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Thread #21320   Message #230329
Posted By: GUEST,Syd, Ottawa
19-May-00 - 12:45 AM
Thread Name: Dylan's use of Trad music?
Subject: RE: Dylan's use of Trad music?
"Restless Farewell" (on "The Times They Are A-Changing") is a reworking of a traditional Irish Song called "The Parting Glass".

Dominic Behan did write "The Patriot Game" - at least he wrote the words. The events described in the song date, I believe, from 1959. I suspect the tune is older and had been recycled from an earlier traditional Irish song.

Syd