PRE-OWNED CD

DESCRIPTION
Originally released in Australia in 2006, The Essential Chieftains is a comprehensive 2CD compilation celebrating the legendary Irish traditional folk group. Disc 1 explores the band's rich Celtic musical heritage through classic jigs, reels and traditional melodies, while Disc 2 features collaborations with acclaimed artists including Van Morrison, The Corrs, Sinéad O'Connor, Sting, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello and Linda Ronstadt. Featuring 35 tracks, this collection is an excellent introduction to The Chieftains' influential career and their distinctive blend of traditional Irish music and contemporary sounds.

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CONDITION
Disc: VG++
Artwork/Slick/Digipak: VG++

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TRACKLISTING
Disc 1 – The Chieftains' Roots
1. Lots Of Drops Of Brandy
2. O'Sullivan's March (Theme From 'Rob Roy')
3. An Poc Ar Buile/The Dingle Set
4. Carolan's Concerto
5. The Wind That Shakes The Barley/The Reel With The Beryle
6. Sea Image
7. Boil The Breakfast Early
8. The Women Of Ireland (The Love Theme From 'Barry Lyndon')/The Morning Dew
9. Full Of Joy
10. The Green Fields Of America
11. Santiago De Cuba
12. The Donegal Set
13. Jabadaw
14. The Bells Of Dublin/Christmas Eve
15. The French March
16. The Stone
17. The Munster Cloak/Tabhair Dom Do Lamh (Give Me Your Hand)
18. Chasing The Fox (From 'The Ballad Of The Irish Horse')

Disc 2 – The Chieftains & Friends
1. I Know My Love (With The Corrs)
2. Shenandoah (With Van Morrison)
3. Country Blues (With Buddy & Julie Miller)
4. Ladies Pantalettes/Belles Of Blackville/First House In Connaught (Reels) (With Béla Fleck)
5. The Foggy Dew (With Sinéad O'Connor)
6. Red Is The Rose (With Nanci Griffith)
7. The Squid Jiggin' Ground/Larry O'Gaff (With Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
8. Lambs In The Greenfield (With Emmylou Harris)
9. Guadalupe (With Linda Ronstadt & Los Lobos)
10. Mo Ghile Mear - "Our Hero" (With Sting)
11. Cotton-Eyed Joe (With Ricky Skaggs)
12. Molly Ban (Bawn) (With Alison Krauss)
13. Long Journey Home (Anthem) (With Elvis Costello & Anúna)
14. Love Is Teasin' (With Marianne Faithfull)
15. The Rebel Jesus (With Jackson Browne)
16. Il Est Né/Ca Berger (With Kate & Anna McGarrigle)
17. Jimmy Mó Mhíle Stór (With The Rankins)