A Time to Remember
The Dubliners · 2009
117 min · 30 tracks · folk · Irish folk music
A vibrant collection of traditional Irish folk songs that resonate with history and heartfelt storytelling.
Why this album works
'A Time to Remember' serves as a testament to The Dubliners’ impact on the Irish folk revival, contributing to renewed interest in traditional music during the late 2000s. The album features beloved tracks like 'The Town I Loved So Well,' which evokes strong emotional ties to Irish heritage and has been covered by many artists, further emphasizing its cultural significance.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling through song dynamic journey with emotional peaks nostalgic reflections on heritage
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'A Time to Remember' was a significant album for The Dubliners during their later years, reflecting their enduring legacy in the Irish folk scene. This compilation came as the band celebrated over four decades of performing, reintroducing classic tunes to both new and longtime fans. It followed their previous studio work, showcasing their commitment to preserving traditional Irish music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Cranberries· Gilbert O'Sullivan· The Boomtown Rats· Kate Bush· Enya· Sinéad O'Connor· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 0:46
- 2 Fermoy Lassies / Sporting Paddy 3:33
- 3 The Banks of the Roses 2:26
- 4 The Ferryman 3:27
- 5 Three Score and Ten 7:23
- 6 The Belfast Hornpipe / The Swallow's Tail 5:01
- 7 For What Died the Sons of Róisín 2:30
- 8 Maids When You're Young 3:50
- 9 The Nightingale 4:43
- 10 Luke's Gravestone 1:17
- 11 Kelly the Boy From Killane 3:53
- 12 The Black Velvet Band 3:27
- 13 The Town I Loved So Well Standout 8:06
- 14 Cooley's Reel / The Dawn / The Mullingar Races 4:32
- 15 The Auld Triangle 4:26
Disc 2
- 1 All for Me Grog 4:12
- 2 Remembering Ciarán 2:05
- 3 Preab San Ól 2:21
- 4 Peggy Lettermore 3:06
- 5 St. Patrick's Cathedral 4:50
- 6 I Wish I Had Someone to Love Me 8:13
- 7 Ronnie's Heaven 2:16
- 8 McAlpine's Fusiliers 4:58
- 9 Fáinne Geal an Lae 3:21
- 10 Finnegan's Wake 4:10
- 11 The Marino Waltz 2:59
- 12 Dirty Old Town Standout 4:52
- 13 Whiskey in the Jar Standout 2:50
- 14 The Wild Rover 3:49
- 15 Molly Malone 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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