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词条 Abbey Tavern Singers
释义

  1. History

     Beginnings  Off to Dublin in the Green  Popularity and international touring  Return to the Abbey Tavern 

  2. Performance style

  3. Influence and legacy

  4. Members

  5. Discography

     Singles  Canada  United States  Albums 

  6. References

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The Abbey Tavern Singers are an Irish vocal group who had a major hit in Canada and a minor hit in the United States in 1966 with "We're Off To Dublin in the Green."

History

Beginnings

The group's history begins in 1962 near the ruins of Howth Abbey,[1] when it was founded by Abbey Tavern owner Minnie Scott-Lennon, who decided to add a sing-along music attraction to her establishment.[2] The idea was immediately successful,[2] and as the group became locally popular an album was released on Pye Records in 1965.[3]

Off to Dublin in the Green

A song entitled "We're Off To Dublin in the Green" was used by Carling Breweries Ltd in an international television advertising campaign.[2] The song is an IRA marching song dating back to approximately 1916.[2] Using the soundtrack from the commercial,[4] the song was released on Canada's ARC Records and became extremely popular in Canada, reaching No. 2 on Canada's CHUM Charts[3] and selling close to 150,000 copies in Canada within the first year of release.[5] It was a surprise hit, partly because of the poor sound quality of the soundtrack, partly because of the song's ties to the IRA, and partly because of its association with an alcoholic beverage.[6] It was also released in the United States, on Hanna-Barbera Records[7] where it charted on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at No. 94 staying for two weeks[8] and on the "Easy Listening" charts at No. 40.[9] "Off to Dublin in the Green" spent five weeks on the Cashbox Top 100 chart, with a peak at number 68.[10] Not wanting to take sides politically, the B-side was a song of the Orangemen, "Captain of the Gallant Forty Twa,"[6] which was also featured in beer commercials.[11] Carling Black Label reported increased market share following the release of the advertising campaign and the song's subsequent popularity.[6] Because it was the best selling Irish record in Canada, Mrs. Scott-Lennon was presented with a Trophee International Midem.[12]

Popularity and international touring

In response to the popularity of "Off to Dublin", albums were also released, containing material recorded entirely at the Abbey Tavern in Ireland.[3] The group stayed on the ARC label for Canadian albums, but oddly were placed with Berry Gordy's V.I.P. Records in the United States.[13] Demand for live appearances became so strong in North America that a tour was conducted there in 1967.[3] These concerts maintained the informal atmosphere of the tavern performances.[2] This tour was lengthy, so their third Canadian album "Abbey Tavern Singers on Tour" was recorded in a Canadian studio instead of at the Abbey Tavern.[3]

Return to the Abbey Tavern

When the folk-music craze died out, the Abbey Tavern Singers eventually quit their touring, and again became the house attraction at their namesake tavern.[3] On an intermittent basis they continued to travel internationally for special occasions such as St. Patrick's Day.[14] The group's successors were still advertised as performing at the Abbey Tavern in Dublin as of 2013.[15]

Performance style

At the peak of their popularity the group was classified as folk music.[5] The Abbey Tavern Singers intended to create a relaxed, informal atmosphere reminiscent of the original tavern performances. In the middle of a concert stage, this did not always come off as well has hoped.[16] Partly this was because the Singers had not developed a stage act, and were known to appear disinterested when not participating in a given number.[17] While their performances of some songs such as "This Land Is Your Land" were noted for their energy, performances of other songs were panned as maudlin.[16] The group was positively cited for their lack of gimmicks when performing.[18] Although the group name indicated a vocal ensemble, they were praised for their instrumental work in concerts.[17] At one time this included the only full-time Irish spoon player, PJ Downes, who exclusively used Irish nickel-silver spoons for performing,[1] and was known to place tours on hold if the right spoons were unavailable to him[19] Their set lengths were noted for their generosity.[16] In addition to concerts, the Singers would also participate in folk masses while on tour.[20]

Influence and legacy

ARC Records made special trips to Ireland in hopes of discovering new Irish talent in hopes of duplicating the success of the Abbey Tavern Singers.[21] The popularity of "We're Off To Dublin in the Green" inspired several cover versions, not all of which were appreciated by the Abbey Tavern Singers.[22]

Members

  • Anne Byrne – vocals[16]
  • Paddy Joseph "PJ" Downes – spoons[16]
  • Seamus Gallagher – fiddle[3]
  • Michael MacAoghain – fiddle[17]
  • Margaret Monks – vocals[3]
  • Tess Nolan – vocals[3]
  • John O'Brien – guitar[3]
  • Michael O'Connell – vocals[3]
  • Joe O'Leary – fiddle[3]
  • Brian O'Rourke – banjo[3]
  • Bill Powers – banjo; mandolin[3]
  • Tommy Reck – Uilleann pipes[3]
  • Mary Sheehan – vocals[16]

Discography

Singles

Canada

  • ARC 1144 – 1966: Off To Dublin in the Green/The Captain of the Gallant Forty Twa'[3]
  • ARC 1152 – 1966: Whack Fol De Diddle Dee/The Orange and the Green[3]
  • ARC 1165 – 1966: The Wild Rovers/The Orange and the Green[3]

United States

  • Hanna-Barbera 488 and 498 – 1966: Off To Dublin in the Green/A Gallant Forty Twa'[7]

Albums

  • 1965 – The Rafters Ring at The Abbey Tavern – Pye Records (UK)[3]
  • 1966 – We're Off To Dublin in the Green – ARC Records (Canada);[3] V.I.P Records (United States);[13] Reissued 1968 in Ireland on Spin Records[23]
  • 1967 – You Don't Have To Be Irish... – ARC Records (Canada)[3]
  • 1968 – The Abbey Tavern Singers on Tour – ARC Records (Canada);[3] Reissued 1970 in Ireland on Spin Records[23]
  • 1969 – Traditional Music And Song – Abbey Tavern Records (Ireland)[3]
  • 1970 – Traditional Ballads – Abbey Tavern Records (Ireland)[3]

References

1. ^1 {{cite news |title=Tavern singers to give concert|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RzJgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=y28NAAAAIBAJ&pg=2983,1990892&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en|newspaper=Star-Phoenix | location=Saskatoon |date=16 September 1968|page=8|accessdate=25 June 2013}}
2. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite news |title=Irish group evokes tavern mood |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=osgyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Gu0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=2622,437266&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=Ottawa Citizen |date=1 November 1968|page=22|accessdate=25 June 2013}}
3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 {{cite web |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/A/Abbey_Tavern_Singers.html|title=Abbey Tavern Singers, The |author= |date=26 November 2004|website=Jam! Showbiz |publisher=canoe.ca |accessdate=24 June 2013}}
4. ^{{cite news |title=Beer Ad Folk Song Rates as Hit Tune |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UWJkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gnwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1006,1611844&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=The Calgary Herald |date=24 September 1966 |page=11 |accessdate=27 June 2013}}
5. ^1 {{cite news |title=Famed group at Cleary|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=szM_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=WlEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5647,1705870&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=The Windsor Star |date=4 February 1967 |page=35|accessdate=25 June 2013}}
6. ^1 2 {{cite news |title=Beer commercial popular song |first=Heather |last=Mitchell |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vDZgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=328NAAAAIBAJ&pg=7126,1958969&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=Saskatoon Star-Phoenix |date=15 September 1966 |page=21 |accessdate=27 June 2013}}
7. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.globaldogproductions.info/h/hanna-barbera.html|title=45 Discography for Hanna-Barbera Records |date=2005 |website= |publisher=Global Dog Productions |accessdate=24 June 2013}}
8. ^{{cite book |last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |title=Top Pop Singles 1955–1999|year=2000 |publisher=Record Research, Inc. |location=Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin |isbn=0-89820-139-X |page=3}}
9. ^{{cite book |last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |title=Joel Whitburn Presents Billboard Top Adult Songs 1961–2006|year=2007 |publisher=Record Research Incorporated |isbn=0898201691 |page=3}}
10. ^{{cite book|title=Cash Box pop singles charts, 1950–1993|year=1994|publisher=Libraries Unlimited|last1=Downey|first1=Pat|last2=Albert|first2=George|last3=Hoffmann|first3=Frank W|page=1|isbn=978-1-56308-316-7}}
11. ^{{cite news |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=SxIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA32&dq=%22Abbey+Tavern+Singers%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GmbIUau5DZKy9gSfxoGoDw&ved=0CD0Q6AEwBDg8#v=onepage&q=%22Abbey%20Tavern%20Singers%22&f=false |title= From the Music Capitals of the World|work=Billboard |date= 16 July 1966|page= 32}}
12. ^{{cite news |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=wQoEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA44&dq=%22Abbey+Tavern+Singers%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=p2TIUfX4Guen0AHQiIDACw&ved=0CEwQ6AEwCDge#v=onepage&q=%22Abbey%20Tavern%20Singers%22&f=false |title= From the Music Capitals of the World|work=Billboard |date= 24 February 1968|page= 44}}
13. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.bsnpubs.com/motown/vip/vip.html|title=V.I.P. Album Discography |last1=Edwards|first1=David|last2=Callahan |first2=Mike |date=30 July 2012 |website=Both Sides Now Album Discographies |publisher=BSN Publications |accessdate=24 June 2013}}
14. ^{{cite news |title=Bit of the blarney|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bLIlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DPQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6268,284458&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=The Miami News|date=11 March 1981|page=C1|accessdate=25 June 2013}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.abbeytavern.ie/traditional-irish-music// |title=Traditional Music, Song & Dance |date= |website=Abbey Tavern (via archive.org) |publisher= |accessdate=29 June 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619072735/http://www.abbeytavern.ie/traditional-irish-music// |archivedate=19 June 2013 }}
16. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite news |title=Abbey Tavern Singers miss informal pub atmosphere |first=Audrey M.|last=Ashley |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o8gyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Gu0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=765,2251095&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=Ottawa Citizen |date=8 November 1968 |page=28|accessdate=25 June 2013}}
17. ^1 2 {{cite news |title=Tavern Singers Disappointing |first=Ron |last=Percival |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bOlkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=e3wNAAAAIBAJ&pg=978,2667524&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en|newspaper=The Calgary Herald |date=24 September 1968 |page=8 |accessdate=25 June 2013}}
18. ^{{cite news |title=Abbey Singers stir Irish pride|first=Ken|last=Campbell |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tjM_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=WlEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3430,2835342&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=The Windsor Star |date=8 February 1967|page=22|accessdate=25 June 2013}}
19. ^{{cite book |last=Brennan |first=Brian |authorlink= |title=Writing My Way from Ireland to Canada |url=https://books.google.com/?id=OT6c8U4esXkC&pg=PA90&dq=%22Abbey+Tavern+Singers%22#v=onepage&q=%22Abbey%20Tavern%20Singers%22&f=false |accessdate=27 June 2013 |year=2011 |publisher=Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |location= |isbn=1926855744 |page=90}}
20. ^{{cite news |title=Swinging Mass |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QrwyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0uwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6371,1280275&dq=abbey-tavern-singers&hl=en |newspaper=Ottawa Citizen |date=3 November 1967|page=37 |accessdate=26 June 2013}}
21. ^{{cite news |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=_ScEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA58&dq=%22Abbey+Tavern+Singers%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=p2TIUfX4Guen0AHQiIDACw&ved=0CEgQ6AEwBzge#v=onepage&q=%22Abbey%20Tavern%20Singers%22&f=false |title= From the Music Capitals of the World|work=Billboard |date= 13 May 1967|page= 58}}
22. ^{{cite book |last=Goyette|first=Linda |authorlink= |title=The Story That Brought Me Here: To Alberta From Everywhere |url= https://books.google.com/?id=_tOx2_C5gcoC&pg=PA142&lpg=PA142&dq=abbey+tavern+singers#v=onepage&q=abbey%20tavern%20singers&f=false|accessdate=25 June 2013 |year=2011 |publisher=Brindle and Glass |location= |isbn=1926972287 |pages=141–142}}
23. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.irishrock.org/labels/spin.html|title=Spin Records |date=4 February 2013 |website=irishrock.org|accessdate=24 June 2013}}
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