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Irish Folk Songs and Ballads

Dick Cameron
Irish Folk Songs and Ballads

Dick Cameron, a vocalist from Massachusetts with a warm baritone reminiscent of classic American singers like Bing Crosby, learned the songs on Irish Folk Songs and Ballads upon emigrating to Ireland. This album, then, offers something of a twist on the typical pattern of Americans learning Irish music in the United States from Irish immigrants. 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

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Galway City Dick Cameron 02:48
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The Lowlands of Holland Dick Cameron 05:05
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The Growling Old Woman Dick Cameron 02:15
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104
Love It is a Killing Thing Dick Cameron 03:41
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105
Bold Captain Freeny Dick Cameron 02:06
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The Rambling Irishman Dick Cameron 03:50
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107
Johnny from the West Dick Cameron 01:51
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I Was Told By My Aunt Dick Cameron 02:27
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109
The Seven Irish Boys Dick Cameron 01:52
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The Comber Ballad Dick Cameron 03:13
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Brian O'Linn Dick Cameron 03:27
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The Maid That Sold Her Barley Dick Cameron 02:19
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Nothing To Do Dick Cameron 02:34
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The Kerry Moonlighters Dick Cameron 02:48
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Johnny the Daisy-O Dick Cameron 02:20
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Down the Moor Dick Cameron 02:41
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The Cruise of the Calabar Dick Cameron 02:43
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The Green Fields of Americay Dick Cameron 03:26