All the Best from Ireland

Disc: 1

1. It's a Great Day for the Irish

2. Little Bit of Irish

3. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

4. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen

5. Irish Washerwoman

6. Dear Little Shamrock

7. Dear Old Donegal

8. Eileen Alannah

9. Kerry Dance

10. Mother Macree

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Disc: 2

1. Take Her Up to Monto

2. Wild Rover

3. Nation Once Again

4. Whiskey in the Jar

5. Big Strong Man

6. Holy Ground

7. Spancil Hill

8. Paddy on the Railway

9. Merry Ploughboy

10. Biddy Mulligan

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All the Best from Ireland,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Celtic/Irish,Europe,Int'l & World Music,Ireland,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Hymns in the Anglican Tradition Beautifully Performed Very inspiring music Great English Hymns Buy this CD! English Choirs

Best Loved Hymns Anonymous , James Bain , Louis Bourgeois , Edmond Budry , Orlando Gibbons , John [composer] Goss , William H. Harris , Herbert Howells , John Ireland , Stephen Jackson , Martin Luther , Edward Miller , Sir Charles H.H. Parry , Clement Cotterill Scholefield , Cyril Taylor , German Traditional , Irish Traditional , Ralph Vaughan Williams , Wallace Collection , Sioned Williams , Benjamin Bayl , Tom Williamson , Choir of King's College at Cambridge , and Stephen Cleobury Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Be Still My Soul: The Ultimate Hymns Collection Hymns Triumphant 1 & 2 Abide With Me Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral Hymns Through the Centuries ASIN: B000058BGQ Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Michael: A Fanfare Setting: All My Hope On God Is Founded
2. Praise, My Soul: Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
3. Bunessan: Morning Has Broken
4. Down Ampney: Come Down, O Love Divine
5. Ein' Feste Burg: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
6. Regnator Orbis: O What Their Joy And Their Glory Must Be
7. Rockingham: When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
8. Repton: Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
9. Slane: Be Thou My Vision
10. St. Clement: The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended
11. Picardy: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
12. Hast Du Denn, Jesu: Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, The King Of Creation
13. Love Unknown: My Song Is Love Unknown
14. Brother James' Air: The Lord's My Shepherd
15. Maccabaeus: Thine Be The Glory
16. Song 46: Drop, Drop, Slow Tears
17. Abbot's Leigh: Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken
18. The Old Hundredth: All People That On Earth Do Dwell

Customer Reviews:

Hymns in the Anglican Tradition Beautifully Performed.......2007-01-24

This is one more example of hymns in the Anglican Tradition, sung by the always excellent choir of King's College, Cambridge. It is a splendid example of the sonorous sound of men and boys, accompanied by a classic English organ and, for the quieter hymns, the gentle sound of harp. All the familiar hymns and hymn tunes are here. You will not regret adding this CD to your collection.

Very inspiring music.......2005-07-06

I always enjoy listening to this Cd and particularly because of the orchestra and mellifluous choir. I especially enjoy: A Mighty Fortress, Come Down, O Love Divine, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, and Thine Be The Glory. Some of the selections are soft such as "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Drop, Drop, Slow Tears." Still, it is a fabulous selection and one of my favorites.

Great English Hymns.......2005-02-10

This was one of my Christmas gifts and I really looked forward to listening to it. I had just visited King's College, Cambridge back in August and really liked it--you should try to make it out there if possible.

Anyway, this CD was great to listen to. Some hymns are scored for orchestral accompaniment, choir and organ, while the majority of tracks are just for choir and organ.

Recorded in the King's College Chapel (the front cover has a great shot of the ceiling's trademark "fan" stone carving), the hymns are pure English sound--boys' treble voices along with men's changed voices singing with a pure, clean, straight tone. It's very sweet-sounding.

The hymns chosen are also great; "Be Thou My Vision," an Irish classic, appears along with "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," "All People That on Earth Do Dwell," and "Morning Has Broken" (later recorded by Cat Stevens).

The singing isn't especially elaborate--they're just simple hymns. They're orchestrated very well, however, and they sound great.

Religious people may prefer these recordings more in general--these are Christian hymns after all--but I think it's a great recording and is worth listening too, especially if you enjoy that English sound!

Buy this CD!.......2004-09-20

Having heard Kings College Choir twice, in the flesh, at Kings, this CD is a wonderful example of what you might hear. If you can't make it to Cambridge, buy this CD. It contains many of the old favorites and also some hymns that are not found on other English hymn CD's.

English Choirs.......2002-12-18

Having visited many Cathedrals throughout the UK and listened to the enchanting voices of the boys choirs, I was disappointed with this particular rendering from Kings. Perhaps I am biased in that I enjoy the organ background or no background but the use of a full blown orchestra, in my opinion, tended to overwhelm and was totally unnecessary and somewhat grandoise choice on the part of Stephen Cleobury. Apart from that, much of the music was excellent. In comparison with other CD's from Kings, this was disappointing.

Average customer rating: All the Best from Ireland 2CD set All the Best From Ireland Irish Folk Music

All The Best From Ireland: 40 Irish Favorites [2-CD SET] Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best Of The Irish Rovers [Remaster] Beautiful Irish Ballads Ireland's Greatest Hits Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Celebration Upon A Shamrock Shore: Songs of Ireland and the Irish ASIN: B000000LR5 Release Date: 1996-02-09

Tracks:

1. It's A Great Day For The Irish
2. A Little Bit Of Irish
3. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
4. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen
5. Irish Washerwoman
6. Dear Little Shamrock
7. Dear Old Donegal
8. Eileen Alannah
9. Kerry Dance
10. Mother Macree
11. If You're Irish Come Into The Parlour
12. With My Shilelagh Under My Arm
13. The Rose Of Tralee
14. Galway Bay
15. Wearing O'The Green
16. The Mountains Of Mourne
17. Cockles And Mussels
18. Phil The Fluter's Ball
19. Kathleen Marvourneen
20. Danny Boy

Tracks:

1. Take Her Up To Monto
2. Wild Rover
3. A Nation Once Again
4. Whiskey In The Jar
5. Big Strong Man
6. The Holy Ground
7. Spancil Hill
8. Paddy On The Railway
9. Merry Ploughboy
10. Biddy Mulligan
11. Jug Of Punch
12. Waxies Dargel
13. Spanish Lady
14. Old Maid In The Garret
15. Henry My Son
16. Bog Down In The Valley
17. Peggy Gordon
18. Finnegan's Wake
19. All For Mr. Grog
20. Dicey Riley

Customer Reviews:

All the Best from Ireland 2CD set.......2007-04-02

Great selection of authentic Irish tunes for listening and singing along!

All the Best From Ireland.......2003-06-25

You can feel the spirit of Ireland in this music!! I listen daily. I only wish it listed artists names instead of "various artists".

Irish Folk Music.......2003-06-14

This CD has music you would hear from a record from the 40's 50's or 60's. If you're an irish old timer, this cd is for you. It's not the best cd in the world, but some of the folk songs are ok.

Average customer rating: Very Enjoyable Lots of cheese, but there are a few highlights

All The Best From Ireland: 20 Great Favorites, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000000K69 Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. The Bard Of Armagh - Leo McCaffrey
2. Forty Shades Of Green - Frankie McBride
3. Star Of The Country Down - Leo McCaffrey
4. Carrickfergus - The Freemen
5. Moonlight In Mayo - Bridie Gallagher
6. The Mountains Of Mourne/Phil The Fluter's Ball/Come Back - Leo McCaffrey
7. Dear Old Donegal - Leo McCaffrey
8. Black Velvet Band - Bakerloo Junction
9. Mother Machree - Brian Call
10. Danny Boy - Cathal McCann
11. The Rose Of Tralee - Leo McCaffrey
12. Roisin The bow - The Clancy Bros.
13. Old Rigadoo - Nick Welsh & The Eringo Brass Band
14. Isle Of Innisfree - Big Tom And The Mainliners
15. Goodbye Mick - The Blarney Folk
16. Whiskey In The Jar - The Flying Column
17. Wild Colonial Boy Medley - The Diamond Accordion Band
18. Glen Na Smol - Anna McGoldrick
19. Irish Medley - The Blues And Royals
20. Galway Bay - Leo McCaffrey

Customer Reviews:

Very Enjoyable.......2005-08-21

While I doubt this is ALL the best from Ireland, I really enjoyed the CD very much. I still think it is very funny that FORTY SHADES OF GREEN is part of something that is supposed to be traditionally Irish, considering it was written by Johnny Cash, but any song so well adopted becomes traditional. It is a song worthy of the title, regardless. However, it sounds funny being sung by anyone BUT Johnny. I LOVED GLEN NA SMOL...it is absolutely beautiful. And the Freemans' CARRICKFERGUS is my favorite rendition of the song. It is easy to make it very maudlin or VERY unlistenable (the Grehan Sisters' version) but the Freemans do right by the song. If this CD does nothing but give a taste of Ireland, then it is well worth the price.

Lots of cheese, but there are a few highlights.......2005-03-10

Most of the songs here use a sort of easy-listening production style you might hear on an Andy Williams album from the 60s. However, there are a few tracks that have a more stipped-down, bonafide folk feel to them: Black Velvet Band, Whisky in the Jar, Goodbye Mick, and Rosin the Bow. Star of County Down, Dear Old Donegal, and Rose of Trallee are also fairly inoffensive. Overall, this is probably not a bad purchase if you can find it for under $5.

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All the Best from Scotland & Ireland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GBEP0E Release Date: 2006-07-18

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