“Arthur McBride”

Description

The singer and his cousin Arthur McBride meet a recruiting party (on Christmas). The young men do not wish to join the army; they aren't interested in going overseas to be shot. The sergeant blusters; the Irish boys beat up the soldiers

References

  1. Ord, pp. 306-307, "The Recruiting Sergeant" (1 text)
  2. PBB 93, "Arthur McBride" (1 text)
  3. DT, ARTMCBRD* ARTMCBR2
  4. Roud #2355
  5. BI, PBB093

About

Alternate titles: “Arthur McBride and the Sergeant”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1909
Found in: Ireland Britain(Scotland,England)