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

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