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Irish and British Songs from the Ottawa Valley

O. J. Abbott
Irish and British Songs from the Ottawa Valley

For five days in the summer of 1957, folklorist Edith Fowke recorded over eighty songs performed by O. J. Abbott, an octogenarian native of Ottawa. Mr. Abbott’s songs reflect influences from Ireland, England, and Scotland, with lyrics that relate swashbuckling pirate tales and mournful ballads of love lost. Liner notes include a personal account of Ms. Fowke’s experience working with Mr. Abbott, a brief autobiography from the performer, and descriptions with lyrics for each track.

Track Listing

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O. J. Abbott
03:14
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102
O. J. Abbott
02:15
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103
O. J. Abbott
02:53
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104
O. J. Abbott
01:54
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105
O. J. Abbott
01:49
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106
O. J. Abbott
02:25
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107
O. J. Abbott
01:45
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108
O. J. Abbott
03:18
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109
O. J. Abbott
01:23
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110
O. J. Abbott
03:02
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111
O. J. Abbott
00:49
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112
O. J. Abbott
02:25
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201
O. J. Abbott
01:51
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202
O. J. Abbott
04:14
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203
O. J. Abbott
02:44
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204
O. J. Abbott
02:42
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205
O. J. Abbott
03:14
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206
O. J. Abbott
01:39
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207
O. J. Abbott
03:10
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208
O. J. Abbott
03:23
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209
O. J. Abbott
01:50
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210
O. J. Abbott
02:15
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211
O. J. Abbott
02:49