The Border of Heaven (2000)

About this title: Connie Dover has never made a bad album, so why should she start now? As always, the program features an assortment of songs from Ireland, Scotland, and America, though the mix leans a bit more heavily to the American side this time out. Dover's affection for both cowboy songs and Irish ballads has always led to strange juxtapositions (remember how "Lough Erne's Shore" was followed by "Jack of Diamonds" on her solo debut?), but she's always been able to make it work, and this time is no different. Here she delivers a fascinating medley consisting of two versions of the cowboy chestnut ... read more

Tracks:

1. The Blessing [Traditional/McFayde]
2. Sweet Betsy from Pike [Traditional]
3. I Am Going to the West [Dover]
4. The Streets of Laredo (The Sailor Cut Down in His Prime) [Traditional]
5. Lord Franklin [Traditional]
6. An Spailpin Fanach [Traditional]
7. Last Night by the River [Dover]
8. The Water Is Wide [Traditional]
9. Wondrous Love [Traditional]
10. Winter's Night [Traditional]
11. My Dearest Dear [Traditional]
12. Brother Green [Traditional]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.