Originally an Irish and British folk song, it is perhaps best known today in its American version with slightly different…
A traditional Irish song, the title can be literally translated as “My Gallant Darling”. It is a lament for the…
A gospel song which later became a protest song and the anthem of the American civil rights movement. It dates…
Variously known as “Down To The River To Pray”, “Down In The River To Pray”, “Down To The Valley To…
A popular and well-known Irish song, probably dating from the 17th century. It tells the tragic story of a young…
A country ballad written in 1959 and originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell. It is the story of a lover who…
A country and gospel song written by Kris Kristofferson in 1973. The backing vocals are by Rita Coolidge whom he…
Although written well after the disastrous battle of Culloden in 1745, the song laments the fate of “Bonnie Prince Charlie”.…
This one’s an Irish jig and needs to be played as fast as you can. I have included lyrics after…
This jaunty ditty with the seemingly silly words has a long and rich history. The first version may have been…