Royal Lovers & Scandals
ISLA ST CLAIR

CD ONLY

OTHER TITLES

"THE EPITOME OF SCOTTISH FOLK MUSIC, JAUNTY AND MOVING BY TURNS, WITH FLASHES OF SEXUAL INTRIGUE IN HIGH PLACES - ISLA'S VOICE IS BEAUTIFULLY PURE" Sunday Times Magazine

TITLES BY
ISLA ST CLAIR

ROYAL LOVERS & SCANDALS
MURDER & MAYHEM
WHEN THE PIPER PLAYS
AMAZING GRACE

TRACKS
1. BARBARA ALLEN
2. EARL OF ERROL
3. MATTY GROVES
4. MARIE HAMILTON
5. GABERLUNZIE MAN
6. QUEEN JANE
7. BONNIE EARL OF MORAY
8. BONNIE HOUSE OF AIRLIE

GUESTS:
Joe O'Donnell on fiddle
Danny Prendergast on guitar

REVIEWS:
"Royal Lovers and Scandals continues Isla's interest in showcasing traditional ballads with popular and time honored tracks such as "Barbara Allen," "Mary Hamilton," "Matty Groves," "Gaberlunzie Man," and "Queen Jane." Ballad lovers will enjoy these songs, some of which have been recorded and sung for centuries. We visit the childbed death of Henry VIII's third wife in "Queen Jane," also sung by Raven, and hear of the outrageous "Earl of Errol" who defends himself against a charge of impotence from his wife by fathering a son on a young peasant girl. If you like ballads, presented with spare elegance by a fine singer, you will enjoy both these albums." Greenmanreviews.com

The rich culture of traditional ballads is a magical experience. In this album the nobility from Scotland and England are the heroes, or villains, in these often scandalous songs which enthral with their tales of legends, romance and tragedy.

Isla St Clair is one of Scotland's most popular singers and this special edition CD provides an excellent introduction into discovering the musical heritage of the past.

duration: 40 mins approx

catalogue numbers:
REHCD532 (CD)