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Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band – True Blues

#### Overview:

This 1977 LP vinyl record by the Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band titled "True Blues" is a collectible piece for any enthusiast of loyalist music. Released by Loyalist Records, this album captures the spirited and historic sounds associated with the band's performances. With a 33 RPM speed and a 12-inch size, this black vinyl record promises an excellent auditory experience.

#### Key Features:

- **Artist:** Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band

- **Title:** True Blues

- **Label:** Loyalist Records – SLR 9003

- **Format:** Vinyl, LP, Stereo

- **Country:** UK

- **Released:** 1977

- **Genre:** Folk, World, & Country

- **Style:** Loyalist

- **Record Size:** 12 inches

- **Speed:** 33 RPM

- **Material:** Vinyl

#### Tracklist:

**Side One:**

1. Blanket on the Ground

2. True Blues

3. White Gates

4. The Sash

5. Shires Reel / McPherson's Rant

6. Sailor

7. Portadown

8. Tandragee / McBriar's

**Side Two:**

1. Blackman's Dream / Orange Wings

2. Dolly's Brae

3. The Derry

4. Banks of the Boyne / Derry's Walls

5. Boyne Water / Ducks / Garvagh

6. Billy's March / Crimson Banner / Dan

7. Ulster Homes

8. Sandy Row / Shankill

#### Description:

"True Blues" by the Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band is a vibrant collection of loyalist music designed to evoke the spirit and pride of the Ulster heritage. This first pressing LP, released by Loyalist Records in 1977, is a must-have for collectors and fans of loyalist and traditional folk music.

The album features a variety of tracks that highlight the band's unique sound and style, bringing the listener back to the historic marches and events celebrated by the community. The cover art showcases the band's emblem and is a testament to their cultural significance.

The record is in good condition, ensuring a high-quality listening experience. The sleeve shows some signs of wear, as seen in the photos, but this only adds to the vintage charm of this collectible item.

**Add "True Blues" by the Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band to your collection and enjoy the rich sounds of loyalist tradition and history!**

This 12" vinyl record is a must-have for any music lover. The Craigneuk True Defenders Flute Band's "True Blues" album, released in 1977 by Loyalist Records, is a first pressing that will transport you to the United Kingdom. The LP features 33 RPM speed and is made of black vinyl material.

The album showcases the band's unique sound and style, with English language lyrics and a loyalist genre. This record is perfect for collectors and fans alike, and is a great addition to any vinyl collection. Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of music history.

TRUE BLUES

CRAIGNEUK TRUE DEFENDERS FLUTE BAND

Side One

BLANKET ON THE GROUND

TRUE BLUES

WHITE GATES

THE SASH

SHIRES REEL/McPHERSON'S RANT

SAILOR

PORTADOWN

TANDRAGEE/McBRIAR'S

TRACK

Side Two

BLACKMAN'S DREAM/ORANGE WINGS

DOLLY'S BRAE

4

THE DERRY

BANKS OF THE BOYNE/DERRY'S WALLS BOYNE WATER/DUCKS/GARVAGH

BILLY'S MARCH/CRIMSON BANNER/DAN

ULSTER HOMES

8

SANDY ROW/SHANKILL

As a sequel to our 'Forward with the Derry' record album we present another 'True Blues' selection of music designed to set loyal feet tapping. Those who have marched to Edenderry will appreciate the need for this sound which makes one forget the long miles and lets the world know that the spirit of 1690 is still with, us.

Here in Lanarkshire we too had our men of steel, in those years of Derry, Aughrim and the Boyne, whose forefathers played a great part in the Plantation of Ulster. These Covenanters met at Douglas and raised a regiment in one day without 'the tap o' a drum' or the enticement of the 'King's Shilling'. This regiment was to be called later, after the martyred Richard Cameron - The Lion of the Covenant, The Cameronians. The cover of this record carries the badge of the Cameronians, regrettably now disbanded, which is so dear to the many ex-riflemen in the band and is so representative of Scotland's Brave Heritage.

On another occasion, this time less dramatic, the need produced the men. The local lodges were left without music for The Twelfth Walk' and with the support of many dedicated brothers and sisters the band was formed. This action was not just the formation of another band but the foundation on which the whole Craigneuk Orange Community flourishes.

Parades in Ulster are commonplace to today's bandsmen. Some will never forget the band's first march on the Shankill. The warmth, and sincerity, of the people of the Shankill is a privilege we are proud to have experienced.

LOYALIST RECORDS

BELFAST

© 1977