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The Bells of Dublin is a 1991 album of Christmas songs and traditional carols by the Irish band The Chieftains. The album features guest performances by various artists, including Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Marianne Faithfull, Nanci Griffith, Rickie Lee Jones and the actor Burgess Meredith.
1991 album by The Chieftains includes "St. Stephen's Day Murders" written by Elvis Costello and Paddy Moloney and performed by The Chieftains with Elvis Costello. Tracks
The Bells of Dublin is a 1991 album of Christmas songs and traditional carols by the Irish band The Chieftains. The album features guest performances by various artists, including Elvis...
Jan 17, 2012 · The Chieftains with Elvis Costello - "St. Stephen's Day Murders" from the album "The Bells of Dublin"Lyrics:I knew of two sisters whose name it was Christmas...
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The Bells of Dublin. The twelve bells of Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin, date back to 1738, and are rung twice every Sunday and also peal on special occasions such as the inauguration of the President. As a tradition the people of Dublin City gather in Christchurch Place to hear the bells ‘ring-in’ the new year.
The Bells of Dublin. (RCA Victor, 1991) The Chieftains' Christmas-themed album, The Bells of Dublin, has something for everyone. This is both its strength and its weakness. I should explain my particular biases in approaching this album.
Again there are guest singers from the pop scene (Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Marianne Faithfull et al.). Other guests include bell-ringers, two superb choirs, Brendan Begley on accordeon and Kathryn Tickell on northumbrian pipes.
