PHIL GARLAND - Hunger In The Air
[SLC-271]

PHIL GARLAND - Hunger In The Air

1. Hunger in the Air;
2. John Smith A.B.;
3. A Flash in the Pan/Bright Fine Gold;
4. A Long Time Ago
5. Dug-Out in the True
6. The Digger's Farewell
7. Come all you Tonguers
8. Shanties by the Way
9. The Shearing's Coming Round
10. I'm A Young Man
11. Davy Lowston
12. Shore Cry
13. Don't Blame the Wealthy Squatter/Man Upon The Track
14. New Zealand Whales
15. Across the Line
16. Packing My Things
17. Leatherman

Compact Disc CD SLC-271

Folk / Country / New Zealand

The early settlers and pioneers experienced hard times, harsh conditions and economic recession during New Zealand's formative years. Regardless of social standing and through no fault of their own, many found themselves on the road, searching for whatever work was available, during the 'Hungry Years' (1879-95) culminating in a mass exodus overseas.
 
The atmosphere is captured by David McKee-Wright, when he says:
"The country's lookin' not so bad, the prospect's pretty fair, but for coves that's out of collar mate, there's hunger in the air."

This compilation is dedicated to the memory of those early colonists, whose contributions helped provide us with a rich musical heritage and one of which we can all be justly proud.
Phil Garland

Compact Disc CD SLC-271

Folk / Country / New Zealand