Folklore: Streets of Derry

Subject: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: Bearheart
Date: 28 Jun 15 - 12:38 AM

I'm looking for information about the background of this song-- actually two versions-- one as sung by Paul Brady and one as sung by Triona/the Bothy Band. I'm guessing they might be related to the Prickelly Bush, a Child ballad, but they are quite different from the (English) versions I know.

Anyone know anything about their history and/or where these singers got their versions. I heard/learned them long ago and no longer have access to the LPs to check liner notes.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: Bearheart
Date: 29 Jun 15 - 11:30 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: michaelr
Date: 30 Jun 15 - 12:03 AM

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=3780

Subject: RE: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: Bearheart
Date: 30 Jun 15 - 09:49 AM

Thank you!

Subject: RE: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: GUEST,John Moulden
Date: 30 Jun 15 - 03:16 PM

Eleanor Long - The Maid and the Hangman and other articles trace the similarity if not the line of descent. I can give further details if asked.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: GUEST,John Moulden
Date: 30 Jun 15 - 03:20 PM

Eleanor Long "Derry Gaol: from formula to narrative theme in international popular tradition" Jahrbuch fur Folksliedforschung 20 (1975) pp.62-85

Should fit your needs!

Subject: RE: Folklore: Streets of Derry
From: Bearheart
Date: 17 Jul 15 - 12:01 PM

Thank you John. Got sidetracked by life but I'm back again and appreciate the info. I'll try to track it down.