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The Very Best Of: The Dubliners

The Dubliners · 2009

63 min · 20 tracks · folk · Irish folk music

A spirited collection of traditional Irish folk anthems that captures the heart and soul of Ireland.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • spirited sing-alongs with friends
  • celebratory moments of nostalgia
  • wave-like pacing for gatherings
  • heartfelt storytelling in tunes
  • for lively pub nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer modern polished production
  • seek introspective quiet moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, this compilation album marked a celebration of The Dubliners' legacy as pioneers of Irish folk music. By this time, the group had already established themselves over four decades earlier with their debut album in 1964, and this collection showcased their most beloved tracks, highlighting their enduring influence on the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Irish Rover 4:08
  • 2 Whiskey in the Jar 2:32
  • 3 Seven Drunken Nights 3:13
  • 4 Molly Malone 2:57
  • 5 Wild Rover 3:14
  • 6 Dirty Old Town 3:36
  • 7 Mountain Dew 2:19
  • 8 Rocky Road to Dublin 2:36
  • 9 The Sick Note 2:54
  • 10 Monto 2:55
  • 11 The Mason's Apron 3:38
  • 12 Ragman's Ball 2:00
  • 13 The Town I Loved So Well 6:25
  • 14 Jar of Porter 1:41
  • 15 Finnegan's Wake 2:30
  • 16 The Leaving of Liverpool 4:42
  • 17 Kitty Come Down From Limerick (live) 2:59
  • 18 The Black Velvet Band 3:29
  • 19 McAlpine's Fusiliers 3:15
  • 20 Dicey Reilly 2:41

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