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

101	In Come a Bumblebee	Richard Carlin, Evan Stein, Dana Loomis and Grey Larson	02:51
102	Rocky Road to Dublin / The Foxhunter's Jig	Richard Carlin, Grey Larsen, and Evan Stein	03:07
103	Polly Perkins of Paddington's Green	Richard Carlin	02:26
104	The Hunt / The Blackbird	Richard Carlin and Evan Stein	03:37
105	Mill o' Tifty's Annie	Richard Carlin	02:59
106	The Star of County Down	Richard Carlin, Grey Larsen, and Evan Stein	03:51
107	The Cuckoo's Nest	Richard Carlin, Evan Stein, Grey Larsen, Dana Loomis and Laura Fishleder	02:27
201	Lament	Richard Carlin	01:44
202	Band of Shearers	Richard Carlin and Evan Stein	03:20
203	Sally in the Garden	Richard Carlin, Dana Loomis and Evan Stein	01:57
204	O Good Ale	Richard Carlin, Grey Larsen, and Evan Stein	02:52
205	West Fork Gals / Staten Island / Rose Tree	Richard Carlin, Evan Stein, Dana Loomis, and Laura Fishleder	03:17
206	Jamie Allen	Richard Carlin, Grey Larsen, and Evan Stein	01:43
207	Dowie Dens of Yarrow	Richard Carlin	03:42
208	Sheebeg Sheemore	Richard Carlin, Grey Larsen, and Evan Stein	03:13