An Irishman in North Americay

Irish-Canadian folksinger Tom Kines (1922–1994) had learned Irish songs as a child from his grandfather, and during World War II, when he was stationed with the Canadian Navy in Northern Ireland, he learned more. On his return home after the war, he was astonished to realize “how widespread was the influence of the Irish folk song” on the music of North America. The result is this 1961 recording. Although most of the songs he selected have US variants, Kines presents the Canadian versions.

Liner notes include lyrics and information about the songs.

Track Listing

101	Lilting Tom Kines	00:32
102	The Wild Irishman Tom Kines	02:45
103	The Brown Girl Tom Kines	01:37
104	Dornan's Ass Tom Kines	02:20
105	The Banks of the Roses Tom Kines	02:07
106	Tim Finnegan's Wake Tom Kines	02:12
107	My Irish Polly Tom Kines	02:58
108	The Foot of the Mountain Brow Tom Kines	02:37
109	Mushana Fol The Day Tom Kines	01:33
110	The Spree Tom Kines	00:46
201	Brennan on the Moor Tom Kines	03:27
202	My Good Looking Man Tom Kines	01:21
203	Down by the Fair River Tom Kines	03:11
204	Cod Liver Oil Tom Kines	02:23
205	The Cork Leg Tom Kines	02:07
206	Whiskey in the Jar Tom Kines	02:09
207	A Young Man Liv'd in Belfast Town Tom Kines	02:20
208	Daniel O'Connell Tom Kines	02:52
209	A Parting Glass Tom Kines	01:18