Emigration has always played a large part in the cultural landscape and lives of the Irish people. Golden Bough present a selection of the most popular Irish immigration songs such as: Muirsheen Durkin, Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears, Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shores, Sliabh Gallion Braes, John Riley, Paddy’s Lamentation, North Americay / Farewell to Erin, When New York was Irish, The Shores of Amerikay and more.
Track Listing:
1. Muirsheen Durkin / The Ballydesmond Polka (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 4:32
2. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears (Brendan Graham) (P) Peer Music - 4:14
3. Paddy's Green Shamrock Shores / The First Night in America (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 5:00
4. Sliabh Gallion Braes (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 4:13
5. John Riley (Tim O'Brien / Guy Clarke) (P) Howdy Skies Music/Forerunner Music, Inc./EMI/April - 4:12
6. Paddy's Lamentation (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 3:33
7. Exile (Jig) / Ships are Sailing (Reel) / My Love is in America (Reel) (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 4:30
8. North Americay / Farewell to Erin (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 4:28
9. When New York was Irish (Terry Winch) (P) Bug Music/Red Linnet Music - 4:34
10. The Shores of Amerikay / Spancil Hill (instrumental medley) (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 3:32
11. My Lovely Irish Maid (trad., arr. P. Espinoza / M. Butler) - 4:12
12. A Song of the Celts (Paul Espinoza) - 4:35
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