentrax archives. No anthology of Dick's work would be complete without his seminal and inspirational Both Sides the Tweed which closes the album.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Gem!, August 10, 2006

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R. J MOSS (Alice Springs, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Definitive Collection (Audio CD)

Yes. An absolute gem, and no qualms about the judicious selection of prime time, Gaughan. Fellow Scot crooner, Dougie McLean once interrupted his set in Alice Springs to explain, if not apologise, that his preference was for 'sad songs'. Dougie's voice has a purity, almost to the point of innocence, in his laments. Dick Gaughan is the counterpoint: a lived in instrument whose experience can nail the lyric interests with deep mourning. Yes, the selection is mostly sad ballads, the 'muckle sangs' capped by the awesome, 'Both Sides of the Tweed'. Dick's writing is up there with the traditional stuff. Voice and guitar: the Scot's contempary folk scene has no equal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great singer, limited choice of songs, November 14, 2010

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Susan Tichy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Definitive Collection (Audio CD)

If you want to find out why Dick Gaughan is a legend, this collection will give you half the answer. It features sad and lovely melodies that show off his voice, his inimitable timing and phrasing, his warmth, and his virtuoso guitar work. You'll probably love it. What it won't reveal is Dick Gaughan's lifetime devotion to working class politics and his hard-edged critique of power and class. What makes his work more than just lovely is the way he brings together present day politics and musical tradition to empower us all. Tracks on this CD weren't chosen by Dick Gaughan, but by the record company, and only from tracks they had rights to--which is how the whole "Definitive Collection" series is made. For a "best of" album created by the artist, and truly reflecting his career, choose the 2-CD collection "Prentice Piece."