The Wild Rover
This traditional Irish drinking song tells of the return of a gallivanting young man who returns home to settle down […]
September 2016
The Fields of Athenry
A somber ballad by Pete St. John about a man named Michael who was sent off on a prison ship for
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The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond
Finally, a Scottish song! I ran across this version while binging on The Corries and fell in love with it.
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Big Strong Man
Some might say that the Irish bards are prone to embellishing the tales they tell. If anyone states the contrary,
I’ll Tell Me Ma
Also know as “The Wind” or “The Belle of Belfast City”, this is a popular childrens’ song in Ireland, usually
Kathleen Mavourneen
It’s early morning, a lad is about to set off on a journey that will keep him away from his
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The Irish Rover
The Irish Rover is the name of a fabled ship, 27 in masts and with enough storage to a few