Tommy Fleming The Contender CD 2000 Classic Irish Collection Folk Tenor Dara UK

Original Pressing\nA Classic Irish Collection\nTommy Fleming\nThe Contender \u2014 Studio Album\n\nLabel\nDara Records\n\nYear\n2000\n\nCountry\nIreland\n\nStyle\nContemporary Folk\n\n01 / The Performance Statement\nTommy Fleming remains one of Ireland's most significant solo artists, distinguished by a powerful bel canto tenor voice that effortlessly bridges the gap between traditional folk and contemporary pop. The Contender, released under Dara Records, is a definitive studio specimen of this crossover appeal. Featuring masterfully arranged renditions of \""Danny Boy\"" and \""Black Is The Colour,\"" the album showcases Fleming\u2019s vocal depth\u2014refined and emboldened following his return to the stage after a life-altering neck injury. This collection is essential for those documenting the evolution of modern Irish vocal performance.\n\n02 / Tracklist\n\n1. The Contender\n2. Hard Times\n3. Only Our Rivers Run Free\n4. Lift The Wings\n5. The Highest Point\n6. Danny Boy\n7. The Meh