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An Dros​/​Te Traa Goll Thie​/​Arrane Oie Vie

from Birken Tree by IONA

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We start out with two an dros--Breton dances, from Polig Monjarret's collection, and throw in a hint of the tune of the song to come, in the upbeat preamble to this beautiful song of farewell from the Isle of Man. Frequently sung at sessions after last call, Te Traa Goll Thie (It's time to go home or Good night song) is considered by many to be practically an anthem. We're indebted to David Fisher, a musician in Mann, who patiently sang the words over the phone for Barbara across the miles. The finale is a beautiful air, also from the Isle of Man, that we learned from Elke Baker, a good friend and fine fiddler.

lyrics

Te traa goll thie, as goll dy lhie
Ta'n stoyll ta foym griennagh mee roym
She cowrey dooin dy ghleashagh
Te tayrn dys traa ny liabbagh

My Ghuillyn vie, shegin dooin goll thie
Ta'n dooid cheet er y chiollagh
Te geignagh shin dy gholl dy lhie
Te bunnys traa dy ghraa, Oie-vie

credits

from Birken Tree, released December 18, 2000
Barbara Ryan: bodhrán, guitar, lead vocals, bouzouki;
Bernard Argent: flute, vocals;
Bob Mitchell: shuttle pipes;
Nick Smiley: mandolin, vocals, low D whistle

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IONA Washington, D.C.

IONA has been taking its unique brand of traditional Celtic music to festivals, arts centers, schools & house concerts all over North America and Europe since 1986, blending music from the various Celtic traditions with stories and a little humor - Barbara Ryan (vocals, bouzouki, bodhran), Bernard Argent (flute, doumbek), Chuck Lawhorn (bass), Jim Queen (fiddle, banjo) & Kathleen Larrick (dance). ... more

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