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Lyr Req: Brian O'Lynne (from Dave Van Ronk) DigiTrad: BRYAN O'LYNN JOHN BOLYN TAM O THE LINN TOM BOLYN TOM BOLYNN (2) TOM BOWLING Related threads: Lyr Add: Tom Bolynn (3) (49) (origins) Lyr Req/Add: Brian O'Lynn & Tam o' the Linn (113) (origins) Origins: Brian O'Linn (6) Lyr Add: brian o Lynn was a bold Brexiteer (3) Lyr Req: Brian O'Linn / Bryan O'Lynn (2) Lyr Req: Johnny Macree (5) Lyr Add: Tommy Linn (8) |
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Subject: Lyrics to Brian O'Lynne From: DW Ditty Date: 03 Oct 97 - 06:03 AM I am not sure even how to spell Brian's name, but I once heard a rendition of this song done by Dave Van Ronk. I am quite sure from the sound (a traditional sounding jig) that the song exists outside of Van Ronk's repetoire. I can only bring back sketches of the lyrics and would very much appreciate having a complete version to work with. Thanks in advance. |
Subject: RE: Lyrics to Brian O'Lynne From: Alice Date: 03 Oct 97 - 06:08 PM Do a search in the database using brian* o'linn*. You will find reference to several versions. Alice in Montana |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Brian O'Lynne (from Dave Van Ronk) From: GUEST Date: 23 Jan 13 - 02:29 PM Dave Van Ronk's version is the only one (of many)that I've heard or found that has a chorus in the Irish language - learned from his grandmother if I recall a'right - which adds greatly to the general rollick of the tune. I've never been able to find a written version of that chorus, tho'. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Brian O'Lynne (from Dave Van Ronk) From: GUEST,Lighter Date: 23 Jan 13 - 06:00 PM Here's what Van Ronk's chorus sounds like to me Shawla guh hawla guh thamma guh thoo Shawla guh hawla guh thamma guh thoo Shawla guh hawla guh thamma guh thoo Balli shly gattery howsh munnaveen. Mean anything to Irish speakers? Of course, it may have been Irish once but Irish no longer. Or it may always have been gibberish in any language. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Brian O'Lynne (from Dave Van Ronk) From: GUEST,Jonny Ace Date: 08 Jan 14 - 12:00 PM According to Van Ronk's autobiography, they were just nonsense syllables, taught to him by his grandmother. The Irish fiddle tune that provided the melody is also known, unbelievably, as "Hitler's Downfall." |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Brian O'Lynne (from Dave Van Ronk) From: Lighter Date: 08 Jan 14 - 12:13 PM Thanks, Ace. Some of the words do have an Irish sound, as though they were once based on something real. But if no one has any suggestions....maybe not. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Brian O'Lynne (from Dave Van Ronk) From: GUEST,Stanley from Manly Date: 17 Aug 18 - 02:47 AM Google Translates the Irish verse thus Shawla listen to the ears of thamma listen Shawla listen to the ears of thamma listen Shawla listen to the ears of thamma listen Balli shly gattery howsh munnaveen. |
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