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28 Jan 14 - 02:05 PM (#3596297) Subject: Folklore: Carickfergus From: Duke So many people have performed this song and I love it myself. I was wondering just why it is so special to so many people. |
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28 Jan 14 - 06:31 PM (#3596364) Subject: RE: Folklore: Carickfergus From: GUEST,Triplane A haunting melody and some nice memorable phrases that folks can relate to . We performed it unrehearsed with Guanjo vocal and mouthie(harp) at local pub session to "unfolky" folks and got great unnexpected applause. |
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28 Jan 14 - 06:36 PM (#3596367) Subject: RE: Folklore: Carickfergus From: GUEST,michaelr It's the pathos! |
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29 Jan 14 - 02:03 PM (#3596575) Subject: RE: Carickfergus From: GUEST I think the lyrics were cobbled together arounf the end of WWI. But the melody is much older. |
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29 Jan 14 - 02:36 PM (#3596582) Subject: RE: Carickfergus From: MartinRyan There have been a number of threads about Carrickfergus on Mudcat over the years. For the most comprehensive treatment - and links to the other threads - Click here Regards |
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30 Jan 14 - 11:29 AM (#3596790) Subject: RE: Carickfergus From: Duke Thanks, Martin Ryan! Lots of information to go through. I appreciate the help from one and all. |