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. 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." (Wikipedia)
Tracklist
- 1The Bells of Dublin/Christmas Eve3:05
- 2Past Three O'Clock2:08
- 3St. Stephen's Day Murders3:22
- 4Il Est Né / Ca Berger5:19
- 5Don Oiche Ud I mBeithil3:42
- 6I Saw Three Ships A Sailing2:45
- 7A Breton Carol3:43
- 8O The Holly She Bears A Berry1:58
- 9God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen1:23
- 10The Boar's Head1:59
- 11The Wexford Carol3:22
- 12The Rebel Jesus3:48
- 13Skyline Jig1:55
- 14O Holy Night4:20
- 15The Arrival of the Wren Boys1:00
- 16The Dingle Set - Dance2:27
- 17The Wren In The Furze2:15
- 18A Dance Duet - Reels2:29
- 19Brafferton Village / Walsh's Hornpipe1:24
- 20The Farewell: The Piper Through The Meadow Strayed; This Is The Season To Be Merry2:08
- 21Once In Royal David's City2:28
- 22Ding Dong Merrily On High2:12
- 23O Come All Ye Faithful3:25
Credits
- ArrangerPaddy Moloney
- EngineerBrian Masterson
- BellThe bell-ringers of Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin
- Hammered dulcimerDerek Bell
- BodhránKevin Conneff
- FiddleMartin Fay
- FiddleSeán Keane
- FluteMatt Molloy
- Tin whistlePaddy Moloney
- ProducerBrian Masterson
- ProducerPaddy Moloney
- Chorus masterRonnie Lee
- VocalsElvis Costello
- VocalsKate & Anna McGarrigle
- PerformerBurgess Meredith
- VocalsMarianne Faithfull
- VocalsPhil Callery
- VocalsGerry Cullen
- VocalsFran McPhail
- VocalsThe Voice Squad
- VocalsNanci Griffith
- PianoJackson Browne
- PerformerJackson Browne
- VocalsJackson Browne
- VocalsRickie Lee Jones
- AccordionBreanndán Ó Beaglaoich
- GuestKathryn Tickell
- OrganDavid Drinkel
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