is an Arthur McBride project long in the making. Influenced by folk, jazz, country and rock and covering some of the greatest songwriters in these genres.
The resulting recordings are unique interpretations and arrangements paying tribute in particular to the songwriters, but also to the other artists who have recorded these songs. The hope is that there will be some listeners who get enjoyment from these recordings, appreciate the new interpretations, and importantly also go back to the original sources and other covers to discover beautiful music, both old and new. At its core, this is folk music breathing new life as it is passed down through generations.
RELEASED 2025
Forget Your Fears
SONG LIST
1 • Simple Twist Of Fate (Bob Dylan)
2 • Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
3 • Girl From The North Country (Bob Dylan)
4 • LA Freeway (Guy Clark)
5 • Chimes Of Freedom (Bob Dylan)
6 • Canarios (Gaspar Sanz)
7 • Broad Majestic Shannon (Shane MacGowan)
8 • Visions Of Johanna (Bob Dylan)
9 • Come Away With Me (Norah Jones)
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Colin Cross and the Band Guiders who I’ve learned a great deal on recording and mixing and who provided invaluable feedback through the process. Thanks to John Naclerio of Nada Recording for mastering these songs. Thanks also to Dustin Coulson of Sitch Agency for the graphic design. Thanks to daughter Kailyn for singing on Come Away With Me and for website main page and album front cover photography. Thanks to son Nathan for his creative Overture, describing Arthur McBride’s journey and gathering of musical influences. Thanks also to friends and family for ongoing encouragement and enjoyable music get togethers over many years.