FTX-178-THE
FAIRY BOY
JOHN CORRY of Co Tyrone
John Corry (born 1926), from Castlederg,
claims to store in his head over 4,000 songs -
he talks about the markets and hiring fairs, country
dances, tells the story of "Supple Corrigan"
and recites "Paddy from Rosslea". John was recorded
by James Foley for Folktrax in 1985. |
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FAIRY BOY - MOLLY BAWN - ORPHAN GIRL -
BONNY IRISH BOY - MASTER McGRATH - DAVIE HUNTER - MY TRUE-LOVER
JOHN - MY CHARMING WILLIE-O - STREETS OF SLIGO (Gallows Song)
- DYING TEXAS RANGER - CLOSE OF AN IRISH DAY - FRANK McHUGH
- LOVELY NANCY - I WONDER WHAT'S KEEPING MY TRUE-LOVE TONIGHT
- BONNY BUNCH OF ROSES-O - CARRICKMANNON LAKE - LITTLE PENKNIFE
- BALLYMOUNT FOREST - McCAFFERY
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