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.