“The Star of Moville”
Description
The singer sails to Moville to watch the races. Enlivened by whiskey, he meets Mary, "the star of Moville." He courts her, and buys her a drink. The girl, after spending some time, rejects him and goes home. He wishes that someone would bring her to him
Notes
A long and highly complex mix: Is it a boat-racing song, a courting song, a rejection song, a drinking song, a song of getting delayed along the shore? I'm not sure. - RBW
References
- SHenry H68, pp. 276-277, "The Star of Moville" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #7968
- BI, HHH068