The Chieftains 2
The Chieftains · 1969
46 min · 13 tracks · folk
Traditional Irish melodies intertwine with lively rhythms, showcasing the timeless charm of folk instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythms for social gatherings
- lively tunes for foot tapping
- traditional melodies that evoke nostalgia
- engaging instrumentation for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'The Chieftains 2' was the band's second album following their self-titled debut. At this point, The Chieftains were beginning to establish themselves as key figures in the revival of traditional Irish music, building on the foundation laid by their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bothy Band· Altan· Lúnasa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Banish Misfortune / Gillan’s Apples 3:33
- 2 Planxty George Brabazon 3:28
- 3 Bean an Fhir Rua 2:49
- 4 Pis Fhliuch (O’Farrell’s Welcome to Limerick) 3:33
- 5 An Páistín Fionn / Mrs Crotty’s / The Mountain Top 4:11
- 6 The Foxhunt 5:12
- 7 An Mhaighdean Mhara / Tie the Bonnet / O’Rourke’s 4:13
- 8 Callaghan’s / Byrne’s 3:13
- 9 Pigtown / Tie the Ribbons / The Bag of Potatoes 2:33
- 10 The Humours of Whiskey / Hardiman the Fiddler 2:54
- 11 Dónall Óg 3:54
- 12 Brian Boru’s March 3:12
- 13 Sweeney’s / Denis Murphy’s / The Scartaglen Polka 3:30
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