Folk Music Information

An Irish Lullaby - History and Lyrics
Written in 1913 by James Royce Shannon, this song was made popular by Bing Crosby in the movie "Going My Way".

Oh Danny Boy
This classic Irish melody dates back centuries, but the lyrics were created in 1910 by an English lawyer who had never been to Ireland.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Lyrics
The lyrics for "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" were written by two Americans Chauncey Olcott, and George Graff. The words were set to the music of Earnest Ball and was used in a production of "The Isle of Dreams". The music was published in 1912.

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