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28 Irish Pub Songs

The Clancy Brothers

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Audio CD (February 9, 1996)
Original Release Date: February 9, 1996
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Madacy Records
ASIN: B000000L2N
Also Available in: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #73,389 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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If you can find a more stirring collection of Irish ditties, you'd better buy it, but it's doubtful you'll top this budget set. Not with the great Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem doing the honors and a price so low you'll be able to afford an extra pint for your mates. The wind is at your back all the way as the lads avoid chestnuts like "Danny Boy" along with Broadway-Irish show tunes, tearing into "Whack Fol the Diddle" and other "reel" deals instead. Highlights include the weeper "The Croppy Box," roof rattler "Finnigan's Wake," and "The Rising of the Moon," better known for the same-tune political song it spawned, "The Wearing of the Green." Tommy is in beautiful voice on "The Foggy Dew," earning his reputation as one of the best Irish singers of recent decades, and the Clancy Brothers excel on instruments and voice box. --Bob Tarte

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5.0 out of 5 stars The first time many Americans heard these traditional songs, October 31, 1999

By	Martha J. Rozkydal "Martie" (Palmer, Alaska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

How strange that someone would think these aren't the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem! These are they as I remember hearing them on Hootenany, the Ed Sullivan Show, even a special from the Kennedy White House. There is something so pure and thrilling about this music, Makem's "Wind That Shakes the Barley," is especially moving. Liam Clancy singing "Whack Fol the Fiddle" is another great song but there isn't a bad one on the cd. These songs were on two Tradition lp's, what a bargain on this cd!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great songs and vocals-engineering - eh?, January 9, 2001

By	Zeta Thompson "Zeta Thompson" (USA) - See all my reviews

If you like Irish tunes you'll like this one. There are many tunes you may recognize but with slightly different lyrics. (Even Lyrics with different tunes) But that is par for the course with any folk genre.

This has quickly become a family favorite around here. While these are pub songs including the usual betrayal by loved ones and drinking, there are many militaristic songs. If you dislike anti-British sentiments I suggest you avoid this CD.

For the rest of us, this is stripped down Clancy brothers and Tommy Makem. My personal 3 favorites, from this collection are Nell Flaherty's Drake, The Wind that Shakes the Barley, and The Maid of the Sweet Brown Knowe. They are lightly accompanied by harp, violin or whistle. Many are pure vocal. My only complaint of this collection is the engineering. The CD sounds like it was recorded using the same technology used on Kingston Trio albums in the early sixties. However for the price I will not complain too much.

All in all I would highly recommend this to all fans of Irish songs and Clancy Brothers fans in particular.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 68 Minutes of Terrific Music, July 5, 2002

By	Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

I have had several Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem albums on vinyl for more than a decade, but nothing on CD until I came across this bargain-priced collection. It would have been nice if Madacy had included some information on the 28 tracks included here (recording dates, instrumentation, band members/history--the band has been recording for more than 40 years and founding member Tom Clancy died in 1990), but for the price this is an enjoyable collection. Unlike the Chieftains (whose recordings focus on their instrumental prowess), The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem (although competent musicians) emphasize their vocal talents. In fact, some of these tunes are a capella, and most feature only sparse instrumentation. At any rate, these are enjoyable songs and a terrific introduction to the band. RECOMMENDED

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Irish Tunes
28 Irish Pub Songs is one hour, nine minutes and twenty seconds long and was released on February 9, 1996. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Michael Patrick Boyd

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
I love hearing the old Irish songs my grandparents sung. This was great for my St Patrick's day dinner.

Published 24 months ago by alindamay

4.0 out of 5 stars Casual Listener
I don't listen to a lot of this style of music and am trying it out for the first time. I must say that I like it great to read or tie flies too, if you're into that sort of thing.

Published on June 25, 2007 by Noboru

5.0 out of 5 stars Upbeat!
Clancy bros is always a good choice. This album combines all the music from 2 older releases, good price!

Published on May 24, 2007 by prometheis_78063

5.0 out of 5 stars On time and in great shape.
My order was on time and in great shape.

Published on April 15, 2007 by J. Taylor

2.0 out of 5 stars Get the reissued versions!!!!!
Just to clarify the music...
These tracks come from the first two albums of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Read more

Published on February 24, 2007 by music lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for St. Patrick's Day!
The diversity of reviews of this album is amazing, from those who doubt it's really the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem at all to those who say it's the Clancy Bros. Read more

Published on December 27, 2006 by Robert A. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best bargains Amazon ever offered...
This is a budget reissue of two LP's the Clancys and Tommy recorded in the late 50's for Tradition. The first half consists of songs of the Irish wars against the Brits, some... Read more

Published on September 22, 2006 by William E. Adams

3.0 out of 5 stars A Quick Overview of Irish Music
The Cd is disappointing because it does not do the Clancy Bros justice -- they have recorded everyhting here in better, longer versions. Read more

Published on August 9, 2005 by Earl E.

1.0 out of 5 stars Lacrymorse
This is the most boring collection of Irish music I have ever heard. Mostly military songs with a snare drum and a spare penny whistle peeping out. Read more

Published on March 8, 2005 by Steve Dossey

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