"Don't Get Married" is a song written by Leon Rosselson, which is best known for being covered in a single by The Dubliners, released in June 1987 and charting at No.24 in the Irish Charts.[1] This is the only single to be released where Sean Cannon takes lead vocals.
"Don't Get Married" | ||||
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Single by The Dubliners | ||||
Released | 4 June 1987 | |||
Genre | Folk, Irish | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | HARMAC | |||
Songwriter(s) | Leon Rosselson | |||
The Dubliners singles chronology | ||||
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Some have criticised the lyrics to the song as misandrist, including the folk singer Dick Gaughan, who is a supporter of feminist causes.[2]
Charts edit
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 24 |
UK Singles (OCC)[4] | - |
References edit
- ^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ^ Ailie Munro & Morag MacLeod, The folk music revival in Scotland, page 242, Kahn & Averill, 1984
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 00, 1967". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.