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Import only Three-Disc, 64-track collection. The folk revival that took place during the Sixties introduced a whole new audience to traditional folksong, while also bringing to the fore the concept of the earnest young singer/songwriter. Given the grassroots nature of the movement, it was inevitable that the various regions would throw up their own local heroes. In Ireland, the ceilidh bands and balladeers that had always been at the heart of the indigenous music scene continued to be a popular attraction. However, they were joined by a new wave of acts with broader appeal. The Dubliners quickly moved from the local clubs and bars to become the public face of Irish folk, while family-based groups like the Johnstons, the Ludlows and the Fureys achieved considerable success with their own take on the genre. Featuring typically perceptive liners from noted Irish commentator Paddy Murphy, The Rocky Road To Dublin stretches all the way from the legendary playwright and songwriter Dominic Behan to psychedelic folk avatars Sweeney's Men for a definitive look at the Irish folk scene of the Sixties. Castle. 2006.