San Patricio is an album by the Irish musical group, The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder, released in 2010. It was their first album with Hear Music and the first studio album in 6 1/2 years since Further Down The Old Plank Road (2003). It tells the story of the San Patricio battalion-a group of mainly Irish immigrant volunteer soldiers who deserted the . Army in 1846 to fight on the Mexican side in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848).
While this album sounds like the Chieftains playing in fusion mode, it is so much more ambitious than anything they’ve attempted before.
The Californian guitarist and the Irish folk heavyweights are seasoned collaborators as well as inveterate globetrotters. It was while they were recording together in Havana in the 1990s that the Irishmen introduced Cooder to the musicians who would star in his nostalgic world music bestseller, the Buena Vista Social Club
The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder. The Chieftains featured Cooder and came together again for the Grammy-winning 1997 album, ‘Santiago. Cooder sings the legend of the San Patricios in the moving ballad "The Sands of Mexico," which he wrote for this album.
Cooder produced and performed on an album for Mavis Staples entitled We'll Never Turn Back, which was released on April 24, 2007 . Ry Cooder playing the electric bouzouki while performing with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, McGlohon Theater, Charlotte, NC, August 19, 2015. Music journalist Evan Schlansky said that "Cooder’s latest effort, Election Special (released August 21, 2012, on Nonesuch/Perro Verde) doesn’t mince words. The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder,"San Patricio"". Retrieved June 3, 2010.
If you are unsure what a concept album about the Mexican-American war should sound like, then this album surpasses expectations. Star turns by Cooder, Linda Ronstadt and Lila Downs are complemented by Galician piping and Liam Neeson’s storytelling. Fantasy; out on Mon).
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1
La Iguana
Accordion – Robert Curto*Bass – Carlos HendersonBodhrán – Kevin ConneffCajón – Yayo SerkaCongas, Maracas – Samuel TorresFiddle – John Pilatzke, Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyGuitar, Vocals – Juancho HerreraHarp – Edmar CastanedaHarp, Vocals – Celso DuarteJarana – Ernesto Villa LobosLead Vocals – Lila DownsTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy MoloneyVocals – Paul Cohen
3:34
2
La Golodrina
Bodhrán, Vocals [Lilting] – Kevin ConneffFiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyFlute [Chontal] – Enrique HernandezHarp – Tríona Marshall*Percussion – Adrián Nieto, Efrén Vargas, Gabriela Rodriguez , Jose Avila*, Olga Alanís, Omar ValdezTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
3:08
3
A La Orilla De Un Palmar
Double Bass – Rene Camacho*Guitar – Ry CooderHarp – Sergio Alonso , Tríona Marshall*Lead Vocals – Linda RonstadtTin Whistle – Paddy MoloneyViolin – Jesus GuzmanVocals – Ersi Arvizu
3:32
4
Danza De Concheros
Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy MoloneyBodhrán – Kevin ConneffDrum [Huehuetl] – Jose Avila*Drum [Teponaztle] – Olga Alanis*Fiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyGuitar [Concha] – Enrique Hernandez, Gabriela Rodriguez Harp – Tríona Marshall*Mandolin – Adrián Nieto, Efrén VargasShaker [Aayacaxtles (Huesos De Fraile)] – Omar Valdez
1:30
5
El Chivo
Bodhrán – Kevin ConneffFiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyGuitarrón, Tuba, Rattle [Quijada] – Hugo ArroyoHarp – Tríona Marshall*Tap Dance [Zapateado] – Marisa BautistaTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy MoloneyVihuela – Eugene RodriguezViolin – Julian Gonzalez, Sofia FojasVocals – Fabiola TrujilloVocals, Tap Dance [Zapateado] – Lucina Rodriguez
2:05
6
San Campio
Bagpipes [Glacian] – Carlos NúñezBodhrán – Kevin ConneffCello – Neil Martin Electric Guitar – Xurxo NúñezFiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyHarp – Tríona Marshall*Tin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
2:46
7
The Sands Of Mexico
Bass – Rene Camacho*Bodhrán – Kevin ConneffCello – Neil Martin Clarinet – Arturo Gallardo, Rogelio NavarrateHarp – Tríona Marshall*Tin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy MoloneyViolin – Jesus (Chuy) Guzman*, Jimmy Cueller, Juan Rodriguez , Raul CuellerVocals, Guitar, Laúd, Timbales, Piano – Ry Cooder
4:47
8
Sailing To Mexico
Bodhrán – Kevin ConneffBouzouki – Pancho ÁlvarezCello – Neil Martin Concertina – Niamh Ni CharraDrums, Percussion [Bones] – Xurxo NúñezFiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyHarp – Tríona Marshall*Low Whistle – Carlos NúñezTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
Bagpipes – Alejandro Sánchez González, Ernesto Góngora Acosta, Gianella García Hughes, Irene Alcántara Braham, Pawel Martínez Nossek, Rafael GutiérrezBass Drum – Hugo HernándezBodhrán – Kevin ConneffCello – Neil Martin Drums [Tenor] – Daniela Gutiérrez, Rebeca GutiérrezFiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyHarp – Tríona Marshall*Narrator – Liam NeesonSnare – Daniel García Hughes, Jorge López CalderónTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
4:11
11
Lullaby For The Dead
Cello – Neil Martin Fiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyHarp – Tríona Marshall*Lead Vocals – Moya Brennan*Tin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
4:37
12
Luz De Luna
Cello – Neil Martin Guitar – Juan Carlos 'Che' Allende*, Miguel PeñaHarp – Tríona Marshall*Lead Vocals – Chavela Vargas
3:30
13
Persecución De Villa
Bodhrán – Kevin ConneffFiddle – John PilatzkeGuitarrón – Juan JiminezHarp – Sergio Alonso Lead Vocals – Jesus (Chuy) Guzman*Tin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy MoloneyTrumpet – Javier Rodriguez , Ubaldo HernandezVihuela – German LopezViolin – Jesus Guzman, Jimmy Cueller, Juan Rodriguez , Raul Cueller
2:56
14
Canción Mixteca (Intro)
Guitar – Ry CooderPiano, Accordion – Van Dyke Parks
2:55
15
Canción Mixteca
Accordion, Bajo Sexto, Vocals – Luis Hernández Drums – Oscar LaraElectric Bass, Acoustic Bass, Vocals – Eduardo Hernández Electric Bass, Vocals – Hernán HernándezFiddle – Seán Keane*Guitar – Ry CooderLead Vocals, Accordion – Jorge HernándezTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
Accordion – Robert Curto*Bagpipes [Glacian] – Carlos NúñezBass – Carlos HendersonBodhrán – Kevin ConneffCajón – Samuel TorresCuatro – Edmar CastanedaDrums [Bombo] – Yayo SerkaFiddle – Ernesto Villa Lobos, Seán Keane*Fiddle, Tap Dance [Step] – John PilatzkeFiddle, Vocals – Celso DuarteFlute – Matt MolloyGuitar, Vocals – Juancho HerreraTap Dance [Irish Step] – Cara ButlerTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy MoloneyVocals – Paul Cohen Vocals, Tap Dance [Step] – Lila Downs
3:16
18
El Pájaro Cu
Bodhrán – Kevin ConneffFiddle – Seán Keane*Flute – Matt MolloyGuitar [Jarana], Vocals – Marco OchoaGuitar [Requinto], Vocals – Felipe OchoaHarp – Tríona Marshall*Lead Vocals, Harp – Graciana SilvaTin Whistle, Bagpipes [Uilleann] – Paddy Moloney
2:36
19
Finale
5:47
Credits
Arranged By
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Eugene Rodriguez,
Julian Gonzalez (tracks: 5),
La Negra Graciana (tracks: 18),
Lila Downs (tracks: 1, 17),
Linda Ronstadt (tracks: 3),
Los Camperos De Valles (tracks: 9),
Los Folkloristas (tracks: 2, 4),
Paddy Moloney (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 9, 17 to 19)
Composed By
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A. Carrillo*,
Paddy Moloney (tracks: 6, 8, 10, 11),
Ry Cooder (tracks: 7)
Engineer [Assistant]
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Stephen Armstrong (tracks: 2, 5, 16)
Featuring
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Banda De Gaita De Batallón (tracks: 10, 19),
L.A. Juvenil (tracks: 10, 19),
La Negra Graciana (tracks: 18),
Los Camperos De Valles (tracks: 9),
Los Cenzontles (tracks: 5, 10, 16, 19),
Los Folkloristas (tracks: 2, 4, 19),
Los Tigres Del Norte (tracks: 15)
Lyrics By
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Brendan Graham (tracks: 10, 11)
Mastered By
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Bernie Grundman
Mixed By
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Brian Masterson,
Paddy Moloney
Producer
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Paddy Moloney,
Ry Cooder
Recorded By
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Brian Masterson (tracks: 1 to 13, 15 to 18),
Jeffery Lesser (tracks: 1, 17),
Martin Pradler (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 10, 13 to 16),
Rodolfo Vazquez* (tracks: 2, 4, 9, 10, 18),
Xurxo Núñez (tracks: 6, 8)
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Barcode: 8 88072 32028 4
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HRM-31321-02
The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder
The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder -
San Patricio (CD, Album)
Hear Music
HRM-31321-02
US
2010
FAN-31321ADV
The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder
The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder -
San Patricio (CD, Album, Promo)
Concord Music Group, Inc.
FAN-31321ADV
US
2010
0888072313217
The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder
The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder -
San Patricio (CD, Album)
Hear Music, Universal Music Group International
0888072313217
Europe
2010
0888072320246
The Chieftains, Ry Cooder
The Chieftains, Ry Cooder -
San Patricio (CD, Album, Del + DVD-V, Dig)
Hear Music
0888072320246
Europe
2010
HRM-32204-00
The Chieftains, Ry Cooder
The Chieftains, Ry Cooder -
San Patricio (CD, Album, Del + DVD-V, Dig)
Hear Music
HRM-32204-00
US
2010
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