The Makem & Clancy Concert

by Tommy Makem

Overview

This live performance, by two of the most beloved and respected Irish folk musicians, embodies the true spirit of this traditional genre. In their own words, "It would be utterly impossible to capture all the excitement, color, smell and exhilarating aura of our concert tour in Ireland in the summer of 1977." However, this 15-song CD does give us a joyous glimpse of the music of these two folk icons. Moreover, with all of the humorous banter heard in between songs, we get a good idea of these two singers' unique personalities and incredible stage charisma. THE MAKEM & CLANCY CONCERT features a varied program. Old songs such as "O'Dunnell Abu," "The Rocky Road to Dublin," and "The Cobbler" are heard here. In addition, newer material, "The 200 Year Old Alcoholic" and "The Rambles of Spring" show the song writing skill of Makem and Clancy respectively. Finally, we hear Liam Clancy recite Baudelaire's famous prose poem that begins, "Be always drunken."

Product Details

Release Date:	03/20/1992
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351520326
Rank:	52300

Tracks

1. The Rambles of Spring
2. In the Town of Ballybay
3. The Dutchman
4. The Mermaid
5. Botany Bay
6. Mary Mack
7. And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda
8. O Donnell Aboo
9. AR ¿¿irinn N¿¿ Neosainn C¿¿ H¿¿
10. My Father Loves Nikita Khrushchev
11. Sound the Pibroch
12. The Cobbler
13. The 200 Year Old Alcoholic
14. The Rocky Road to Dublin
15. Leave Her Johnny

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tommy Makem   Primary Artist,Vocals,Banjo
Makem & Clancy   Primary Artist
Liam Clancy   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Tommy Makem   Composer
Liam Clancy   Performer,Composer
Eric Bogle   Composer
Michael Peter Smith   Composer
Makem & Clancy   Composer
Traditional   Composer