The
Big Time

The Big Time evolved from The Raindrops in the mid-1970s. If you can write a brief paragraph about the band or if you have a different photo, please let us know so that we can update this page.

Related: Raindrops, Ohio, Millionaires, Problems, Swingtime Aces

Town/Village/County: Galway

Vocals: Johnny Shiels
Lead Guitar:
Brendan Mulhaire
2nd Guitar:
Dessie O'Neill
Bass:
Eamonn Joyce
Trumpet:
Jimmy Higgins
Sax/Clarinet:
Francie Higgins
Trombone:
Drums:
Walter Lynch
Manager:
Brendan Mulhaire / Jimmy Higgins

Discography (compiled by Eddie Kelly)

1974: Corn Bread And Love* / C'mon Everybody* - Emerald MD1174
1976: Put Another Log On The Fire / Think Before You Frown - Hawk HASP385
1977: Rocky / Lady Luck - Release RL864

*on the CD: The Very Best Of The Original Irish Showband Greats - Volume One - Emerald ERTVCD0027 but single copies of the discs can be obtained as shops sometimes split up the sets.)

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