The Great Dubliner Ronnie Drew's Final Recording, 'The Last Session: A Fond Farewell' is Released

Nov. 28, 2008 - PRLog -- The collection on this album is no more, nor no less, than Ronnie Drew’s musical epitaph, the music he wanted the public to hear after a lifetime of playing and recording in the world-renowned style of the Dubliners and their associates.
This album is different, the musicians backing Ronnie are jazz players, the duets are with some of our leading singers in a diversity of styles, and Hugh Buckley’s inspired arrangements place Ronnie in a setting he has never had before.

It is also something of great historical importance – Ronnie Drew’s last record, made between November 2007 and May 2008, three months before he died of cancer.

The choice of songs was Ronnie’s call. ‘September Song’, the great jazz song ‘Nobody Knows’, Shane McGowan’s ‘A Rainy Night in Soho’, Mike Hanrahan’s ‘The Best of Times’, ‘The Auld Triangle’, ‘Love’s Old Sweet Song’, ‘The Last Wave’ and ‘Molly Malone.’

All the guest singers loved the project and were honoured to record with Ronnie.
Damien Dempsey said “Now, I’ve finally made it. I’ve recorded with Ronnie Drew.”
“This was one of the very best days of my life.” Emmanuel Lawler said afterwards. Mary Coughlan said “It was a once in a lifetime thrill.”

Hugh Buckley recalled the unique atmosphere in the intimate studio during the sessions.  ‘We were all friends and there was a great vibe of mutual respect in the air.
‘Each day in the studio was full of that wonderful feeling that something special was happening.’

Visit the official album site: http://ronniedrew.blogspot.com
Buy the album: http://www.celticcollections.com

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