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| Further Down
the Old Plank Road |
'FURTHER DOWN
THE OLD PLANK ROAD'
The critically acclaimed and Grammy Award nominated 'Down
the Old Plank Road' was one of the major events in roots
music circles last year. The record paired the world's
most famous traditional Irish band with some of the greatest
pickers, troubadours, country stars and American favourites
in Nashville. The Chieftains were out to demonstrate the
musical bedrock that Ireland and America share. Sometimes
the songs were native to one side of the Atlantic and
sometimes they came from the other. It made no difference.
Whatever the song's origin, the collaborations on Down
the Old Plank Road worked brilliantly.
The subsequent TV special and DVD included several performances
that did not appear on the album, suggesting the The Chieftains
had more Plank Road "in the can", and 'Further
Down the Old Plank Road' is proof of that. Whether it's
a murder ballad or a hornpipe, this is music that unites
our cultures in a profound way. And whether in a studio
in Nashville or on a stage in Dublin, The Chieftains communicate
in a universal language.
The album's 12 tracks feature performances by Chet Atkins,
Carlene Carter, Rosanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless,
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ricky Skaggs and many more.
This discography is a comprehensive listing of all Chieftains'
official recordings. Please click on an album of your
choice from the list on the right to see details on that
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1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000 +
OTHER RECORDINGS FEATURING THE CHIEFTAINS
VIDEOS/DVDs
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