Pan Records

Eddie Rose – A Highland Fling (CD)

"A classic mixture of family comedy and good Scottish singing from the master of Highland variety."

Released by Pan Records (Wick), A Highland Fling (CDPAN040) captures the warmth and wit of Eddie Rose in a live setting. Recorded in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Summer Palace, Ackergill Tower near Wick, the album showcases Eddie’s unique "homespun" humor and his talent for traditional Scottish song.

Eddie Rose is a performer in the great tradition of Andy Stewart and Kenneth McKellar, specializing in clean, family-friendly comedy and melodic folk tunes. On this recording, he is backed by the world-class Brandon McPhee Band, providing a tight, professional musical foundation that allows Eddie's personality to shine.

Key Features

• Variety Format: The album is a perfect blend of comedic sketches and musical performances, mimicking the atmosphere of his famous summer shows in Pitlochry.

• Live Energy: The recording captures the "ripple of laughter" and genuine connection between Eddie and his audience, making it feel like a seat in the front row.

• Highland Pedigree: Features Eddie’s famous brand of "slightly naughty but never crude" humour, including his popular references to seniors as "recycled teenagers."

• Superb Backing: Accompanied by the Brandon McPhee Band, adding a level of instrumental excellence that bridges traditional folk with a professional stage sound.

Track Highlights

The CD features a generous selection of comedy spots and musical medleys:

• Highland Hootenanny (Arranged by Eddie Rose)

• Kirkwall Bay

• Brig O'Balgownie / Lassie Wi' The Yellow Coatie / Lass O' Lowrie

• I’m A Happy Highland Doctor (A signature Eddie Rose comedy sketch)

• Marching Through The Heather / Road To The Isles / Heilan' Man's Umbrella

• One Day At A Time (The Kris Kristofferson classic, delivered with Eddie's heartfelt touch)

Collector’s Information

• Label: Pan Records (Wick, Scotland)

• Catalog Number: CDPAN040

• Format: CD Album Record (also available as a companion DVD)

• Recording Location: Ackergill Tower, Caithness

• Significance: A definitive record of a "dying breed" of Scottish entertainer—the all-round variety star who can move an audience from laughter to tears with a single song.

Fun Fact: Eddie Rose originally arrived in Pitlochry from Speyside to work in a distillery and performed his shows around his warehouse job for decades before retiring to focus on entertainment.

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