The Carlton Showband - Glorious Green

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Review by mike dangeroux

The Carlton Showband's album, Glorious Green, is a delightful collection of traditional Irish tunes that will transport listeners to the rolling green hills of Ireland. The album features lively jigs and reels, soulful ballads, and rousing pub songs, all performed with the band's signature energy and enthusiasm.

The album's standout tracks include "The Rose of Tralee," a haunting ballad that showcases the band's impressive vocal harmonies, and "The Wild Rover," a rollicking pub song that will have listeners tapping their feet and singing along. Other highlights include "The Rocky Road to Dublin," a fast-paced instrumental that showcases the band's impressive musicianship, and "The Fields of Athenry," a stirring ballad that will tug at listeners' heartstrings.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
West Meath Bachelor
Glorious Green

Catalog Numbers

75-1000

Labels

RCA Victor

Listen online

  • kuunnella verkossa
  • ouvir online
  • lytte på nettet
  • ascolta in linea
  • escuchar en línea
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online anhören

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Stereo

Notes

Red label

About The Carlton Showband

The Carlton Showband is a Canadian musical group of the Irish genre. Formed in Brampton, Ontario in November 1963, the band initially named themselves the Carlton Danceband in reference to Toronto's Carlton Street where Maple Leaf Gardens was located. The initial recording lineup included 5 musicians from Ireland: Chris O'Toole (leader), Christy McLaughlin, Mike Feeney, Seamus Grew, Sean McManus, and Fred White (the lone Canadian, from Nova Scotia). By their second album release, Irishmen Johnny Ferguson and Mitch McCoy were added. McCoy departed after 2 years, replaced by Bob Lewis (of Nova Scotia). This would be the most popular lineup from approx. 1968 through the mid-70s, and for most of their award-winning RCA years. They were the regular band on The Pig and Whistle, a popular CTV television musical variety show that aired from 1967 to 1977. Despite the end of their regular national television series exposure, the band continued to perform until their dissolution in 1996. Fred White continues to do the occasional show using the Carlton Showband name. McManus died 1989; O'Toole in 2005; Patterson in 2007; Lewis in 2008; Feeney in 2011. McLaughlin died in November 2014 Grew and White are the surviving members from the popular '60s lineup.

Name Vars

  • Carlton Show-Band
  • Carlton Showband
  • The Carlton Show Band

Members

  • Mike Feeney
  • Seamus Grew
  • Fred White
  • Christy McLaughlin
  • Bob Lewis
  • Chris O'Toole
  • Sean McManus
  • Edwin McCoy
  • Johnny Patterson
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Summary by mike dangeroux

Glorious Green is a must-have for fans of traditional Irish music. With its infectious melodies, lively rhythms, and heartfelt performances, it is sure to become a cherished addition to any music collection. Whether you're Irish by birth or simply Irish at heart, this album is sure to delight and entertain.