Hi Cuz, I was blown away with your talent. Your voice brings back memories of singing with the family. In my younger days, when our family visited (Collins Cove) I enjoyed the sing alongs the best when we all got together. You were just a wee one then. Mom (Sue Collins) has one of your CDs and we all love it. Thank Gd for YouTube. I hope we can all get together for a reunion some day before it's too late. Huggs and kisses from the main land to all.
Variant of The Galway Shawl, collected in Northern Ireland in 1928 by Sam Henry [1878-1952] and published on p.269 in Sam Henry's Songs Of The People, edited, transcribed, and annotated by E. Gale Huntingdon [1901-1993]; revised with additions and indices by Lani Herrmann (University of Georgia Press, Athens, GA, 1990) The variant in the YouTube video above was recorded on 2009 compilation albums by Fred Jorgensen (Pubs, Pints & Parties and Homebrew 10, Avondale Music, St. John's, NL). Thanks.
what a great voice, superb video thanks for downloading.
ahknanowt 3 days ago
Hi Cuz, I was blown away with your talent. Your voice brings back memories of singing with the family. In my younger days, when our family visited (Collins Cove) I enjoyed the sing alongs the best when we all got together. You were just a wee one then. Mom (Sue Collins) has one of your CDs and we all love it. Thank Gd for YouTube. I hope we can all get together for a reunion some day before it's too late. Huggs and kisses from the main land to all.
LizardKingLVR 3 weeks ago
Great version sounds right for an irish traditional song. Loved it
JDibden 1 month ago
Anyone know chords? Capo?
MrDimebuck 7 months ago
@MrDimebuck G C D Em, you can figure out the order no trouble by playing along with it.
curtmang 3 months ago
This is "BY FAR" the best virsion of Galway Shawl I have EVER heard. Cheers to Fred for having one of the most amazing voices since Stan Rogers!!!
cbearisto 8 months ago 2
Variant of The Galway Shawl, collected in Northern Ireland in 1928 by Sam Henry [1878-1952] and published on p.269 in Sam Henry's Songs Of The People, edited, transcribed, and annotated by E. Gale Huntingdon [1901-1993]; revised with additions and indices by Lani Herrmann (University of Georgia Press, Athens, GA, 1990) The variant in the YouTube video above was recorded on 2009 compilation albums by Fred Jorgensen (Pubs, Pints & Parties and Homebrew 10, Avondale Music, St. John's, NL). Thanks.
gdgest 10 months ago
I absolutely love this mans voice!!!! He sings the best version of this song!!! :)
gonebys 1 year ago
raised in the same cove his family are all talented.
yellowknife64 1 year ago
Great tune sung, by a great guy. Tippin' a Guinness to '' your four lungs". Well done Freddie!!
maletnessscott 1 year ago
Loves Ya...shamrock city here we come!!!
fsquires 1 year ago
Pure class. Freddy is truly a unique talent.
MikeyMikeDizzle10 1 year ago
love it, great voice
iQsViiSKY11 1 year ago
id do him
Jenfer15 1 year ago
one of the best !!!!!!!!!!!
saleen155 1 year ago
Certainly one of the most genuine voices Newfoundland has ever produced! Amazing tune!
curtmang 1 year ago 13
@curtmang couldn't agree more, freddy's the man
jmryan733 1 year ago
@curtmang *the world
jbutta1285 3 months ago
@jbutta1285 That'll work, too! LOL
curtmang 3 months ago
awesome!
samanthajb7 1 year ago 2
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brownetown83 1 year ago
The Pride of Burin. He never disappoints. This is one of his best. Heave er up freddy
Footeman21 1 year ago 5