Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Can’t remember how this British disc early in The Winner label’s catalog made it into the collection – probably part of a larger lot. I tend to hold on to interesting discs like this. Reminds me a bit of something the EMGColonel might play (R.I.P.).
I’d dedicate it to my dear departed grandmother, Kathryn Rooney, but she likely would have disapproved of such cantankerous carrying on. She once sang in the choir for Pope John Paul II when he visited Des Moines in 1979. I recently found out my grandfather converted to Catholicism to marry her, so that gives you an idea of the radiant power of an Irish lass.
Me, I love the whooping and hollering during the tune. These fellas were having a grand time while recording this one!
Released as The Winner 2028 circa 1912 – at the twilight of the Edwardian era and the eve of the Great War.
In any case, this one is suitable for playing on loop at St. Patrick’s Day dance parties.
Slán go fóill!
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