With the founding of his revolutionary folk band, The Dubliners, in 1962, Ronnie Drew has become synonymous with his native Dublin. September Song (2008) is an intimate portrayal of the legendary singer in which he recalls growing up in his granny's house in Dun Laoghaire, the founding of The Dubliners in O'Donoghue's pub on Merrion Row, his days of touring the world, the poignant loss of his wife of 40 years, and his own battle with cancer. Featuring interviews with son Phelim, daughter Cliodhna, and friends and fans Bono, Billy Connolly, and Damien Dempsey.
Ronnie Drew: September Song
The name of the documentary comes from Drew's recording of "September Song", the Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson song made popular through recordings by a number of artists.
