The Irish Rovers - 40 Years ARovin
Review by Bedtime Studio
The Irish Rovers have been entertaining audiences for over four decades, and their latest album, 40 Years A-Rovin', is a testament to their enduring popularity. Released in 2005, the album features 20 tracks that showcase the band's signature blend of traditional Irish music and contemporary folk.
From the rollicking opener, "The Dublin Pub Crawl," to the heartfelt ballad, "The Old Dungarvan Oak," 40 Years A-Rovin' is a diverse and engaging collection of songs. Other highlights include the upbeat "Whiskey in the Jar," the haunting "The Fields of Athenry," and the rousing "The Wild Rover."
Throughout the album, the Irish Rovers demonstrate their exceptional musicianship and their deep love for Irish culture and heritage. Their harmonies are tight and their arrangements are lively and engaging.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Give Me Your Hand | ||
| New York Girls | ||
| Wasn't That A Party | ||
| Drunken Sailor | ||
| Banks of the Roses | ||
| Bold O'Donohue | ||
| Mingulay Boat Song | ||
| Instrumental | ||
| Kelly From Killann | ||
| Kellswater | ||
| Valparaiso | ||
| Botany Bay | ||
| The Girls Along the Road | ||
| The Unicorn | ||
| A Long Time Ago | ||
| The Maid of Coolmore | ||
| Coulter's Candy | ||
| Home From the Sea | ||
| The Wild Colonial Boy | ||
| Toor-I-Ah | ||
| No Man's Land | ||
| Avondale | ||
| The Black Velvet Band | ||
| Haul Away Joe | ||
| Little Skillet Pot | ||
| Recruiting Sergeant | ||
| Liza Jane | ||
| Dunluce Castle |
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Forty Years A-Rovin', The Irish Rovers
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Album
- Stereo
Notes
- A great compilation album of the Rovers first 40 Years. 28 Tracks on 2 CDs. Some old some new and great versions of all these songs make this a great buy.
- George Millar re his song, "Home From the Sea": The idea for this song came from a wonderful painting my brother Will has called "Home From the Sea". Painted by WH Midwood in 1873, it depicts a young sailors homecoming with his wife and children. It's always been one of my favourites.
Barcodes
Barcode: 775020663022About The Irish Rovers
Canadian band comprised of Irish ex-pats formed in Toronto by George Millar and Jimmy Ferguson soon after emigrating to Canada with George's cousin Joe Millar. After a couple years they went out to Calgary to join with George's brother Will and officially launched as a full band there. Best known for their international television series, and contributing to the popularization of Irish Music in North America. Owned the record label and publishing company . Best known for songs "Drunken Sailor
Name Vars
- Irish Rovers
- The Rovers
Aliases
- The Rovers
Members
- Gerry O'Connor
- Geoffrey Kelly
- Joe Millar
- George Millar
- Will Millar
- Kevin McKeown
- Wilcil McDowell
- Jimmy Ferguson
- Sean O'Driscoll
Summary by Bedtime Studio
Comments
2023-04-12
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
I own I am a rover, of this I know right well
For I take delight in ramblin' round, the truth to you I'll tell
Across the wild Atlantic or on the Shamrock Shore
The rovin' is my stock and trade, and here's to many more
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
We've sung at wakes and weddings and at every fancy hall
For the poor and for the gentry, sure, we've sung for one and all
From Belfast to Alaska and from Spain to Mexico
From Halifax out to 'Frisco and from Auckland to Mayo
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
There's some would climb a mountain, and some would sail the sea
And some would fight for glory in some foreign country
There's some who like the simple life and never take a dare
But I was born for rovin' boys, and goin' on a tear
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
The rovin', it dies hard, as I'll have you's all to know
For when it gets into your blood, it's hard to let it go
And time becomes our master as the years, they fade away
But I will be a-rovin' boys, until my dying day
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
I own I am a rover, of this I know right well
For I take delight in ramblin' round, the truth to you I'll tell
Across the wild Atlantic or on the Shamrock Shore
The rovin' is my stock and trade, and here's to many more
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
We've sung at wakes and weddings and at every fancy hall
For the poor and for the gentry, sure, we've sung for one and all
From Belfast to Alaska and from Spain to Mexico
From Halifax out to 'Frisco and from Auckland to Mayo
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
There's some would climb a mountain, and some would sail the sea
And some would fight for glory in some foreign country
There's some who like the simple life and never take a dare
But I was born for rovin' boys, and goin' on a tear
Forty years a-rovin', we haven't had enough
Forty years a-rovin', and we'll never give it up
We've rambled all around, and we've been to Hell and gone
Forty years a-rovin', and still we're rovin' on
The rovin', it dies hard, as I'll have you's all to know
For when it gets into your blood, it's hard to let it go
And time becomes our master as the years, they fade away
But I will be a-rovin' boys, until my dying day
2023-04-12
Marvelous. just marvelous
2023-04-12
good music
2023-04-12
their songs always wanna make me wanna go to Ireland and like...... do a jig. idek XD
2023-04-12
The Irish Rovers are phenomenal!
2023-04-12
YeeeHawwww :D
