“The Irish Washerwoman” is a traditional tune known to have been played throughout Britain & Ireland and in North America. Although usually considered an Irish tune, some scholars claim thatContinue readingThe Irish Washerwoman

William Percy French (1854–1920) of Co. Roscommon wrote the lyrics to this song around 1896 on a postcard that he then sent to music-hall composer William Houston Collison. The songContinue readingThe Mountains of Mourne

William Percy French (1854–1920) of Co. Roscommon wrote the lyrics to this song around 1896 on a postcard that he then sent to music-hall composer William Houston Collison. The songContinue reading“The Mountains of Mourne

“Wild Mountain Thyme” (also known as “Purple Heather” and “Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?”) is a Scottish/Irish folk song. The lyrics and melody are a variant of the song “TheContinue readingWild Mountain Thyme” (also known as “Purple Heather” and “Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?)

“A Red, Red Rose” is a 1794 song in Scots by Robert Burns based on traditional sources. The song is also referred to by the title “(Oh) My Love isContinue readingA Red, Red Rose

Crooked Jack. Written by Wolfe Stephens, this song tells of the fate of many a fine Irishman in England. Bodega sang Crooked Jack in 2006 on their eponymous Greentrax CDContinue readingCrooked Jack

Donegal Danny  The song is about a man who was the only survivor when the fishing boat he was in was destroyed in a storm – four other fishermen lost their lives.Continue readingDonegal Danny

What if you were cursed to be the perfect dragon food? What if Rumpelstiltskin were the hero of the story? What if only you could stop an undead creature fromContinue readingDo Virgins Taste Better

Why no. This is NOT a traditional song. It was written by W. Gordon Smith, a Scottish playwright and set to the music of a traditional Irish song. Gordon SmithContinue readingCome By The Hills

“Capitol Ship” written by Charles Edward Caryl (December 30, 1841 – July 3, 1920) was an American children’s literature author.  Born in New York, Carryl became a second-generation successful businessman;Continue readingCapitol Ship