EMI Records: 2 On 1 CD

The Irish News, March 14, 1997

Straying from the country scene for a minute, I must mention a new release which hit the shops last Monday. It's a two-in-one CD release from EMI of the late Ruby Murray's classic Irish albums When Irish Eyes are Smiling and Irish... And Proud Of It.

These albums were recorded in 1955 and 1962 respectively when Ruby was at the height of her stardom. During 1955 one in every four records sold in Great Britain was of Ruby Murray who had five songs in the Top 20 at the same time - the first to achieve that superb feat and only one of three singers - Elvis Presley and Madonna the others - to have the honour.

Two-On-One CD
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Irish... And Proud Of It
EMI Records, 1997

What a treat! I never thought I'd see a CD like this, especially a reissue of Irish... And Proud Of It, a personal favorite of mine. Imported from England, this CD isn't cheap (but still a bargain at approx. $25). As far as I know, it is currently available right now at online CD stores like CDnow and Amazon.com.

Track listing:

1. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
2. It's A Great Day For The Irish
3. The Mountains Of Mourne
4. If You're Irish Come Into The Parlor
5. Galway Bay
6. Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
7. Dear Old Donegal
8. How Can You Buy Killarney
9. Phil The Fluter's Ball
10. Danny Boy
11. Peggy O'neil12. Hannigan's Hooley
13. Christmastime In Ireland
14. The Old Lammas Fair
15. The Kellys
16. The Old Pig-Sty
17. Trottin To The Fair
18. Christmas In Killarney
19. Cockles And Mussels
20. Miss O'leary's Irish Fruit
21. Forty Shades Of Green
22. The Stone Outside Dan Mur

Note: Tracks 1-10 are mono, 11-22 are stereo.

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