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Dec 31, 2020 · In this episode we explore the story behind and play the traditional folk song "The Parting Glass". Subscribe and click the bell icon to be notified when we ...
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Ireland’s Favourite Folk Song bespoke performance of ‘The Parting Glass’ by Freddie White. To vote for your favourite log on to rte.ie/cultureSee more at: ww...
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May 26, 2024 · The song “The Parting Glass” has a rich history and holds a deep meaning for many who have listened to it. Originating from Ireland, this traditional song has been performed by numerous artists over the years, but perhaps one of the most notable renditions is by the enchanting Irish music group, Celtic Woman.
Patrick Weston Joyce, in his Old Irish Folk Music and Songs (1909), gives the tune with a different text under the name "Sweet Cootehill Town," noting, "The air seems to have been used indeed as a general farewell tune, so that—from the words of another song of the same class—it is often called 'Good night and joy be with you all.'" [23] The celebrated Irish folk song collector Colm Ó ...
Mar 2, 2023 · The Parting Glass gives the true meaning of an Irish goodbye, after a life well lived. It's one of the top ten favourite folk songs in Ireland according to a...
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Dec 9, 2021 · Good night and joy be to you all. So fill to me the parting glass. And drink a health whate’er befalls. Then gently rise and softly call. Good night and joy be to you all. But since it fell into my lot. That I should rise and you should not. I’ll gently rise and softly call. Good night and joy be to you all.
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Oct 23, 2024 · This is a traditional folk song from Scotland that's also popular in Irish culture. This tune has been covered by many artists in the world and is also featu...
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