“The Irishman (I)”

Description

The singer, a new emigrant wandering in New Jersey, comes across "an oasis" -- the home of an old Irishman. They stop and talk; the old man asks about all the places he left behind long ago

References

  1. SHenry H712, pp. 221-222, "The Irishman" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, HHH712

About

Author: James O'Kane
Earliest date: 1937 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland