What makes A Couple More Years by Ronnie Drew notable?

This album is notable for revitalizing interest in traditional Irish music at a time when the genre faced competition from contemporary styles. It features songs that reflect on Irish identity and history, contributing to Drew's legacy as a storyteller and ensuring its place in the canon of Irish folk music. By the release of A Couple More Years in 2000, Ronnie Drew was transitioning into a solo career after years as a key member of The Dubliners. This album marked his first full-length solo work since the band’s early days, showcasing his ability to blend personal narrative with the broader strokes of Irish folk.

How many songs are on A Couple More Years?

A Couple More Years has 18 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

A Couple More Years

Ronnie Drew · 2000

57 min · 18 tracks · music of Ireland

A rich tapestry of traditional Irish folk imbued with poignant storytelling and Drew's distinctive, weathered vocals.

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A Couple More Years — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and longing, highlighting Drew's emotive vocal delivery against a backdrop of lush instrumentation.
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Boots of Spanish Leather — This cover showcases Drew's interpretive skills, transforming the original into an evocative exploration of love and loss while maintaining its folk roots.
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What Will We Tell the Children — Focusing on the passage of time and legacy, this track exemplifies Drew's narrative strength, combining personal and collective histories into a poignant commentary.
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Viva La Quinta Brigada — Offering a political perspective through its lyrics, this song connects historical events with personal sentiment, showcasing Drew's commitment to storytelling within folk traditions.

Tracklist

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1 A Couple More Years 4:50
2 Johnny Lovely Johnny 3:32
3 Ronnie Story 1 2:12
4 Boots of Spanish Leather 4:54
5 Ronnie Story 2 2:58
6 What Will We Tell the Children 3:53
7 Dreaming My Dreams 3:35
8 Journey's End 3:00
9 Hard Times 4:11
10 Ronnie Story 3 1:05
11 Viva La Quinta Brigada 4:40
12 Ronnie Story 4 0:24
13 The Young Man Who Used to Be 3:21
14 Ronnie Story 5 0:45
15 Brian Og and Mollie Ban 3:06
16 Restless Farewell / Parting Glass 6:20
17 Ronnie Story 6 0:55
18 We Had It All 4:14

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An Evening with Ronnie Drew

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The Humour Is on Me Now

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