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A Night Out with The Dubliners

The Dubliners · 1999

57 min · 20 tracks · folk · Irish folk music

A spirited collection of traditional Irish folk songs that evoke a lively pub atmosphere and communal joy.

Why this album works

'A Night Out with The Dubliners' is significant as it captures the essence of Irish folk traditions while reaching a new audience through its lively renditions. The album's chart performance helped solidify the band's legacy, contributing to a renewed interest in Irish folk music globally during the late 90s. Its tracks, often performed in pubs and social gatherings, cemented their role in cultural preservation and revitalization.
Career context
Released on February 13, 1999, 'A Night Out with The Dubliners' came during a period of resurgence for the band, marking their return to recording after a hiatus. This album followed their acclaimed live performances in the late 1990s, showcasing their enduring appeal in the Irish music scene. The Dubliners had already established themselves as icons of folk music by this time, having influenced generations of musicians.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Seven Drunken Nights Standout 3:25
  • 2 Whiskey in the Jar Standout 2:35
  • 3 McAlpine's Fusiliers 4:13
  • 4 Finnegan's Wake 2:30
  • 5 The Fairmoyle Lassies / Sportin' Paddy 1:41
  • 6 The Black Velvet Band 3:15
  • 7 Weila, Waile, Walia 2:20
  • 8 The Holy Ground 2:25
  • 9 Kimmage 2:59
  • 10 Home Boys Home 3:17
  • 11 I Knew Patrick Kavanagh 2:29
  • 12 Dicey Reilly 3:04
  • 13 The Galway Races 2:36
  • 14 The Four Poster Bed / Colonel Riley 2:29
  • 15 Wild Rover 2:47
  • 16 Dirty Old Town Standout 3:02
  • 17 All for Me Grogg 2:25
  • 18 Monto 2:22
  • 19 Hand Me Down M'Bible 3:30
  • 20 The Scholar / The Teetotaller / The High Reel 4:22

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