Adam's rich voice and wonderful way with words is celebrated here with this bumper 2 CD set. Comprising Adam McNaughtan's previous tapes 'The Glasgow I used To Know recorded in 1975' and 'Words,Words,Words' of 1988 With Lesley Hale (guitar and vocals) plus a number of Adam's friends from Edinburgh. He delivers funny lyrics, mostly a capella, with a Glaswegian accent and outlook on life. Here you get a great overview of Scottish culture, both old and modern. The tunes and themes will sound familiar to many listeners, and will provide a treasure trove of material for those interested in Scottish song.
Track list Disc 2 (Words, Words, Words) 1. The Glasgow That I Used To Know 2. Rap Tap Tap (The Coming Of The Wee Malkies, Chinese SOngs, Lament For A Lost Dinner-Ticket, The Teacher's Rant) 3. Airn John 4. The West End Perk Serenade 5. Nursing Fathers 6. The Haill Week O' The Fair 7. The Glasgow Sunday School 8. The Yellow On The Broom 9. The Glasgow Courtship 10. Robin Tamson's Smiddy 11. Fitba' Crazy 12. Blood Upon The Grass 13. The Lion & The Glove 14. We Will Not Have A Motorway 15. Oor Hamlet.
Customer Reviews
A Natural Comic J R Graham
Adam McNaughtan is a natural. His comic writing is spot on and very 'Scottish'. This guy should be much better known. Buy this CD and you will see what I mean.
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