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Help with two Irish songs, please

04 May 99 - 02:43 PM (#75584)
Subject: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Norrie (inactive)

I am looking for background information and especially accreditation on two songs. One is, I know, a traditional song, however, if anyone knows it's background, I would appreciate the information. That is "I'm Leaving Tipperary" I have also seen it referred to as "Goodbye Mack, Goodbye Pat" and the lyrics appear here in the forum under the title "Goodbye Mick" The other song is one that I know was done by the Makem Brothers and that I assume is relatively newer. It is called "The Return of the Clipper Ships" [Day of the Clipper] Again, any information that anyone has to share would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Norrie


04 May 99 - 05:19 PM (#75606)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin

I think 'Leaving Tipperary' was by The Flanagan Brothers, who used to perform in the USA in the 20s or 30s.

Their material was released on vinyl a few years ago, so is probably available on CD these days.

Shoh slaynt,

Bobby Bob


05 May 99 - 07:05 PM (#75895)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin

I was lying in bed this morning, and I realised it wasn't The Flanagan Brothers, it was something along the lines of Dan Sullivan(?) and his Shamrock Band.

Do you remember the Peter Sellers recording? That was someone or other (sorry, forgotten that, too) and his Men of Shamrock.

The age and the drink have obviously taken their toll of the little grey cells.

Lhiats,

Bobby Bob


06 May 99 - 05:03 PM (#76178)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Antaine

The Sellers sketch you refer to is called 'A Drop of the Hard Stuff' ? Shaughnessy.......


06 May 99 - 05:15 PM (#76188)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Paddy

Norrie

If you put

[sails in half an hour]

in the search box you will find

Goodbye Mick and goodbye Pat and goodbye Kate and Mary et al.

Paddy


07 May 99 - 10:01 AM (#76374)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Norrie (inactive)

Paddy -

I guess I am clueless, because I tried your suggestion with no luck. Thanks just the same.

Norrie


07 May 99 - 10:07 AM (#76375)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Allan C.

Norrie, try entering GOODBYE MICK in the search box. The song is there.


07 May 99 - 07:27 PM (#76514)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Norrie (inactive)

Thanks Allan. I know the song is there, but it is not accredited. The accreditation information is what I was looking for. Or, the history. The lyrics, I've already got.

Norrie


08 May 99 - 01:43 PM (#76731)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Norrie (inactive)

Got the information I needed on both songs. Thanks for your help everyone

Norrie


08 May 99 - 04:03 PM (#76748)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: Jack Hickman - Kingston, ON

Norrie:

I'd be interested in having that information. Would you mind posting it.

Thanks

Jack Hickman


09 May 99 - 02:40 PM (#76987)
Subject: RE: Help with two Irish songs, please
From: mandolini (inactive)

words for the song Coleraine Regatta and The Humours of Donnybrook Fair