Great Big Sea [Import]

Great Big Sea | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 28, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea International
• ASIN: B000006TIO
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,655 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #21 in Music > Imports > New Age
  • #24 in Music > World Music > Celtic > Rock
  • #36 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Irish Folk

Track Listings

1. Great Big Sea/Gone by the Board

2. Someday Soon

3. Excursion Around the Bay

4. What Are You At?

5. The Fisherman's Lament

6. I'se the B'y

7. Drunken Sailor

8. Irish Paddy/Festival Reel/Roger's Reel

9. Time Brings

10. Jigs: Eavesdropper's/Both Meat and Drink/Off We Go

11. Berry Picking Time

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I be Canadian?, November 4, 1999

By 

Amanda Leinbaugh (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Big Sea (Audio CD)

I was first introduced to GBS by hearing their US release, Rant & Roar. A friend at work had it, and after I heard it the first time, people started getting mad at me for putting it on repeat constantly. I couldn't help it, I was completely entranced by the music. Now, here at my school, there's a whole crop of GBS fans. I love the energy of their music, you'd have to be dead for it not to brighten your spirits. My family history traces back to Canada, so from my reaction to this music, I think I've got a lot of their blood still in me. As has been said, it makes you want to go be a Newfie! My favorite song on this album is "Drunken Sailor". When I first heard it, I flipped out, then began singing along in a very loud voice. I remember singing this song as a child, and I still can't help joining in every time I hear it. My suggestion is to buy any one of their albums. They're all great, and you'll want the rest as soon as you hear one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Music, February 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Great Big Sea (Audio CD)

This CD is the quintessential crown to any Newfoundland music collection. My boyfriend plays in over and over, and you know what? I enjoy every minute of it! I was born, raised and still live in Newfoundland. You won't believe it, but all those songs about drinking in the kitchen, small community togetherness and good times are true. This place has a culture all our own. I'm so proud that this stellar band has brought the gift of Newfoundland culture to the world.....and you have enjoyed it as much as we do!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A NEW OUTLET, July 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Great Big Sea (Audio CD)

THIS IS JUST A VERY SHORT REVIEW FROM BRIAN BORU TRAPPED IN A 45 YEAR OLD NEW ENGLANDER'S BODY WHO KNOWS IN ANOTHER LIFE HE LISTENED & SANG THE SAME MUSIC THESE BOYS ARE PLAYING. I HAVEN'T BEEN THIS EXCITED ABOUT A BAND AND IT'S SOUND SINCE THE FIRST TIME I LISTENED TO THE CHIEFTANS 19 YEARS AGO. I'M READY TO GO TO SEA WHENEVER THESE BOY'S WANT TO GO!