Dick Gaughan Handful of Earth Vinyl LP 2026

Description

Tracklist:

1. Erin-Go-Bragh
2. Now Westlin Winds
3. Craigie Hill
4. World Turned Upside Down
5. The Snows They Melt The Soonest
6. Lough Erne
7. First Kiss At Parting
8. Scojun Waltz
9. Randers Hopsa
10. Song For Ireland
11. Workers’ Song
12. Both Sides The Tweed

First released in 1981, the album captured Gaughan at the height of his powers, blending traditional Scottish and Irish songs with politically charged originals and his unmistakable open-tuned guitar style.

This reissue presents the album not just as a historical artefact, but as a living work still resonant in a time of social struggle, economic uncertainty and devolved national identities. Gaughan’s combination of authenticity and activism remains compelling, and this reissue will allow both longtime fans and new listeners to experience the record in its best possible form.