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The Well Below the Valley is the second album by the Irish folk group Planxty. It was recorded at Escape Studios in Kent, England, from 18 June 1973 until the end of the month, and was released later that year.
It was influential in popularising this genre. The last track revealed the impact of Balkan folk music on mandolinist Andy Irvine. The traditional song "The Blacksmith" concludes with Irvine playing "Blacksmithereens", a tune reflecting the influences he gathered during his travels in Eastern Europe. [2] : 144
The Well Below the Valley is the second album by the Irish folk group Planxty. It was recorded at Escape Studios in Kent, England, from 18 June 1973 until the end of the month, and was released later that year. [1]
The Well Below the Valley is the second album by the Irish folk group Planxty . It was recorded at Escape Studios in Kent, England, from 18 June 1973 until the end of the month, and was released later that year. It takes its title from the sixth song on the album, "The Well Below the Valley".
The Well Below the Valley, an Album by Planxty. Released in 1973 on Polydor (catalog no. 2383 232; Vinyl LP). Genres: Irish Folk Music, Celtic Folk Music. Rated #208 in the best albums of 1973, and #7370 of all time album..
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Two full albums followed: Planxty, [1] : 129–145 recorded at Command Studios in London [1] : 144 during September 1972, [1] : 132 and The Well Below the Valley, [1] : 169–186 recorded at the Escape Studios in Kent, from 18 June 1973.
Aug 7, 2020 · By the time PLANXTY had released their second studio album "The Well Below The Valley" on Polydor Records 2383 232 in December 1973 - both it and the February 1973 self-titled "Planxty" debut on Polydor 2383 186 had made them Traditional Irish Music revivalist legends.
