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In Come a Bumblebee: Traditional Songs and Tunes on English Concertina

Richard Carlin
In Come a Bumblebee: Traditional Songs and Tunes on English Concertina English concertina (a small accordion) virtuoso Richard Carlin is joined by four multi-instrumentalist friends on a variety of songs ranging from sprightly dance tunes to ballads. The traditional tunes, which they have arranged, are primarily from England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the title song (“In Come a Bumblebee”) representing the U.S. Carlin recorded two other albums for Folkways: The English Concertina (FW08845) and The Poppy Seed (FW08847). He is also the author of Worlds of Sound: The Story of Smithsonian Folkways. Liner notes provide background information on the concertina, the musicians, and each song.

Track Listing

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In Come a Bumblebee Richard Carlin 02:51
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Rocky Road to Dublin / The Foxhunter's Jig Richard Carlin 03:07
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Polly Perkins of Paddington's Green Richard Carlin 02:26
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The Hunt / The Blackbird Richard Carlin 03:37
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Mill o' Tifty's Annie Richard Carlin 02:59
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The Star of County Down Richard Carlin 03:51
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The Cuckoo's Nest Richard Carlin 02:27
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Lament Richard Carlin 01:44
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Band of Shearers Richard Carlin 03:20
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Sally in the Garden Richard Carlin 01:57
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O Good Ale Richard Carlin 02:52
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West Fork Gals / Staten Island / Rose Tree Richard Carlin 03:17
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Jamie Allen Richard Carlin 01:43
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Dowie Dens of Yarrow Richard Carlin 03:42
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Sheebeg Sheemore Richard Carlin 03:13