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Dick Gaughan, A Legend I Better Understand

I've heard many people talk about how incredible, Scottish singer, Dick Gaughan is, but I'd never really heard just how great. Well, thanks to a great sale at Green Linnet, I was able to get a copy of "Handful of Earth" by him, and wow! Not only is it just a great folk album with very simple arrangements, largely just vocals and guitar, combined with Gaughan's fantastic vocals.

You will also learn how inspirational he was to Celtic musicians everywhere, as half the songs have been performed by countless bands from, "Erin-Go-Bragh" to "Song for Ireland", "Both Sides of the Tweed" and "World Turned Upside Down" (last two were popular with Clandestine).

I can't say he was the first to record these songs, but his performance is awesome. If ye're looking to hear some great Scots Celtic folk music, get this album. I'm pretty convinced you'll find Dick Gaughan as inspiring as I find him.

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