Don't Get Married
"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" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 24 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | - |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2013-11-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- 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.
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