The ChieftainsReseñas

1 Never Give All The Heart
Choir – Anúna
Vocals [Spoken] – Brenda Fricker
2:50
2 A Stór Mo Chroí
Bass – Hutch Hutchinson
Vocals, Dobro – Bonnie Raitt
3:46
3 The Lowlands Of Holland
Accordion – Máirtin O'Connor*
Engineer [Assistant] – Wayne Wilkins
Guitar – Erik Della Penna
Vocals – Natalie Merchant
3:46
4 The Magdalene Laundries
Backing Vocals – The Screaming Orphans
Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Stotella
Vocals, Guitar – Joni Mitchell
4:59
5 Jimmy Mó Mhíle Stór
Guitar – Arty McGlynn, Jimmy Rankin
Piano – John Morris Rankin
Vocals – The Rankins*
4:37
6 I Know My Love
Bodhrán – Caroline Corr
Double Bass – James Blenner-Hasset*
Fiddle – Sharon Corr
Guitar – Jim Corr
Handclaps – Cuco Castellanos*
Percussion – Noel Bridgeman
Tin Whistle – Andrea Corr
Vocals – The Corrs
3:54
7 Factory Girl
Engineer [Additional] – Alex Marcou
Vocals – Sinéad O'Connor
4:23
8 Deserted Soldier (An Saighdiúir Tréigthe)
Double Bass – Malachy Robinson
Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Griffith
Piano – Matt Rollings
Vocals – Mary Chapin Carpenter
4:39
9 Ye Rambling Boys Of Pleasure
Cello – Úna Ni Chanainn
Vocals, Harp – Loreena McKennitt
4:33
10 Sake In The Jar
Engineer – Takahiro Nochimura
Engineer [Assistant] – Satomi Yamaguchi
Percussion [Japanese] – Chito Kawachi
Vocals, Piano – Akiko Yano
4:28
11 Raglan Road
Engineer – William Wittman
Keyboards – Rob Hyman
Vocals – Joan Osborne
6:19
12 Siúil A Rún
Engineer [Assistant] – George Fullan
Engineer, Acoustic Guitar – William Wittman
Keyboards – Rob Hyman
Vocals – Sissel
4:35
13 The Fiddling Ladies
Djembe – KweYao Agyapon
Engineer – Brian Keane
Engineer [Additional] – Jeff Frez-Albrecht*
Fiddle – Annbjorg Lien*, Eileen Ivers, Máire Breatnach, Natalie MacMaster
Guitar – Arty McGlynn, Zan McLeod
Piano – Tracy Dares
10:23
14 Danny Boy
Choir – Bishop Nathaniel Townsley Jr. & Gospel Jubilee Choir
Double Bass – Malachy Robinson
Engineer [Additional] – Cat Neri, David Cannon
Guitar – Russell Malone
Vocals – Diana Krall
5:28

Credits:
Bodhrán – Kevin Conneff
Fiddle – Martin Fay (2), Sean Keane
Flute – Matt Molloy
Harp, Strings [Tiompán], Keyboards – Derek Bell
Keyboards – Patrick Fitzpatrick (tracks: 1, 7, 9, 12)
Producer, Mixed By, Mastered By – Brian Masterson, Paddy Moloney
Uilleann Pipes, Tin Whistle – Paddy Moloney

Pilgrimage To Santiago
1 The Chieftains– Txalaparta
Accordion [Trikitixa] – Kepa Junkera
Percussion [Txalaparta] – Kepa Junkera
Percussion [Txalaparta], Cavaquinho – Júlio Pereira
1:16
2 The Chieftains– Arku - Dantza / Arin-Arin
Accordion, Tambourine – Kepa Junkera
Cavaquinho – Júlio Pereira
4:21
3 The Chieftains– El Besu (The Kiss)
Violin [Rabel] – Xuacu Amieva
2:19
4 The Chieftains– Não Vas Ao Mar, Toino (Don't Go To The Sea, Toino)
Bass – Lance Doss
Cavaquinho – Júlio Pereira
2:02
5 The Chieftains– Dum Paterfamilias / Ad Honorem
Conductor [Ultreia Choir] – Fernando Olbes
3:13
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6 The Chieftains– Dueling Chanters (Sixpenny Money / Polka De Vilagarcia) 2:55
7 The Chieftains– Galician Overture
Classical Guitar [Spanish Guitar] – Pancho Alvarez*
Conductor [Xoven Orquestra De Galicia] – Diego Bouzón, Joam Trillo
Drums – Antón Requeixo
Guitar – Steve Cooney
Tambourine – Hipólito Cabezas
11:01
8 The Chieftains With Linda Ronstadt And Los Lobos– Guadalupe
Vocals – Linda Ronstadt
Vocals, Instruments [Mexican Strings], Percussion – Los Lobos
2:50
9 The Chieftains– Minho Waltz 3:21
10 The Chieftains– Setting Sail / Muineira De Frexido 3:26
11 The Chieftains– Maneo
Classical Guitar – Eliot Fisk
Handclaps – Ciro Baptista*, Jeffery Lesser*, Paddy Moloney
3:28
12 The Chieftains– Santiago De Cuba
Double Bass – Cachaíto*
Flute – Richard Egües
Mandola – Ry Cooder
Percussion – Roberto García
Tres – Pancho Amat
3:37
13 The Chieftains– Galleguita / Tutankhamen
Choir – Coro Folklorico
Double Bass – Cachaíto*
Flute – Richard Egües
Mandola – Ry Cooder
Percussion – Roberto García
Tres – Pancho Amat
Vocals [Choir Soloist] – Pio Leiva*, Raquel Zozaya
4:07
14 The Chieftains– Tears Of Stone 2:40
Dublin In Vigo 7:07
15a The Chieftains– Alborada Gallega
Vocals [Solo], Tambourine – Wenceslao Cabezas
Vocals, Performer [Dance] – Matto Congrio
15b The Chieftains– Miudiño
Vocals [Solo], Tambourine – Wenceslao Cabezas
Vocals, Performer [Dance] – Matto Congrio
15c The Chieftains– Lola
Vocals [Solo], Tambourine – Wenceslao Cabezas
Vocals, Performer [Dance] – Matto Congrio
15d The Chieftains– Jackson's Morning Brush
Vocals [Solo], Tambourine – Wenceslao Cabezas
Vocals, Performer [Dance] – Matto Congrio
15e The Chieftains– Muiñeira De Cabana
Vocals [Solo], Tambourine – Wenceslao Cabezas
Vocals, Performer [Dance] – Matto Congrio
15f The Chieftains– Muiñeira De Chantada
Vocals [Solo], Tambourine – Wenceslao Cabezas
Vocals, Performer [Dance] – Matto Congrio

1 The Bells Of Dublin / Christmas Eve
Bells – The Bellringers Of Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin
Written-By – Paddy Moloney
3:04
2 Past Three O'Clock
Choir – The Renaissance Singers
Chorus Master – Ronnie Lee (7)
2:08
3 St. Stephen's Day Murders
Featuring [With], Written-By – Elvis Costello
Written-By – Paddy Moloney
3:22
4 Il Est Né / Ca Berger
Featuring [With] – Kate and Anna McGarrigle*
5:10
5 Don Oiche Ud I MBeithil
Featuring [With], Narrator – Burgess Meredith
Featuring [With], Vocals – Kevin Coneff
Translated By – Seán MacRéamoinn*
3:42
6 I Saw Three Ships A Sailing
Featuring [With] – Marianne Faithfull
2:45
7 A Breton Garol
Featuring [With], Vocals – Nolwen Monjarret
3:43
Carol Medley:
8 O The Holly She Bears A Berry
Featuring [With] – The Voice Squad
Vocals – Fran McPhail, Gerry Cullen, Phil Callery
1:57
9 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Featuring [With] – The Voice Squad
Vocals – Fran McPhail, Gerry Cullen, Phil Callery
1:23
10 The Boar's Head
Featuring [With] – The Voice Squad
Vocals – Fran McPhail, Gerry Cullen, Phil Callery
1:59
11 The Wexford Carol
Featuring [With] – Nanci Griffith
3:22
12 The Rebel Jesus
Featuring [With], Vocals, Piano, Written-By – Jackson Browne
3:45
13 Skyline Jig
Written-By – Paddy Moloney
4:19
14 O Holy Night
Featuring [With], Cello – Suzie Katayama
Featuring [With], Vocals – Rickie Lee Jones
1:00
Medley: "The Wren! The Wren!"
15 The Arrival Of The Wren Boys
Featuring [With], Accordion – Brendan Begley
2:27
16 The Dingle Set - Dance 2:15
17 The Wren In The Furze
Featuring [With] – The Voice Squad
Featuring [With], Written-By – Kevin Conneff
2:30
18 A Dance Duet - Reels 1:24
19 Brafferton Village / Walsh's Hornpipe
Featuring [With], Northumbrian Pipes – Kathryn Tickell
2:07
20 The Farewell: The Piper Through The Meadow Strayed / This Is The Season To Be Merry
Featuring [With] – Kevin Conneff, The Voice Squad
2:09
Medley:
21 Once In Royal David's City
Choir – The Renaissance Singers
Organ – David Drinkel
Written-By – Traditional
2:27
22 Ding Dong Merrily On High
Choir – The Renaissance Singers
Organ – David Drinkel
Written-By – Traditional
2:12
23 O Come All Ye Faithful
Choir – The Renaissance Singers
Organ – David Drinkel
Written-By – Traditional
3:25

1 Star Of The County Down 2:41
2 Irish Heartbeat
Written-By – Van Morrison
3:52
3 Tá Mo Chleamhnas Déanta 3:31
4 Raglan Road 4:43
5 She Moved Through The Fair 4:44
6 I'll Tell Me Ma 2:29
7 Carrickfergus 4:23
8 Celtic Ray
Written-By – Van Morrison
3:47
9 My Lagan Love 5:19
10 Marie's Wedding 3:17
Credits:
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney, Van Morrison
Backing Vocals – June Boyce (tracks: 2, 8, 10), Mary Black (tracks: 3, 10), Maura O'Connell (tracks: 10)
Bagpipes – Paddy Moloney
Bass – Ciarán Ó Braonáin*
Bodhrán – Kevin Conneff
Drums – Van Morrison
Dulcimer [Tiompán] – Derek Bell
Fiddle – Martin Fay (2), Seán Keane*
Flute – Matt Molloy
Guitar – Van Morrison
Harp – Derek Bell
Keyboards – Derek Bell
Percussion [Bones] – Martin Fay (2)
Producer – Paddy Moloney, Van Morrison
Vocals – Kevin Conneff (tracks: 1, 3, 6), Van Morrison
Whistle – Paddy Moloney
Written By – Traditional (tracks: 1, 3 to 7, 9, 10)

1 Up Against The Buachalawns 4:02
2 Boil The Breakfast Early 3:53
3 Friel's Kitchen 4:41
4 No. 6 The Coombe 3:50
5 O'Sullivan's March 3:59
6 Sea Image 6:11
7 An Speic Seoigheach 3:36
8 The Dogs Among The Bushes 2:05
9 The Job Of Journeywork 4:15
10 Oh! The Breeches Full Of Stitches 4:21
11a Chase Around The Windmill 5:01
11b Toss The Feathers
11c Ballinasloe Fair
11d Cailleach An Airgid
11e Cuil Aodha Slide
11f The Pretty Girl
12a The Wind That Shakes The Barley 2:50
12b The Reel With The Beryle
Credits:
Bodhrán, Vocals, Vocals [Lilting] – Kevin Cuniffe*
Fiddle – Martin Fay (2), Sean Keane
Flute – Matt Molloy
Flute, Tin Whistle, Concertina – Mick Tubridy*
Harp, Timpani, Oboe – Derek Bell
Tin Whistle – Sean Potts*
Uilleann Pipes, Tin Whistle – Paddy Moloney

Morrison and the Chieftains sound made for each other on this beautiful album. "On Ragland Road" is a favorite, from a poem by Patrick Kavanagh. Heard them do it once live, and it was electrifying.½

The first four Chieftains albums, originally issued on LP by Claddagh (and three of which I own). Essential listening for anyone with an interest in Irish music.

This is the CD that introduced me to Celtic music. There are so many favorites here. The Bells of Dublin ring in Christmas for me. Il Est Ne I loved since having to learn it in French class. The quiet reverence of Don Oiche Ud im Beithel, of Once In Royal David's City, and of O Holy Night reminds me of the reason for this season. Then there are the songs that set my toes to twitching: Skyline Jig, The Dingle Set, and Brafferton Village/Walsh's Hornpipe. All in all, this is an hour of delightful Christmas music.

The Chietains and some great canadian musicians are on fire!

1-1 Lots Of Drops Of Brandy
1-2 O'Sullivan's March [Theme From 'Rob Roy']
1-3 An Poc Ar Buile/The Dingle Set
1-4 Carolan's Concerto
1-5 The Wind That Shakes The Barley/The Reel With The Beryle
1-6 Sea Image
1-7 Boil The Breakfast Early
1-8 The Women Of Ireland (The Love Theme From 'Barry Lyndon')/The Morning Dew
1-9 Full Of Joy
1-10 The Green Fields Of America
1-11 Santiago De Cuba
1-12 The Donegal Set
1-13 Jabadaw
1-14 The Bells Of Dublin/Christmas Eve
1-15 The French March
1-16 The Stone
1-17 The Munster Cloak/Tabhair Dom Do Lamh (Give Me Your Hand)
1-18 Chasing The Fox [From 'The Ballad Of The Irish Horse']
2-1 I Know My Love
2-2 Shenandoah
2-3 Country Blues
2-4 Ladies Pantalettes/Belles Of Blackville/First House In Connaught (Reels)
2-5 The Foggy Dew
2-6 Red Is The Rose
2-7 The Squid Jiggin' Ground/Larry O'Gaff
2-8 Lambs In The Greenfield
2-9 Guadalupe
2-10 Mo Ghile Mear - "Our Hero"
Featuring [With] – Sting
2-11 Cotton-Eyed Joe
2-12 Molly Ban (Bawn)
2-13 Long Journey Home (Anthem)
2-14 The Rocky Road To Dublin
2-15 Love Is Teasin'
2-16 The Rebel Jesus
2-17 Il Est Né/Ca Berger
2-18 Jimmy Mó Mhíle Stór

1 MacAllistrum's March - Máirseail Alasdroim
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
2:58
2 Tribute To Bunting
Arranged By – Derek Bell
Composed By – Traditional
7:58
3 The Parting Of Friends / Kerry Fling
Arranged By – Matt Molloy
Composed By – Traditional
Flute, Soloist – Matt Molloy
4:38
4 Planxty Bunting
Composed By, Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
4:42
5 Madame Cole
Arranged By – Derek Bell
Composed By – Carolan Traditional*
Harp, Soloist – Derek Bell
2:43
6 The Blackbird
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
4:25
7 Táimse 'im Chodladh
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Bagpipes, Soloist – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
3:42
8 Sonny Brogan's Mazurkas
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
2:53
9 The Wild Geese
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
6:29
10 The Green Fields Of America
Arranged By – Kevin Conneff
Composed By – Traditional
Vocals, Soloist – Kevin Conneff
5:38
11 Carolan's Concerto
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
3:04
12 The Lament For Limerick
Arranged By – Paddy Moloney
Composed By – Traditional
5:01
Credits:
Bagpipes [Uilleann], Tin Whistle – Paddy Moloney
Bodhrán, Vocals – Kevin Conneff
Fiddle – Martin Fay (2), Seán Keane*
Flute – Matt Molloy
Harp, Dulcimer [Tiompán], Harpsichord – Derek Bell
Leader – Janet Harbison (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 11)
Orchestra – The Belfast Harp Orchestra (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 11)
Performer [The Chieftains] – Derek Bell, Kevin Conneff, Martin Fay (2), Matt Molloy, Paddy Moloney, Seán Keane*
Producer – Paddy Moloney

1 Mo Ghile Mear - "Our Hero"
Featuring – Sting
3:22
2 The Long Black Veil
Featuring – Mick Jagger
3:38
3 The Foggy Dew
Featuring – Sinéad O'Connor
5:20
4 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
Featuring – Van Morrison
4:40
5 Changing Your Demeanour 3:16
6 The Lily Of The West
Featuring – Mark Knopfler
5:10
7 Coast Of Malabar
Featuring – Ry Cooder
6:01
8 Dunmore Lassies (Instrumental)
Featuring – Ry Cooder
5:14
9 Love Is Teasin'
Featuring – Marianne Faithfull
4:36
10 He Moved Through The Fair
Featuring – Sinéad O'Connor
4:54
11 Ferny Hill (Instrumental) 3:43
12 Tennessee Waltz / Tennessee Mazurka
Featuring – Tom Jones
3:58
13 The Rocky Road To Dublin
Featuring – The Rolling Stones
5:06
redits:
Bodhrán, Vocals – Kevin Conneff
Co-producer – Chris Kimsey (tracks: 2, 13), Ry Cooder (tracks: 7)
Fiddle – Martin Fay (2), Sean Keane
Flute – Matt Molloy
Harp, Dulcimer [Tiompán], Keyboards – Derek Bell
Uilleann Pipes, Tin Whistle – Paddy Moloney