Singing has always’ been very important
to me from a very small child[5 years of age] taking part in talent
competitions the first song "For the
Memories" written about 20 years ago
says it all.
Chriss & I first arrived in Listowel back in 1988 in a seven and
a half ton camper (see photos).
This came about after meeting a party of musicians and dancers from
the Listowel area at the Cornish Pan Celtic held in Perranporth in
October 1987.In 1988 Sean McCarthy was over with the Kerry Party and
we had many a conversation, and happy memories, where he delighted
us with his impromptu songs and stories. Hence “In
Shame love” has been included, in which he relates
the true story of his sister. Thankfully times have changed.
In the early nineties there was a regular session in the Listowel
Arms with Mickey MacConnell and friends.This is where I first sang
“Only our Rivers” in Ireland, not realizing that your
man was the man who wrote it ! So I wanted to include one of his songs
hence “Follow the Flag”, for
his friendship and support.
Back in August 1988 in Connors’bar Doolin is where I first let
my voice out in Ireland. The songs were “As she
moved through the Fair”( never before had the
experience of silence been so frightening) and "Sally
Gardens". These two just had to be included.
The "Kerry Casanova" was
inspired by watching life! I wrote this song in 2000.
"Pour Another whisky",
again transpired from people watching and was written about 10 years
ago.
"Across the Glen" was written
as a direct result of conversations with neighbours and friends about
the way some of us feel about the Afforestation of Co Kerry and the
impact on the quality of country life and maybe tourism. I wrote this
August 2005 as yet another 18 hectares[50 acres] was sold to forestry
in Glanaderhig,Lyreacrompane.
The Blues has always been one of my favourite styles of music so that’s
why 4 Blues numbers that I sing regularly
are included.
"Raglan Road", "Come by The Hills"
& "Lullaby" all have special meaning to
me and that’s why they are included. Choosing 15 tracks out
of my repertoire was quite difficult I do hope you like the ones I
have chosen. Hazel.
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Produced by: Hazel White / Eddie Lee.
Vocals and Guitar: Hazel White.
Additional Guitars,Mandolin and Bass: Ronnie Ryan.
Bass and Acoustic Guitar: Eddie Lee.
Sleeve Design: Eddie Lee.
Recorded at Jenny Wren
Studios, Ballyheigue, Co.Kerry.
Engineered by Eddie Lee.
