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13 Mar 99 - 12:21 PM (#62821) Subject: Name of Irish balad From: JoAnn Irish tenor Anthony Kearns sang a beautifully sad (patriotic) ballad on PBS recently. I would appreciate it if anyone knows the name of the song. It starts out: "As we gathered in the chapel here in old Hillmaynam(?) jail, I think about these past few weeks, will they say we failed" The refrain goes: "Oh Grace just hold me in your arms and let this moment linger. They'll take me out at dawn and I will die. With all my love I'll place this wedding ring upon your finger. There won't we time to share our love, for we must say goodbye." |
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13 Mar 99 - 12:55 PM (#62830) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: katlaughing JoAnn, I just finished reading a well-researched novel with real and fictional characters, called "1916" by Morgan Llywelyn. It is about what is commonly called the Irish Rebellion. The poets, etc. who planned and carried it out termed it "the Rising". One of the major figures of the Rebellion was Joseph Mary Plunkett, a poet, co-founder of the Irish Theatre and editor of the "Irish Review". He was also a member of the Military Council, IRB and Dir. of Military Operations during the Rising. He was in ill health throughout with tuberculosis. He was captured by the British, taken to Kilmainham Prison, and allowed to marry the woman he loved and had promised to marry, Grace Gifford, the night before he was shot to death by a firing squad. According to this author, who cites all of her sources, they were not even allowed a kiss and Grace had to watch as her new husband was led away to await the call to die. When I did a quick search of the DT, using "Kilmainham jail", I didn't come up with the song you're looking for, but there was an intersting one about another major figure of the Rising, who also was executed, James Connolly. I didn't find anything using "Joe Plunkett". Good luck, hope this helps. Kat, who found her dad's nickname for her, "Katty", in print for the first time in this book. I hated "Kathy" for Kathleen and was always glad he called me Katty; now I know it's something others use, too! |
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13 Mar 99 - 12:56 PM (#62831) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: Don Meixner JoAnn, Its called "Grace". Don |
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13 Mar 99 - 01:00 PM (#62832) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: DonMeixner JoAnn, It's called "Grace". And itwas written by ? O'Meara, let me know if you want more or the lyrics. Don |
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13 Mar 99 - 03:09 PM (#62862) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: JoAnn To Kat and Don, Kat,Thank you so much for the background on the song. It gives it a lot more meaning. And the song does mention that he left his sick bed to fight. I sort of assumed it was a more recent IRA song. It's very interesting and sad. Don, if it isn't too much trouble I would appreciate the lyrics. You are both very nice to answer and so quickly! Thank you so much. If you happen to see that the Irish Tenors will be on your local PBS station, you should really watch it. This song will really touch you. Thanks again! JoAnn |
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13 Mar 99 - 06:54 PM (#62897) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: katlaughing JoAnn, You are welcome. I am sorry to say the Irish Tenors show has come and gone on our PBS, and I MISSED IT! Don, I would love to read the lyrics, too, if it's not too much trouble. Thanks. katlaughing
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14 Mar 99 - 03:53 PM (#63013) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: JoAnn Kat- Keep watching. They often repeat those types of concerts. JoAnn |
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14 Mar 99 - 05:24 PM (#63020) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: katlaughing Thanks, JoAnn, I shall. katlaughing |
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14 Mar 99 - 08:19 PM (#63044) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: Big Mick Kat, glad to see you have discovered Morgan Llywelen. She writes some of the most amazing historical novels that you can find. Her research is impeccable. I would commend these to anyone who loves Irish history. Her forte is trying to show you who the people are behind the legend, and doing it a way that is historically accurate. Her other works are "Horse Goddess" which tells the story of Epona; "Bard" which tells the story of Amergin, "Red Branch" which tells the story of Cuchailian, "Finn MacCool", "Grania" which tells the story of Grace O'Malley, "Strongbow", "Lion Of Ireland" and "Pride of Lions" which tells of Brian Boru, and his son. There are others. With regard to "1916", it is the first in a series of three books which will tell of the beginnings of the Irish Republic. Mick |
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15 Mar 99 - 12:27 AM (#63097) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: katlaughing Thanks for the info, Mick. I really was impressed with "1916"; learned a lot I didn't know. I will definitely read more of her books. I was really struck with her research, as you say. I could swear I read Pride of Lions. Do you know when it was published? The only thing I wish she'd added to 1916 was a translation of some of the Irish. I could figure the names out pretty well, and actually didn't need them translated as I love them in Irish, anyway, but I no had time to learn Gaelic on the site I linked to from the Cat, yet, so...I guessed from the context of the words in English. It's a minor thing, really, compared to the breadth and skill of her protrayals. I think I'll get a copy of Epona next; she sounds my kind of woman! Thanks, again, katlaughing |
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15 Mar 99 - 08:30 AM (#63141) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: Big Mick Yes, you will enjoy her, she is my kind of woman as well. If you want to read about another strong Irish Woman, read Grania. But you will have to do an out of print book search, as it is no longer in print. Take care, Mick |
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15 Mar 99 - 08:49 AM (#63145) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: Alistair Robb Big Mick, Morgan Llewellyn also co-authored "Silverhand" the first in a fantasy trilogy. I dunno if the other two ever got written. |
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15 Mar 99 - 09:03 AM (#63149) Subject: RE: Name of Irish balad From: Big Mick Yes, Alistair, I was aware of that. Just forgot to put it in. She is an amazing author. Thanks for reminding me. Mick |
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16 Mar 99 - 08:17 AM (#63399) Subject: Lyr Add: GRACE From: GRACE
(C) As we gather in the chapel here
Oh, (G) Grace, just hold me in your arms and (F) let this moment (C) linger.
Now I know it's hard for you, my love, to ever understand Oh, Grace....
Now as the dawn is breaking, my heart is breaking, too. Oh, Grace... Be careful as you sing this one, it's easy to collide vowels and consonants "They Take me out..." easily becomes "They take me oww...oot" sing it strongly and easily, its most effective when you ditch any affectation. Don sorry it's so late. Irish bands are busy this month. |