Babes in the Wood

Mary Black

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: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,553 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

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

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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.

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!

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.