Live from Scotland Volume 1

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Live from Scotland Volume 1
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Live album by
Released1974 (1974)
Venue Glasgow City Halls
The Corries chronology
A Little of What You Fancy
(1973)
Live from Scotland Volume 1
(1974)
Live from Scotland Volume 2
(1975)

Live from Scotland Volume 1 was a 1974 album by The Corries recorded at the Glasgow City Halls.

Contents

Line-Up

Tracks [1]

Side One:

Side Two:

Sleeve notes

The Corries.

Well known in many lands through their fine performances and records, they have adopted a philosophy to their music which, apart from technique, relies to a large extent on instinct. The Celtic 'More', or instinct, one link with the ancient past which can guide the treatment of an old song today. Their interpretations are creative in the broadest sense, and sincere, in that they compose what they feel is 'naturally' right. They take their music seriously, but are not afraid to have a good laugh with their audience. People are important to them and if they have brought an audience down with a sad ballad, will cheer them up again with something else. This after all is what music is about; expression, entertainment, stories told, battles recalled, bizarre, situations recounted and above all the enjoyment of doing it.

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