The best-known traditional Irish band in the world began their recording career with Claddagh Records. In this selection from the original group (which included Se?n Potts, Michael Tubridy and Peadar Mercier) we hear the band at their refreshing best, playing with just as much confidence as they display nowadays. There are jigs, reels, slow airs and polkas in the sparkling, beautiful arrangements that have always marked The Chieftains' music.

1. John Kelly's, Merrily Kiss the Quaker, Dennis Murphy's - The Chieftains 2.An Faoitín - Máire Aine Ní Dhonnchadha3. Easter Snow.- Séamus Ennis 4. Do Me Justice - Len Graham 5. The Killarney Boys of Pleasure, Tommy Peoples - Seán Keane 6. Aisling Gheal - Seán O Riada 7. Lord Gregory - Dolly MacMahon 8. The Kerry Jig, The Ballintore Fancy - Leo Rowsome Side Two 1. A Stór mo Chroí - Sarah & Rita Keane 2. Tom Billy's Jigs - Denis Murphy & Julia Clifford3. An Buachaill Caol Dubh - Dan Dowd 4. A Spailpín a Rún - Seán ác Dhonncha 5. Hinchy's Delight - Paddy Taylor 6.Carolan's Farewell to Music - Derek Bell7. The Blackbird - Tommy Potts8. An Faire - The Chieftains