Piano, Vocal and Guitar -
Grade 2
SKU:
HL.14030881
By James
N. Healy. Edited by James
N. Healy. Music Sales
America. Folk British
Isles. Book [Softcover].
80 pages. Music Sales
#OMB115. Published by
Music Sales
(HL.14030881).
ISBN
9781900428255.
English.
William
Percy French was one of
Ireland's favourite sons
and his influence on
traditional Irish Music
can still be felt today.
His lyrics are still
humorous, ironic and
perceptive, but never
mocking or scornful, and
these exemplify his love
of his motherland.
Representing some of the
finest examples of this
genre, this volume
contains forty-seven of
his most famous and
enjoyed songs all
lovingly arranged by
James Nealy, with
melody-line, complete
lyrics and chords.
Includes notes on the
inspiration and
background of each of the
songs and a commentary on
the life and talents of
French himself. This is a
wonderful reference book
as well as a compilation
of his magnificent works
for enjoyment. Songs
include Eileen Oge, The
Emigrants Letter and 'Who
said the Hook Never
Hurted the Worms?'.
Hugh Callison
