Irish Rovers - The Irish Rovers Greatest Hits [ 20 Tracks]

The Irish Rover's,named after the traditional Irish song "The Irish Rover, were formed in Toronto in 1963.All the members were originally from Ireland. As a band,it has had a fantastic career lasting over 50 years.The Band in now in the process of performing its " Farewell to Romin' Tour" in the US,New Zealand & Australia and Canada.Their music is a mixture of songs from Ireland ,Canada and the US,In fact,the song they are probably best known is "The Unicorn" written by an American,Shel Silverstein,well known for children songs and books.The Prime Minister of Canada asked them to become Canadian citizens ,which they did,and represented Canada at the World Expos in Montreal (1967),Osaka,Japan (1970),Okinawa,Japan (1976),Vancouver,Canada (1986) and Brisbane (Australia (1988).They had their own TV show and performed countless shows around the ,world.
There have been been 5 past members of the band,Jimmy Ferguson,Will Millar,Joe Millar,Paul Lawton and Wallace Hood.Today the band consists of George Millar,Wilcil McDowell,John Reynolds,Sean O'Driscoll,Ian Millar and Fred Graham.
This vinyl 2-disc LP was issued in 1974,the 9th in their long list of 40 albums.The 1st in 1966 and their most recent in 2012.

These are the songs on this collection;

THE UNICORN
THE BIPLANE EVERMORE
RHYMES AQND REASONS
YEARS MAY COME,YEARS MAY GO
THE ORANGE AND VTHE GREEN
MRS.CRANDALL'S BOARDING HOUSE
HE MINSTREL OF CRANBERRY LANE
THE PUPPET SONG) WHISKEY ON A SUNDAY
THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE CORN
BONNIE KELLSWATER
MY OLD MAN'S A DUSTMAN
NANCY WHISKEY
GOODNIGHT IRENE
LIVRERPOOL LOU
WINKIN,BLINKIN, AND NOD
BLACK VELVET BAND
GOODBYE MRS. DURKIN'
DONALD WHERE'S YOUR TROUSERS
FAREWELL NOVA SCOTIA
LILY TYHE PINK

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Patty O'Gann

Lovvvvee this and take on your Irish road trip!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2011

This is fantastic uplifting Irish music!! Me Dad took me to the Irish Rovers concert in Spokane when I was 16(1978)!! I really didn't want to go but me Mom wanted me to go with him,so I begrudgingly went. Saw everyone from St. Johns there and I was soo embarassed. However, absolutely LOVED the concert!! An experience with me Dad I'll never forget. We were all dancing and singing to our hearts content. There's nothing like a huge group of happy Irish people. It doesn't get any better than that. We're taking this CD on our 3 week Ireland trip next week. I'm going to send this to me sis that can't go with us. Me favorite songs r Black Velvet Band and The Orange and the Green. You'll love it!! Top o' the Day!!
PS Go to Ireland and it will be your trip of a lifetime! God Bless!!

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john2379

love this album

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2011

i grew listening to this exact album i love every song on this album ive been looking for this cd forever i still have it on tape i know its very ware and hard to find i played it for my 6 yr old daughter shelikes the unicorn song and the bye plane song 2 off my favorites if you could hold on to this album or if you get more or find this exact album please let me know its a must have for anyone who loves irish music or is irish.

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