John Wright is the front man and singer of the very successful John Wright Band whose touring schedule is quite remarkable. John has a truly compelling voice, both strong and expressive - on this first solo album for many years, John has recorded some of his favourite songs, mainly traditional, with musician friends Steve Lawrence (guitars, bouzouki, mandocello, mandola, small pipes & whistles), Fraser Speirs (harmonica), Wendy Weatherby (cello & backing vocals) and Angus Lyon (piano).

1. Lord Franklin - 4:50 2. Raglan Road - 4.50 3. Hills of Ardmorn - 3.16 4. Kerry Recruit - 5.14 5. Song (Heaven to Be Near Thee)- 3.50 6. Starry Night - 4.48 7. Ned of the Hill - 4.04 8. Helen of Kirkconnell - 3.14 9. Black Is the Color - 4.56 10. Rout of the Blues - 2.48 11. Galway Shawl - 3.12 12. Carrickfergus - 5.11

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