Hamish is the reason I started going to proper folk clubs. Saw him many times at many clubs most of which are long gone. Bought all his albums until he left the XTra record label when his recordings got more difficult to find, mostly issued on European record labels. I believe he was asked to join The Dubliners when Luke (?) left. Now that would have been something! The song I've chosen "Let Ramensky Go" as well as being one of my favourites, is largely unavailable in the original version from "Before And After". There is a recording on YouTube but it's played at the wrong speed and is unlistenable. Strangely, the song hasn't appeared on any of the compilation albums and as far as I know remains unavailable. This is a live version from YouTube where there are many similar live performances from Hamish. Truly Scotland's leading all round entertainer. Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology Hamish Imlach Definitiv...

The first folk club I ever attended was when I was 13 (55 years ago) run by a guitar playing teacher after hours at school. The only 3 songs I remember from that time are: Jug Of Punch, Scottish Breakaway and Marilyn (Monroe) One of the first Folk albums I bought was The Scottish Breakaway (Hallmark) by Alex Campbell. The Scottish Breakaway by Alex Campbell. Jug Of Punch Marilyn (Monroe) Many thanks to that teacher whose name I've long since forgotten. Please try and support these artists and their families by buying their books, CDs and DVDs wherever possible.