Name: Ballads Of Booze / Old Rarity / Fine Old English Tory Times / Murder Ballads
Brand: Hamish Imlach

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BGOCD1482

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5017261214829

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Hamish Imlach

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

BGO Records (Beat Goes On Records) is a British independent reissue label founded in 1987 by owner/manager Andy Gray. With a rich history in the music industry, including being behind Andy's Records, the largest independent record retailer in the UK during the 1990s, BGO specializes in classic and highly collectable recordings from the 1950s to the 1980s. Their extensive catalogue features *groups*, *singers* and *instrumentalists* that have left an indelible mark on music history. Whether you're a dedicated collector or simply looking to explore iconic sounds of yesteryears, BGO offers an authoritative selection of timeless tunes.

Hamish Imlach was a Scottish folk singer and entertainer, born on February 10, 1940, and passed away on January 1, 1996. He was known for pioneering the concept of the popular folk-entertainer. Born in Calcutta to Scottish parents, Hamish attended school in India and Australia before moving to Scotland at thirteen years old. It was at Hyndland School in Glasgow where he met Ray and Archie Fisher and developed a passion for jazz, skiffle, and Scottish traditional ballads.
In his late teens, Hamish began playing guitar and learned finger picking from an American visitor named Ralph Rinzler. He also drew inspiration from records by Reverend Gary Davis, Pink Anderson, and Brownie McGee. After performing at the first night of Glasgow Folk Club with Josh MacRae and Archie Fisher in 1959, he became a regular performer there.
Hamish made his first recordings in 1961 as part of the Emmettones with Josh MacRae and Bobby Campbell. He went on to appear at numerous folk clubs across Scotland where he entertained audiences with Scottish songs, blues music, irreverent parodies, and scandalous tales. He also participated in peace demonstrations and served as the resident compere-opening act at Clive’s Incredible Folk Club on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow.

Four albums, originally released on Transatlantic Records in 1969, 1971, 1972 and 1973, from the legendary Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Imlach. He was popular outside his native Scotland, touring extensively in Europe where he was much loved. Imlach died in 1996 at the tender age of 55, having lived life to the full!

Digitally remastered and slipcased. With extensive new notes by John O'Regan.

Ballads Of Booze / Old Rarity / Fine Old English Tory Times / Murder Ballads

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