Kines,Tom An Irishman In North Americay CD

Irish-Canadian folksinger Tom Kines (1922-1994) had learned Irish songs as a child from his grandfather, and during World War II, when he was stationed with the Canadian Navy in Northern Ireland, he learned more. On his return home after the war, he was astonished to realize "how widespread was the influence of the Irish folk song" on the music of North America. The result is this 1961 recording. Although most of the songs he selected have US variants, Kines presents the Canadian versions. Liner notes include lyrics and information about the songs.

1. Lilting 2. The Wild Irishman 3. The Brown Girl 4. Dornan's Ass 5. The Banks of the Roses 6. Tim Finnegan's Wake 7. My Irish Polly 8. The Foot of the Mountain Brow 9. Mushana Fol the Day 10. The Spree 11. Brennan on the Moor 12. My Good Looking Man 13. Down By the Fair River 14. Cod Liver Oil 15. The Cork Leg 16. Whiskey in the Jar 17. A Young Man Liv'd in Belfast Town - Crockery Ware 18. Daniel O'Connell 19. A Parting Glass