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Thread #132888   Message #3010151
Posted By: GUEST,steves
18-Oct-10 - 06:30 PM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Brave Catholics, We Lament Thee
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Brave Catholics
Thank you both for trying to help me find this song or tune. Unfortunately, I have no information on this. I am uncertain whether it is an air or a song. This was the indicated tune listed on a broadside ballad dating from, if I remember correctly, the 1850s. The song describes issues involving Irish Catholics in America. Because the ballad was intended for an Irish audience I assume that it would have been somewhat common in Ireland at that time, possibly dating from 1798 or before. It is possible that it is a political song that was set to a common air of the time. It could possibly be a religious song. However, I am only interested in the tune. I've seached online and in various sheet music libraries without any luck. Does anyone know of an expert in nineteenth century sheet music and broadsides? Thanks.