Common Ground: Voices of Modern Irish Music

Maire Brennan (Performer), Tim & Neil Finn (Performer), Sinead O'Connor (Performer), Bono & Adam Clayton (Performer), Sharon Shannon (Performer), Paul Brady (Performer), Brian Kennedy (Performer), Elvis Costello (Performer), Kate Bush (Performer), Davy Spillane; Donald Lunny et. al. (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 11, 1996)
• Original Release Date: June 11, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000002U4V
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Track Listings

1. O' Bhean A'Ti - Maire Brennan

2. Mary Of The South Seas - Tim and Neil Finn

3. Tomorrow - Bono And Adam Clayton

4. Cavan Potholes - Sharon Shannon

5. Help Me To Believe - Paul Brady

6. On Reglan Road - Sinead O'Connor

7. As I Roved Out - Brian Kennedy

8. The Night Before Larry Was Stretched - Elvis Costello

9. Mna' Na H-eireann - Kate Bush

10. Whistling Low/Errigal - Davy Spillane And Donal Lunny

11. My Heart's Tonight In Ireland - Andy Irvine

12. Cathain - Liam O Maonlai

13. Bogie's Bonnie Bell - Christy Moore

Editorial Reviews

VARIOUS Common Ground: Voices Of Modern Irish Music (1996 US 13-track CD featuring an exclusive re-working of the U2 track Tomorrow by Bono & Adam Clayton plus recordings from Elvis Costello Tim & Neil Finn Paul BradyChristy Moore Kate Bush Sinead OConnor Davey Spillane with Donal Lunny M?ire Brennan & many more. Complete with picture sleeve and still sealed)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An eclectic intro to Irish music, August 25, 2000

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mocroidh - See all my reviews

This review is from: Common Ground: Voices of Modern Irish Music (Audio CD)

This is a great collection, both for afficianados of Irish music and those who are just beginning to build their collection. It features recordings by some of the brightest stars of Irish pop and traditional music. There are well-known names here, including Bono, Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, and Sinead O'Connor, but the best part of the CD comes with the lesser known Irish artists, like Maire Brennan (lead singer of Clannad), Paul Brady, Davy Spillane, Christy Moore, and Sharon Shannon. There's no way this CD could ever be complete - there are too many wonderful Irish artists to fit on one CD. But this is a pretty good start. They should release a sequel, though, and include some of the newer Irish artists, like Sinead Lohan and the Corrs.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A primer for modern irish music, February 8, 2000

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Mike Manley (Not in Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Common Ground: Voices of Modern Irish Music (Audio CD)

This is probably the best album out there for people interested in the rich music culture that is Ireland. It provides a mix of modern talent, with traditional songs. And its the one irish compilation album that doesn't have the great Chieftans or Tommy Makem. (not that there is any thing wrong with those legends)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars modern yet ancient, wonderful artists, wonderful music, February 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Common Ground: Voices of Modern Irish Music (Audio CD)

Great music! Modern bands with clasic Irish tunes