What makes The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration by The Chieftains notable?

This album not only celebrates The Chieftains' extensive career but also highlights their role in popularizing Irish folk music internationally. It received critical acclaim and contributed to the band's enduring influence on both traditional and contemporary folk scenes, showcasing their collaborations with artists across genres. Released in 2002, 'The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration' marks a significant milestone for The Chieftains, coinciding with their four-decade legacy. At this point, the band had evolved from their early traditional roots into a globally recognized ensemble, blending various musical styles while maintaining their commitment to Irish music.

Who is The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration for?

The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration works well if you're into joyous celebratory atmosphere, rich storytelling through music and long immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration?

The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration has 19 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration

The Chieftains · 2002

71 min · 19 tracks · folk

A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish folk, weaving together instruments and voices in joyous celebration.

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Why this album works

This album not only celebrates The Chieftains' extensive career but also highlights their role in popularizing Irish folk music internationally. It received critical acclaim and contributed to the band's enduring influence on both traditional and contemporary folk scenes, showcasing their collaborations with artists across genres.

Best for: joyous celebratory atmosphere rich storytelling through music long immersive listening sessions
Context: Released in 2002, 'The Wide World Over – A 40 Year Celebration' marks a significant milestone for The Chieftains, coinciding with their four-decade legacy. At this point, the band had evolved from their early traditional roots into a globally recognized ensemble, blending various musical styles while maintaining their commitment to Irish music.
Stylistic neighbors: My Bloody Valentine· The Cranberries· The Boomtown Rats· Gilbert O'Sullivan· ABBA· Enya· Julio Iglesias· David Bowie

Tracklist

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

1 March of the King of Laois / Paddy’s Jig / O’Keefe’s – Chattering Magpie 4:25
2 The Foggy Dew Standout 5:01
3 I Know My Love 3:27
4 Cotton‐Eyed Joe 2:45
5 The Magdalene Laundries 4:57
6 Live From Matt Molloy’s Pub 2:21
7 Shenandoah 3:52
8 The Munster Cloak / An Poc Ar Buile / Ferny Hill / Little Molly 6:12
9 Morning Has Broken 2:55
10 Morning Dew / Women of Ireland 2:57
11 Mo Ghile Mear Standout 3:20
12 Carolan’s Concerto 3:02
13 Guadalupe 3:31
14 Full of Joy 3:24
15 Here’s a Health to the Company 3:03
16 Chasing the Fox 4:11
17 Long Journey Home 3:20
18 The Rocky Road to Dublin 4:17
19 Redemption Song Standout 4:22

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