The Planxty Collection

by Planxty

Overview

This is an excellent sampler that spans Irish legend Planxty's first (and best) four albums. Beginning with "The Jolly Beggar Reel" from the eponymous debut, The Planxty Collection skillfully navigates deft instrumental offerings like "The Hare in the Corn/the Frost Is All Over" and "Denis Murphy's Polka," but spends much of its time displaying the band's peerless ballads and pre-19th century folk songs. Andy Irvine, whose blistering rendition of "The Blacksmith" and deeply affecting lament "As I Roved Out" serve as definite highlights, is the perfect foil to Christy Moore's soft, everyman voice. Moore's "Cliffs of Dooneen" and "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" are gorgeous ballads that revel in their deceptive simplicity. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly already own the individual records, but for the novice, The Planxty Collection is a worthwhile investment and a prime entry point into the world of traditional Irish music. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	12/12/1989
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351791221
Rank:	34610

Tracks

1. The Jolly Beggar-Reel
2. Merrily Kissed the Quaker
3. The Lakes of Pontchartrain
4. The Blacksmith
5. The Hare in the Corn/The Frost Is All Over/The Gander in the Pratie Hole
6. Cliffs of Dooneen
7. C¿¿nla
8. Pat Reilly
9. Bean Phaidin
10. Raggle Taggle Gypsy/Tabhair Dom Do Lamh
11. Denis Murphy's Polka/The ¿¿42 Cheque/John Ryan's Polka
12. As I Roved Out

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Planxty   Primary Artist
Liam O'Flynn   Guest Artist,Wind
Donal Lunny   Guest Artist
Andy Irvine   Guest Artist
Christy Moore   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Planxty   Composer
Andy Irvine   Composer
Paddy Moloney   Composer
Traditional   Composer