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"Foggy Dew" is the name of several Irish ballads, and of an Irish lament.The most popular song of that name (written by Fr.Charles O'Neill) chronicles the Easter Rising of 1916, and encourages Irishmen to fight for the cause of Ireland, rather than for the British Empire, as so many young men were doing in World War I.
All songs trad. (arranged by The Dubliners for Squirrel Music), except where noted. "Spanish Lady" "The Foggy Dew" "Kid on the Mountain" "Avondale" "The Acrobat/Village Bells" "The Blantyre Explosion"
The song is a ballad, first published on a broadside in the early nineteenth century. [1] Cecil Sharp collected eight versions of the song, [2] particularly in Somerset, England, but also in the United States. [3] Early versions of the song refer to her fear of the "bugaboo" rather than the foggy dew, [4] as do
Yet another song by The Dubliners, this traditional fiddle-driven tune is an old Gaelic marching song that stirs the soul and calls Irish citizens to action. 'The Fields of Athenry' by Paddy Reilly
The Dubliners also gained popularity amongst famous musicians such as Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd's drummer Nick Mason, who were all self-proclaimed Dubliners fans. [21] In the 1960s, The Dubliners sang rebel songs such as "The Old Alarm Clock", "The Foggy Dew" and "Off to Dublin in the Green
"The Mero" - a song about a former cinema in Mary St., Dublin, popular with children, by Pete St. John [27] "Johnie McGory" - a song about children, by Pete St John, recorded by The Dubliners [27] "Ringsend Boatman" - by Pete St John [27] "The Maid From Cabra West" - an Irish version of an English song, sung by Frank Harte [5]
The Rocky Road is the fifth studio album by Damien Dempsey.In The Rocky Road, Dempsey endeavours to pull together a fine collection of ballads, some well-known ('The Rocky Road to Dublin', 'The Foggy Dew') and others less-so ('Schooldays Over', 'Hot Asphalt'), while enrolling Dubliners John Sheahan and Barney McKenna to ensure the musicianship demonstrates familiarity and love for the songs ...
Live from the Gaiety is a live album by The Dubliners. It was recorded during the Irish leg of their tour celebrating forty years on the road. The double album was recorded at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin in June 2002. All surviving members took part. A companion double DVD of the concert in its entirety was also released.