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The Wonderful Grand Band is an eponymous debut album release by The Wonderful Grand Band. The album was inspired by music the band played at a private club The Root Cellar. The songs on the album are a mix of traditional music, music composed by Emile Benoit and songs written by Ron Hynes. It contains the It is undoubtedly their most popular album and is an icon of Newfoundland culture. It's downhome style is characteristic of Newfoundland life. While some of the songs on the album contain a recognizable comedy that is unique to the band, there are several more serious tracks on the album as well. One of the most commonly played songs being "Babylon Mall", which appeared in TV spots for the Avalon Mall, located in St. John's. As well, "Sonny's Dream", is an example of the less comedic side of the album and is still performed by Ron Hynes at shows today.

Track list

Side one

  1. "The Budgell's Jigs" (Trad.) - 2:42
  2. "Sonny's Dream" (Ron Hynes) - 3:14
  3. "Just Like a Movie Scene" (R. Hynes) - 3:39
  4. "a) The Washroom Reel b)Joe Smallwood's Reel c) The Humours Of Lissadel" (Emile Benoit) - 3:36
  5. "One Last Lover" (R. Hynes) - 2:59
  6. "Maid In France a) Rufus' Tune b) St. Laurent c) The Maid I Ne'er Forgot" - 3:04

Side two

  1. "Take a Chance On Love" (R. Hynes)- 2:21
  2. "For You And Me" (R. Hynes) - 3:27
  3. "a) Piccadilly Sand b) Emile's Dream c) The Long Point Reel" (E. Benoit & Trad.)- 3:26
  4. "Home On The Island" (R. Hynes) - 3:16
  5. "Don't Wake Me Up Too Early" (R. Hynes) - 2:36
  6. "The Jig Is Up" (Trad.) - 1:57

Personnel

Band

  • Ron Hynes - lead vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo
  • Kelly Russell - fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer
  • Sandy Morris - acoustic & electric lead guitars
  • Bryan Hennessey - electric bass, harmonica on 'Take a Chance'
  • Bawnie Oulton - vocal harmony
  • Glenn Simmons - acoustic & electric guitars, vocal harmony

Rocky Wiseman - drums

Production

  • Neil Bishop - engineer
  • Manny Bucheit - photography
  • Claude Caines - engineer, punchmaster general,
  • The Wonderful Grand Band - producers, cover design & arrangements
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