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Lyr Req: Song from 'The Dead'

05 Nov 99 - 04:54 PM (#132328)
Subject: Song from 'The Dead'
From: clj

I don't know whether or not this is a 'real' song-but-it was moving. I wonder if someone remembers the 'Lass of Aughrim (sic)' song the tenor sang as Angelica Huston's character walked downstairs reminding her of the boy who died from standing in the rain to say goodbye. Thanks,clj


05 Nov 99 - 05:50 PM (#132343)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Song from 'The Dead'
From: Lonesome EJ

It was a classic scene, and one of the most touching uses of music in film ever. I too would love to have the lyrics.


08 Nov 99 - 10:57 AM (#133210)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Song from 'The Dead'
From: clj

Well, LEJ, looks like we stumped our panel of experts on this one.clj


08 Nov 99 - 11:50 AM (#133229)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Song from 'The Dead'
From: Martin Ryan

Never! We just missed it! The song is usually known in Ireland as "Lord Gregory" - Scottish versions as "Lass of Loch Ryle (?)". Its in the DT.

It was a great favourite of Joyce's - he was a goood tenor himself.

Regards

p.s. There was a thread some time ago.....


08 Nov 99 - 11:58 AM (#133232)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Song from 'The Dead'
From: Martin Ryan

Yes - Here it is. Not much help, mind you.

Regards