''Irlandzki tancerz'' (English: ''The Irish Dancer'') is the fifth album by Polish group
2 Plus 1, released in 1979 by
Wifon. It was a
concept album
A concept album is an album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually. This is typically achieved through a single central narrative or theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, or lyrical. Som ...
, inspired by
traditional Irish folk music, and featured Polish translations of thirteen old Irish folk ballads. The album was highly successful and gathered very favourable reviews. In 2001, the album was reissued on CD with slightly different artwork.
Track listing
Side A:
# "Irlandzki tancerz" – 2:00
# "Idę na zachód zielony" – 2:30
# "O Boże, Munster pobłogosław" – 2:50
# "Do Valentine Brown" – 4:05
# "Kraina Mayo" – 2:25
# "Bezdzietność" – 4:05
# "Lament na śmierć Williama Gould" – 2:10
Side B:
# "Peggy Brown" – 3:10
# "Ja Ewa" – 2:10
# "Ona jest panią moją" – 3:55
# "Bally na Lee" – 4:05
# "Waszmość Coughlenie" – 1:20
# "Na zabicie Davida Gleesona" – 3:05
External links
''Irlandzki tancerz''on
Discogs
References
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1979 albums
2 Plus 1 albums
Concept albums
Polish-language albums