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The Chieftains

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Formed 1962Ended 2023Ireland55 albums

Irish folk band

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Biography

The Chieftains were an Irish folk rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962, by Paddy Moloney, Seán Potts and Michael Tubridy. Their sound, which is almost entirely instrumental and largely built around uilleann pipes, has become synonymous with traditional Irish music. They are regarded as having helped popularise Irish music around the world. They have won six Grammy Awards during their career and they were given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2002 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Some music experts have credited The Chieftains with bringing traditional Irish music to a worldwide audience, so much so that the Irish government awarded them the honorary title of "Ireland's Musical Ambassadors" in 1989.

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People

Members

David Fallonbodhrán · 1962–1966Martin Fay1962–2002Michael Tubridy1962–1979Paddy Moloney1962–2021Seán Potts1962–1979Peadar Mercier1966–1976Seán Keane1968–?Derek Bell1974–2002Ronnie McShane1975–1976Kevin Conneff1976–nowMatt Molloy1979–now

Songs recorded

  1. Carolan’s Concerto8 versions
  2. Kerry Slides8 versions
  3. Carrickfergus7 versions
  4. Danny Boy7 versions
  5. Mná Na Héireann7 versions
  6. Raglan Road6 versions
  7. The Foxhunt6 versions
  8. The Morning Dew6 versions
  9. Cotton‐Eyed Joe5 versions
  10. Drowsy Maggie5 versions
  11. Lord Inchiquin5 versions
  12. Lots of Drops of Brandy4 versions
  13. Morgan Magan4 versions
  14. No. 6 The Coombe4 versions
  15. Round the House and Mind the Dresser4 versions
  16. A Breton Carol3 versions
  17. After the Fire3 versions
  18. Boil the Breakfast Early3 versions
  19. Carolan’s Welcome3 versions
  20. Ceol Bhriotánach3 versions
  21. Chasing the Fox3 versions
  22. Country Blues3 versions
  23. Down The Old Plank Road3 versions
  24. Ferny Hill3 versions
  25. Finale3 versions
  26. Full of Joy3 versions
  27. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?3 versions
  28. Horses of Ireland, Part 23 versions
  29. I Know My Love3 versions
  30. If I Had Maggie in the Wood3 versions
  31. Irish Heartbeat3 versions
  32. I’ll Tell Me Ma3 versions
  33. Killala: The Main Theme3 versions
  34. Lullaby for the Dead3 versions
  35. O’Sullivan’s March3 versions
  36. She Moved Through the Fair3 versions
  37. Star of the County Down3 versions
  38. Tears of Stone3 versions
  39. The Chieftains’ Knock on the Door3 versions
  40. The Foggy Dew3 versions
  41. The Last Rose of Summer3 versions
  42. The Long Black Veil3 versions
  43. The Timpán Reel3 versions
  44. The Trip to Sligo3 versions
  45. Three Kerry Polkas3 versions
  46. When a Man’s in Love3 versions
  47. Alborada de Veiga / Muiñeira de Chantada2 versions
  48. An Dro2 versions
  49. An Faire2 versions
  50. An Fhallaingín Mhuimhneach2 versions
  51. An Raibh Tú ag an gCarraig?2 versions
  52. An Tsean Bhean Bhocht / The Fairies’ Hornpipe2 versions
  53. Away We Go Again2 versions
  54. Band Introductions2 versions
  55. Bean an Fhir Rua2 versions
  56. Behind Blue Eyes2 versions
  57. Boffyflow And Spike2 versions
  58. Callaghan’s / Byrne’s2 versions
  59. Carrickfergus (Do Bhí Bean Uasal)2 versions
  60. Casadh an tSúgáin2 versions
  61. Celtic Ray2 versions
  62. Changing Your Demeanour2 versions
  63. Cindy2 versions
  64. Come By The Hills2 versions
  65. Cotton-Eyed Joe2 versions
  66. Dark As A Dungeon2 versions
  67. Duelling Chanters2 versions
  68. Galleguita (tango)2 versions
  69. Galway Races2 versions
  70. Garech’s Wedding2 versions
  71. George Brabazon2 versions
  72. Going to the Fair2 versions
  73. Goodnight Irene2 versions
  74. Guadalupe2 versions
  75. Have I Told You Lately2 versions
  76. Horses of Ireland, Part 12 versions
  77. I Saw Three Ships a Sailing2 versions
  78. In a Suzhow Garden2 versions
  79. Katie Dear2 versions
  80. La Golondrina2 versions
  81. La Iguana2 versions
  82. Ladies Pantalettes / Belles of Blackville / First House in Connaught2 versions
  83. Lady Hemphill2 versions
  84. Lambs in the Greenfield2 versions
  85. Live From Matt Molloy’s Pub2 versions
  86. Long Journey Home2 versions
  87. Long Journey Home (Anthem)2 versions
  88. Love Is Teasin’2 versions
  89. Lundu2 versions
  90. March From Oscar and Malvina2 versions
  91. Marches2 versions
  92. Millennium Celtic Suite2 versions
  93. My Lagan Love2 versions
  94. Oh! The Breeches Full of Stitches2 versions
  95. Over the Sea to Skye2 versions
  96. Planxty George Brabazon2 versions
  97. Rain And Snow2 versions
  98. Red Is the Rose2 versions
  99. Ride to Kamloops2 versions
  100. Sally Goodin2 versions
  101. Samhradh, Samhradh2 versions
  102. Samhradh, Samhradh (Summertime, Summertime)2 versions
  103. Santiago de Cuba2 versions
  104. Sceal Na gCapall2 versions
  105. School Days Over2 versions
  106. Scéal Na Gcapall2 versions
  107. Sea Image2 versions
  108. Skibbereen2 versions
  109. Sonny Brogan’s Mazurkas2 versions
  110. Sonny’s Mazurka, Tommy Hunt’s Jig2 versions
  111. St. Stephen’s Day Murders2 versions
  112. Tabhair Dom Do Lámh2 versions
  113. Tabhair dom do Lámh (Give Me Your Hand)2 versions
  114. Tears of Stone (Non te namores meniña)2 versions
  115. Tennessee Stud2 versions
  116. The Battle of Aughrim2 versions
  117. The Bells of Dublin / Christmas Eve2 versions
  118. The Birth of the Foals2 versions
  119. The Boy in the Gap2 versions
  120. The Bucks of Oranmore2 versions

Film soundtracks

Un Taxi Mauve (Bande Original Du Film De Yves Boisset)
Un Taxi Mauve (Bande Original Du Film De Yves Boisset)Philippe Sarde - The Chieftains · 1977Soundtrack
The Grey Fox
The Grey FoxMichael Conway Baker; The Chieftains · 1983Soundtrack
The Year of the French
The Year of the FrenchThe Chieftains · 1983Soundtrack
Music From “Ballad of the Irish Horse”
Music From “Ballad of the Irish Horse”The Chieftains · 1985Soundtrack
The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tailor of GloucesterMeryl Streep & The Chieftains · 1988Soundtrack
Film Cuts
Film CutsThe Chieftains · 1996Soundtrack

Albums

The Chieftains
The ChieftainsThe Chieftains · 1963
The Chieftains 2
The Chieftains 2The Chieftains · 1969
The Chieftains 3
The Chieftains 3The Chieftains · 1971
The Chieftains 4
The Chieftains 4The Chieftains · 1973
The Chieftains 5
The Chieftains 5The Chieftains · 1975
The Chieftains 6: Bonaparte’s Retreat
The Chieftains 6: Bonaparte’s RetreatThe Chieftains · 1976
The Chieftains 7
The Chieftains 7The Chieftains · 1977
The Chieftains Live!
The Chieftains Live!The Chieftains · 1977
The Chieftains 8
The Chieftains 8The Chieftains · 1978
The Chieftains 9: Boil the Breakfast Early
The Chieftains 9: Boil the Breakfast EarlyThe Chieftains · 1979
The Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed Joe
The Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed JoeThe Chieftains · 1981
The Chieftains in China
The Chieftains in ChinaThe Chieftains · 1984
Celtic Wedding
Celtic WeddingThe Chieftains · 1987
In Ireland
In IrelandJames Galway and The Chieftains · 1987
Irish Heartbeat
Irish HeartbeatVan Morrison & The Chieftains · 1988
A Chieftains Celebration
A Chieftains CelebrationThe Chieftains · 1989
National Music - Ireland
National Music - IrelandThe Chieftains · 1989
The Collection
The CollectionThe Chieftains · 1989
Over the Sea to Skye: The Celtic Connection
Over the Sea to Skye: The Celtic ConnectionJames Galway & The Chieftains · 1990
Reel Music: The Film Scores
Reel Music: The Film ScoresThe Chieftains · 1991
The Bells of Dublin
The Bells of DublinThe Chieftains · 1991
An Irish Evening
An Irish EveningThe Chieftains · 1992
Another Country
Another CountryThe Chieftains · 1992
The Best of The Chieftains
The Best of The ChieftainsThe Chieftains · 1992
The Magic of The Chieftains
The Magic of The ChieftainsThe Chieftains · 1992
The Celtic Harp
The Celtic HarpThe Chieftains · 1993
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?The Chieftains with Van Morrison · 1995
Mo Ghile Mear (Our Hero)
Mo Ghile Mear (Our Hero)The Chieftains feat. Sting · 1995
The Long Black Veil
The Long Black VeilThe Chieftains · 1995
Santiago
SantiagoThe Chieftains · 1996
Ireland Irish Traditional & Modern Music
Ireland Irish Traditional & Modern MusicThe Dubliners / Clannad / Mary Black / The Chieftains · 1997
Fire in the Kitchen
Fire in the KitchenPaddy Moloney, The Chieftains and Special Guests · 1998
A Collection of Favorites
A Collection of FavoritesThe Chieftains · 1999
I Know My Love
I Know My LoveThe Chieftains featuring The Corrs · 1999
Tears of Stone
Tears of StoneThe Chieftains · 1999
The Chieftains Collection: The Very Best of the Claddagh Years
The Chieftains Collection: The Very Best of the Claddagh YearsThe Chieftains · 1999
Chieftains’ Collection, Volume 2
Chieftains’ Collection, Volume 2The Chieftains · 2000
Water From the Well
Water From the WellThe Chieftains · 2000
Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions
Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville SessionsThe Chieftains · 2002
The Wide World Over
The Wide World OverThe Chieftains · 2002
Further Down the Old Plank Road
Further Down the Old Plank RoadThe Chieftains · 2003
漫漫乡间路——纳什维尔的音乐纪实
漫漫乡间路——纳什维尔的音乐纪实The Chieftains · 2004
Live From Dublin: A Tribute to Derek Bell
Live From Dublin: A Tribute to Derek BellThe Chieftains · 2005
The Essential Chieftains
The Essential ChieftainsThe Chieftains · 2006
San Patricio
San PatricioThe Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder · 2010
Voice of Ages
Voice of AgesThe Chieftains · 2012
Chronicles: 60 Years of The Chieftains
Chronicles: 60 Years of The ChieftainsThe Chieftains · 2021
The Chieftains: A Celtic Landscape
The Chieftains: A Celtic LandscapeThe Chieftains · 2021
Bear’s Sonic Journals: The Foxhunt – San Francisco 1973 & 1976
Bear’s Sonic Journals: The Foxhunt – San Francisco 1973 & 1976The Chieftains · 2022

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