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Our beloved Spock is featured in the header photo, taken in 1979. These are some of my LPs, themed compilations, and the like.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

A Voice Bringing Magic

I bought this LP at the OCU bookstore in 1974 and never repented for a second.  I fell in love with Mary O'Hara's voice and playing.  if you don't, then I scorn ye!

01. Haigh Didil Dum (1:11)
02. Carraig Donn (3:29)
03. The Frog Song (2:12)
04. Oro Mo Bhaidin (3:29)
05. Jackets Green (1:25)
06. Seoladh Na Ngamhna (Driving the Calves) (2:52)
07. Wexford Mummer's Song (2:17)
08. Sliabh Na Mban (The Mountain of the Women) (2:45)
09. The Gartan Mother's Lullaby (3:37)
10. Down by the Glenside (2:21)
11. Maidrin Ruadh (The Little Fox) (2:05)
12. Silent O Moyle (The Song of Fionnuala) (3:00)
13. Dia Luain Dia Mairt (Monday, Tuesday) (2:22)
14. Farewell, But Whenever (4:16)
15. The Leprechaun (1:23)
16. Na Leanbhai I Mveithil (The Children in Bethlehem) (2:00)
17. The Famine Song (2:20)
18. She Didn't Dance (1:50)



Songs of Ireland 


The album that won my romantic heart to her firm yet vulnerable voice and stark playing.  You'll be won over, too.

See you Thursday!
  

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