Irish Drinking Songs [LaserLight 1999]

• Artist: The Clancy Brothers/Tommy Makem & Jack Keenan
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• Release Date: 1959
• Total Time: 34:58
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: World

Review

Drawn from a variety of albums released by the Dubliners and the Clancy Brothers with and without Tommy Makem, this compilation celebrates the mix of the Irish and their booze in its various different guises. Wisely, the compilers selected the Dubliners' version of "Whisky in the Jar," opening the set effectively. The lion's share of the collection goes to the Clancy Brothers, however, with their upmarket and often jollied-up performances -- the Dubliners, in comparison, are a rough and gruff lot. Entertaining, if your capacity for Irish drinking songs isn't limited. ~ Steven McDonald, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Whiskey, You're the Devil	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:23)
The Maid of the Sweet Brown Knowe	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:45)
The Moonshiner	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(3:03)
Bold Thady Quill	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:32)
Rosin the Bow	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(3:27)
Finnigan's Wake	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:18)
The Real Old Mountain Dew	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(1:44)
Courtin' in the Kitchen	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(3:32)
Mick McGuire	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:36)
A Jug of Punch	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(3:31)
Johnny McEldoo	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(1:44)
Cruìscìn Làn	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:09)
Port Láirge	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(1:19)
The Parting Glass	Public Domain, Traditional	Clancy Brothers	(2:35)

Credits

The Dubliners (Performer), Tommy Makem (Performer), Harriet Breitborde (Cover Design), Patrick Clancey (Liner Notes)