Pirates, shanghaiers, slavers, and smugglers are just some of the central characters in this album of lusty, authentic maritime songs; others are ardent patriots, hard-pressed immigrants, and weathered sailors sheltering in the taverns of the seven seas. All are midway between some dicey spot in life and an uncertain future. Their compelling stories of bold adventure are excitingly re-told here by an all-star crew of Irish singers and musicians. 40 page booklet, 13 tracks, 58 Minutes. |
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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
A Must Have!Jun 21, 2002
By webby2000
"Paula"
Thanks Dan for preserving these songs! The album is fantastic! As you are listening, you can just imagine men on a ship a "hundred years ago" working the sails and ropes...you just want to sing along with every song! I gave my first album away to someone in Salem, MA celebrating Nathaniel Bowditch's anniversary. (Nathaniel invented the sextant and was author of "The New American Practical Navigator.")Now I must buy a second!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Top-notch songs of the sea from a great label.May 18, 1999
Renowned New York Irish instrumentalists Billy McComiskey and Brian Conway, 1986 All-Ireland Champions on accordion and fiddle, respectively, joind with Dan, Lou Killin, Andy O'Brien, and a group of veterna performers from the South Street Seaport.With Louis Kilen, Mic Moloney, Andy O'Brien, Billy McComiskey, Brendan Mulvihill, Brian Conway, Bon Conroy, Frank Woerner, Jan Christensen and Liam Milner. Contains Paddy West, The Banks of Newfoundland, Billy O'Shea, The Loss of the Ship Jane Maria, The Harp Without The Crown, The Nightingale, Rosemary Lane, Poor Old Horse, Lovely Ann, Row Bullies Row, Yellow Meal, Lord Bateman, The Girls of Valparaiso, The Lily of the West, Leave Her Johnny Leave Her.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great ListenApr 25, 2009
By E. Irene Goulette
Saw this in Smithsonian magazine-of course it was much cheaper on Amazon and if you love Irish ballad music, you'll love this CD. It is fun to hear.
Must haveJan 15, 2011
By Captomsta
Being a pirate reenactor I love this album. I would love to get the lyrics though. It would be great to sing , "The Flying Cloud" At the end of the Pirate Gathering in ST Augustine last weekend of Oct. Hope to see you all there
0 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Irish Pirate cd'sJun 24, 2009
By Michael D. Cannon
"IRA1916"
It's ok. Just like most cd's one doesn't like ALL the songs. Some I like and others are so-so.
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