Tag Archives: song

Remember “Look for the union label”?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by aliceflynn

If you are as old as I am, you remember a jingle and a tv ad of women garment workers singing “Look for the union label”. Lyrics: International Ladies Garment Workers Union anthem Words by Paula Green Music by Malcolm … Continue reading →

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Easter Snow

Posted on April 19, 2011 by aliceflynn

Easter Snow is the title of a beautiful traditional Irish air. It is also an event that we experience here in my hometown in Montana around Easter every year. We have typically deep, wet snow in the spring, and to … Continue reading →

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She Lived Beside The Anner lyrics, art, singing

Posted on March 18, 2011 by aliceflynn

SHE LIVED BESIDE THE ANNER She lived beside the Anner at the foot of Slievenaman, A gentle peasant girl with mild eyes like the dawn. Her lips were dewy rosebuds, her teeth of pearls rare, And a snowdrift ‘neath a … Continue reading →

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Lyrics to Erin Gra Mo Chroi

Posted on March 17, 2011 by aliceflynn

Back in 2001, I had found an interesting discussion in a thread at Mudcat.org folk forum about the origin of this song. Several recordings in English are available, but as time went by in the discussion, it seems probable that … Continue reading →

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The Shamrock Will Be Worn

Posted on March 15, 2011 by aliceflynn

A cliche symbol, the shamrock has been over-used in many ways, becoming the “plastic Paddy” icon that has commercialized Saint Patrick’s Day. It sets my teeth on edge when I see a four leaf clover image used interchangeably with a … Continue reading →