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Alive-Alive-O
Folk · 1997 · 21 tracks

Alive-Alive-O

The Dubliners

Experience the raw, unadulterated energy of a Dubliners live show. Boisterous singalongs and heartfelt ballads from a packed Irish pub.

1997 · Pinorrekk Records

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Alive-Alive-O captures The Dubliners in their natural habitat: a lively stage, brimming with the raw energy and communal spirit that defined their legendary career. This 1997 live recording is a vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish folk, featuring boisterous singalongs, spirited jigs, and poignant ballads. The sound is unpolished, authentic, and utterly infectious, transporting the listener directly into the heart of a packed pub where every note feels like a shared experience, a toast to good times and enduring stories.

Tracklist · 21 Tracks
01
Fermoy Lassies / Sporting Paddy
2:05
02
The Banks of the Roses
2:28
03
The Black Velvet Band
3:35
04
The Foggy Dew
3:33
05
The Town I Loved So Well
5:14
06
Showman's Fancy / Wonder Hornpipe / Swallow's Tail
6:08
07
The Sick Note
4:13
08
The Manchester Rambler
5:33
09
Job of Journey Work / Cork Hornpipe
3:56
10
Maid behind the Bar / Boyne Hunt / Shaskeen Real / Mason's Apron
6:26
11
Kelly the Boy From Killane
3:36
12
The Fields of Athenry
4:12
13
Step It Out Mary
6:08
14
Chief O'Neill's Hornpipe / Ryan's Hornpipe / Mullingar Races
5:44
15
South Australia
3:42
16
Dirty Old Town
3:45
17
Among Friends
4:34
18
Drag That Fiddle
5:45
19
Whiskey in the Jar
2:57
20
The Wild Rover
3:35
21
Molly Malone
4:02
Moments Worth Listening For
The collective roar of the crowd joining in on a well-known chorus, creating a palpable sense of communal joy.
A particularly nimble and spirited fiddle solo cutting through the boisterous atmosphere, showcasing traditional virtuosity.
A sudden shift to a tender, unaccompanied ballad, momentarily silencing the crowd in a moment of shared poignancy.
The raw, gravelly lead vocal delivering a poignant verse with palpable emotion, drawing listeners into the story.
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How does Alive-Alive-O sound next to the rest of The Dubliners's catalogue?

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The vocals lean notably further into raspy than the rest of the catalogue.

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