Irish Folk Songs and Ballads

The 1961 album Irish Folk Songs and Ballads offers a something of a twist on a typical pattern: Americans learning Irish music in the United States, from Irish immigrants. Dick Cameron, a vocalist from Massachusetts with a warm baritone reminiscent of classic American singers like Bing Crosby, learned these songs upon emigrating to Ireland. Cameron’s decision to accompany the songs with guitar helped bring the instrument to prominence in the 1960s Dublin ballad scene. Liner notes include lyrics and historical song backgrounds.
Track Listing
101
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Galway City | Dick Cameron | 2:48 | |
102
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The Lowlands of Holland | Dick Cameron | 5:05 | |
103
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The Growling Old Woman | Dick Cameron | 2:15 | |
104
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Love It is a Killing Thing | Dick Cameron | 3:41 | |
105
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Bold Captain Freeny | Dick Cameron | 2:06 | |
106
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The Rambling Irishman | Dick Cameron | 3:50 | |
107
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Johnny from the West | Dick Cameron | 1:51 | |
108
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I Was Told By My Aunt | Dick Cameron | 2:27 | |
109
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The Seven Irish Boys | Dick Cameron | 1:52 | |
201
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The Comber Ballad | Dick Cameron | 3:13 | |
202
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Brian O'Linn | Dick Cameron | 3:27 | |
203
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The Maid That Sold Her Barley | Dick Cameron | 2:19 | |
204
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Nothing To Do | Dick Cameron | 2:34 | |
205
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The Kerry Moonlighters | Dick Cameron | 2:48 | |
206
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Johnny the Daisy-O | Dick Cameron | 2:20 | |
207
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Down the Moor | Dick Cameron | 2:41 | |
208
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The Cruise of the Calabar | Dick Cameron | 2:43 | |
209
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The Green Fields of Americay | Dick Cameron | 3:26 |