Johnny Coppin - Borderland

Singer/songwriter and founder of folk band Decameron, Coppin was also in duo for years with Phil Beer (Show of Hands).A new collection of songs from England, Ireland, Wales, and the USA. Included are the much requested songs 'Homeward', 'Joseph Baker' (by Pete Coe) and 'Safe Home'. In this Centenary Year, there are three songs of the 1st World War- 'John Condon', 'Dream of England', and 'Gloucestershire From Abroad'.The album also includes three traditional songs 'The Brazier's Daughter' with new tune by Johnny, 'Mary from Dungloe' - learnt from Christy Moore's sister Eilish, and the Welsh song 'Cariad Cyntaf (First Love)' with new words in English written by Johnny. Guest musicians include Karen Tweed, - ex-Poozies, and ex-Swap on accordion, Paul Burgess - John Kirkpatrick Band and Old Swan Band on violin and recorders, Mike Silver on guitar and backing vocals, Geoff March, ex- Decameron on cello), and John Neilson on accordion and co- writer of the title track.