As if proof were needed he’s a contemporary of Dylan at his best, It Happened All The Same takes a swipe at the emotionally insensitive with a deliciously unhurried vocal and Roddie Hart’s tenor harmonies. The myriad of musical influences Rab has assimilated during his five decade career are well represented, of course. Where Dead Voices Gather drifts towards New Orleans jazz with Richard Merchant’s cornet in a song inspired by a 1920’s blackface minstrel. Lively and questioning, an addictive mix of electric and acoustic guitars, with lively percussion from Stu, and Roddie Hart’s harmonies. Along with piccolo from Emma Roche, Stuart Brown’s irresistible percussion and more 70’s R&B references than you can shake several sticks at, it’s a great opener that’s immediately followed by the forward looking, positive Out Of Your Sight: Una McGlone’s bass and harmonies from Hilary Brooks underline the 21st century skiffle tag that’s apparent throughout the album.Īnd if you’re wondering what Rab’s 21st Century skiffle is all about, Out Of The Blue should answer any questions. Instantly reminiscent of the sound that made Stealers Wheel such a success. It’s worth starting with the lively, attention grabbing opening track, Slippin’ Away. The second is comprised of songs he’s collected for interpretation (Rab abhors the term ‘cover versions’) and a few to commemorate lost friends. In a general, but far from arbitrary, division of resources the first CD contains mostly Rab’s own songs, which he lovingly refers to as 21st Century skiffle.
CLEAR DAY RAB NOAKES SERIES
Rab’s also gearing up for a series of live dates, which began with an appearance at Roddy Hart’s 70th-birthday tribute to Neil Young, at Aberdeen’s True North Festival in September. Happily he’s now on the mend and the album is ready for release, set for 16th October. Last February, Rab was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer and has since been undergoing, and recovering from, some extensive treatment.
Unfortunately, that release was delayed due to illness. Early 2015 saw Rab preparing for the release of this eagerly anticipated double CD – I’m Walkin’ Here. All supported, of course, by a string of live appearances. Recent successes include a re-issue of his 1974 album Red Pump Special, the Reunited EP with Barbara Dickson and Demos And Rarities Volume 2 – Adventures with Gerry Rafferty. Having reached his 68th birthday back in May you might expect Rab to begin taking things easy for a while, but he’s showing no signs of that. More than 40 years and 20 albums later, Rab remains a prolific songwriter, a hugely popular performer and one of the leading lights of the Scottish music and broadcasting industries. He’d already been playing professionally for three years, had songs recorded by Archie Fisher and Barbara Dickson and, along with Gerry Rafferty, was a founder member of Stealers Wheel in 1972. Trinity - the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin in Ireland.Rab Noakes released his first solo album in 1970. Gresham Hotel - a four-star hotel on O'Connell Street in Dublin, Ireland. Where the mountains extend into County Dublin, they are known locally as the Dublin Mountains. Wicklow Mountains - occupy the centre of County Wicklow and stretch outside its borders into Counties Carlow, Wexford and Dublin. Places mentioned include, Rathgar, Wicklow Mountains, Merrion Row, Gresham Hotel, Trinity, O'Neill's etc. Across the Irish sea, there's no place he'd rather be - the people the places and loads of fun. Well if you're goin' back to Dublin, take me,Īuthor/Composer: Rab Noakes from the album, Under The Rain - 1984īrief: Dublin Take Me is a about the singer's love of Dublin. On a night like this, there's nowhere else I'd rather be. I'll meet you under the arch at Trinity around about eight.
We can go to O'Neill's and talk all night and tomorrow when heaven can wait, I'll meet you under the arch at Trinity around about eightĪnd if it don't rain I'll be waiting outside at the gate. Rainy nights in the Gresham Hotel, O Lord, I gotta, I gotta go. Sunny days on the Wicklow Mountains, and music on Merrion Row, Well if I can't make it, please take my regards. Keep a clean nose for the customs man and a big smile for the Guards. To Sweeny O'Donagh, my good friend down in Rathgar. Well if I can't make it, please take my regards Well if you're goin' back to Dublin, take me. Just pick me up and carry me across the Irish Sea. On a night like this, there is nowhere else I'd rather be.
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