Fare Thee Well Love
Encyclopedia
Fare Thee Well Love is the second studio album by Canadian folk music
group The Rankin Family
. The album was originally self-released by the siblings in 1990. It was re-issued by Capitol Records
in 1992 and certified 5× Platinum by the CRIA
.
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
group The Rankin Family
The Rankin Family
The Rankin Family is a Canadian musical family group from Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The group has won many Canadian music awards, including 15 East Coast Music Awards, six Juno Awards, four SOCAN Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards and two Big Country Music Awards.- Career...
. The album was originally self-released by the siblings in 1990. It was re-issued by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
in 1992 and certified 5× Platinum by the CRIA
Canadian Recording Industry Association
Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada...
.
Track listing
- "Orangedale Whistle" (Jimmy RankinJimmy RankinJimmy Rankin is a Canadian country and folk artist. A member of The Rankin Family, Rankin has also released four solo studio albums. As a solo artist, Rankin was named Roots Artist of the Year in 2002 by the Canadian Country Music Association...
) – 3:29 - "An T-Each Ruadh (The Red Horse)" (Traditional) – 2:12
- "Fair and Tender LadiesCome All You Fair and Tender Ladies"Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies" is an American folk music ballad, originating from the Appalachian region. It has been recorded under either of its two title variations by numerous artists, including The Carter Family, Joan Baez, Odetta, Peter, Paul and Mary, Emmylou Harris, and Dolly Parton...
" (Traditional) – 4:02 - "Fiddle Medley" (Dan R. MacDonaldDan R. MacDonaldDan Rory MacDonald was born February 2, 1911 in southwest Port Hood, at the home of Angus MacDonald . Raised in Judique, Inverness County on Cape Breton Island, he was a composer of fiddle tunes....
, John Morris Rankin, Traditional) – 3:45 - "Fisherman's Son" (Jimmy Rankin) – 3:34
- "Tell My Ma" (Traditional) – 2:18
- "You Left a Flower" (Jimmy Rankin) – 3:27
- "Fare Thee Well Love" (Jimmy Rankin) – 4:33
- "Gillis Mountain" (Raylene Rankin) – 3:07
- "Gaelic Medley" (Traditional) – 4:09
- "Tripper's Jig" (Traditional) – 1:27
Chart performance
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Country Albums | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Top Albums | 5 |