July 08th, 2020

Howdy y'all. I have been repeatedly asked to write a line or two about each song on the Circles Of Life album and to provide playing credits for the wonderful musicians. So, in random order, here we go:

Dedicated to an angelic person who was warm and engaging with my son. 
Gabriel, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Thomas McKay (bass) and Robin Rankin (keyboards). 
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


We shall never forget. May your deaths not have been in vein
Killed And Burned, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Thomas McKay (bass), Kevin Dobie and Michael McDonagh (electric guitars), Ross Campbell and Robin Rankin (keyboards). 
Mixed by Robin Rankin


Falling in love. There is only one first time.
Never Been Here Before, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Hugh Brankin (bass), Kevin Dobie (electric guitar) and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin


Walls can be invisible as well as divisible.
A Wall Between Us, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Hugh Brankin (bass), Thomas McKay and Michael McDonagh (electric guitars) and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


When heart rules head?
We've Said It All Before, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Thomas McKay (bass and electric guitar), Danusia Zaremba (backing vocals) and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


Compassion for the world's oldest professionals.
Dance In The Red Light, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Thomas McKay (bass, electric guitar), Michael McDonagh (electric guitar) and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


Sometimes, the stars align. A poem about love.
There's A Magic, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Robbie Blair (drums), Hugh Brankin (bass), Kevin Dobie (electric guitar), Colette McDonagh and Alexandra Parker (backing vocals) and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


A voice for the children who were not given one.
Mamma, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Thomas McKay (bass), Michael McDonagh (electric guitar) and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


The issue of acceptance that remains contentious. 
Refugee In The Making, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring the legendary Ted McKenna (drums), Hugh Brankin (bass). Kevin Dobie (electric guitar), Olivia Callaghan (backing vocals)and Robin Rankin (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


An ode to the great immortal lady.
Oh Amelia, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Ross Campbell and Robin Rankin (pianos and keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


Lost, but never forgotten. For the families and victims.
Saviour Unto Thee, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Ross Campbell (keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


For everyone who has ever lost someone special.
Living Without You, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Thomas McKay (bass), Kevin Dobie (electric guitar), Robin Rankin (keyboards) and Campbell (saxophone).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


Compromise is always key, they say.
Cry Just A Little, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Gordon Wilson (drums), Ed McFarlane (bass) and Robin Rankin( keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.


But we can still rise now. Viva Scotland
All We Want Is To Be Free, from the new album, by Brian Callaghan.
Featuring Ross Campbell (clarsach and keyboards), Kelly Pender (backing vocals) and Robin Rankin ( keyboards).
Mixed by Robin Rankin.