Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective

Planxty · 2016

240 min · 53 tracks · Celtic rock · Irish folk music

A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies woven with contemporary flair and heartfelt storytelling.

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Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective is an album by Planxty, released in 2016. A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies woven with contemporary flair and heartfelt storytelling. This album is significant for showcasing a comprehensive selection from Planxty’s storied catalog, reinforcing their impact on Irish music. It received critical acclaim for its rich presentation of live recordings alongside studio tracks, drawing attention to the band's ability to blend traditional Irish sounds with modern sensibilities. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies woven with contemporary flair and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in Celtic rock and Irish folk music.

What makes Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective by Planxty notable?

This album is significant for showcasing a comprehensive selection from Planxty’s storied catalog, reinforcing their impact on Irish music. It received critical acclaim for its rich presentation of live recordings alongside studio tracks, drawing attention to the band's ability to blend traditional Irish sounds with modern sensibilities. Released in 2016, 'Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective' marks Planxty's return to the scene after a lengthy hiatus since their breakup in 1983. This compilation reflects on their influential role in reviving and popularizing Irish folk music during the 1970s and 80s, encapsulating their enduring legacy as pioneers of the genre.

How many songs are on Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective?

Between the Jigs and the Reels: A Retrospective has 53 tracks, running approximately 240 minutes.

Tracklist

53 tracks·240:11

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Disc 1

1 True Love Knows No Season (Billy Gray) 5:30
2 Pat Reilly 3:16
3 Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór 3:33
4 Follow Me Up to Carlow 2:19
5 Baneasa's Green Glade / Mominsko Horo 5:55
6 The Aconry Lasses / The Old Wheels of the World / The Spike Island Lasses 3:30
7 The Pursuit of Farmer Michael Hayes Standout 6:09
8 Accidentals / Aragon Mill 5:59
9 The Irish Marche 3:35
10 The Rambling Siúler 4:20
11 The Well Below the Valley 5:31
12 Junior Crehan's Favourite / Corney is Coming 2:36
13 Roger O'Hehir 5:33
14 Smeceno Horo 4:31
15 The West Coast of Clare 5:33
16 Nancy Spain 4:29
17 Timedance Standout 6:35

Disc 2

1 The Blacksmith / Smithereens (Live from the Late Late Show, 1972) 4:27
2 Three Drunken Maidens / The Foxhunter's Reel (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 2:53
3 When First Unto This Country (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 3:32
4 Sweet Thames Flow Softly (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 3:54
5 The Gold Ring (Jig) (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 2:20
6 Hey! Sandy (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 3:39
7 Kitty Gone a Milking / Music of the Forge (Reels) (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 2:01
8 Only Our Rivers Run Free (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 2:44
9 Raggle Taggle Gypsy / Tabhair dom do Lámh (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 4:29
10 Three Drunken Maidens / The Foxhunter's Reel (Reprise) (The Music Makers, Live from the National Stadium, 1973) 2:45
11 The Good Ship Kangaroo (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 4:18
12 Ride a Mile / Hardiman the Fiddler / The Yellow Wattle (Jigs) (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 4:30
13 The Hackler from Grouse Hall (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 2:43
14 An Bonnán Buí / The West Wind (Reel) (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 4:36
15 The Jolly Beggar (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 4:10
16 Sally Brown (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 3:40
17 Bean Pháidin / Raskish Paddy (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 3:46
18 Little Musgrave (Live from the Abbey Tavern, 1980) 9:41
19 East at Glendart / Brian O'Lynn / Pay the Reckoning (Double Jigs) (Live Aisling Gheal Special, 1980) 4:06
20 The Lady on the Island / The Gatehouse Maid / The Virginia / Callaghan's (Reels) (Live Aisling Gheal Special, 1980) 4:25
21 As I Roved Out (Live Aisling Gheal Special, 1980) 5:05
22 Smeceno Horo (Live Aisling Gheal Special, 1980) 6:42
23 Johnny of Brady's Lea (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 5:16
24 The Pullet / The Ladies' Pantalettes (Reels) (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 2:13
25 I Pity the Poor Immigrant (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 4:50
26 Arthur McBride (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 4:38
27 True Love Knows No Season (Billy Gray) (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 6:05
28 Timedance (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 5:09
29 You Rambling Boys of Pleasure (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 5:55
30 The Good Ship Kangaroo (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 4:26
31 Táimse Im' Chodladh (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 3:38
32 Thousands Are Sailing (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 5:38
33 The Queen of the Rushes / Paddy Fahy's (Jigs) (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 3:30
34 Little Musgrave (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 9:20
35 The Scholar / The Chattering Magpie / Lord McDonald's / The Virginia / Callaghan's (Reels) (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 6:00
36 The Cliffs of Dooneen (Festival Folk, Live from the National Stadium, 1982) 4:05