A Time to Remember
The Dubliners · 2009
117 min · 30 tracks · folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish folk melodies interwoven with heartfelt storytelling and spirited instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Town I Loved So Well — This track stands out for its emotional depth, recounting the nostalgia and sorrow associated with the artist's hometown amidst political turmoil.
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Dirty Old Town — The rendition captures the gritty essence of urban life with stirring imagery and a haunting melody that resonates with listeners.
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Whiskey in the Jar — As a classic Irish ballad, this track showcases The Dubliners' mastery of storytelling through music, blending humor and tragedy seamlessly.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through song
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic reflections on heritage
- for lively gatherings
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, A Time to Remember marked a celebratory return for The Dubliners as they continued to solidify their legacy. This album was significant as it came after the passing of founding member Ronnie Drew in 2008, making it a poignant tribute to their history and camaraderie.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty
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 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 4:52
- 13 Whiskey in the Jar 2:50
- 14 The Wild Rover 3:49
- 15 Molly Malone 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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