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Willow Tree

by Barry Jay Hughes

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This song was introduced to me by some local fans of mine (Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan) after a Christmas gig in 2018. Fast forward 12 months and I performed it for them in December 2019. My sound technicial that night, Martin O'Neill, encouraged me to record it but Covid-19 hit Ireland and put a stop to everything.
So....
It was all recorded remotely during lockdown and produced by Martin O'Neill in his home studio. Martin called on some of his friends in the Country music and Rock music worlds... Each musician (credited below) recorded their part in their own studio or home and sent it over to Martin.
Unfortunately Martin passed away May 2021 and never got to hear the final mix of the song but he had brought it to almost completion before his passing.

I finished the project in early 2022 and recorded a fresh vocal track with Stuart Gray of JealousTown Studios, Dunsaughlin.

Originally written and recorded by Australian folk band 'The Waifs'

Dedicated to the memory of Martin 'Murty' O'Neill

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released May 27, 2022
Vocals & Guitar: Barry Jay Hughes
Bass: Martin O'Neill
Drums & Percussion: Davey Long
Electric Guitar & Slide: Clive Barnes
Harmonica: Charlie Arkins
Acoustic Guitar: Dave Arkins

Produced by Martin O'Neill
Co-Produced and Mixed by Stuart Gray
Vocals recorded by Stuart Gray - Jealoustown Studios
Mastered by Billy Farrell

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A blend of mystical acoustic folk, sonic texture and a unique indie rock edge.

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