When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland

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Vocalists Len Graham and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin are accompanied by a number of musicians and the multitalented player and producer Garry Ó Briain on a collection of songs that kids will appreciate and love and that parents will both remember on occasion, and enjoy throughout. It's never cutesy or cloying and offers both the repetitive songs that younger children love and some clever (and once or twice scary) songs that grab the older kids' attention. Throughout the album the musicianship is high, with a special nod to accordion work of Mairtin O'Conner that's quite impressive. When I Was Young is a step above the current bumper crop of preachy or New Age children's records that masquerade as "Celtic." This one will actually have them clamoring for some of the real (adult) thing in a few years. --Louis Gibson

When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland, Music, Various Artists, Celtic/Irish, Int'l & World Music, Ireland, Irish, Pop, Sing-Along, Traditional Irish Folk, World Music
When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A gorgeous Celtic album...!
  • Children's music that adults will treasure, too
  • A must have for any childs music library
  • Great for dancing
 When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Shanachie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I063
Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

  1. Johnny When You Die
  2. Dazzledance
  3. Soldier Soldier
  4. The Field Mouse's Ball
  5. The Wheel Of Fortune
  6. As I Roved Out
  7. The Fox And The Hare
  8. Rosemary Fair
  9. Early In The Morning
  10. Henry My Son
  11. Old Roger Rum
  12. My Aunt Jane
  13. The Frost Is All Over/Daisy Chain
  14. The Magical Band
  15. The Golden Ball
  16. Do You Love An Apple
  17. The Old Woman And The Beggar
  18. Wella Wella Wella
  19. Cause He Was A Fool
  20. The Willow Tree
  21. Fair Rosa
  22. I Once Had A Granny
  23. The Pack Of Tailors/Baggy Britches
  24. The Frog's Wedding
  25. The False Knight
  26. Dreamtime
  27. Morning Willie O
  28. I Know Where I'm Going

Amazon.com

Vocalists Len Graham and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin are accompanied by a number of musicians and the multitalented player and producer Garry Ó Briain on a collection of songs that kids will appreciate and love and that parents will both remember on occasion, and enjoy throughout. It's never cutesy or cloying and offers both the repetitive songs that younger children love and some clever (and once or twice scary) songs that grab the older kids' attention. Throughout the album the musicianship is high, with a special nod to accordion work of Mairtin O'Conner that's quite impressive. When I Was Young is a step above the current bumper crop of preachy or New Age children's records that masquerade as "Celtic." This one will actually have them clamoring for some of the real (adult) thing in a few years. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A gorgeous Celtic album...!.......2003-08-20

Not actually a "various artists" release, however: Len Graham, Garry O Briain and vocalist Padraigin Ni Uallachain are all co-collaborators on this fine Celtic outing. A lovely and delightful album, featuring pretty, lavishly melodic versions of over two dozen obscure Irish children's songs. Graham's old-man voice is always a delight, while for her part Ni Uallachain fills these songs out with a classic Celtic sonorousness. The material is pleasantly unfamiliar, playful and engaging, while the arrangements are richly fleshed out and satisfying. Nice disc -- highly recommended, especially as the title might lead some Celtic music fans to pass it by.

5 out of 5 stars Children's music that adults will treasure, too.......2001-10-19

This is an astounding collection of songs that are so varied and beautiful, I would recommend them to anyone with children. The mood varies from lighthearted and funny to sweet and wide-eyed with even a little touching melancholy thrown in to keep things truly Irish. If these songs don't stay in your heart, I don't know what will. At the risk of sounding like a total sap, I once danced around the kitchen with my 2 year-old daughter to the song, "Magical Band" and she smiled happily, wondering why my eyes were filling with tears.

5 out of 5 stars A must have for any childs music library.......2000-08-27

This is a wonderful cd with excellent musical quality. The music is a much higher quality than the typical childrens cd's available. My 1 year old daughter can't help moving to the music whenever its played. Lyrical content of a few songs is rather dark, but this is a cd that the parents will enjoy as much as the children.

5 out of 5 stars Great for dancing.......2000-08-13

My 3 year-old daughter loves dancing to this lively, fun-filled music. The voices are beautiful and harmonious and the music up-beat and perfectly paced for a young child. While the lyrics to a couple of the songs are rather gruesome, the music itself is never dark but always light and airy. I would definately recommend this CD not only as an introduction to the delights of irish music but as a joyful experience on its own, and not only for children. This is one of my favorite irish music CDs, for the quality of the singing and the choice of songs. It ranks high up on my list of possible gifts for friends of all ages.
When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Gael Linn
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Irish FolkIrish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    StoriesStories | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000002VWK
    Release Date: 1997-02-11

    Tracks:

    1. Johnny When You Die
    2. Dazzledance
    3. Soldier, Soldier
    4. Field Mouse's Ball
    5. Wheel of Fortune
    6. As I Roved Out
    7. Fox & The Hare
    8. Rosemary Fair
    9. Early in the Morning
    10. Henry My Son
    11. Old Roger Rum
    12. My Aunt Jane
    13. Frost Is All over/Daisy Chain
    14. Magical Band
    15. Golden Ball
    16. Do You Love an Apple
    17. Old Woman & The Beggar
    18. Weelia Weelia Wallia
    19. Cause He Was a Fool
    20. Willow Tree
    21. Fair Rosa
    22. I Once Had a Granny
    23. Pack of Tailors/Baggy Britches
    24. Frog's Wedding
    25. False Knight
    26. Dreamtime
    27. Morning Willie
    28. I Know Where I'm Going

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