Keltic Kaleidoscope
The Foggy Dew
The Foggy Dew features a collection of traditional Irish and Scottish songs including the title song, Rambling Irishman, Loch Lomond and McPherson's
Release date: December 2008
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1
Carrickfergus
Yet another song about an Irishman yearning for the Ould Sod.
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4:18
2
Connemara Cradle Song
Traditional Irish lullabye
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3:37
3
Loch Lomond
Supposedly, this is a story told by a soon-to-be- hanged Scottish soldier to his comrade. The low road is the underworld where the dead travel.
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3:52
4
Tir Na nOg
A song of longing for immortality with a loved one. Tir Na nOg means 'Land of Eternal Youth' in Irish.
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3:50
5
The Foggy Dew
The song commemorates the 1916 Rising in Dublin that ultimately led to Irish independence.
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4:45
6
The Shearing
Finding romance while shearing sheep?
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2:52
7
Ramblin' Irishman
Well, its about a rambling Irishman!
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4:23
8
McPherson's Rant
James McPherson was a fiddler and highwayman who was hanged. As you can tell from the song, he was not pleased about his fate at all. This song is also called McPherson's Lament.
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3:33
9
The Shores of Botany Bay
It seems that Pat didn't get along with his boss so decided to go to Australia
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2:22
10
I'll Tell Me Ma
A well-known children's song of Irish origin.
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1:36
11
I Know my Love
The woman's boyfriend is a bit of a turkey!
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2:43
12
Peerie Hoose Ahint Da Burn
Traditional Shetland tune whose title means 'The little house behind the stream'
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2:16
13
Galway City
A rich but homely man tries to woo a beautiful lass. As is often the case, the lass is not impressed.
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2:22
14
For Ireland I Won't Say Her Name
Irish song of longing
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3:05
