Description
This episode presents a collection of musical performances covering a range of themes and styles. The selection includes a song about a clever maiden who tricks a sea captain. Another tune offers reflections on love, comparing it to the changing seasons and natural beauty.
Special thanks are given to Mike Cross for putting words to the instrumental tune that became "Whiskey 'Fore Breakfast," a song about two men drinking in the morning and being joined by others from the town.
The traditional song "Down by the Sally Gardens," which speaks of youthful foolishness in love and subsequent tears, is also performed. A song about different birds, highlighting the sweetness of a particular "singing bird," is featured.
The performers note that some tunes, while potentially not originating strictly from Ireland, carry an Irish sentiment. They specifically mention tunes played by the Carter Family, including Mother Maybelle, A.P., and Sara, back in the 1920s, such as "Foggy Mountain Top," which deals with themes of longing, travel, and romantic regret.
The well-known song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" is performed. A song titled "Maggie," for which Alan Craig provided the words, is sung, reminiscing about past youth, nature, and dreams that did not come true.
A song expressing a desire for freedom while driving the "Western Highway" and hearing a loved one's voice is performed, originally written by Gerry O'Beirne.
There is also a humorous song described as a "social studies lesson" about a Scotsman and his kilt. The popular folk song "Wild Rover," about a traveler returning home and deciding to change his ways after spending years and money on drink, is included.
David Johnson is highlighted as a musician who plays the fiddle and mandolin very wonderfully. He performs the instrumental tune "Blackberry Blossom," described as a tune often played on banjo, mandolin, and fiddle, which was recorded by Tony Rice.
The episode concludes with the poignant performance of "Danny Boy," a song about saying goodbye, a promise to return, and finding peace. Jennifer is mentioned for doing great dancing during the event.
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Subject
Celtic music
Folk music
Appalachian Region, Southern
North Carolina, Western
Shannon, Joe Wayne, 1949-2014
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