Eileen Donaghy - Irelands Requests

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Review by Isaac Bonyuet

Ireland's Requests by Eileen Donaghy is a beautiful tribute to the rich musical heritage of Ireland. The album features a collection of traditional Irish songs, each one carefully selected and performed with heartfelt emotion and skill.

Eileen Donaghy's voice is simply stunning, with a clear, pure tone that perfectly captures the spirit of the music. Her renditions of classic songs such as "Danny Boy" and "The Rose of Tralee" are particularly moving, evoking a sense of longing and nostalgia for the Emerald Isle.

The instrumentation on the album is equally impressive, with a range of traditional Irish instruments including the fiddle, flute, and bodhran. The arrangements are tasteful and understated, allowing Donaghy's vocals to take center stage.

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Download

Filename: eileen-donaghy-irelands-requests.zip
  • MP3 size: 51.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 422.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
The Lark In The Clear Air
The Typical Irishman
Wee Cup Of Tay
Sittin' On The Bridge Below The Town
My Dublin Bay
McCarthy's Party
Doonaree
The Old Water Mill
Mother In Ireland
County Tyrone
Biddy Muligan
Upon The Derry Road

Video

Doonaree - Eileen Donaghy

Images

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Catalog Numbers

  • TFL 5109, TFL.5109
  • 680 935 TL

Labels

  • Fontana
  • Philips

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • online luisteren
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • ouvir online
  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Credits

RoleCredit
Accompanied ByJohnny Gregory And His Orchestra

Notes

Differemt cover design

About Eileen Donaghy

Eileen Donaghy (16 July 1930  26 October 2008) was an Irish traditional singer. Donaghy was well known for her recordings of ballads such as The Oul Lammas Fair and My Lagan Love and was known as the "First Lady of the Moy". She toured the world as part of the traditional folk scene in the early 1960s and was successful in Ireland, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, the US and Canada.

Aliases

  • Brigid Corey
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Summary by Isaac Bonyuet

Ireland's Requests is a must-have for anyone who loves Irish music. Eileen Donaghy's beautiful voice and the expert musicianship of her accompanying musicians make this album a true gem. Highly recommended!

Comments

rayapple
rayapple 2023-04-13
Lovely Cavan song.
scienselvntwo
scienselvntwo 2023-04-13
A classic,
vickykingsley4
vickykingsley4 2023-04-13
...and summer sundays climbing trees in Dun a Ri with my cousins.
jcannonpearson
jcannonpearson 2023-04-13
Lovely
ymcaestonh
ymcaestonh 2023-04-13
eileen's rendition was very good; would like to hear vera lynn's... i don't see it anywhere here
clarey327
clarey327 2023-04-13
This reminds me of a friend from Donegal who is no longer with us. I am from Australia and my friend worked in London. She told me that if I ever get the chance, to listen to Eileen Donaghy. Thank you for posting these, a beautiful reminder of a beautiful friend from Donegal.
toparisi
toparisi 2023-04-13
Love to see this on YouTube. My grandmother was from right around Kingscourt and I remember her singing this song
jofimyordanielnapitupulu
I've been looking for tjis song and it's lyrics for my 86 year old dad for the last 3 years - any thanks - I can rest now !!
subomisulaiman245
subomisulaiman245 2023-04-13
will forever remind me if Leaving Cert choir practice. :-)