This has been one of my favorite songs for many years. I learned it from Andy Irvine's recording with Paul Brady, and would sing it to myself when no-one was around. At a song circle one evening long ago, I gathered up my courage and sang Bonny Woodhall for the first time in front of other people. At the end of the song, everyone was hushed and appreciative...

then my husband piped up, whining "You never take me to My Annie..."

I nearly killed him.