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Thread #156708 Message #3693901
Posted By: Lighter
14-Mar-15 - 09:17 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Foggy Dew (Irish)
Subject: RE: Origins: Foggy Dew
In fact there are several. The English song is usually called "The Foggy, Foggy Dew."
The various Irish melodies, and the various lyrics that accompany them, are always called "The Foggy Dew."
As Joyce shows, however, the English words used to be sung to at least one of the Irish tunes - something apparently unheard of today.
The usual familiar Sandburg/Britten tune of "The Foggy, Foggy Dew" seems unrelated to any of the Irish tunes.
Jim, I look forward to seeing your wonderful collection.