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Saturday, June 5, 1999

    Máire Brennan and Michael McDonald Duet in new Word Records / Epic Release


      Streams

      Máire Brennan and Michael McDonald sing a duet of "Don't Give Up" in a brand new Word Records / Epic release called "Streams" which is a compilation of songs by artists in the Christian music industry. A sample of the song and a video interview is available at the Word Records web site. The song "Don't Give Up" was originally written by Peter Gabriel for his "So" album (1986) in which he performed the song with Kate Bush. The version performed by Máire Brennan and Michael McDonald also includes Davy Spillane on uilleann pipes and low whistle. The "Streams" album is produced by Brent Bourgeois (who plays keyboards and does some background vocals on "Don't Give Up" as well), and co-produced by Loren Balman.

      The catalog number for the "Streams" CD in the U.S. is 'EK 69875'.

      Maire Brennan Interview
      (Above: Scene from a video interview of Máire Brennan talking about her duet with Michael McDonald, "Don't Give Up" -
      Word Records. Movie is in the Apple Quicktime movie format and requires the appropriate browser plug-in.)