Eagle's Whistle
Eagle's Whistle is the debut album by Irish folk group Crubeen released on LP record by EMI Ireland in 1976.
Background and recording
Crubeen was formed in the early 1970s. They recorded and produced in Dublin.Crubeen released their debut album Eagle's Whistle in 1976 with EMI Ireland and followed it up by another album with the simple title 'Crubeen' in 1978 released by CBS records. They also featured on a number of compilations albums 'Best of Irish Folk' alongside The Sands Family and Planxty.
Personnel
;Crubeen- Benny McKay: bodhran and vocals
- Eddie Ruddy: flute, whistle, and concertina
- Barney Gribben: banjo, mandolin, concertina, harmonica
- Tommy Hollywood: guitar, mandolin, vocals
- Paddy Clerkin: vocals, guitar, double bass, five string banjo
- John Waterson: fiddle, viola, dulcimer
- Billy Fegan: tin whistle, harmonica and vocals
- Leo O'Kelly – production
- Bob Harper – engineering
- Ronnie Norton – cover design & photography