The Chieftans
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The Chieftans are an Irish traditional folk band formed in Dublin in 1962. They have been one of the most central bands in the revival of traditional Irish folk music since the 1960's & are largely responsible for the characteristic sound centering around uilleann pipes.
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| The Boar's Head Carol | RUS: Good | p. 84 |
| Carrickfergus | ||
| Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies | RUS: Ballads | p. 9 |
| The Foggy Dew (1916 Easter Rising) | RA: Freedom | p. 77 |
| Hard Times Come Again No More | RUS: Hard | p. 101 |
| The Holly Bears a Berry | RUS: Ballads | p. 11 |
| Lily of the West | RA: Ballads | p. 5 |
| Long Black Veil | RUS: Hard | p. 102 |
| Mairi's Wedding | RUS: Love | p. 126 |
| Polly Vaughn (Von) | RA: Ballads | p. 6 |
| Raglan Road | ||
| Red Is the Rose | RUS: Love | p. 127 |
| She Moved Through the Fair | ||
| Sisters of Mercy | RUS: Dreams | p. 32 |
| Star of the County Down | RUS: Ballads | p. 14 |
| Wild Mountain Thyme | RUS: Outdoors | p. 157 |
| Wraggle Taggle Gypsies | RUS: Ballads | p. 16 |
