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Thread #44579   Message #655873
Posted By: corvi
23-Feb-02 - 12:46 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Various: Ned of the Hills, The Coolin...
Subject: Various: Ned of the Hills, The Coolin...
I am trying to find lyrics to some songs that are usually played as airs - I'm pretty sure they were all songs sometime but have been unsuccesful in finding words

Ned of the Hills also known as Captain Carswel (highland pipe tune)

The Coolin - (Joyce says this is a bastardisation of the Irish "An Chuilfhoinn" but gives no other information about the song)

The Blackbird and his Mate

The Brown Thorned Bush/An Draighnean Donn (Irish and/or English lyrics)

If you know anything of the history of these airs - that would also be appreciated

Any help would be welcome Thanks