Hadrian's Wall (Self-titled)
Hadrian’s Wall
Released in 1996, Hadrian’s Wall is the self-titled debut album by the Canadian Celtic band. Recorded at McGill University Recording Studios, the album introduced the energetic blend of Scottish, Irish and Canadian folk Read more
Released in 1996, Hadrian’s Wall is the self-titled debut album by the Canadian Celtic band. Recorded at McGill University Recording Studios, the album introduced the energetic blend of Scottish, Irish and Canadian folk music that would become the band’s signature sound.
Featuring six musicians from Glengarry County and surrounding Eastern Ontario, the recording captures the band’s early live repertoire through spirited arrangements of traditional favourites, Canadian classics and regional tunes. From Donald Where’s Your Trousers? and The Irish Rover to Barrett’s Privateers and A Glengarry Foot Stomp, the album reflects the musical traditions that inspired Hadrian’s Wall during its formative years.
As the band’s first commercial recording, Hadrian’s Wall laid the foundation for a career spanning more than three decades of performances across Canada and the United States, including Highland Games, Celtic festivals, theatres and concert stages.
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The Irish Rover 3:060:00/3:06
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Barrett's Privateers 3:390:00/3:39
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Jock Stewart 2:250:00/2:25
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Drunken Mix 5:390:00/5:39
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Glengarry Foot Stomp 3:010:00/3:01
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The Martintown Song 2:520:00/2:52
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Instrumental No. 46 1:550:00/1:55
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The Jolly Tinker Boy 4:230:00/4:23
Personnel
- Neil Emberg — Lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Richard Irwin — Lead Vocals, drums, bodhrán
- Terry O’Farrell — Vocals, bass guitar
- Nelson MacPherson — Vocals, button accordion
- Scott Donnelly — Vocals, tin whistles
- Shawn MacRae — Highland bagpipes
Quick Facts
Artist
Hadrian’s Wall
Released
1996
Type
Studio Album
Genre
- Canadian Celtic
- Celtic Folk
- Scottish Folk
- Irish Folk
- Traditional Folk
Label
Hadrian’s Wall Productions
Catalogue Number
HDW-001
Track Listing
- Donald Where’s Your Trousers?
- Bonnie Jeannie McColl
- The Irish Rover
- Barrett’s Privateers (Stan Rogers)
- Jock Stewart
- The Drunken Mix
- A Glengarry Foot Stomp
- The Martintown Song
- Instrumental #46
- The Jolly Tinker Boy
Song Information
Traditional Songs
- Donald Where’s Your Trousers?
- Bonnie Jeannie McColl
- The Irish Rover
- Jock Stewart
- The Jolly Tinker Boy
Instrumentals
- The Drunken Mix
- A Glengarry Foot Stomp
- Instrumental #46
Canadian Classic
- Barrett’s Privateers (written by Stan Rogers)
Production
- Recorded at: McGill University Recording Studios
- Engineered by: Michele Ciment
- Arranged by: Hadrian’s Wall
- Produced by: Hadrian’s Wall
- Released: 1996
- Catalogue Number: HDW-001
Historical Significance
The self-titled debut album established the musical identity of Hadrian’s Wall and documented the band’s original lineup at the beginning of its recording career. Recorded in 1996, it remains an important snapshot of the group’s traditional Celtic roots and the sound that introduced audiences to Hadrian’s Wall.