The Chieftains 4
Labels:
Claddagh Records Limited, 1973 | CC14
Shanachie Records Corp.,
1983 | SHAN 79024
Remastered recording, Atlantic, 2000
The Players:
- Michael Tubridy: flute, concertina, and tin whistle
- Seán Potts: tin whistle
- Paddy Moloney: uilleann pipes and tin whistle
- Martin Fay: fiddle
- Seán Keane: fiddle
- Peadar Mercier: bodhrán and bones
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- Derek Bell: harp
| 1. | Drowsey Maggie | 3:57 |
| 2. | Morgan Magan | 2:48 |
| 3. | The Tip of the Whistle air | 2:52 |
| 4. | The Bucks of Oranmore reel | 2:13 |
| 5. | The Battle of Aughrim | 7:32 |
| 6. | The Morning Dew | 3:27 |
| 7. | Carrickfergus air | 2:43 |
| 8. | Hewlett | 2:30 |
| 9. | Cherish the Ladies double jig | 2:24 |
| 10. | Lord Mayo march | 2:38 |
| 11. | Mná na h Éireann air | 3:28 |
| 12. | O'Keeffe's Slide An Suisín Bán set dance The Star Above the Garter The Weavers slides | 3:36 |
By now the Chieftains were well on their way with their sound firmly established. This album opens with Drowsey Maggie which showcases each Chieftain in a small solo piece. As with the older albums, this one has several slow airs, Carrickfergus as performed by Derek Bell is beautifully done and one that the Chieftains would do again many years later with James Galway. This album is the first to feature Derek Bell. Overall another nice album, and if you are looking for one that is a good showcase of Peadar Mercier's bodhrán and bones playing, this is one to consider.
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