THE MOUNTAINS OF POMEROY (ballad history)
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Күн бұрынEugene Dunphy gets behind the story of a County Tyrone song of love and war.
00:00 Intro
00:18 Peggy Boyle, Pomeroy
01:18 Ballad published
02:10 George Sigerson, ballad writer
04:30 Examining the verses
06:10 Ballad becomes popular
07:40 The Mountains of Pomeroy (song)
@user-gq7xj4bc6k 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for putting a frame on this stirring song.
@josephryan5949 5 ай бұрын
A serious wealth of history around these old ballads.
@biggiemoishe 5 ай бұрын
Stunning! Having only recently heard this ballad for the first time, I became obsessed with its origins. It was difficult to nail any serious info down, but you’ve done an amazing job here! Thank you so much!
@seanwalsh3078 5 ай бұрын
First heard this tune played as a march in the late 50s and have loved it ever since thanks Eugene for posting
@johnoriordan7657 5 ай бұрын
A really beautiful song and air Thanks for story and background ... Happy New Year Eugene
@luxintenebris1406 5 ай бұрын
Many thanks John, and a Happy New Year to you.