Jim McCann

Jim McCann hit the No.1 spot in the Irish charts in 1966 with The Ludlows having ditched his former life as a medical student in UCD and a part-timer in several showbands in favour of the fledgling Irish folk scene. Having met Luke Kelly on the theatrical show curcuit, McCann was invited to join The Dubliner in the early 70's and toured with the group until 1979. Returning as a solo performer, Jim's courteous vocal treamtment of Grace brought him back to the top of the charts in 1985 and highlighted his talent as a sincere and passionate singer of the classic Irish love song. Being the opening track of this collection, Grace leads a 20 track array of Irish love songs including the hits Easy And Slow, I Loved The Ground She Walked Upon and The Fields Of Athenry