Isn't It Grand Boys Explained

Isn't It Grand Boys
Type:Album
Artist:The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
Cover:The_Clancy_Brothers_and_Tommy_Makem_-_Isn't_It_Grand_Boys_LP.jpg
Released:21 February 1966
Recorded:December 1965
New York City
Genre:Irish folk
Label:Columbia
CL 2477 (mono)
CS 9277 (stereo)
Producer:David Rubinson
Prev Title:Recorded Live in Ireland
Prev Year:1965
Next Title:Freedom's Sons
Next Year:1966

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.

The album reached #22 on the UK Albums Chart on 16 April 1966.[1] It remained on the chart for five weeks.[2]

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."[3]

Track listing

All songs are traditional and were adapted and arranged by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, except where noted.

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 107.
  2. Web site: CLANCY BROTHERS & TOMMY MAKEM. Official Charts Company. 14 June 2014.
  3. News: Shelton. Robert. Four Who Sing and Act Their Songs. New York Times. May 22, 1966. 142.
  4. Web site: Isn't It Grand Boys: Album Cover Listing. The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. 1 June 2014.