Various Artists :: Songs of the Irish Travellers

Songs of the Irish Travellers

Various Artists
Irish
Pure Records

Released: 1st December 2007
Catalogue Number: PPCD004
Barcode: 5099386297307
Running Time: 54mins.

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1) Mary McDonagh: The Tri-Coloured House.
2) Bernie Reilly: Bernie Reilly's Cant Song.
3) Martin McDonagh: Lady Margaret.
4) John Reilly: John Reilly.
5) John Reilly: Newry Mountain.
6) John Reilly Jnr.: False Lankum.
7) Mary McGrath: As I Went Walking.
8) Mary McGrath: Johnny Barden.
9) Mary McGrath: Ellen Brown.
10) Mickey Connors: Donnybrook Fair.
11) Mickey Connors: The Crabfish.
12) Michael McDonagh: William Scanlon.
13) Winnie O'Donnell: Willie Leonard.
The 32 page booklet gives a brief biography of compiler, Tom Munnelly, who died in 2007. There are also brief notes on each singer plus the words and notes on the songs.
These are 'field recordings' and in the oral tradition and are an important part of Irish musical tradition.

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