Songs of Ireland

Steve Benbow (1931–2006) has been hailed as one of the most influential musicians in the early years of the British folk revival of the 1960s. This album, recorded with The Strawberry Hill Boys (later known as The Strawbs), ranges from tales of local folklore to accounts of historical events and children’s and popular songs. Some songs are boisterous and playful, others sweet and wistful, but all highlight Benbow’s guitar playing and vocals. Liner notes include his commentary on the songs.

Track Listing

101	O'Reilly's Daughter	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:05
102	Banks of the Roses	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:54
103	Bould Thady Quill	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:30
104	Little Beggar Man	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:29
105	Mush, Mush	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	03:04
106	Spanish Lady	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:33
107	I'm a Rambler	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:59
108	Holy Ground	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	03:30
109	The Irish Rover	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:18
110	She Moved through the Fair	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:48
111	Finnegan's Wake	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:36
112	Green Grows the Laurel	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:39
113	Brennan on the Moor	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:45
114	Hot Asphalt	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:56
115	Brian O'Linn	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:14
116	Wild Colonial Boy	Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	03:11