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The Irish Jaunting Car is a folk song associated with the United Kingdom and Ireland. The words were reportedly written by the entertainer Valentine Vousden in the late 1850s, shortly after Queen Victoria 's visit to Ireland, and events of the Crimean War . [ 1 ]
The writer of most of the songs is unknown but is noted where the author is known. "The Irish Volunteer" written by Joe English – 4:34 (to the tune of "The Irish Jaunting Car") "Boys That Wore The Green" – 4:00 "Opinions of Paddy Magee" – 3:37 "The Boys Of The Irish Brigade" – 3:10 "Paddy's Lamentation" – 5:26
This upbeat song by Irish band, The Corrs, landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and remains a popular radio staple with its infectious beat and ear-worm lyrics.
The following is a partial list of musical artists who have released songs in the Irish language. Aeons; Altan [1] Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh [2] Anúna [3] Autamata; The Irish Roots Cafe house band; Bell X1; Wallis Bird; Des Bishop; Blink; Luka Bloom; Ross Breen; Moya Brennan [4] Kate Bush; Paddy Casey; The Chieftains [5] Clannad [6] Clann Zú ...
"Arthur McBride" – an anti-recruiting song from Donegal, probably originating during the 17th century. [1]"The Recruiting Sergeant" – song (to the tune of "The Peeler and the Goat") from the time of World War 1, popular among the Irish Volunteers of that period, written by Séamus O'Farrell in 1915, recorded by The Pogues.
Bridie sang mainly ballads or as they later became known as Country and Irish. One of her best known songs was "The Boys From The County Armagh", which sold over 250,000 copies, the biggest-selling Irish single at that time. [3] Bridie also recorded "Cottage by the Lee", written by Irish songwriter, Dick Farrelly.
Outside jaunting car Ireland, c. 1890–1900. A jaunting car is a light two-wheeled carriage for a single horse, with a seat in front for the driver. In its most common form with seats for two or four persons placed back to back, with the foot-boards projecting over the wheels and the typical conveyance for persons in Ireland at one time [1] (outside jaunting car).
Songs of Praise is a 1925 hymnal compiled by Percy Dearmer, Martin Shaw and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The popular English Hymnal of 1906 was considered too 'High church' by many people, and a new book on broader lines was indicated.