Jim McCann was a member of The Dubliners between 1974 to 1979, before embarking on a successful solo career. He returned to The Dubliners for their 2002 reunion tour, but he had been seriously ill with throat cancer in recent years. An Obstacle Confusion is a collection of Jim's memories of things that happened concerning Barney McKenna and his funny ‘Doings’ when they were on tour. Jim McCann passed away in March 2015.