Tracy sourced this song from a recording of Dublin folk singer, Al O’Donnell, on his ‘Ramble Away’ album. The song comes from an English translation of an 18th century poem written by County Fermanagh poet, Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna. The song laments a yellow bittern (An Bonnán Buí) that died of thirst. However, it is said the words reflect Mac Giolla Ghunna’s own drinking habits. The moral of the story suggests that you should drink your fill while you still can, or you too might well meet your maker just like the poor old Bonnán Buí!
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Class playing by everyone, it's hard to find trad music that's so well arranged without sounding 'too new.' I'd put this album up with any of the old classics.
Also, as a bouzouki player, it's nice to hear the instrument so high in the mix, especially when it's played so skillfully. zefferoni
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Absolutely sensational - love the generally low-end tones and planxty-esque set up, but most of all the incredible energy of it! Wish more instrumental trad was like this, love the fact that it's recorded live too. Prangman
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