Legacy of a Quiet Man
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Legacy of a Quiet Man is a music album by Irish singer Sinead Stone and musician Gerard Farrelly. The album was released in 2001 on the Seolta Records label and is a collection of songs written by Gerard’s father Dick Farrelly
. Dick is best remembered for his composition, The Isle of Innisfree
which became a worldwide hit for Bing Crosby and was used as the theme music of the film, The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.
The album features some of Farrelly's best known songs along with songs recorded here for the first time; they include two songs written in Irish, "Siobhán" and "Seolta Bána".
The album’s musical style is Celtic / Folk / Irish
Dick Farrelly
Dick Farrelly born Richard Farrelly was an Irish songwriter, policeman and poet, composer of "The Isle of Innisfree", the song for which he is best remembered. His parents were publicans and when Dick was twenty-three he left Kells, County Meath for Dublin to join the Irish Police Force...
. Dick is best remembered for his composition, The Isle of Innisfree
Isle of Innisfree
The Isle of Innisfree is a song composed by Dick Farrelly , born Richard Farrelly, who wrote both the music and lyrics. Dick got the inspiration for "Isle of Innisfree", the song for which he is best remembered, while on a bus journey from his native Kells, County Meath to Dublin...
which became a worldwide hit for Bing Crosby and was used as the theme music of the film, The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.
The album features some of Farrelly's best known songs along with songs recorded here for the first time; they include two songs written in Irish, "Siobhán" and "Seolta Bána".
The album’s musical style is Celtic / Folk / Irish
Track listing
- "Seolta Bána" – 3:21
- "Isle of InnisfreeIsle of InnisfreeThe Isle of Innisfree is a song composed by Dick Farrelly , born Richard Farrelly, who wrote both the music and lyrics. Dick got the inspiration for "Isle of Innisfree", the song for which he is best remembered, while on a bus journey from his native Kells, County Meath to Dublin...
" – 3:53 - "Annaghdown" – 3:25
- "People like You and Me" – 2:36
- "If You Ever Fall in Love AgainIf You Ever Fall in Love Again"If You Ever Fall in Love Again" is a song written by Irish songwriter Dick Farrelly.-Origins and recordings:In 1948, it was the winning song in a BBC-hosted song contest in Northern Ireland and was subsequently recorded by Anne Shelton for whom it became a United Kingdom hit.It was also recorded...
" – 2:55 - "When Today is Yesterday" – 3:21
- "Shores of Loch Leven" – 3:05
- "We Dreamed our DreamsWe Dreamed our DreamsWe Dreamed our Dreams is a song written by Irish songwriter Dick Farrelly. Dick is best known for his song, "Isle of Innisfree" theme of the film, The Quiet Man...
" – 4:43 - "Cottage by the LeeCottage by the LeeCottage by the Lee is a song written by Irish songwriter Dick Farrelly. It was composed in the early 1950s and is published by Waltons Music Publishing in Dublin, Ireland....
" – 3:21 - "The Gypsy Maiden" – 3:24
- "Black is the Colour" (Bonus track) – 4:02
- "Siobhán" – 3:23
Personnel
- Sinead Stone – Vocals
- Gerard Farrelly – Piano, Rhodes Piano, Keyboards & Percussion
- Mick McCarney – Acoustic Guitar
- Richard M.Farrelly – Acoustic Guitar
- Brendan Monaghan – Uilleann Pipes, Whistle & Bodhrán
- Colum SandsColum Sands (Irish songwriter)Colum Sands is an Irish singer songwriter who made his first performances and recordings with The Sands Family of County Down. Between his extensive solo appearances he continues to record and perform with his brothers Tommy and Ben and his sister Anne in the family band.Following appearances...
– Acoustic Guitar - Shaun Sweeney – Accordion
Production
- Producers: Sinead Stone & Gerard Farrelly
- Engineer: Billy Robinson
- Recorded at: Sinead and Gerard’s home in Dublin and in Billy’s home in Ramelton, Donegal
- "The Gypsy Maiden" recorded at Spring Recording Studios, Co Down, engineered by Colum SandsColum Sands (Irish songwriter)Colum Sands is an Irish singer songwriter who made his first performances and recordings with The Sands Family of County Down. Between his extensive solo appearances he continues to record and perform with his brothers Tommy and Ben and his sister Anne in the family band.Following appearances...
- Concept / Design & Layout: Gerard Farrelly & Sinead Stone