Irish Folk Songs and Ballads

The 1961 album Irish Folk Songs and Ballads offers a something of a twist on a typical pattern: Americans learning Irish music in the United States, from Irish immigrants. Dick Cameron, a vocalist from Massachusetts with a warm baritone reminiscent of classic American singers like Bing Crosby, learned these songs upon emigrating to Ireland. Cameron’s decision to accompany the songs with guitar helped bring the instrument to prominence in the 1960s Dublin ballad scene. Liner notes include lyrics and historical song backgrounds.

Track Listing

101	Galway City	Dick Cameron	02:48
102	The Lowlands of Holland	Dick Cameron	05:05
103	The Growling Old Woman	Dick Cameron	02:15
104	Love It is a Killing Thing	Dick Cameron	03:41
105	Bold Captain Freeny	Dick Cameron	02:06
106	The Rambling Irishman	Dick Cameron	03:50
107	Johnny from the West	Dick Cameron	01:51
108	I Was Told By My Aunt	Dick Cameron	02:27
109	The Seven Irish Boys	Dick Cameron	01:52
201	The Comber Ballad	Dick Cameron	03:13
202	Brian O'Linn	Dick Cameron	03:27
203	The Maid That Sold Her Barley	Dick Cameron	02:19
204	Nothing To Do	Dick Cameron	02:34
205	The Kerry Moonlighters	Dick Cameron	02:48
206	Johnny the Daisy-O	Dick Cameron	02:20
207	Down the Moor	Dick Cameron	02:41
208	The Cruise of the Calabar	Dick Cameron	02:43
209	The Green Fields of Americay	Dick Cameron	03:26