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King of the Fairies /The Blackbird

from When Two Lovers Meet by Sarah McQuaid

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The first tune is a very old set dance; I learned it from the playing of the excellent Northern group Déanta on their eponymous first album, and it was also recorded many years ago by Horslips. The second tune takes its title from a nickname for Bonny Prince Charlie. I thought I’d invented the harmony until I listened to De Danann’s debut album for the first time in years, and there it was, a duet with Alec Finn and Charlie Piggott playing harmonising bouzoukis – although they call it ‘The Sunny Banks’. Still, this is a slightly different version.

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from When Two Lovers Meet, released February 1, 1997
Trad arr. S. McQuaid / G. O’Beirne
Sarah – melody and harmony guitars
Gerry O’Beirne – backing guitar, ukelele
Rod McVey – keyboards

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Sarah McQuaid Penzance, UK

“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Neil March, Trust The Doc

“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting … layered satin vocals ... enthralling, harrowing arrangements … a gateway into a true innovator’s soul.” —PopMatters

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