Caledonia – The Homecoming
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Euan Morton's second solo album, released May 10, 2011. Described by Playbill as "an ode to Morton's homeland, Scotland", this album blends contemporary and traditional songs.
- 1The Dark Island – Iain MacLachlan
- 2My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose – Traditional (Robert Burns)
- 3Loch Lomond – Traditional
- 4Ae Fond Kiss – Traditional (Robert Burns) 🎵 Watch Lyric Video
- 5Kiteflyers' Hill – Mark E. Nevin
- 6Bell, Book And Candle – Boo Hewerdine
- 7Danny Boy – Traditional
- 8Mull Of Kintyre – Paul McCartney, Denny Laine 🎵 Watch Lyric Video
- 9Auld Lang Syne – Traditional 🎵 Watch Lyric Video
- 10Caledonia – Dougie MacLean
Background and inspiration
The project originated from Euan's 2009 cabaret performances in New York City, where he presented his one-man show "Caledonia: Songs for the Homecoming," created to celebrate Scotland's Year of the Homecoming. The album draws from traditional Scottish songs that Euan learned as a child from his mother. As he explained in the liner notes: "One is never more patriotic than when one is away from home. Distance also made me understand the true value of my upbringing in that beautiful, bucolic land." For Euan, this album represents "a chance to say 'thank you' to the place I will always call home. Thank you for making me Scottish."
Morton acknowledged in the liner notes that not all songs are traditionally Scottish, explaining that some were included based on his personal associations with Scottish singers, particularly Eddi Reader. He stated: "I'm not trying to capture your idea of Caledonia — I'm here to share mine."
Production & Collaborations
Produced by Morton himself alongside Bob Dawson, the album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bob Dawson at Bias Studios in Springfield, Virginia