When first unto this country.... - Planxty 1973

A curio this one.
Never heard of Planxty doing this song, which was originaly recorded by Foy and Maggie Gant (no, me neither)in Texas in the 1930's,but it probably stems from the late 19th century.
It was re-discovered by Peggy Seeger in the 50's and recorded again by Joan Baez in the 60's
Donal (surpisingly) duets with Andy.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Planxty
• American
• Folk
• Donal
• Lunny
• Traditional

[guinnessmurphy]

Fecking brill thats all i can say !!!!!!!!!!

[Lesorubishe]

I wonder why Lunny sings so rarely

[sakkorig]

I love how Lunny can pick with his whole wrist and arm and not move his body at all. His simple work with his instraments is masking his true talent with them! His voice is not often heard, but it is marvelous. 

[alderneyfred]

It IS American. New Lost City Ramblers and many others recorded this in the early folk revival 20 years before this.

[snapperjohn1000]

those boys can pick

[Horsemarine100]

Shades of the Kingston Trio!

[licensedtochill1]

American Folk and Irish Folk are 'kissin' cousins'!

[Timothydlol]

must say i love when lunny sings

[QRS666]

Wow! Never heard this one before! Sounds almost like an old time american folk song :)

[licensedtochill1]

Right at the end they all share that look musicians share when they know it's been a classic performance.