The Wolfe Tones Greatest Hits

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The Wolfe Tones got together in the mid-1960s to sing patriotic ballads and rebel songs in the style of vocal groups like the Dubliners and the Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem. Greatest Hits collects 16 of their best, including "Streets of New York," "God Save Ireland," and "A Nation Once Again." In the early days the group's songs were drawn from the traditional repertoire, but they soon discovered that band member Brian Warfield was a gifted songwriter. Many of the Wolfe Tones' finest songs come from his pen, including "Irish Eyes," "Some Say the Devil is Dead," and the bittersweet ballad, "Dreams of Home." The Wolfe Tones perform these songs with a hearty verve that wouldn't be out of a place at a sing-along at your favorite pub. --Michael Simmons

Tracks:

My Heart Is in Ireland
Streets of New York
Dreams of Home
Only Our Rivers Run Free
Quare Things in Dublin
Padraic Pearse
On the One Road
God Save Ireland
Irish Eyes
Song of Liberty
Uncle Nobby's Steamboat
Spancil Hill
Paddle Your Canoe
Some Say the Devil Is Dead
Let the People Sing
Nation Once Again

Average customer rating:

Dioltas, Cernunnos! Hoy, gevalt!
The hits just keep on coming!
Maybe the Last You Will Hear of Them
Recommended to me by an Irishman
Fine Collection

The Wolfe Tones Greatest Hits
Wolfe Tones
Manufacturer: Valley
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00004HYNC
Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

My Heart Is In Ireland
Streets Of New York
Dreams Of Home
Only Our Rivers Run Free
Quare Things In Dublin
Padraic Pearse
On The One Road
God Save Ireland
Irish Eyes
Song Of Liberty
Uncle Nobby's Steamboat
Spancil Hill
Paddle Your Canoe
Some Say The Devil Is Dead
Let The People Sing
A Nation Once Again

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The Wolfe Tones got together in the mid-1960s to sing patriotic ballads and rebel songs in the style of vocal groups like the Dubliners and the Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem. Greatest Hits collects 16 of their best, including "Streets of New York," "God Save Ireland," and "A Nation Once Again." In the early days the group's songs were drawn from the traditional repertoire, but they soon discovered that band member Brian Warfield was a gifted songwriter. Many of the Wolfe Tones' finest songs come from his pen, including "Irish Eyes," "Some Say the Devil is Dead," and the bittersweet ballad, "Dreams of Home." The Wolfe Tones perform these songs with a hearty verve that wouldn't be out of a place at a sing-along at your favorite pub. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

Dioltas, Cernunnos! Hoy, gevalt!.......2005-09-18

The Wolfe Tones do lots of illegal sounds, but it's all that cac about OOOoooo, me wee hee-lan laddeeee; that and twang-diddy-twang demi-bluegrass. But the voices are beyond excellent and the musicianship is better than not. People who relish this kind of stuff are like people who like cheese in their coffee: Very rare and with particular tastes. BUT this stuff is just excellent. Too much of it is like too much chocolate or a dinner made completely of marachino cherries: But when you hear the suffering, the stories, the nearly-forgotten and perpetually neglected slavery, genocide of the Celtic N-(white slang for Nigerian)s, as with "Armistad" or "Braveheart" (or the "Passion of Christ"), it fair makes one weep.

BUFFY: (Eating Gile's candy) This is good chocolate. There is NO problem that can't be solved by chocolate---
WILLOW: (Looking ill) Oh---I think i'm gonna barf.
BUFFY: ---except that.

The hits just keep on coming!.......2004-03-14

If I had to select one group as my all-time favorite Irish band, the choice would be crystal-clear: the Wolfe Tones. Although there are many fine Irish groups around, none of them move me as do the Wolfe Tones. The Wolfies inject massive amounts of sincerity and heart into everything they sing. They have an uncanny ability to make me feel the sadness, hope, joy, pride and tenacity of the Irish who struggle, and have struggled, throughout the years for their own identity.

Many of the their songs are political, and the Tones offer no apologies. The British government has violated and mistreated the Irish for hundreds of years, just as they did the early colonists until we banded together and sent them running back to England crying for their Queen mother. The Tones are a musical reflection of the Irish who simply wanted the sense of freedom that only self-government can bestow.

This CD is a superb sample of what the Wolfe Tones have to offer. Songs such as "On the One Road, "God Save Ireland," and "A Nation Once Again" are uplifting and reflect the unity and pride that Americans who have any sense of history can appreciate. "Some Say the Divil is Dead" and "Uncle Nobby's Steamboat" are lighthearted, fun songs that make you want to sing along. Reflecting love and hope are songs as "My Heart is in Ireland," "Let the People Sing," and "Irish Eyes." If you've never heard of the Wolfe Tones, get this fine CD and expand your musical horizons. I'm confident that you'll be wanting more. I know I did.

The Wolfe Tones are truly rebels with applause. They've got something to say and they say it with passion, style and pride. I have 14 of their CDs and hope they continue turning them out for years to come. They have not been together 40 years for nothing. Do yourself a favor and check out these fine lads.

Maybe the Last You Will Hear of Them.......2002-01-27

Since the group broke up on January 8, 2002, this may be the last album seen under the Wolfe Tones name. Brian, Noel and Tommy have stayed to form a new group and record more of Brian's songs, but Derrick has gone his own way. Get these albums while you can.

Recommended to me by an Irishman.......2001-01-23

When I heard a native Irishman talking about this CD, I knew I had to have it. I'm usually an instrumental celtic fan, but i decided that i need something to sing along, and this is the perfect CD. The CD says they are "probably the most famous ballad group in Ireland today," but their ballads seem different. Many groups sing ballads like death marches, but not the case here. Even when they sing about sad themes, the music still cheers you up. I especially like "Quare Things in Dublin" when they sing about "five legged cats, two headed monkeys, and three legged donkeys. The CD begins with a powerful and heart felt rendition of "My Heart is in Ireland," and ends with an equally emotional "A Nation Once Again". In between are 14 equally incredible tracks that tell the tale of Irish pride, the desire to be free, and the sacrifices made by ancestors. Even if you are not Irish, you can still be empathetic to the messages. I love this CD. If you don't believe me, then believe the Irishman who recommended it to me.

Fine Collection.......2000-03-29

This cd is a fine compilation of the Wolfe Tones work. The Wolfe Tones have been able to obtain international recognition for their work, yet they have still been able to maintain a body of work that demonstrates their love and desire for a free Ireland. This cd includes some wonderful songs, and these songs do a good job of encompassing the group's range. A fine cd for first and long time listeners alike.

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