The Clancy Brothers – The Clancy Brothers – Rebels, Rovers & Rakes: 1959-62

Tracklist:

1. The Rising of the Moon
2. The Croppy Boy
3. The Foggy Dew
4. Kevin Barry
5. The Wind That Shakes the Barley
6. Whiskey, You’re the Devil
7. The Real Old Mountain Dew
8. A Jug of Punch
9. Finnegan’s Wake
10. The Parting Glass
11. Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye
12. Roddy McCorley
13. Brennan On the Moor
14. I’ll Tell My Ma
15. The Wild Colonial Boy
16. Shoals of Herring
17. Will Ye Go, Lassie Go? (Wild Mountain Thyme)

Rebels, Rovers & Rakes: 195962 brings together the finest early recordings of The Clancy Brothers, the Irish folk group who helped popularize traditional songs across the United States and beyond. Known for their rich harmonies, storytelling prowess, and infectious energy, the Clancys early albums defined a new era of folk revival and remain influential today.Side A features iconic, politically and historically charged songs like The Rising of the Moon, The Croppy Boy, The Foggy Dew, and Kevin Barry, balanced by lively drinking songs and reels such as Whiskey, Youre The Devil, The Real Old Mountain Dew, A Jug of Punch, and Finnegans Wake.Side B showcases beloved traditional tunes including The Parting Glass, Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye, Roddy McCorley, and Brennan On The Moor, alongside playful and melodic numbers like Ill Tell My Ma, The Wild Colonial Boy, Shoals of Herring, and Will Ye Go, Lassie Go? (Wild Mountain Thyme).This collection captures the Clancy Brothers at their peakcombining historical storytelling, raucous energy, and masterful harmonies. Essential for collectors, folk enthusiasts, and anyone discovering classic Irish music.Side A1 The Rising Of The Moon2 The Croppy Boy3 The Foggy Dew4 Kevin Barry5 The Wind That Shakes The Barley6 Whiskey, You’re The Devil7 The Real Old Mountain Dew8 A Jug Of Punch9 Finnegan’s WakeSide B1 The Parting Glass2 Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye3 Roddy McCorley4 Brennan On The Moor5 I’ll Tell My Ma6 The Wild Colonial Boy7 Shoals Of Herring8 Will Ye Go, Lassie Go? (Wild Mountain Thyme)