Released February 21, 1966 Release date 21 February 1966 | Isn't It Grand Boys(1966) Freedom's Sons(1966) Genre Folk | |
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Recorded December 1965New York City Similar The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem albums, Other albums | ||
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Isn't It Grand Boys is a 1966 studio album by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. It was the Irish folk group's seventh album for Columbia Records and their tenth album over all. Tommy Makem wrote the liner notes.
Contents
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- Reception
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
The album reached #22 on the UK Albums Chart on April 16, 1966. It remained on the chart for five weeks.
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Reception
New York Times music critic, Robert Shelton, praised the album for its sound quality and presence. About the singing, he noted: "The ensemble efforts have just enough polish to show a firm professionalism, and just enough rough edges to retain a native folk quality." He singled out the songs "Nancy Whisky," "Isn't It Grand Boys," and "Westering Ho" for their "hearty virility."
Track listing
All songs are traditional and were adapted and arranged by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, except where noted.
Personnel
Songs
1Nancy Whisky2:53
2Galway Races2:08
3What Would You Do If You Married a Soldier1:03