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30 Years A-Greying

The Dubliners · 1992

112 min · 30 tracks · folk · Irish folk music

A vibrant collection of traditional Irish folk tunes infused with heartfelt narratives and infectious energy.

Why this album works

Best for
infectious energy for gatherings heartfelt narratives that resonate wave-like pacing with peaks
Context
By 1992, The Dubliners were well-established as ambassadors of Irish folk music, celebrating their 30th anniversary with this album. It marked a continuation of their legacy after the departure of founding member Luke Kelly in 1980 and showcased their adaptability while still honoring traditional roots.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Rose 4:45
  • 2 Eileen Óg 3:37
  • 3 Jigs: The Fisherman’s Lilt / Tobin’s Fancy / Peggy’s Jig 3:17
  • 4 The Death of the Bear 3:43
  • 5 The Galway Shawl 4:44
  • 6 Jockey to the Fair 2:28
  • 7 The Pool Song 3:06
  • 8 Barley and Grape Rag 5:31
  • 9 I’m Asking You Sergeant Where’s Mine 3:37
  • 10 The Stone Outside Dan Murphy’s Door 2:40
  • 11 Flowers of Normandy 2:51
  • 12 Phil the Fluter’s Ball 2:48
  • 13 Bantry Girl’s Lament 3:54
  • 14 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 4:46
  • 15 The Auld Triangle Standout 4:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Sands of Sudan 3:12
  • 2 The Manchester Rambler 4:05
  • 3 Drag That Fiddle 4:09
  • 4 The Call and the Answer 3:30
  • 5 Boots of Spanish Leather 4:47
  • 6 Hornpipes: The Tailor’s Twist / Ryan’s Hornpipe 2:45
  • 7 I’ll Tell Me Ma 2:30
  • 8 Sweet Thames Flow Softly 5:21
  • 9 Whiskey in the Jar Standout 2:41
  • 10 Deportees 5:12
  • 11 Nora 4:12
  • 12 Reels: Love at the Endings / The Old Bush / The Maids of Castlebar 3:30
  • 13 Liverpool Lou 3:14
  • 14 What Will We Tell the Children 2:39
  • 15 I’m a Man You Don’t Meet Every Day 5:00

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