Cathie Ryan

Cathie Ryan

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 18, 1997)
• Original Release Date: February 18, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B000000E5K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #233,381 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
For Cathie Ryan, it's a long, long way back to Tipperary, and the road goes through Michigan. The Detroit-reared singer is a first-generation American; her mother is from Kerry, and her father from Tipperary. Ryan, however, was schooled in Gaelic ways, including sean nos (solo) singing. Ryan's debut (following seven years with the women's group Cherish the Ladies) draws on her heritage and her New World upbringing with effortless grace. Traditionals ("Ned of the Hill," "Dark Moll of the Glen") mix with more contemporary material (Dougie MacLean's "Garden Valley) and three Ryan originals, including the autobiographical "When Detroit Was Burning." It's a formula that serves Ryan well on this vastly promising debut. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Irish Performer, October 13, 1999

By	Patrick Kelly ([e-mail]) (Marietta, Ohio) - See all my reviews

I have listened to the "The Soul of Christmas", "Cathie Ryan", and "The Music of What Happens". I have enjoyed them all. "Cathie Ryan" is Cathie's first album on her own since Cherish the Ladies. Each song on this album has an interesting celtic origins which Cathie has related at her performances. I consider Cathie to be one of the top performers in Irish Music performing today. This album is a testament to that. I have met Cathie and seen her in performances and she puts everything into bringing the right atmosphere to a performance getting herself and the audience really into the music. She has actually lived through much of her music which makes it special. My favorites from the album are Ned on the Hill and White Dress. I am looking forward to another album by Cathie Ryan.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rave Review!, February 16, 1999

By A Customer

Cathie Ryan's debut solo album is not only a "must-have" for Celtic and Irish music lovers, but for anyone who would appreciate her tender vocals and haunting scores. Particularly impressive is "The 12th of July". The album carefully weaves traditional songs with her own contemporary ballads, producing a mix of titles that is sure to reach a wide audience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, September 15, 1998

By	M. Lynch (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Cathie Ryan's debut Album is a triumph. Known to many fans from her days with "Cherish the Ladies", Ryan proves that she is one of the most exciting talents in the Celtic World today. I have listened to this album many times, and never tire of it. Her voice is clear and wonderful to hear. Pick up a copy as soon as you can, and enjoy! I look forward to her next album.