Released 30 years ago
New Day Dawning
Cherish the Ladies · 1996
54 min · 13 tracks
Traditional Irish melodies intertwine with vibrant fiddles and rich harmonies, creating a lively celebration of folk music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Highway to Kilkenny: Highway to Kilkenny / The Boys of Portaferry / The Abbey Reel / Ashmaleen House — This opener sets the tone for the album with energetic jigs that highlight the band's exceptional musicianship and tight ensemble playing.
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A Neansaí Mhíle Grá — This track showcases a beautiful vocal performance that captures the emotional depth of Irish ballads, balancing lyrical storytelling with intricate instrumentation.
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Joe Ryan's Barn Dance Set: The New Broom / Joe Ryan's Barn Dance / St. Ruth's Bush / The Penny Candle — The medley exemplifies traditional dance tunes, inviting listeners into a celebratory atmosphere that embodies communal joy and cultural tradition.
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Broken Wings — This song introduces a contemporary twist with its poignant lyrics and arrangement, blending modern themes with classic folk sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dance-friendly rhythmic exuberance
- celebratory tunes for gatherings
- upbeat energy for social events
- joyful melodies that uplift
- engaging instrumental conversations
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, introspective moments
- prefer single tracks over collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'New Day Dawning' was released in 1996, Cherish the Ladies was gaining prominence as a leading force in the American Irish music scene. This album arrived shortly after their acclaimed prior release, 'At Home,' solidifying their reputation for innovative arrangements and compelling performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Altan· The Chieftains· Lúnasa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Highway to Kilkenny: Highway to Kilkenny / The Boys of Portaferry / The Abbey Reel / Ashmaleen House 3:38
- 2 Green Grow the Rushes Oh 4:50
- 3 Barrel Rafferty's Jigs: Peter Murphy's / The Ballinakill Ditch / Barrel Rafferty's Jig 4:03
- 4 A Neansaí Mhíle Grá 5:30
- 5 Crowley's Reels / Tom Ward's Downfall 3:17
- 6 The Green Cottage Polkas: The Green Cottage Polka / Jer O'Connell's / Tom's Tavern 3:06
- 7 Lord Mayo 3:08
- 8 The Galway Rover 3:51
- 9 Joe Ryan's Barn Dance Set: The New Broom / Joe Ryan's Barn Dance / St. Ruth's Bush / The Penny Candle 5:35
- 10 Ned of the Hill (Eamon an Chnoic) 4:24
- 11 Broken Wings 5:16
- 12 Rayleen's Reel: Rayleen's Reel / The Pullet / Scotch Mary / Within a Mile of Dublin 5:15
- 13 Keg of Brandy 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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