Ballad of Ronnie Drew

[Brad]

So, can anybody out there help me out with obtaining a copy of The Ballad of Ronnie Drew?  Apparently it's only going to be made available in Ireland.

[slaneman]

Friday 22nd Feb--digital release--but where? U2.com doesn't say yet where you can get this online. I'm hoping they put a link up.

Friday 29th Feb--CD release Ireland only....or so they say. Every U2 collector will want to buy at least one.

If they want to raise money for the Cancer Fund they should put it out on Amazon UK at least. Maybe they will if the demand is great enough. There may be a limited pressing at first.

How about the demo ---"Hunter's lyrics provided the launching pad and the song was completed and demoed by members of U2, with Bono singing and Edge playing a Trez, a Cuban instrument given to him as a Christmas present by his wife Morleigh, on the demo, to achieve the appropriate folk flavour"

Release that as well for charity!!! Do they understand how many fans would grab this?

[Brad]

Friday 22nd Feb--digital release--but where? U2.com doesn't say yet where you can get this online. I'm hoping they put a link up.

http://ie.7digital.com/artists/u2/the-ballad-of-ronnie-drew/

I've already tried pre-ordering and when I go to check out it won't allow me to proceed:

"Sorry, we’re unable to sell this to you right now as it is has been restricted to customers in Ireland only."

I guess they're serious about the Ireland only thing...

At least they included a snippet:

http://pmedia.7digital.com/clips/656/2231655.clip.mp3

[slaneman]

  Yep...a bit frustrating. At least the video is up on U2.com.

[slaneman]

check your pm

[wamboyil]

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[Brad]

wamboyil, while your efforts are appreciated, I'm afraid that direct links to downloads put the forum and site at legal risk.

I was actually looking for help with obtaining the physical CD.

Welcome to the forums all the same.

[U2Security]

i've been trying all week to get myself a copy of this to no avail... you'd think they could make even more money if they made it available to more than just ireland.

can anyone lend a hand in my quest?

[slaneman]

Thanks to Brad for posting the link on the front page. I got it using Paypal!! No problems. You've just done a favor for the Irish Cancer Society. 

[slaneman]

Here's the hard copy

http://www.roadrecs.com/stock/shopping.php3?start=1&action=4&artist=BALLAD%20OF%20RONNIE%20DREW


I just ordered--

[Brad]

Here's the hard copy

http://www.roadrecs.com/stock/shopping.php3?start=1&action=4&artist=BALLAD%20OF%20RONNIE%20DREW


I just ordered--

Excellent!  It's also available now at Tower Records Ireland:
http://www.towerrecords.ie/searchResults.asp?searchString=U2%2FDUBLINERS%2FKILA+%26+A+BAND+OF+BOWSIES&stockType=0&varGenre=0

[Brad]

One more option:

http://www.cdworld.ie/product-detail/277432/VARIOUS+ARTISTS/U2+THE+DUBLINERS+KILA+AND+A+BAND+OF+BOW

€4.25 + €1.50 postage and packing.