The West Coast of Clare (feat. David Gray)

David Gray – vocals, piano
Cathy Jordan – backing vocals
Liam Kelly – low whistle
Shane Mitchell – accordion
Tom Morrow – fiddle
Michael Holmes – bouzouki
Brian McDonagh – mandola
Seamie O’Dowd – guitar, ebow
Recorded by David Gray, Ben De Vires and Brian McDonagh at The Magicroom, Sligo and David Grays Studio, UK
Mixed by Brian McDonagh, Kieran Lynch and Ken Irwin
This is one of the youngest songs on the album, written by the legendary Andy Irvine. It was first released by the band Planxty in 1973. The song reminisces on lost love on the west coast of Clare.