Here Comes John Allan Cameron is the debut album from Canadian singer/songwriter John Allan Cameron. It was recorded at the RCA recording studios in Montreal, Quebec, using the same studio John Lennon used to record Give Peace A Chance. The album is notable as being the first professional multi-track recording by a Cape Breton artist. The album helped launch Cameron's career abroad, leading to performances at the Newport Folk Festival and Mariposa Folk Festival.[1]
Track listing
"There Was An Old Woman From Mabou"
"The Banks Of Sicily"
"Air Fal Al Al O"
"Medley - Scots Guards Farewell to South Africa, Macneil of Ugadale, Bonawe Highlanders"
"Medley - Mrs Hamilton Of Pencaitland, Jean MacKenzie, The Mabou Jig, Mrs Ronald MacDonald"
"The Four Marys"
"Medley - Ballindalloch Castle, The Atholl Highlanders, Farewell To The Creeks"
"Medley - Fear An Dhuin Mhois, Null Thar Nan Eileanan, Sleepy Maggie"
"Medley - Lamentation for James Moray of Abercarney, Dr. MacDonald's Compliments to Mr. James Scott Skinner, Joe MacInnis"
"Peggy Gordon"
"I Am A Little Beggarman"
Personnel
John Allan Cameron - Vocals, guitars and step dancing
Jessie Cameron - Piano and celeste
John Donald Cameron - Fiddle
Freddie McKenna - Bass
Donald Gordon - Gaelic vocals on "Air Fal Al Al O"
Re-issue
The album was re-mastered in 2012 using the original multi-track session tapes, because the original stereo master could not be found. The re-issue includes a 28-page booklet, featuring the original liner notes and artwork, along with additional photos and writings.[1]
Richard L. Hess - Tape Transfers
Paul MacDonald - Audio Restoration
Stuart Cameron, Allie Bennett, Paul MacDonald - Editing
Jamie Foulds, Soundpark Studios - Mixing and Mastering
