The Dubliners - 40
Years (July 2008)
Said to
be the best accident that ever happened to the world of folk music, The
Dubliners are regarded by many as the fathers of Irish pop music.They were
undoubtedly responsible for bringing ballads and traditional music from the
small clubs and pubs to the international stage of popular music. This
collection features classic moments from each of the ten members who have
graced the stage with The Dubliners during their four decade domination of
Irish folk. Whether it's Ronnie's rousing rendition of the UK top 5 hit
Seven Drunken Nights, Luke's timeless version of the
ever popular Raglan Road or the lilting ballad
Carrickfergus by Jim McCann, they are all here in
this 20 track album. The album also features The Pogues joining forces with
The Dubliners for The Irish Rover and Barney McKenna
& John Sheahan's instrumental skills on Plains Of Boyle/Sheaf Of
Wheat.