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The Sound of Irish Ballad

“The Sound of Irish Ballad” is a collection rooted in the storytelling tradition of Ireland, featuring a mix of nostalgic melodies, folk narratives, and timeless voices. Spanning classic anthems like John McCormack’s “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” and The Irish Tenors’ rendition of “Danny Boy”, the playlist captures the lyrical charm and emotional depth of Irish balladry across generations.

With performances from legends such as Brendan O'Dowda, Delia Murphy, and Frank Harte, the lineup blends traditional folk with operatic stylings and heartfelt pub songs. Tracks like “The Foggy Dew,” “Spancil Hill,” and “Building up and Tearing England Down” reflect the cultural and historical pulse of Ireland, while softer selections such as “The Rose of Tralee” and “Castle of Dromore” keep the listening experience grounded in melody and memory. It’s a wide-reaching sample of the Irish ballad form, offering both well-known standards and lesser-heard gems.

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Al Logan 2 tracks
Ann Mooney 2 tracks
Ann Mulqueen 2 tracks
Bert Flynn Vocal Group 2 tracks
Bob Conroy 1 track
Brendan O' Dowda 3 tracks
Brendan O'Dowda 3 tracks
Brid Ni Chathain 3 tracks
Cathal McCann 2 tracks
Cathie Harrop 2 tracks
Dan Milner 2 tracks
Delia Murphy 3 tracks
Dennis Clancy 2 tracks
Diarmuid O'Leary & The Bards 2 tracks
Dick Cameron 2 tracks
Eileen Donaghy 3 tracks
Far Tulla 2 tracks
Frank Connors 1 track
Frank Harte/Donal Lunny 3 tracks
Frank Patterson 1 track
Franz Schubert 1 track
Fred Johnston 3 tracks
Geraldine Mulrooney 1 track
Harry Plunket Greene 1 track
Jackie O'Brien 1 track
James Lynam Molloy 1 track
Janet Sutton 2 tracks
John Kerr 3 tracks
John McCormack 3 tracks
John Tate 1 track
Josef Locke 3 tracks
Leo McCaffrey 3 tracks
Liam Devally 1 track
Luigi Denza 1 track
Margaret McIlhome 1 track
Michael O'Duffy and the Tony Hatch Orchestra 1 track
Michael Slattery & The Skye Consort 1 track
Mick Galvin 2 tracks
Mick Moloney 1 track
Nathaniel Shilkret 1 track
Nathaniel Shilkret Orchestra 1 track
Paddy Doran 1 track
Paul Wilkins 1 track
Peter Tomelty 3 tracks
Phil Tanner 1 track
Richard Crooks 3 tracks
Robbie O'Connell 1 track
Ronan Tynan 3 tracks
Sam Hughes 2 tracks
Sarah Makem 2 tracks
Sean Dynes 2 tracks
Sean O'Sé 3 tracks
Sidney MacEwan 1 track
Stephen Foster 1 track
Studio pianist 1 track
Tara Folk 3 tracks
Tara MacKenzie 1 track
The Emerald Isle Singers 1 track
The Irish Tenors 3 tracks
The Three Irish Tenors 3 tracks
Tim Doyle 1 track
Tom Healy 1 track
Traditional 1 track