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30 Aug 14 - 06:15 AM (#3655174) Subject: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: Tradsinger Does anyone know any more about this song - it's called Grandfather Brian and there is a set of words here. . I recorded a chap singing a version of it in Gloucestershire but the webpage suggests it is American in origin. Has anyone else come across it? Tradsinger |
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30 Aug 14 - 08:56 AM (#3655208) Subject: RE: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: GUEST,# http://www.wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/29/grandfather.htm Worth a look. |
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30 Aug 14 - 09:12 AM (#3655216) Subject: RE: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: Tradsinger Thank you, guest, whoever you are. So the song was written by the Newfoundland composer Johnny Burke [1851-1930]. Good. Surprising that it found its way to rural Gloucestershire. I wonder if anyone recorded it on a 78? Tradsinger |
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30 Aug 14 - 12:16 PM (#3655272) Subject: RE: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: GUEST,# You're welcome, Tradsinger. IMO, the GEST site should be declared a national treasure. I can't find a recording or lead sheet for the song but I will look further and get back here one way or other. |
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30 Aug 14 - 03:57 PM (#3655329) Subject: RE: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: GUEST,# http://www.wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/22/bryan.htm Another worth a look. GEST again. |
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31 Aug 14 - 10:44 AM (#3655535) Subject: RE: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: GUEST,# https://archive.org/stream/roseshamrockthis00newy#page/114/mode/2up The lyrics appear on pp 114-5. I cannot determine what year "The Rose, Thistle and Shamrock" songbook was published originally. |
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31 Aug 14 - 01:38 PM (#3655592) Subject: RE: Info wanted on song 'Grandfather Brian' From: Tradsinger The title page says 1860, but was that the first printing? Very grateful for your help on this, which has enabled me to put a learned footnote to an on-line collection which is being prepared. I've probably got all I need on that song. Can I put some more your way?! Tradsinger |