Songs of Ireland

Steve Benbow (1931–2006) has been hailed as one of the most influential musicians in the early years of the British folk revival of the 1960s. This album, recorded with The Strawberry Hill Boys (later known as The Strawbs), ranges from tales of local folklore to accounts of historical events and children’s and popular songs. Some songs are boisterous and playful, others sweet and wistful, but all highlight Benbow’s guitar playing and vocals. Liner notes include his commentary on the songs.

Track Listing

101	O'Reilly's Daughter Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:05
102	Banks of the Roses Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:54
103	Bould Thady Quill Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:30
104	Little Beggar Man Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:29
105	Mush, Mush Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	03:04
106	Spanish Lady Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:33
107	I'm a Rambler Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:59
108	Holy Ground Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	03:30
109	The Irish Rover Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:18
110	She Moved through the Fair Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:48
111	Finnegan's Wake Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:36
112	Green Grows the Laurel Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:39
113	Brennan on the Moor Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:45
114	Hot Asphalt Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	01:56
115	Brian O'Linn Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	02:14
116	Wild Colonial Boy Steve Benbow with the Strawberry Hill Boys	03:11