Type: Book
by
- Florence Leniston
, ed.
Thirty-six of the best Irish and Irish-American songs, reprinted with complete lyrics and piano arrangements, most of them with their original sheet music covers. Among them are Thomas Moore's The Minstrel Boy; the patriotic The Wearing of the Green; and popular favorites such as Danny Boy and My Wild Irish Rose.POPULAR
IRISH SONGS
Edited by
Florence Leniston
The songs of Ireland enjoy a popularity far beyond the shores of the Emerald Isle.
Rich with melody, sentiment and lively spirit, they warm the hearts and lift the
spirits of all who sing them. Here is a collection of the best of those songs, including
the most popular Irish-American songs from the turn of the century.
Several of the songs are from Thomas Moore's Irish Melodies, including "'Tis the
Last Rose of Summer," "The Minstrel Boy" and "Believe Me, If All Those
Endearing Young Charms." Patriotic songs like "The Wearing of the Green" and
comic songs such as "Who Threw the Overalls in Mistress Murphy's Chowder" are
included, along with such popular favorites as "Danny Boy," "My Wild Irish Rose,"
"Sweet Rosie O'Grady" and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling."
This treasury of 36 songs will add a true touch of Irish spirit to St. Patrick's Day
gatherings and every kind of songfest where singers gather to share songs of
universal appeal. They are reprinted here in piano arrangements with complete
lyrics, most of them with their original sheet-music covers. A new introduction
includes background notes on the history of each of these memorable songs.
Original Dover (1992) publication. 36 songs. Introduction. 160pp. 9 X 12. Paperbound.
Free Dover Music Catalog (59057-7) available upon request.
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