Live in Dublin
Christy Moore · 1978
37 min · 9 tracks · Celtic music
A spirited live performance blending traditional Irish folk with evocative storytelling and heartfelt melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hey Sandy Start here — This track opens the album with vibrant energy, engaging listeners immediately with its lively rhythm and relatable narrative about love and loss in a modern context.
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The Boys of Barr Na Sraide — Offering a nostalgic homage to community and friendship, this song exemplifies Moore's skill in blending traditional themes with contemporary sentiments.
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Black Is the Colour — A hauntingly beautiful rendition, this track showcases Moore's emotive vocal delivery and deep connection to the lyrical content, highlighting themes of love and longing.
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One Last Cold Kiss — This closing track encapsulates the album's emotional journey, featuring reflective lyrics that resonate with a sense of farewell and bittersweet nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling vibes
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic reflections on shared moments
- engaging live atmosphere immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured the essence of Moore's performances, popularizing Irish folk music internationally.
- Career context
- When 'Live in Dublin' was released in 1978, Christy Moore was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Irish folk revival, following his debut album 'Paddy on the Road' in 1972. This album captured the energy of his live shows and showcased his ability to connect with audiences through both humor and poignant storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Luka Bloom· Damien Dempsey· Andy Irvine
Tracklist
- 1 Hey Sandy Start here 3:16
- 2 The Boys of Barr Na Sraide 7:11
- 3 Little Mother 4:22
- 4 Clyde's Bonnie Banks 4:03
- 5 Pretty Boy Floyd 3:45
- 6 Bogey's Bonnie Belle 4:31
- 7 The Craic Was Ninety in the Isle of Man 3:01
- 8 Black Is the Colour 4:07
- 9 One Last Cold Kiss 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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