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1991 studio album by The Chieftains
The Bells of Dublin
Released 1991 Recorded 1991,
Windmill Lane Studios ,
Dublin ,
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin ,
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast , Soundtrack Studio,
Boston , Topanga Skyline Studio,
California
Genre
Irish folk ,
Christmas Length 62 :58
Label
RCA Victor
Producer
Paddy Moloney
Over the Sea To Skye: The Celtic Connection (1990)
The Bells of Dublin (1991)
Another Country (1992)
The Bells of Dublin is a 1991 album of
Christmas songs and
traditional
carols by the Irish band
The Chieftains . The album features guest performances by various artists, including
Elvis Costello ,
Jackson Browne ,
Kate & Anna McGarrigle ,
Marianne Faithfull ,
Nanci Griffith ,
Rickie Lee Jones and the actor
Burgess Meredith .
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Writing in the album's
liner notes ,
Paddy Moloney said, "These recording sessions hold special memories for The Chieftains and myself, and bring together all the colours of this festive season."
Track listing
All songs
traditional , except as indicated.
"The Bells of Dublin; Christmas Eve" (with the bell-ringers of
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin ) (
Paddy Moloney )
"
Past Three O'Clock " (with The Renaissance Singers)
"St. Stephen's Day Murders" (with
Elvis Costello ) (P. Moloney, E. Costello)
"
Il Est Né /Ca Berger" (with
Kate and Anna McGarrigle )
"
Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil " (with
Burgess Meredith )
"
I Saw Three Ships A Sailing " (with
Marianne Faithfull )
"A Breton Carol" (with Nolwen Monjarret)
"Carols Medley:
O the Holly She Bears a Berry /
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen /
The Boar's Head "
"
The Wexford Carol " (with
Nanci Griffith )
"The Rebel Jesus" (with
Jackson Browne ) (J. Browne)
"Skyline Jig" (P. Moloney)
"
O Holy Night " (with
Rickie Lee Jones )
"Medley: 'The Wren! The Wren!'/The Dingle Set – Dance/
The Wren in the Furze /A Dance Duet – Reels/Brafferton Village/Walsh's Hornpipe/The Farewell" ("Wren in the Furze" by
Kevin Conneff )
"Medley:
Once in Royal David's City /
Ding Dong Merrily on High /
O Come All Ye Faithful " (with The Renaissance Singers)
Personnel
Certifications
References
Studio albums Compilations Live albums