Why This CD Matters
The Chieftains bring Irish folk arrangements to Christmas carols, traditional songs, and seasonal tunes on this 1991 album. Guest performers include Elvis Costello, Nanci Griffith, Jackson Browne, Marianne Faithfull, Rickie Lee Jones, and Burgess Meredith. It moves from “St. Stephen's Day Murders” and “The Rebel Jesus” to a medley inspired by the Irish Wren Boys tradition.
Collector Note
This US CD was released on RCA Victor in 1991 with catalog number 09026-60824-2. The release information notes a different matrix/runout from other editions, which helps distinguish this pressing. Its 23-track program includes carol medleys and the multi-part “The Wren! The Wren!” medley.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+
Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: RCA Victor – 09026-60824-2
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Celtic, Holiday
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
The Bells Of Dublin / Christmas Eve 3:04
Past Three O'Clock 2:08
St. Stephen's Day Murders 3:22
Il Est Né / Ca Berger 5:10
Don Oiche Ud I MBeithil 3:42
I Saw Three Ships A Sailing 2:45
A Breton Garol 3:43
Carol Medley:
O The Holly She Bears A Berry 1:57
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 1:23
The Boar's Head 1:59
The Wexford Carol 3:22
The Rebel Jesus 3:45
Skyline Jig 4:19
O Holy Night 1:00
Medley: "The Wren! The Wren!"
The Arrival Of The Wren Boys 2:27
The Dingle Set - Dance 2:15
The Wren In The Furze 2:30
A Dance Duet - Reels 1:24
Brafferton Village / Walsh's Hornpipe 2:07
The Farewell: The Piper Through The Meadow Strayed / This Is The Season To Be Merry 2:09
Medley:
Once In Royal David's City 2:27
Ding Dong Merrily On High 2:12
O Come All Ye Faithful 3:25
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
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