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The Best of The Dubliners

The Dubliners · 1967

69 min · 24 tracks · folk · Irish folk music

A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish folk melodies, rich harmonies, and spirited storytelling woven together by the Dubliners' timeless charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • spirited sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening
  • rich harmonies for joyful moments
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • storytelling that invites participation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive pieces
  • seek heavy emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1967, 'The Best of The Dubliners' came at a time when the band was solidifying its status as one of the leading figures in Irish folk music. This compilation highlights their earlier work and showcases the band's growth from local pub performers to internationally recognized artists. It followed their breakthrough album 'The Dubliners' from 1964, capturing their most popular songs up to that point.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Off to Dublin in the Green 2:24
  • 2 Sunshine Hornpipe / The Mountain Road 2:37
  • 3 Will You Come to the Bower 3:57
  • 4 Peggy Lettermore 1:53
  • 5 The Donegal Reel / The Longford Collector 2:09
  • 6 Roddy Maccorley 2:49
  • 7 I'll Tell My Ma 2:03
  • 8 The Mason's Apron 3:40
  • 9 Foggy Dew 3:23
  • 10 The Old Orange Flute 2:44
  • 11 Roisin Dubh 4:00
  • 12 The Holy Ground 2:16
  • 13 Wild Rover 3:11
  • 14 Easy and Slow 2:53
  • 15 Home Boys Home 3:09
  • 16 Chief O'Neill's Favourite 2:14
  • 17 The Rocky Road to Dublin 2:29
  • 18 The Leaving of Liverpool 4:46
  • 19 Nelson's Farewell 4:08
  • 20 The Twang Man 1:47
  • 21 Jar of Porter 1:41
  • 22 Boula Vogue 2:51
  • 23 The Glendalough Saint 2:38
  • 24 Air fa la la lo 3:35

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