Songs Of Tommy Makem (Mod)

The "odd man out" of the world famous Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem will always stand in the annals of Irish folk music history as one of the greatest and most highly influential singers of all time. But he was not just a great Irish singer - he was a master storyteller, artist, poet and adept on a variety of instruments including the long-necked 5-string banjo, guitar, tin whistle, and bagpipes. Although the modern "Bard of Armagh" passed in 2007, Tommy Makem will always be remembered as "The Godfather of Irish Music." Presented here is his now classic first solo album, originally released in 1961, featuring the songs that would last with him throughout his career including his theme song "The Bard of Armagh," "The Cobbler," "The Irish Rover," "The Little Beggarman" and many more. Tommy accompanies himself on pennywhistle and is also joined by Eric Weisberg on banjo and guitar; and on one tune is joined by his mother, Mrs. Sarah Makem, a fountainhead of ancient musical knowledge who provided the inspiration and source material that would make up a great deal of the Clancy Brothers repertoire. All selections newly remastered.