Dick Gaughan - Handful Of Earth (Full Album)

[@problemchimp4231]

For me...as great as can get...

[@JockLambert1972]

One of the greatest folk albums ever made. Been listening to this album for 40 years this year, it’s timeless.

[@drewski363]

Utterly brilliant

[@jeffbachman]

Got this album as a gift of a friend in the early 80s. Wore it out. Hadn't thought to listen to it for years, until last night when I took my daughter to a trad Irish music and dance Christmas show here in Portland. We were talking about the performances at the intermission and she said one of her favorite shows that I ever took her to was when Dick played a local pub in the early oughts. He offered up one of my favorite one liners of all time between songs: "It was a hard day when I realized that I was no longer an angry young man but just a bad tempered old bastard." Describes me very well and keeps me laughing to this day.

[@5purnlad]

I;ve had the honour of supporting Dick a few times. A fine man; a man true to his principles and a true socialist.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

I had a wonderful and awful experience in Scotland. I'm Welsh. Please don't leave, because I dearly love your/our Scotland. That train trip from the North to the South changed me.

[@JohnQuinn-om9qy]

Please don't leave. Please explain???🍀🍀🙏🙏🍀🍀

[@kentdaniel6886]

The perfect folk album.Thank you Dick Gaughan.

[@montychiton]

Unique voice... so much force and conviction. And great guitar playing as wel. One of my all time favourite singers!

[@cliffjamesmusic]

It's wonderful to play this album to people who have never heard of Dick and watch their eyes light up

[@aidanmarshall]

cliffjamesmusic - thanks for the relevant comment! I have introduced many people to the magic of this fabulous artist. And yes. The eyes always light up

[@DouglasDaggart]

Used to live near my Hero DG in Inverness. A gentle and lovely man that no folk singers seem to equal

[@PiperTMTotalWar]

Heard this guy on BBC Scotland last night. Never heard of him before, absolute amazing musician- one of the best this country has ever produced!

[@OliverBootle1]

Or any Country

[@RoelofBrolsma]

Discovered Dick Gaughan around one year ago, Craigie Hill is since one of my favourite songs, so emotive, so beautiful.

[@wendypope37]

I'm unfortunately unpopular for liking folk singers that sing of woe, truth and inequality I feel so out of place in a world where profit before people is a constant bleat from the brainwashed. Surely if you count yourself as a decent human being you see people all over the world as an equal. Yes or no . I encounter all sorts of contrary opinions from people but they don't like my opinion when I say I'm not this or that on forms . I'm a human being . Anyone agree? Love Gaughan and Rosselson too . Brilliant singer/writers .

[@SuperMrfafa]

I agree wholeheartedly. Solidarity forever brother.

[@joturner5709]

We need more songs that deal with the themes earlier periods of folk music reflected, but applied to our current, political, environmental, social landscapes... dealing with injustice, inequality, corruption, exploitation, the squandering + destruction of this magnificent planet, as well as as messages of how to connect, pull together for common causes, to benefit ALL vs the few...with lyrics that uphold the eloquence + power of the best writers... authentic and honest. As Billy Bragg noted in a recent interview on 'Q' on CBC, it's a tradition... a thread that links us through time + music...

[@thomasanthony9636]

This album makes me feel every human emotion as profoundly as possible.Pure beauty.

[@edmundblackedder]

I didn't know this record existed until a few days ago, when KZbin recommended this video. I've been listening to it since that moment, thanks to those who uploaded it.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

It's a fine one, for sure.

[@realirish713]

One of the BEST folk albums to date (2018) And live, he is brilliant!

[@_Andy_A]

Agreed, would love to see him live. This album is one of the greats.

[@tonypellock5326]

It’s that time of year again.

[@roryreid307]

Much love to Dick Gaughan.

[@FINNBABA]

I grew up with my Mum listening to Dick Gaughan loved it as a child, and love and appreciate it even more now. I saw him live in the early ninetees and his voice was amazing. Thanks Dick.

[@johnmclean8167]

As of today, 23,386 solid solidarity supporters listened to this album. Let's spread the word and keep it going...

[@johnmclean8167]

(Celtic FC). Scotland of Britain. Britain out of Ireland. Socialism all the way...

[@elephant303]

Craigie Hill slays me each time...so much soul..

[@Pwecko]

It's my favourite Dick Gaughan track. I can't listen to it with other people around. I don't want them to see me crying.

[@helendavison5634]

My father's favourite, played this non stop, now I'm blasting it love the snow song cracking album

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

This is one of my favorite all-time albums and performers! Thank you so much for sharing the music of the wonderful dick gaughan! God bless everyone from Patrick

[@tomhill4738]

Thanks for posting this album. Dick Gaughan is a working class hero!

[@ianclancy8395]

still listining and loving the music

[@kateking3953]

Wonderful voice!!!!!!!!! Part of my past, and I'm glad I've found him again to make him part of my present. A man of integrity and truth. He played a song for me in 1993!!

[@gerwynevans2729]

Great to discover this here. A treasure for all to share.

[@lucymelville932]

A truly immersive and emotive experience listening to the sublime Mr Gaughan.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

I love this guy. My Gaelic name is Dougall Mcdonell and my people are from N.Uist... I grew up similariti!

[@nicolasdelaforge7420]

Hall of fame for this man.

[@kevingladstone734]

One of my all time favourite albums. The voice on Dick Gaughan is amazing. If you like this check out the old blind dogs.

[@peterlangbridge4286]

Great album. A desert island disc, for sure.

[@patearly9492]

Thank you for sharing this fantastic album! God bless all from Patrick

[@mikemolloyphotography]

Met Dick a few times at his gigs, always friendly and a great player. Classic album.

[@RodFraserMusician]

I'm so thankful I've found his music and at the perfect time. Love this album...thank you!

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Thank you very much for posting. He is my favorite folk singers and from what I understand he is a fantastic person

[@WVislandia]

This album still takes my breath away in sheer admiration and appreciation.

[@ceriblack9654]

Thank you for reminding me of my father.

[@quinnrollen]

This is just greatness

[@alexmorris452]

Dick has now been promoted to father of traditional Scottish music .......Hamish Henderson is now the grandfather ......Ian green would certainly be on the committee for all the work he has done for the progress of the Scots music scene ......John BARROW was a leader in the 70 s when we tried to establish our sounds to the ordinary punters in various pubs during the summer months of yesteryear ........and Ian McALMAN was instrumental in helping the boys to keep our music alive ......and this LP is certainly one of dicks best , unfortunately today the musicians are all doctors of music ,and they don’t realise they are forgetting the TRADITIONAL type of music that was played in our yesterday’s . and there is not enough singing being allowed .HOWEVER dick perfectly shows on this beauty how it should be done

[@andrewcrowder4958]

Got this album 40 years ago and it still speaks to me. I finally met Dick Gaughan at the Red Tractor Tavern in Ballard (Seattle) in 2001. Great, sardonic banter between songs. "In Scotland we're good at two things: Calvinism and glorious defeat."

[@mapatterson22]

I saw him once in my local folk club on the outskirts of London. He was mesmerising. He kept apologising for his accent. He thought we couldn't understand him! However we were used to and understood everything he said! What a lovely man. I'm glad I found this because I lost it as part of a divorce. So I don't feel bad for listening now because I paid for it originally.

[@aidanmarshall]

As requested, full songwriter credits have been added

[@mapatterson22]

@@aidanmarshall So sorry, I requested that before I looked at your personal notes. That's why I removed the request. Anyway, thanks for posting, it's wonderful. Peacexx

[@aidanmarshall]

@@mapatterson22 No worries, brother! I have made it a little more clear, anyway.

[@mapatterson22]

@@aidanmarshall It's sister actually but no worries here either! :)

[@wendypope37]

I own a copy why you apologising? If music is never shared then no one will know of it . Unfortunately we know all the other "POPCRAP" that's paid loads of money to flood the popular market .

[@Tveshag]

Awsome,Just Awesome.Jeeesus ! Thank you for sharing more Quality Music.

[@aidanmarshall]

Tveshag Thanks! This is possibly the best folk LP of the 20th century!

[@Requiredfields2]

1. Erin-go-Bragh (Ireland Forever) 0:00 2. Now Westlin' Winds 4:32 3. Craigie Hill 9:15 4. World Turned Upside Down 15:32 5. The Snows They Melt The Soonest 18:23 6. Lough Erne/First Kiss at Parting 22:44 7. Scojun Waltz/Randers Hopsa 28:36 8. Song For Ireland - (Written by Phil Colclough) 32:50 9. Workers' Song - (Written by Ed Pickford) 38:00 10. Both Sides the Tweed 45:07

[@maxmarnau7019]

Westlin' Winds, please!

[@Requiredfields2]

@@maxmarnau7019 Good catch! Corrected. :)

[@Cogniscent1]

A powerful, stirring piece of work from an inspiring musician.

[@barbaracameron-smith7093]

Thanking you for uploading this wonderful album.

[@brynkirsch5195]

amazing

[@christophergaughan8672]

Thanks for uploading it

[@SyrGroyl]

Both Sides the Tweed 41:07

[@jasperdepagie898]

OH. This Is Fantastic! thank's for posting!

[@aidanmarshall]

Jasper De Pagie - thank you for commenting. My pleasure for providing the upload. I think it is one of the very, very finest folk LP’s of the 20th century

[@_Andy_A]

Dick Gaughan, if you're listening, do a tour of the UK and we will come.

[@aidanmarshall]

I'm sad to inform you that health issues prevent Gaughan from touring/gigging. I believe a stroke left him unable to play.

[@_Andy_A]

@@aidanmarshall Thanks, no worries, yeah I'd heard that. Heard he then did a show in 2018 so hopefully he's on the mend.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

When he goes, the world will “discover” him, like it did with Nick Drake.

[@Ladder7]

magic

[@jackl3586]

he could have been bigger than CLAPTON, and, in fact, is.

[@honestpeoplearescum8401]

I don't know why you have to bring pathetic racists like Clapton into this.

[@folksurvival]

Vile Arts Hahaha what a ridiculous comment.

[@folksurvival]

Vile Arts Congratulations you can quote Eric Clapton. There was nothing wrong with what he said. He also had the courage to support Enoch Powell and both Clapton and Powell have been proven right with time. Clapton had the guts to stand up for his people when a lot of celebrities are too weak and cowardly to do so and he deserves respect for that. There's nothing "pathetic" about defending your people, nation and family. It is noble and important. Trying to do the right thing, as Clapton did , should not be looked down upon.

[@honestpeoplearescum8401]

LOL nationalism is a wet fart in the winds of time and "your people" is a fairytale followed by halfwits mystified by simple colours and shapes.

[@folksurvival]

Vile Arts Why are you lying? Nationalism and groups of people that make up those nations and tribes have existed for hundreds of thousands of years. For as long as people have existed on this earth they have had families and been related to other people.

[@migliorstore4780]

I like this stuff, even if I don't understand a single word.... which is very tricky, and I know I could regret this endorsement... but I like this stuff.

[@charlesglacken9815]

Hi Versify worked to show lyrics when I downloaded Gaughan on spotify

[@leesaunders8193]

My favourite folk album of the 80s after Penguin Eggs and The Poison Boyfriend

[@jackl3586]

the music is much older and newer than topigraphical, think timeless. love to you all.

[@maxcuthbert100]

The poison boyfriend ?

[@mapatterson22]

@@maxcuthbert100 I've never heard of that either. Can anyone enlighten us?

[@mapatterson22]

PS this is one of my all time faves.

[@charlesglacken9815]

@@mapatterson22 These were albums available through Green Linnet Records Most of this stuff is avail on Spotify .now the whole album H O E is I did not check to see if Coppers and Brass is avail. My Lp's are stored . the moisture from living in the woods was ruining the album jackets. Winter was fine Heater on. Summer air on . Didn't like running 2 dehumidifiers in spring and fall . I still prefer the woods have to cut some trees back mORE New Jersey climate a bit strange.

[@johngiblin259]

Éirinn go Brách

[@housewiferevolution4750]

Is this album still in print ? I'd love to get it

[@charlesglacken9815]

Check and see if Green linnet Records( Mail Order) is still in Biz That's where I got it a million years ago.

[@rudiwashier]

Reminds me of early Tull, love it

[@ssdd191]

Love this.. any recommendations for more traditional Scottish/Gaelic folk or singer/songwriters?

[@aidanmarshall]

ssdd191 - he is English, but Vin Garbutt is phenomenal

[@ssdd191]

Thanks!

[@TheLionlover1980]

Kris Drever

[@seannamadra5675]

Look nae further he's the real deal!

[@rippedtorn2310]

@@aidanmarshall hes not fekin english ,hes Scots thru and thu ta madddie lol

[@DeutschesFolkArchiv]

Dick Gaughan + Wacholder: Trotz alledem (Live 1985 - Festival d. pol. Liedes, Volksbühne Berlin) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInaq2ekoJmIjrs

[@nguyenngocthaonguyen2112]

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