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The traditional Irish song about a sailing ship had been a favourite from their kitchen parties in Ballymena. For a short time, George, Jimmy and Joe were joined by Vic Marcus and Doug Henderson. George's father, Bob, became The Irish Rovers's first manager booking the new band at folk song festivals, clubs, hootenannies and The Port o' Call. [1]
The First of the Irish Rovers is the debut live album by the Canadian Irish folk band The Irish Rovers, released in 1966.The album title reflects the last line in the song "The Irish Rover", from which the group took its name.
Celebrate! The First Thirty Years (1994) The Next Thirty Years (1995) Irish Rovers Gems (1996) Come Fill Up Your Glasses (1998) Songs of Christmas (1999) Down By The Lagan Side (2000) Another Round (2002) Live in Concert (2003) 40 Years A-Rovin' (2003) Still Rovin' After All These Years (2007) Gracehill Fair (2010) Home In Ireland (2011) Merry ...
George Millar (born 14 April 1947) [1] is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist and co-founder and leader of the Irish folk group The Irish Rovers, which formed in Toronto, Canada in 1963 [2] and named after the traditional song "The Irish Rover".
The Irish Rovers pay tribute to ol' Seth Davy, a sad puppeteer who makes dolls dance in an old crate on the corner of Beggars Bush, in this 1968 folk song. 'Lift the Wings' by Bill Whelan
James Francis Ferguson (February 26, 1940 – October 8, 1997) was a founding member of the Irish-Canadian folk group The Irish Rovers. He was the only member who did not play an instrument. He sang in a rich baritone voice, in contrast to Will Millar's tenor, and was also the comedian of the group.
At this time he devoted a good part of his time to develop his first love of Art. Since his departure from the Irish Rovers, Millar has produced six solo albums. Four Celtic instrumental CDs were released by Chacra Music, The Lark in the Clear Aire, Celtic Seasons, Celtic Reverie and Journey of the Celt. Two of these albums went Gold in Canada.
"The Irish Rover" has been recorded many times including: 1966 – The Irish Rovers on their debut album, The First of the Irish Rovers. [9] They recorded it again in 1996 for the album, The Irish Rovers' Gems. [citation needed], and a number of later albums. 1987 – The Dubliners with The Pogues on The Dubliners's album 25 Years Celebration.