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1.1 Go on Back to Momma (From the Film "Gold")1.2 She Was a Lady1.3 I Will Always Be Your Friend1.4 Heart of the Roll1.5 I Would Be Confessed1.6 Spanish Hope (Instrumental)1.7 Blind Men's Stepping Stones1.8 Lord Offaly1.9 The Prisoner1.10 The Gypsy1.11 Cross the Line1.12 Na-Na1.13 Down By the Dockyard (An Epitaph for Belfast)1.14 Bells of Time1.15 Lady Margaret2.1 Daddy Lonesome2.2 Morning That Looks Like Rain2.3 The Pharisee2.4 The Horseman2.5 Leave the Bottles on the Floor2.6 Singer in the Band2.7 You Wear It Like a Crown2.8 Twenty Golden Years Ago2.9 Sad Dark Eyes2.10 As I Used to Know Her2.11 You've Only Been a Stranger2.12 Please Come Home2.13 Sweet Lil'2.14 Livin's Just a State of Mind2.15 Epitaph2.16 Ships in the Night2.17 I Only Know You As a Stranger2.18 Love Like a Lady |
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Number of discs: |
2 |
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Description: | One of Irelandâ??s finest singer-songwritersâ?? three albums for the Dawn label, dating from 1972, 1973 and 1974.
McWilliams had found international success with the song â??Days Of Pearly Spencerâ?? on
Major Minor Records in 1967. His new label Dawn gave him time to explore his creativity and musicality.
From the late 1970s, McWilliams withdrew from the spotlight, only occasionally recording and gigging locally.
Digitally remastered and slipcased. - .. THE PRIEST/LIVIN'S JUST A STATE OF MINDDigitally remastered two CD set containing one of Ireland's finest singer-songwriters' three albums for the Dawn label, dating from 1972, 1973 and 1974. McWilliams had found international success with the song Days Of Pearly Spencer on Major Minor Records in 1967. His new label Dawn gave him time to explore his creativity and musicality. From the late 1970s, McWilliams withdrew from the spotlight, only occasionally recording and gigging locally. Sadly, he died prematurely from a heart attack in 2002, at the young age of 56.1-1 to 1-10 from [m571765] (Dawn 1972)
1-11 to 2-5 from [m880859] (Dawn 1973)
2-6 to 2-15 from [r3741585] (Dawn 1974)
2-16 7" only B side of [r12601613] single (Dawn 1974)
2-17 alternate version of 2-11
2-18 first released on the (similar) compilation [r5676497] (Sanctuary 2002)Discover the musical brilliance of David McWilliams with this CD release featuring "Lord Offaly," "Beggar And The Priest," and "Livin's Just A S." This collection brings together three essential albums from the Northern Irish singer-songwriter, renowned for his poetic lyrics and evocative melodies. Best known for his international hit ?The Days of Pearly Spencer,? McWilliams? work is celebrated for its blend of folk, pop, and rock influences. His unique voice and storytelling ability have earned him a lasting place in music history. Released by BGO Records?a respected label specializing in high-quality reissues?this set offers remastered sound and comprehensive liner notes, making it a must-have for collectors and new listeners alike. BGO Records has built a reputation over decades for reviving classic albums across genres with meticulous attention to detail. |
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No. of tracks: |
33 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
BGOCD1425 |
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