Solo Singers & Songwriters

April 2004 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Celtic Collections — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDGMP8007

Celtic Collections vol 7. The songs of East Lothian and the Forth, with particular emphasis on the sadly defunct fishing industry of the Forth Estuary. Performers include Ceolbeg, The McCalmans, Malinky, Drinker’s Drouth, Heritage, Robin Laing and Dick Gaughan. Songs of the Prestonpans salters; the shell-fish gatherers,… read more

April 2004 — Scottish Tradition Series — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Spoken Word — CD — CDTRAX9021

Scottish Tradition Series vol 21. This volume focuses on the music, song and stories of the Orkney Islands. Most of the selections were recorded by Alan Bruford, reader in Scottish Ethnology. The first narratives and songs highlight farm life: they recall harvest celebrations, recipes, animal behaviour and related beliefs and… read more

February 2004 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX256

Best known as vocalist and instrumentalist with the band Iron Horse, Annie Grace’s career as musician, actor and teacher has taken her to all corners of the world. This, her debut solo album, is a compelling mix of traditional and contemporary songs reflecting the World, blues and jazz influences… read more

December 2003 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX254

Fifteen original songs. Davie Robertson was born in 1945 and has lived all his life in the village of Longniddry, East Lothian. He has been interested and involved in the folk revival since the mid 1960s and during that decade started composing songs, which he sang in local folk clubs and at other… read more

September 2003 — 2022 Top 20 — Compilations — Ian Green’s Pick Of The Month — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Spoken Word — Vocal Groups — CD — CDTRAX244

“Various artists including Adam McNaughtan, Dick Gaughan, Rod Paterson, Jim Reid, The Corrie Folk Trio and The Laggan combine for this tribute to the late, great singer/songwriter/collector Dr Hamish Henderson. Several of his most popular songs are included: The John MacLean March, Farewell to… read more

May 2003 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX246

Whisky is in the air in Scotland - all that steady evaporation of spirit from countless casks quietly aging to maturity. The angels get some of it, but it has also inspired many great songs and poems which Robin Laing has been collecting for years. In 1997 Robin recorded an album of whisky songs… read more

March 2003 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX240

Includes 28-page booklet with song lyrics and glossary. Sheena Wellington has travelled far and wide, singing traditional and other Scottish songs as well as her own compositions. Her relaxed singing style and entertaining presentation has endeared her to audiences in many countries, including the… read more

October 2002 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX237

Another crop of songs from the incredibly prolific songwriter Eric Bogle. Includes such greats as The Colour of Dreams, As If He Knows (Ian Green’s favourite Bogle song which never fails to bring a tear to the eye), The Dalai Lama’s Candle, Ibrahim and Cradle To The Grave. The band on this… read more

September 2002 — Special Offers — All Time Top Sellers — 2021 Top 20 — 2020 Top 20 — Guitar & Mandolin — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — Double CD — CDTRAX236D

The First Three Decades. Double CD including comprehensive sleeve notes and song lyrics. One of the most respected and sought-after musicians in the UK, Dick Gaughan has spent years ‘on the road’ and made many recordings. For some years his audiences have been requesting a compilation of Dick’s favourite tracks and… read more

August 2002 — Compilations — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX234

Songs Of The Jacobite Risings. The 2002 Edinburgh International Festival included Songs of the Jacobite Rebellions in their Scottish traditional music programme - this compilation was released to mark that event. The album consists of popular Jacobite songs, plus some recent compositions, performed by artists including The… read more

May 2002 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX027

Jack Beck (guitar and vocals) is a highly rated singer of traditional song, and is joined on this album by musicians Gary Coupland (accordion), Pete Clark and Davy Lockhart (fiddle), Mike Ward (whistle, Northumbrian smallpipes, keyboard), Lindsay Porteous (jaws harp), Chris Miles, Andy Hunter and… read more

October 2001 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Vocal Groups — CD — Double CD — CDTRAX213D

Live From Celtic Connections 2001. Double album recorded live at the Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow, in January 2001. Featuring Aileen Carr, Elspeth Cowie, Cilla Fisher, Annie Grace, Corrina Hewat, Heather Heywood, Maureen Jelks, Chris Miles, Gordeanna McCulloch, Alison McMorland, Anne Neilson, Karine Polwart, Sheila Stewart,… read more

October 2001 — Special Offers — All Time Top Sellers — Guitar & Mandolin — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX222

As requested by his fans, an album consisting almost entirely of Dick on guitar and vocals, also featuring Brian McNeill on fiddle and concertina on a few tracks. A very ‘live’ feeling. Dick was voted one of the Top 10 Folk Voices of the 20th Century by listeners of BBC Radio 2’s Mike Harding Show. read more

June 2001 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX212

Celtic Lullabies. This project of Celtic Lullabies was a labour of love for Lynn Morrison (formerly of Iron Horse) over several years, during which time she gathered many songs. Her final selection on Cave Of Gold was chosen by personal preference, sleep and story value, and how they all fit together as seamlessly as… read more

March 2001 — All Time Top Sellers — 2023 Top 20 — 2022 Top 20 — 2021 Top 20 — 2020 Top 20 — 2019 Top 20 — 2018 Top 20 — 2017 Top 20 — Ian Green’s Pick Of The Month — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX210

“Scots-born singer-songwriter Eric Bogle is now settled in Australia where his reputation has earned him many awards and honours, and where he has recorded numerous albums including his most recent collection of new songs The Source of Light. By Request is a compilation of Eric’s most requested… read more

December 2000 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX208

Jean Redpath MBE has carved a remarkable musical career for herself to become one of the most accomplished and respected Scottish singers, as well as being a household name both at home and in the USA where she now spends most of her time. Other albums include her ground-breaking work on The Songs… read more

October 2000 — Celtic Collections — Compilations — Robert Burns — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDGMP8002

Celtic Collections vol 2. This is a collection of the most popular Robert Burns songs including A Man’s A Man (The McCalmans), Comin Thro’ The Rye (Gill Bowman), Ae Fond Kiss (Blackeyed Biddy), My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose (Ceolbeg with Davy Steele), Willie Wassle (Rod Paterson), The Lea Rig (Sangsters), Silver Tassie… read more

October 2000 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX196

Another collection of Eric Bogle’s own songs with a different band on this occasion. Ian Blake (several instruments), Jonathan Jones (percussion), David O’Neill (acoustic and electric guitars and more), Scott Dodd (double bass), Gillian Pratten (cello) plus Fred Pilcher and Karen Strahan… read more

October 2000 — Celtic Collections — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDGMP8001

Celtic Collections vol 1. This is a collection of favourite Scottish songs sung by top Greentrax artists, including The McCalmans (Westering Home), Heather Heywood (My Bonnie Moorhen), Robin Laing (Isle of Eigg), Adam McNaughtan (The Jeely Piece Song), Sangsters (Helen of Kirkconnel) and Jack Beck (Love Is Teasing). A very… read more

August 2000 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX173

Aileen Carr was born in Coupar Angus, in Perthshire. Her father, self-taught on the melodeon, had a fine Scots voice, while her mother also sang and played the piano at musical evenings at home. Aileen’s family could not afford piano lessons for her but that didn’t hold back Aileen’s interest… read more

August 2000 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX198

Billy Ross was a founder member of the widely travelled folk band Ossian, formed in 1976, and returned to be part of the re-formed Ossian in 1997, when they recorded The Carrying Stream for Greentrax Recordings. Over the years Billy has also featured in other lineups, including the excellent… read more

June 2000 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX194

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… read more

June 2000 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX197

This is a compilation of Rod Paterson’s two early solo albums: Two Hats and Smiling Waved Goodbye. Rod is one of Scotland’s finest singers, with limitless depth and versatility. While best known for his work with the groups Jock Tamson’s Bairns, The Easy Club and Ceolbeg, he also follows a… read more

May 2000 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX069

From the leader and founder member of the hugely popular 1970s band Rankin File came this solo album in 1993 by Iain Rankin, with a bunch of brand new self-penned songs. Iain is a brilliant songwriter with a great voice to go with it. In Pier House Studio, Iain surrounded himself with some of… read more

April 2000 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX195D

This is a double CD re-release of the earlier cassette recordings The Glasgow That I Used to Know and Words, Words, Words. Singer-songwriter Adam McNaughtan, a product of the Scottish Folk Revival of the 1960s, has been writing, collecting and singing songs for three decades and has become one of… read more

October 1999 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX185

Robin Laing is one of Scotland’s best singer-songwriters and each year has a full diary of bookings, especially gigs where he specialises in the theme of Scotch whisky, a subject on which he has recorded four albums for Greentrax. Robin is also an expert whisky taster and very much in demand.… read more

May 1999 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — G2 Label — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — G2CD7004

From an idea submitted by singer/songwriter Jim Hunter to The Highland Festival was born the Songhunter project, attracting a staggering 430 competition entries from Highlands and Islands songwriters. The incredibly difficult task of reducing that figure to a touring repertoire of some twenty songs… read more

May 1999 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Compilations — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX176

To Welcome The New Parliament. Scotland’s music to welcome a new parliament. Our rough guide to some of the key landmarks in the long, rich history of Scotland’s music, which we present as Scotland regains its own Parliament after 300 years. Featuring Sandy Brechin (accordion), Mairi Campbell (fiddle, viola, vocals), Jack… read more

May 1998 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX9054

Border Ballads. Willie Scott was born in the Scottish village of Canonbie in the Scottish Borders in 1897, one of a family of seven. On leaving school he worked on various farms and in his adult years more permanently on farms in Fife and Duns, Berwickshire. In addition to his singing songs of the Scottish Borders… read more

May 1998 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX9053

The late John MacDonald was a champion singer, whistler, diddler and melodeon player. On this album he displays all of these talents. He was born in 1905 at Bogney Farm, Dunphail, and was the eldest of six children. He started performing at the age of 13 years and eventually became known as a… read more