Track Listing

1. The Irish Rover - The Dubliners, The Pogues
2. The Rocky Road To Dublin
3. McAlpine's Fusiliers
4. Seven Drunken Nights
5. The Fields Of Athenry
6. Wild Rover
7. Dicey Reilly
8. Black Velvet Band
9. The Auld Triangle
10. The Marino Waltz
11. Maids When You're Young (Never Wed An Old Man)
12. Whiskey In The Jar
13. Finnegan's Wake
14. Carrickfergus
15. Monto
16. The Mason's Apron
17. Dirty Old Town
18. Ragman's Ball
19. Mountain Dew - The Dubliners, The Pogues
20. The Town I Loved So Well

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32628 in Music
• Released on: 2008-02-26
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .25 pounds
• Running time: 67 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Though it could be slated as the same old songs again, The Dubliners' Spirit of the Irish does a pretty good job of rounding up most of this seminal band's best known songs. And that's despite the fact that it draws fairly heavily on the late 80s period when they were enjoying a fruitful collaboration with the Pogues. With their Rip Van Winkle comedy beards and hard-drinking lifestyle, the Dubliners brought a punky sensibility to Irish folk music previously unheard off when they arrived on the scene in the early 60s. It's hardly surprising they were so influential. What some may not be aware of is their fine instrumental prowess, best showcased here on "The Marino Waltz" and "The Mason's Apron". The voice of Ronnie Drew dominates on the other tunes and that's appropriate. Even though he's by no means their only singer, he is their most distinctive. If you don't have any CDs by the Dubliners and think you might only need one, this compilation is a good place to start. --Jon Lusk

CD Description
'Spirit Of The Irish' is a definitive collection of nineteen recordings from Irish pub band The Dubliners. Drawing fromthe early days of 'Whiskey In The Jar' to the more recent 'Irish Rover' with The Pogues. Includes their first hit single 'Seven Drunken Nights'.

Customer Reviews

Irelands Finest
Really surprising to see there is no reviews of this CD, however, this may be due to many of the tracks appearing on various albums.As the Amazon review states this is a great introduction to the band.If you are new to the Dubliners then please do not be put off by the term "folk music" being bandied about, as it can be very off putting.These songs are a celebration of life, warts and all.Individually, they cover the whole spectrum of emotions.It is a world away from English folk,and is very much of the people, real ballads, and it's apparent a real celebration of Irishness, if there is such a thing.Happily it avoids the inclusion of the stereotypical mawkish sentimentality that can sometimes put younger people off listening to this type of music.After a few plays you will think you know the characters in the songs.I know I do.Try it.

excellent collection of favourites
Whilst we had all of these tunes on other albums this would make an excellent gift for someone who maybe has not bought an album for a while. Excellent technical format.

Dubliners
Excellent CD, bought i for a gift but have listed to it myself! Arrived quite a while after ordering (compared to other orders i have placed) but still well within delivery timescale. Many thanks!