Hamish Imlach

Hamish Imlach

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Hamish Imlach, born on February 10, 1940, in Calcutta, India, to Scottish parents, was a folk singer. He began his career with the release of Hamish Imlach in 1966 and achieved notable success with "Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice" (1966) in the late 1960s, a humorous take on an American gospel standard that became a hit despite initial controversy. Throughout his career, Imlach released numerous albums including Before and After (1967), The Two Sides of Hamish Imlach (1968), and Old Rarity (1971). He was known for his vivid live performances and collaborations with artists such as John Martyn and Christy Moore. Imlach also contributed to anti-nuclear protests through his music. His final album, More & Merrier, was released in 1995 with Kate Kramer. Hamish Imlach passed away on January 1, 1996, leaving behind a notable legacy in folk music.

Top tracks

13
The Streets Of Laredo / Western Cowboy (Medley)
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:43
Writer: Traditional - Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter - Danny Kyle / Composers: Traditional - Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter - Danny Kyle
18
Dialogue
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
09
Clive's Song
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:20
Writer: Clive Palmer / Composers: Clive Palmer
08
The Moonshiner
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:31
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
18
I Am A Miller
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:36
Writer: Lucy Stewart / Composers: Lucy Stewart
04
Beer Is Best
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
01:59
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
16
Twelve Pence Ain't A Shilling
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:27
Writer: Tom Glazer / Composers: Tom Glazer
05
Little Maggie
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:03
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
12
Castlereagh
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:25
Writer: Banjo Patterson / Composers: Banjo Patterson
08
I Was A Gay Spark In My Time
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:03
Writer: Wattie Wright / Composers: Wattie Wright
17
Whiskey and Women
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:24
Writer: Shel Silverstein / Composers: Shel Silverstein
19
The Dundee Cat
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:14
Writer: Watt Nicoll / Composers: Watt Nicoll
12
Noted Rider
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:21
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
21
The Clapped Out Motor Car
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:50
Writer: Watt Nicoll - Hamish Imlach / Composers: Harry Lauder - Watt Nicoll - Hamish Imlach
10
The Cuckoo
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:17
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
10
Early Morning Blues
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:56
Writer: Blind Blake / Composers: Blind Blake
14
Forty Pence Butter
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:01
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
16
MacPherson's Farewell
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:10
Writer: Davie Stewart / Composers: Davie Stewart
05
Cod Liver Oil And Orange Juice
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:40
Writer: Ronnie Clark - Karl MacDougall / Composers: Ronnie Clark - Karl MacDougall
11
Pretty Little Horses
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:40
Writer: Traditional - Hamish Imlach / Composers: Traditional - Hamish Imlach
01
The McGregors
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:57
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
22
Bourgeois Blues
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:08
Writer: Alan Lomax - Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter / Composers: Alan Lomax - Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter
07
Whiskey Seller
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:06
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
23
The Horny Bull
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:35
Writer: Watt Nicoll / Composers: Watt Nicoll
07
Black Is The Colour
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:34
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
28
The Night Squad
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
05:52
Writer: Barrie Roberts / Composers: Barrie Roberts
20
Jean Harlow (Died The Other Day)
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:35
Writer: Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter / Composers: Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter
06
Goodbye Booze
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:07
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
13
Twa Corbies
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:31
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
15
One Day Old
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:07
Writer: Archie Fisher - Langston Hughes / Composers: Archie Fisher - Langston Hughes
02
Deep Elm Blues
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:45
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
History Of Football
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:11
Writer: Hamish Imlach - Watt Nicoll / Composers: Hamish Imlach - Watt Nicoll
11
The Ballad Of Timothy Evans
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:17
Writer: Ewan MacColl / Composers: Ewan MacColl
22
Bluebird
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:19
Writer: Shel Silverstein / Composers: Shel Silverstein
03
The Zoological Gardens
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:56
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
15
The Copper's Song
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:04
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
11
I Didn't Raise My Son To Be A Soldier
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
04:01
21
Cornflakes, Sugar & Teardrops
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:10
Writer: Shel Silverstein / Composers: Shel Silverstein
25
Jenny Jenkins
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:45
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
01
Johnny O'Breadislee
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:40
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
26
Travelling Rhythm
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
01:33
Writer: Hamish Imlach / Composers: Harry Lauder
06
If It Wasn't For The Unions
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:18
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
09
Whisky You're the Devil
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:06
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Street Songs
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Men Of Knoydart
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:21
Writer: Hamish Henderson / Composers: Hamish Henderson
20
Fine Old English Tory Times
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:47
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
27
Murdered Ballad
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
03:37
24
Coulter's Candy
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:36
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
01
Cod Liver Oil And The Orange Juice
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
03:34

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  • Discography
Albums
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
â„— 2006 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
01-01-2006
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
01
Johnny O'Breadislee
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
04:40
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Men Of Knoydart
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:21
Writer: Hamish Henderson / Composers: Hamish Henderson
03
The Zoological Gardens
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:56
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Street Songs
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
Cod Liver Oil And Orange Juice
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
03:40
Writer: Ronnie Clark - Karl MacDougall / Composers: Ronnie Clark - Karl MacDougall
06
If It Wasn't For The Unions
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:18
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
Black Is The Colour
Hamish Imlach
Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice - The Transatlantic Anthology
02:34
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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More & Merrier
1995 Lochshore
19-04-1995
More & Merrier
01
Castlereagh
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
03:26
02
Mary Alice Jones
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
02:43
03
Black Is The Colour
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
02:41
04
I Like Beer
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
04:36
05
She Moved Through The Fair
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
03:50
06
I've Forgotten The Words
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
02:19
07
Mary Anne
Hamish Imlach
More & Merrier
04:14
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Sonny's Dream
1987 Lismor Recordings
01-01-1985
Sonny's Dream
01
Cod Liver Oil And The Orange Juice
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
03:34
02
The Ballad Of William Brown
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
02:29
03
Mary Anne
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
04:25
04
The Reprobate's Lament
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
03:03
05
Salonika
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
02:54
06
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
03:37
07
The Smokers Song
Hamish Imlach
Sonny's Dream
02:26
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Featured in
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
This Compilation â„— 2006 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
05-06-2006
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
01
Atholl Braes / The Drunken Piper
Silly Wizard
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
02:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Cod Liver Oil And Orange Juice
Hamish Imlach
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
03:40
Writer: Ronnie Clark - Karl MacDougall / Composers: Ronnie Clark - Karl MacDougall
03
Glesga Peggy
Alex Campbell
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
02:51
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
The Bonny Earl Of Moray
Ian Campbell Folk Group
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
03:29
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
Gallowgate Calypso
Matt McGinn
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
02:30
Writer: Matt McGinn / Composers: Matt McGinn
06
My Donal
Owen Hand
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
01:56
Writer: Owen Hand / Composers: Owen Hand
07
Jock Stuart
The McCalmans
Border Lands: The Best of Scottish Folk
03:22
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
Access the complete album info (72 songs)
The Ultimate Folk Collection
This Compilation â„— 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
01-10-1999
The Ultimate Folk Collection
01
Streets Of London
Ralph McTell
The Ultimate Folk Collection
04:07
Writer: Ralph McTell / Composers: Ralph McTell
02
Catch the Wind (1965 Version)
Donovan
The Ultimate Folk Collection
02:56
Composers: Donovan Leitch
03
Light Flight
Pentangle
The Ultimate Folk Collection
03:16
Writer: John Renbourn - Bert Jansch - Jacqui McShee - Ray Thompson / Composers: John Renbourn - Bert Jansch - Jacqui McShee - Ray Thompson
04
Needle Of Death
Bert Jansch
The Ultimate Folk Collection
03:20
Writer: Bert Jansch / Composers: Bert Jansch
05
Both Sides Now
The Johnstons
The Ultimate Folk Collection
03:13
Composers: Sam Mitchell
06
McShane
Finbar Furey
The Ultimate Folk Collection
04:17
Composers: Traditional
07
Caroline's Tune
John Renbourn
The Ultimate Folk Collection
03:20
Composers: Dominic Trepeau
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The Folk Box
This Compilation â„— 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
01-01-1964
The Folk Box
01
Dirty Old Town
Ian Campbell Folk Group
The Folk Box
02:42
Writer: Ewan MacColl / Composers: Ewan MacColl
02
Drag Queen Blues
Richard Digance
The Folk Box
03:01
Composers: Richard Digance
03
Crossing The Styles
Gryphon
The Folk Box
02:23
Writer: Graeme Taylor / Composers: Graeme Taylor
04
Day At The Seaside
John Renbourn
The Folk Box
01:14
Writer: John Renbourn / Composers: John Renbourn
05
Mary Of The Mountains
The Humblebums
The Folk Box
03:07
Writer: Billy Connolly / Composers: Billy Connolly
06
The Rocky Road To Dublin
The Dubliners
The Folk Box
02:30
Writer: Barney McKenna - Ciaron Bourke - Luke Kelly - Ronnie Drew - Traditional / Composers: Barney McKenna - Ciaron Bourke - Luke Kelly - Ronnie Drew - Traditional
07
Heavy Rain
The Spinners
The Folk Box
02:50
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
1994 Lismor Recordings
01-01-1994
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
01
Reels; Rolling in the Rye Grass, Scalloway Lasses, Haint Da Dykes O'Voe
Aly Bain&Phil Cunningham &Hom Bru &Willie Johnston
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
02:31
02
Morag's Na Horo Gheallaidh
Mairi Macinnes
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
02:07
03
Mouth Music on Button Key; MacEwan's Barn, The Islay Teenager, Kirsty Campbell, Lewis Road Dance, "Horse On" Sonny
Fergie MacDonald
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
01:54
04
Sonny's Dream
Hamish Imlach
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
04:09
05
March, Strathspey & Reel; Links of Forth, Atholl Cummers, MacAllister's Dirk
The Strathclyde Police Pipe Band
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
04:58
06
The Wee China Pig
The Alexander Brothers
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
03:34
07
Camptown Races, Steamboat Bill, Oh Susanna
The Box and Banjo Band
The Lismor 21st Anniversary Album
01:43
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Indigenous Tribes
1997 Iona Records
01-01-1997
Indigenous Tribes
01
Alba
Paul Mounsey
Indigenous Tribes
05:16
02
Forced to Return/Spootiskerry
Rock Salt and Nails
Indigenous Tribes
03:32
03
The Reconciliation Set
Runt O' The Litter
Indigenous Tribes
03:19
04
The Reprobates Lament
Hamish Imlach
Indigenous Tribes
03:02
05
7Down
Simon Thoumire&Fergus MacKenzie
Indigenous Tribes
03:30
06
Irish Reels Set
Fred Morrison
Indigenous Tribes
03:03
07
Scarboro Settlers Lament
Ian Bruce
Indigenous Tribes
03:51
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The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
â„— 2025 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
02-11-1998
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
01
Live With Love (Extract)
Dr. Keith Cammeron
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
02:23
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Oh No, John, No John, No!
Tony Britton
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
01:45
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Coming Down From Aldermaston
Sydney Carter
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
02:01
Writer: Sydney Carter - Sheila Hancock / Composers: Sydney Carter - Sheila Hancock
04
My Last Cigarette
Sheila Hancock
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
01:58
Writer: Sydney Carter - Sheila Hancock / Composers: Sydney Carter - Sheila Hancock
05
Bellini
Annie Ross
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
03:59
Writer: Tony Kinsey / Composers: Tony Kinsey
06
Across The Hills
Ian Campbell Folk Group
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
01:54
Writer: Leon Rosselson / Composers: Leon Rosselson
07
The D-Day Dodgers
Ian Campbell Folk Group
The Transatlantic Story, Vol. 1
04:43
Writer: Norbert Schultze - Hans Leip / Composers: Norbert Schultze - Hans Leip
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