The first lineup of Albatross was formed in the mid-70s by Barry McCabe (guitar) and showband veteran John Smith in the village of Virginia, Co.Cavan. They were named after the Fleetwood Mac song. Barry's two main influences were Peter Green and Rory Gallagher. The highlight of this early period was undoubtedly supporting Horslips at the Farmer's Ballroom in Virginia in 1976.
By the early 1980s the band was a blues trio based in Dublin with ex Zen Alligators Gary Eglington on bass. They toured relentlessly across Northern Europe and Scandanvia throughout the 80s, recording several live albums.
- Barry McCabe – Guitar, Vocal.
- Garry Eglington – Bass.
- Kid Crossen – Drums.
1. Intro (0:10)
2. Too Late Now (4:02)
3. Fine, Fine, Fine (3:25)
4. Feel So Good (2:32)
5. I Don’t Know Your Name (4:33)
6. Move It On Over (5:24)
7. Prisoners Of Conscience (8:09)
8. Intro (0:15)
9. Someone I Used To Know (5:32)
10. Never Say Die (4:53)
11. Full Moon On Main Street (8:13)
12. Freddy Wants A Cadillac (4:29)
13. Talk To Your Daugter (4:35)
14. Sweet Little Angel (6:52)
15. Night Time People (10:18)
16. Tempted (5:11)
Tracks 1-7 were recorded live in Lille and were originally released on Blue Shadow records BSCD 4717 “C’est La Vie” in 1990. The remaining tracks were recorded live at the Independence Day festival In Norway. Issued on the famous Blue Horizon label (through Ace records) which was resurrected by Mike Vernon In The early 1990s.
