Lyr Req: The Stone Outside Paddy(?) Murphy's Door

Subject: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From:
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 03:24 PM

Anybody any ideas where I could get the above lyrics or even a reference for a CD with the song on it?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 03:30 PM

Simply type the stone outside dan murphy's door into the very useful onsite search engine we have here. You will find it at the top of the main Forum page.

The stone outside Paddy Murphy's door wouldn't get you very far, of course. Always best to use a distinct phrase with less chance of mistakes in it; the stone outside, for example, works perfectly well.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: akenaton
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 07:05 PM

I used to have an old 78 of "The stone outside Dan Murphy's door"
It was performed by a group called the McNulty family, who were apparently an Irish -American trio from New York.Any body got any info on other material by this trio ...Ake

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 07:21 PM

Does this help? (Through Google)

Standard F14007 McNulty Family Likable Lovable Leitrim Lad; 3 Leaf Shamrock

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: akenaton
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 07:38 PM

Sorry Ebbie ....Cant find much on Google ,other than the groups populariy in Canada 1940--- 1970.Ake

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST,Obie
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 10:01 PM

I think Mick Maloney has redone some McNulty material. Christmas Cake comes to mind.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Jimmy C
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 01:12 AM

The McNulty Family were I believe an Irish family based in the U.S.A. probably New York or Boston. LP's are still available but hard to come by. I may have one in my collection but it will take some time to locate it. I believe Delia Murphy recorded this song also. I only know little pieces of it. Give me a few more days.



There's a sweet garden spot in my memory>br>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Dan Murphy would take down his fiddle
While the crowd gathered round by the score >
And the songs that were sung
In the days we were young
On the stone outside Dan Murphy's door

Subject: Lyr Add: THE STONE OUTSIDE DAN MURPHY'S DOOR
From: wilbyhillbilly
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 02:48 AM

I just copied the lyrics from the version I have by Foster and Allen,
hope they will do,


THE STONE OUTSIDE DAN MURPHY'S DOOR
As recorded by Foster & Allen

1. There's a sweet garden spot in our mem'ry.
It's the place we were born and reared.
'Tis long years ago since we left it,
But return there we will if we're spared.
Our friends and companions of childhood
Would assemble each night near the store.
Round Dan Murphy's shop, oh, how often we've sat
On the stone that stood outside his door!

CHORUS: Those days in our hearts we will cherish,
Contented although we were poor,
And the songs that were sung
In the days we were young
On the stone outside Dan Murphy's door.

2. When our day's work was over, we'd meet there,
In the winter or spring the same.
The boys and the girls all together
Would join in some innocent game.
Dan Murphy would bring down his fiddle
While his daughters looked after the store.
The music would ring and sweet songs we would sing
On the stone outside Dan Murphy's door. CHORUS

3. Back again will our thoughts often wander
To the scenes of our childhood's home,
The friends and companions we left there.
It was poverty caused us to roam.
Since then in this life we have prospered,
But now still in our hearts we feel sure,
For mem'ries will fly to the days gone by,
And the stone outside Dan Murphy's door. CHORUS


Have Fun

Wilby

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Frank Maher
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 12:18 PM

The McNulty Family Recorded well ove a Hundred Songs and Tunes!
I think I have Most if not all of Them!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: akenaton
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 08:07 PM

Hi Frank ...Are the McNulty songs ,78s ,or is there anything on CD.
Any origional songs ,or all trad.
I seem to remember melodian accompaniment?...And step dancing?
The sound was "Irish Carter Family"? or have I lost the plot..Ake

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Frank Maher
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:46 PM

I have some McNulty Songs on CD....Yes,there was Melodeon playing and Dancing and Singing...Sort of Irish Vaudeville..Nice Stuff!!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Big Tim
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 01:22 PM

"Murphy's Door" also recorded by the Dubliners, Irish Tenors, and many, many more. Anbody got any info on its origins?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 02:11 PM

Previous thread

I'm sure there have been others.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 02:19 PM

I have a vague feeling that I've passed a house while driving from Dublin to Galway that has a plaque saying it's the original Dan Murphy's and the stone is still there.... can't be more help, though.

If you're desperate to know I'll ask around.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 02:27 PM

More info.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST,JTT
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:50 AM

Here's a site that even has a picture of the shop in the song

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Big Tim
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 11:47 AM

Fascinating stuff: thanks GUESTS. Johnny Patterson wrote some great old songs, didn't he? Going sideways: the name "Guerin", referred to in the link given in the previous post, came to Ireland from France with the (Protestant) Huguenots following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 02:39 PM

Looking at Big Tim's note above about "Guerin", I don't know about Gaelic, but the Welsh "Gwerin" means "Folk" (as one of its meanings)

Nigel

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST,Don Cartwright
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 12:46 AM

Do you have a recording of The McNulty Family singing "Off to Philadelphia"???

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 02:44 AM

I recorded Off To Philadelphia (Tongue in cheek) on my "Troubadour" album. check in shameless promotions if you want it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 03:56 AM

Thanks for responding. Actually, I'm doing a bit of research for a relative of the McNulty's. That is the song that was best remembered.

Don

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: GUEST,CrazyEddie
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 04:15 AM

Sadly, they put another stone with it, and made a bollix of it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 05:22 AM

I sat on a stone one day and saw a car go by. Was that you, Guest?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The stone outside Paddy Murphys door.
From: MartinRyan
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 08:06 AM

GUESTDonCartwright

Assuming you're not he in disguise, you might try contacting Declan Coyne of the South Roscommon Singers circle
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