William Percy French was one of Ireland's favourite sons and his influence on traditional Irish Music can still be felt today. His lyrics are still humorous, ironic and perceptive, but never mocking or scornful, and these exemplify his love of his motherland. Representing some of the finest examples of this genre, this volume contains forty-seven of his most famous and enjoyed songs all lovingly arranged by James Nealy, with melody-line, complete lyrics and chords. Includes notes on the inspiration and background of each of the songs and a commentary on the life and talents of French himself. This is a wonderful reference book as well as a compilation of his magnificent works for enjoyment. Songs include Eileen Oge, The Emigrants Letter and ?Who said the Hook Never Hurted the Worms??.
Andy McElroe
Are Ye Right There, Michael?
Come Back Paddy Reilly
Donegan's Daughter
Drumcolliher
Father O'Callaghan
Fighting McGuire
Jim Wheelahan's Automobeel
Kitty Gallagher
Little Brigid Flynn
Maguire's Motor Bike
Mat Hannigan's Aunt
McBreen's Heifer
Mick's Hotel
Mulligan's Masquerade
No More Of Yer Golfin' For Me
Phil The Fluther's Ball
Phistlin' Phil McHugh
Rafferty's Racin' Mare
Shlathery's Mounted Fut
Sweet Marie
The Darlin' Girl From Clare
The Fortunes Of Finnegan
The Girl On A Big Black Mare
The Hoodoo
The Mountains Of Mourne
The Night That Miss Cooney Eloped
The Oklahoma Rose
When Erin Wakes
Are Ye Right There, Michael?
Come Back Paddy Reilly
Donegan's Daughter
Drumcolliher
Father O'Callaghan
Fighting McGuire
Jim Wheelahan's Automobeel
Kitty Gallagher
Little Brigid Flynn
Maguire's Motor Bike
Mat Hannigan's Aunt
McBreen's Heifer
Mick's Hotel
Mulligan's Masquerade
No More Of Yer Golfin' For Me
Phil The Fluther's Ball
Phistlin' Phil McHugh
Rafferty's Racin' Mare
Shlathery's Mounted Fut
Sweet Marie
The Darlin' Girl From Clare
The Fortunes Of Finnegan
The Girl On A Big Black Mare
The Hoodoo
The Mountains Of Mourne
The Night That Miss Cooney Eloped
The Oklahoma Rose
When Erin Wakes
| Arrangement | Lyrics & Chords, Melody Line |
| Genres | Irish, Traditional |
| Format | Artist Songbook |
| Level | 2 |
| NumberOfPages | 80 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | Ossian Publications |
| Contributors | Healy, James N. (Editor) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781900428255 |