The Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed Joe
The Chieftains · 1981
36 min · 11 tracks · folk
Traditional Irish folk melodies intertwine with lively rhythms, showcasing a vibrant cultural tapestry of instrumentation and storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through traditions
- lively rhythms for social gatherings
- short tracks with vibrant energy
- for festive celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking slow, introspective moments
- prefer standalone singles approach
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'The Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed Joe' marked The Chieftains' continued evolution as ambassadors of Irish music following their commercial breakthrough with 'The Chieftains 7' in 1979. By this time, they were solidifying their reputation internationally, blending traditional folk with contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bothy Band· Altan· Lúnasa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Christmas Reel 2:55
- 2 Salut à la Compagnie 3:21
- 3 Kiss Me Kate / The Custom Gap / The Spindle Shank / My Love Is in America 4:04
- 4 Manx Music 3:42
- 5 Master Crowley’s Reels 1:35
- 6 The Pride of Pimlico 2:10
- 7 An Faire (The Gold Ring) 3:40
- 8 Durzhunel (The Turtle Dove) 6:50
- 9 Sir Arthur Shaen / Madam Cole 4:02
- 10 Garech’s Wedding 1:38
- 11 Cotton‐Eyed Joe 2:18
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