Irish Whistle

When musicians of the calibre of those in Usher’s Island – named after one of Dublin’s quays – join forces, expectations inevitably run high. Their self-titled debut doesn’t disappoint, and this first-rate album of Irish traditional music is more than fit to take its place in the ranks of classic group albums in the field…

Certainly people's passion for Celtic music need not be tied to its rich heritage, but heard in the context of a story recounting the indomitable Irish spirit, it comes alive in unique ways. This beautiful mix of celebratory and meditative pieces chronicles the story of the Irish exodus to North America in the wake of the deadly potato famine in the mid-1800s…

Essential: A masterpiece of Irish-folk music.
When I first heard this album, on its release, 25 years ago, I knew immediately that it would doubtless stand the test of time.

The Dubliners - Original Dubliners 1966-1969 (1993) {2CD Set EMI 0789065.2}
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© 1966-69, 1993 EMI Records | 0789065.2
Folk / Irish Folk / Traditional Irish Folk / Celtic / Drinking Songs

Digitally Remastered 2CD set containing the 56 tracks which made up their first 4 EMI albums - A Drop of the Hard Stuff (aka.Seven Drunken Nights),At It Again (aka.Seven Deadly Sins),More Of The Hard Stuff & Whiskey On A Sunday (a compilation featuring various studio & live tracks).

Extremely limited eight disc (seven CDs plus DVD) collection of rare recordings from the Irish rockers. This release is collated from all of the BBC owned Lizzy recordings that still exist in the archive and charts the inexorable rise of the band: from the first steps as a three piece on the Decca label, to the glory days as one of the greatest live acts of all time. This collection brings together a raft of sessions and live recordings form throughout the band's career including the last concert with Phil Lynott from the Reading festival in 1983. Included also is a DVD of the bands sought after appearances on Top of the Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test a well as concerts from throughout the band's career. This is a first for the band as these recordings have never been available in one place before. With comprehensive notes by Classic Rock's Malcolm Dome who tells the story of the bands history at the BBC.

Bergin is joined by members of De Danann, who accompany her through an outstanding display of tunes and talent.