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The Irish Rovers is a group of Irish musicians that formed in Toronto, Canada in 1963 [1] and named after the traditional song "The Irish Rover".
The Irish Rover" (Roud 4379) is an Irish folk song about a magnificent though improbable sailing ship that reaches an unfortunate end. It has been recorded by numerous artists, with the lyrics changing over time due to the folk process .
"In the Town of Ballybay" – a "nonsense" song by Tommy Makem "The Irish Rover" – song about a seafaring disaster on a vessel sailing from Ireland to the new Americas. Written by J. M. Crofts. [21] [107] "Johnny Daddlum" – Irish version of the song known in the Roud Index as "the Crabfish" [22]
"The Unicorn" was made very popular by the Irish Rovers in 1968. It remains one of the best-known songs in the Irish Rovers' long career. It sold 8 million copies worldwide and in their native Ireland, the song peaked at #5 on the Irish Singles Chart. [3] [4] In addition, the song was nominated for Best Folk Performance at the 1969 Grammy ...
The Allmusic review by Bruce Eder awarded the album 3.5 stars, stating "Although it doesn't have anything as universally popular as 'The Unicorn' to pull people in, the Irish Rovers' third album is a most genial and accessible record, filled with low-key playing and singing, alternating with bursts of exuberance in the singing and playing.
Irish folk music Christmas music: Length: 44: 55: Label: Rover Records: The Irish Rovers chronology; Come Fill Up Your Glasses (1998) Songs of Christmas (1999) Down ...
The Irish Rovers Live (1972) Emigrate! Emigrate! (1975) The Irish Rovers Live is a 1972 album by The Irish Rovers. Track listing. Side One: "What Wid Ye Do"
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