Questions about Traditional Songs

Reference code: FOL.QUES/26
Level of description: Series
Title: Questions about Traditional Songs
Scope and content: "Do you know of any of these songs? Have you heard this? Do you know any of the words? Do you know the air? Do you know anyone who knows the words? Do you know anyone who knows the air? Comments"
1. about a soldier or: a sailor (give titles)
2. about a fair day
3. about an elopement or a wedding
4. about emigration
5. about local people, places or events
6. about a disguise or other trick
7. about a magical or supernatural event
8. beginning: As I roved out or As I went a-walking
9. sung to an air like The old Orange flute
10. sung to an air like The Wearing of the Green
If you know several songs in each of these categories, please tick the relevant space above and write the title, first line or other details overleaf, along with the question number. Remember that all information, however fragmentary, may be of value. You can begin your answer here.
11. “The bonny bunch of roses”
12. "The fan” (“Bold Lieutenant” or “Lion's den”)
13. “Molly Bawn” (“Molly Lowry” or “The shooting of his dear”)
14. “Down by the Canal” (or “Bonny Kilwarlin”)
15. “The Inniskilling Dragoon”
16. “James McKee/Magee”
17. “Easter/Wester snow”
18. “Barbara Allen”
19. “The banks of”
20. “The maid(s) of”
GIVE ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN ABOUT:
21. Local versions of songs or airs that have been made popular by radio, TV, etc.
22. Seasonal uses of music (e.g. in mumming plays, children's May games)
23. Present-day or former practice of instrumental music (fiddling, piping, Lambeg drumming, flute-playing, etc.)
24. Rhymes learnt by children from one another, whether sung or spoken.
25. Songs with words that might be considered "unprintable" (say if possible why they would):
26. Any traditional song not so far mentioned.
27. Any other relevant topics (such as names and addresses of useful informants not mentioned above. Take space overleaf or on an extra sheet to continue reply, giving the number of the question). Remember that all information, however fragmentary, may be of value.