Thousands Are Sailing compiles traditional Irish songs detailing the immigrant experience, as rendered by contemporary artists including Liam Clancy ("Fare Thee Well"), Cathie Ryan ("I'm Going Back"), and Planxty (the title cut); although all of the material appeared on previous Shanachie releases, the recordings take on a new resonance when assembled side by side, evocatively capturing the myriad emotions at the music's core. ~ Raymond McKinney, All Music Guide
Thousands Are Sailing
02/16/1999 | Shanachie
All Music Guide Review
Track Listing
Credits
- Fran McPhail
- Tenor (Vocal)
- Johnny Moynihan
- Vocals
- Liam O'Flynn
- Pipe, Whistle (Instrument)
- Cathie Ryan
- Vocals, Performer
- Liam Clancy
- Performer
- De Danann
- Performer
- Wolfe Tones
- Performer
- The Voice Squad
- Performer
- Karan Casey
- Performer
- Gerry Cullen
- Bass (Vocal)
- Phil Gallery
- Tenor (Vocal)
- Arcady
- Performer
- The Boys of the Lough
- Performer
- Dolores Keane
- Vocals, Performer
- Dónal Lunny
- Arranger
- Christy Moore
- Vocals
- Planxty
- Performer










