any idea what the "Shalimar" referred to in this and several other songs is supposed to be? I understand that that it was a type of diamond but "the breeze as sweet as shalimar" does not seem right in that context. There's certainly no shalimar in Ireland that I know of - isn't it a Persian term?
it refers to gardens in the indian subcontinent set up by the mogul emperors
201pegg 7 months ago
Beautiful song !!
gazellegilbert 11 months ago
Shalimar was a popular perfume at the time. Great song!
Strictly Cash, the Johnny Cash tribute band.
itsstrictlycash 1 year ago
any idea what the "Shalimar" referred to in this and several other songs is supposed to be? I understand that that it was a type of diamond but "the breeze as sweet as shalimar" does not seem right in that context. There's certainly no shalimar in Ireland that I know of - isn't it a Persian term?
Schlagerman100 1 year ago
God bless Ruby
lurcher789 1 year ago
Written by Johnny Cash. Ruby made lots of
recordings of Irish music. Wonderful
singer.
Tnx 4 posting.
rockgor 2 years ago 5
@rockgor of course she did! she was irish!
bridgetoofar2 1 year ago 2
@bridgetoofar2
I'm Irish too. At least me great-great grandfather come from the Old Sod.
Alas, I can't sing. I'm a good listener though. Have lots of recordings of music
from Ireland, Scotland, etc.
rockgor 1 year ago