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Episode 305 – Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon (Part 1)

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  • Band [Blackmore’s Night Is], Guitar, Mandolin, Bass, Drum [Renaissance Drum], Tambourine – Ritchie Blackmore
  • Band [Blackmore’s Night Is], Vocals, Tin Whistle [Pennywhistle] – Candice Night

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  • Artwork – Peter Pracownik
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  1. Under a Violet Moon
  2. Castles and Dreams
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    • Written-By – Traditional by Henry VIII*
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  5. Avalon
  6. Possum Goes to Prague (Instrumental)
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  8. Gone with the Wind

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