40 Years cover

40 Years

The Dubliners · 2002

78 min · 21 tracks · folk · Irish folk music

A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies woven with heartfelt storytelling and infectious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious sing-along opportunities
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • celebratory gathering atmosphere
  • nostalgic reflections on home

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike traditional elements

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2002, The Dubliners were celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band, marking this album as a retrospective of their influential journey. This release followed their extensive touring and multiple line-up changes, showcasing their enduring legacy in the folk music scene. '40 Years' encapsulates both their historical significance and the evolution of Irish folk music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don't Give Up 'til It's Over 3:47
  • 2 Lord of the Dance 2:55
  • 3 Dancing at Whitesun 3:17
  • 4 When the Boys Come Rolling Home 3:27
  • 5 Raglan Road 4:14
  • 6 Rocky Road to Dublin / Within a Mile of Dublin 2:30
  • 7 The Last Thing on My Mind 3:25
  • 8 Grace 4:27
  • 9 Preab San Ól 2:10
  • 10 Plains of Boyle / Sheaf of White 2:56
  • 11 Seven Drunken Nights 3:13
  • 12 The Kerry Recruit 4:07
  • 13 The Town I Loved So Well 6:25
  • 14 Gerry Cronin's Reel / Denis Langton's Reel 2:29
  • 15 Carrickfergus 6:15
  • 16 Viva La Quinta Brigada 4:31
  • 17 All for Me Grog 3:01
  • 18 Marino Casino 3:49
  • 19 Scorn Not His Simplicity 2:57
  • 20 The Irish Rover 4:07
  • 21 The Fields of Athenry 4:11

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