Tennessee Waltz for Caitlin

The Tennessee Waltz is without doubt one of the best-loved country songs in the world. It was written in 1946 with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King. Over the decades since then it has been recorded hundreds of times and commands a special place in the hearts of country music aficionados everywhere.

Caitlin Murtagh from Co Down is the latest to opt for this classic and she recorded it in CMG Studios in Gweedore with production by Pat Gallagher of Goats Don’t Shave and Donegal country singer Seamus McGee. Caitlin has her own weekly country show on the Spotlight 376 on Sky and is a regular guest performer on numerous shows in Ireland and overseas. The new video to accompany the song will feature on Sky 376 in the coming weeks.

When the Robins Come Home

Kerry singer Paudie McAuliffe has a hit song on his hands with When The Robbins Come Home. The song, which originates in Newfoundland, is included on his latest album, The Green Grassy Hills, and has become a huge favourite on Mid West Radio in the west of Ireland as well as on other regional stations.

The song is one of 14 on the album which also features three songs by Kerry writer, Ted Leizcyneski and The Irish Nurse composed by Henry McMahon from Castleblayney.

Majella’s Dixie Road

Majella Yorston weaves her way gently through her country and folk-flavoured collection of six songs. Dixie Road is the trail blazer and the Guilford-based singer renders a warm and evocative interpretation of this classic country song.

The Don Williams standard, You’re My Best Friend, is included too. Majella’s love for the folk scene is showcased with an endearing rendition of The Streets of London and Leaving On A Jet Plane. Long Live Love leans a little towards the pop end and has an almost Eurovision feel about it. The thought-provoking Half of My Mistakes completes the collection.

The love for music she acquired from her Derry parents shines through and she looks set to grace many a stage in the times ahead.