Index Of De Dana Dan Work • Full HD

By using the indexes above—separating studio albums from live bootlegs, solo work from rare radio tracks—you can build a definitive collection. Start with Selected Jigs Reels & Songs (1976), dive into the bootleg of the 1981 NYC show, and then explore Frankie Gavin’s solo Crossroads .

| Year | Album Title | Key Personnel | Notable Tracks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | De Danann | Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn, Johnny McDonagh | "The Mason’s Apron," "Ships are Sailing" | | 1976 | Selected Jigs Reels & Songs | Adds: Dolores Keane, Andy Irvine | "Mo Ghile Mear" (My Gallant Star) | | 1977 | The Mist Covered Mountain | Jackie Daly (accordion) joins | "The Mist Covered Mountain," "Garrett Barry’s" | | 1979 | The Star Spangled Molly | Pure instrumental brilliance | "The Holly Bush," "The Star of Munster" | | 1981 | Best of De Danann (First compilation) | Early classics remastered | Compilation only | | 1982 | Song for Ireland | Mary Black & Maura O’Connell dual vocals | "Song for Ireland," "Cavan Girl" | | 1984 | De Danann (self-titled re-record) | Transitional lineup | "The Galway Shawl" | | 1986 | The Irish Connection | Return to roots, less pop | "The Kilavil Reel" | | 1987 | A Jacket of Batteries | Experimental electronic/folk fusion | "The Rambling Irishman" | | 1990 | Half Set in Harlem | New York jazz influence | "Harlem Reel" | | 1996 | Hibernian Rhapsody | Frankie Gavin’s rock/classical crossover | "Hibernian Rhapsody" (Queen cover) | | 2000 | Welcome to the Hotel Connemara | 25th anniversary celebration | "Connemara Cradle Song" | | 2004 | One Night Stand (Live album) | Critical pivot to live energy | "The Queen of the West" | | 2015 | The Best of De Danann: The Decca Years | Final curated compilation | Rare radio sessions | index of de dana dan work

When using the search query you will likely encounter fan-made archives and bootleg databases that use this phonetic spelling. For official discographies, always search under De Danann . Why an Index? The Challenge of De Danann’s Catalogue Unlike rock bands with linear studio outputs, De Danann’s work is sprawling. Formed in 1974 in Galway by fiddler Frankie Gavin, bodhrán player Johnny "Ringo" McDonagh, and flautist Mick Conneely, the band served as a rolling collective. Over 45 years, their lineup changed constantly, featuring legends like Dolores Keane (vocals), Mary Black (vocals), Maura O’Connell (vocals), Andy Irvine (bouzouki), and Jackie Daly (accordion). By using the indexes above—separating studio albums from