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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.
Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997) was an American actor and filmmaker whose career encompassed radio, theater, film, and television. Active for more than six decades, Meredith has been called "a virtuosic actor" and "one of the most accomplished actors of the century".
Dec 23, 2009 · http://TomEdwardsVideo.com presents Don Oiche Ud I mBeithil by the chieftains featuring Burgess Meredith from the outstanding cd, the bells of dublin. go buy it.
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.
It opens with a lone flute playing the haunting melody as Burgess Meredith reads an English translation of the lyrics. This is followed by Kevin Conneff singing the song in Irish. This track has a lovely, sparse, reverent sound, calling to mind images of stars in a frosty sky.
Jul 19, 2018 · It just isn't Christmas until I've played "The Bells of Dublin", a 1991 album of Irish and traditional carols and other seasonal selections by The Chieftains, one of the world's most respected bands.
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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...
