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14 Oct 05 - 09:48 AM (#1583021) Subject: Tune Req: Title Unknown From: LilyFestre I am looking for the title of a song. The song is about a child that is being sent overseas to meet up with his/her parents after having been separated for some time. The child wonders if the parents will recognize them. I have some of the lyrics...can anyone help? It's been so long since they've seen me I wonder if they'll know me now We gave them our four pound and twenty One last look at the great rocky shores They said that the new world had plenty And we never see ??? anymore Will they know their lost little children When they look for my face in the crowd It's been so long since they've seen me I wonder if they'll know me now Now hold to my hand little brother Be brave and please try not to cry We have a good father and mother And soon we'll be safe by their side Will they know their lost little children When they look for my face in the crowd It's been so long since they've seen me I wonder if they'll know me now Will they know their lost little children Will they look for my face in the crowd It's been so long since they've seen me I wonder if they'll know me now I wonder if they'll know me now. |
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14 Oct 05 - 01:44 PM (#1583150) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Title Unknown From: Peace Here ya go. |
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14 Oct 05 - 01:45 PM (#1583152) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Title Unknown From: Peace Crud. Sorry. I will now go look for the tune. |
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14 Oct 05 - 02:11 PM (#1583170) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Title Unknown From: Q (Frank Staplin) Tim O'Brien's song lyrics also here. Lost Little Children |
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14 Oct 05 - 02:35 PM (#1583191) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Title Unknown From: wysiwyg Robin & Linda Williams often appear on "A Prairie Home Companion." I looked there (in the show archive) using the show's search function and did not find that they had done the song there, but they did record it on their 2004 CD, DEEPER WATERS. Amazon has a short clip HERE. ~S~ |
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14 Oct 05 - 07:37 PM (#1583385) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Title Unknown From: LilyFestre WOO HOOOO! Many thanks!!!!!!!! :) :) :) Michelle |
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15 Oct 05 - 05:22 AM (#1583559) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Title Unknown - Lost Little Children From: bfdk Michelle, The song's on Jed Marum's CD "The Soul of a Wanderer" as well ;-) Bente |
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12 Jun 08 - 09:14 AM (#2364155) Subject: Lyr Req: the lost children From: quokka Hi all, I am looking for lyrics to a song called 'The Lost Children', an emigration song about children whose parents went to America years before them(from Ireland) and were supposed to meet them at Ellis Island. They had their names pinned to their clothes but it's not clear if the parents ever met them. Any clues? Cheers, Quokka |
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12 Jun 08 - 09:29 AM (#2364170) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the lost children From: Big Mick Great Tim O'Brien song. I love the version that Jed Marum recorded on his "Soul of a Wanderer" CD. Here are the lyrics: Where are my mama and daddy They came a long time before me Now we've come on the steamship Atlantic From our home far across the stormy sea I have their letter in my pocket They said we would meet on the pier But the day it is now almost over With the darkness and cold drawing near CHORUS: Will they know their lost little children As they look for my face in the crowd It's been so long since they've seen me And I wonder if they'll know me now We gave them our four pounds and twenty One last look at the green rocky shore They told us the new world has plenty But we'd never see Sligo anymore CHORUS Hold to my hand little brother Be brave and try not to cry We have a good father and mother And soon we'll be safe by their side CHORUS Repeat chorus |
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13 Jun 08 - 11:58 AM (#2365117) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the lost children From: quokka Thanks, Big Mick, for posting the lyrics, this is a great song. I'll have to look out for Jed Marum's version. I've only heard one sung by a woman, not sure who it is. Cheers, Quokka |
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13 Jun 08 - 12:08 PM (#2365122) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the lost children From: Wesley S From what I can find the only woman to record this song is one of the composers - Linda Williams. It's on the Robin and Linda Williams CD called "Deeper Waters". It's a powerful song - we almost always get comments about it when we sing it. |
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18 Jun 08 - 01:28 AM (#2368457) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the lost children From: Jim Dixon The correct title is LOST LITTLE CHILDREN. It was written by Tim O'Brien, Robin Williams, and Linda Williams. Tim O'Brien recorded it on "Crossing" (1999); Jed Marum on "Soul of a Wanderer" (2002), and Robin & Linda Williams on "Deeper Waters" (2004). |