The Rankin Family (album)
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The Rankin Family is the debut album by Canadian folk music
group The Rankin Family
. The album was originally self-released by the siblings in 1989. It was re-issued by Capitol Records
in 1992 and certified 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 1989. 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 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
- "Mo Run Geal Dileas (My Faithful Fair One)"
- "Lonely Island"
- "Loving Arms"
- "Piano Medley"
- "Mairi's WeddingMairi's WeddingMairi's Wedding is a Scottish folk song originally written in Gaelic by Johnny Bannerman for Mary McNiven. Written using a traditional Scottish tune, it was first played for McNiven in 1935 at the Old Highlanders Institute in Glasgow's Elmbank Street. Hugh S...
(Michael Rankin's Reel)" - "Roving Gypsy Boy"
- "Chi Mi Na Morbheanna (Mist Covered Mountains)"
- "Fiddle Medley"
- "Lament of the Irish Immigrant"
- "Jigging Medley"
External links
- [ The Rankin Family] at Allmusic