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“Rebels, Rovers & Rakes: 1959–62” brings together the finest early recordings of The Clancy Brothers, the Irish folk group who helped popularize traditional songs across the United States and beyond. Known for their rich harmonies, storytelling prowess, and infectious energy, the Clancys’ early albums defined a new era of folk revival and remain influential today. Side A features iconic, politically and historically charged songs like “The Rising of the Moon,” “The Croppy Boy,” “The Foggy Dew,” and “Kevin Barry,” balanced by lively drinking songs and reels such as “Whiskey, You’re The Devil,” “The Real Old Mountain Dew,” “A Jug of Punch,” and “Finnegan’s Wake.” Side B showcases beloved traditional tunes including “The Parting Glass,” “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye,” “Roddy McCorley,” and “Brennan On The Moor,” alongside playful and melodic numbers like “I’ll Tell My Ma,” “The Wild Colonial Boy,” “Shoals of Herring,” and “Will Ye Go, Lassie Go? (Wild Mountain Thyme).” This collection captures the Clancy Brothers at their peak—combining historical storytelling, raucous energy, and masterful harmonies. Essential for collectors, folk enthusiasts, and anyone discovering classic Irish music.
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