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Carrickfergus
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A simple acoustic version of the classic Irish tune 'Carrickfergus', played on mouth organ with guitar accompaniment - as played by Benny The Busker when out busking.
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Singing with children and solo. Singer songwriter, acoustic guitar and harmonicas.
As 'Benny The Busker' I am a solo artist, playing mainly acoustic guitar and mouth organs. However, I sometimes play with others, e.g. the children of Quilty - with whom I recorded "On Christmas Day".
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #26
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Benny The Busker (Trad. arr.)
Rights
Benny The Busker 2008 (Trad. arr.)
Uploaded
April 05, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 1.3 MB • 128 kbps • 1:26
Story behind the song
The tune is so powerful it stands alone, without the lyrics. The origins are unknown. It is perhaps a combination of two (or more) Irish airs. I think the tune could have originated in County Clare because it has the same feel as traditional airs I've heard in west Ireland. (This would also fit the meaning of the usual lyrics, which are about longing to visit Carrickfergus, far away.)
Lyrics
No lyrics in this instrumental version.
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