Album

Bonaparte's Retreat

The Chieftains

1976 · Folk, World, & Country

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Bonaparte's Retreat by The Chieftains

Bonaparte's Retreat is a Global & Regional album by The Chieftains, originally released in 1976. On Gatefold: 27 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Chattering Magpie4:47
  2. A3Bonaparte's Retreat14:37

Side B

  1. B1Away With Ye4:26
  2. B2Caledonia5:28
  3. B4The Rights Of Man3:21
  4. B5Round The House And Mind The Dresser3:12

Sound DNA

  • Global & Regional
  • Traditional & Folkloric
  • warm
  • earnest
  • pastoral

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded and pressed for Claddagh Records Ltd.
Track titles taken from sleeve rear rather than labels, they are worded slightly differently.

Credits

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Performers

  • Derek BellHARP, OBOE HARP, OBOE, DULCIMER HARP, OBOE, HAMMERED DULCIMER
  • Dolores KeaneFEATURING VOCALS
  • Martin FayFIDDLE
  • Michael TubridyFLUTE, CONCERTINA, TIN WHISTLE FLUTE, TIN WHISTLE, CONCERTINA
  • Paddy MoloneyBAGPIPES , TIN WHISTLE, BODHRÁN PIPE , TIN WHISTLE, BODHRÁN UILLEANN PIPES, TIN WHISTLE, BODHRÁN
  • Ronnie McShanePERCUSSION
  • Sean KeaneFIDDLE
  • Seán PottsBODHRÁN, TIN WHISTLE TIN WHISTLE, BODHRÁN

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 27 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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