Dick Gaughan - Handful of Earth

Widely hailed as one of the greatest folk albums ever recorded (fRoots Album Of The Decade 1980s), Dick Gaughan's Handful of Earth returns in a stunning new heavyweight LP reissue.

First released in 1981, the album captured Gaughan at the height of his powers, blending traditional Scottish and Irish songs with politically charged originals and his unmistakable open-tuned guitar style.

 This reissue presents the album not just as a historical artefact, but as a living work still resonant in a time of social struggle, economic uncertainty and devolved national identities. Gaughan's combination of authenticity and activism remains compelling, and this reissue will allow both longtime fans and new listeners to experience the record in its best possible form.

Tracklist

Erin-Go-Bragh 
Now Westlin Winds 
Craigie Hill 
World Turned Upside Down 
The Snows They Melt The Soonest 
Lough Erne 
First Kiss At Parting 
Scojun Waltz 
Randers Hopsa 
Song For Ireland 
Workers' Song 
Both Sides The Tweed