The Chieftains 5
| The Chieftains 5 | ||||
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Studio | Sound Techniques, Chelsea, London | |||
| Genre | Irish folk music | |||
| Length | 44:39 | |||
| Label | Claddagh, Island | |||
| Producer | Paddy Moloney | |||
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| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| MusicHound Folk: The Essential Album Guide | |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
The Chieftains 5 is an album by The Chieftains, released in 1975. It was the band's first album as a professional group. Derek Bell played the tiompan (the Irish hammered dulcimer) for the first time on the album. It marked the last album appearance of Peader Mercier.