"The Night Paddy Murphy Died" is a beloved Newfoundland folk song that chronicles the demise of a man named Paddy Murphy and the uproarious antics of his friends during a traditional Irish wake. Often attributed to Johnny Burke, a popular…
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Emerald Rain
O’McPub Band had been looking for a song they could perform which would demonstrate Ireland’s connection with the rain. Ireland is known for its abundant rainfall and temperate climate. Ireland is also associated with the color green, which comes in…
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Fiddler's Green
“Fiddler's Green” is a concept well known to seamen of all types. While the interpretation of what Fiddler’s Green is has varied overtime, most see it as representing a paradise reserved for seasoned sailors who had devoted their life to…
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Leaving of Liverpool
"The Leaving of Liverpool," also known as "Fare Thee Well, My Own True Love," holds a significant place in folk music as both a lyrical lament and a sea shanty, particularly sung at the capstan. Despite its limited collection, the…
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Leave Her Johnny
"Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her" is a traditional sea shanty that originated among sailors during the age of sailing ships, particularly during the 19th century. It is one of the most well-known and enduring sea shanties, often sung as a…
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Seven Drunken Nights
"Seven Drunken Nights" is a humorous Irish folk song dating back to the 18th century. The song humorously narrates a gullible drunkard's recurring discoveries of evidence suggesting his wife's infidelity, only to be duped by increasingly implausible explanations.
The song…
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Moonshiner
"Moonshiner" is a folk ballad steeped in the lore of Appalachia and the struggles of rural America. Originating in the early 20th century, this traditional song captures the essence of moonshining culture and the human condition. From its humble beginnings…
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