Hey everyone,
New to the forum, but was wondering if anyone knew anything about a song called Sweet County Clare - I heared it at a gig by The Tom Collins Band down in South Wales and I was wondering if it was Traditional or one of there’s, and if there were lyrics/music for it anywhere.
A bit specific I know, but any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
is this the song your after , written by Andy Irvine (Planxty, Patrick St, Mozaik, Sweenys Men etc)
In the town of Scariff the sun was shining in the sky
When Willie Clancy played his pipes and the tears welled in my eyes.
Many years have passed and gone since the times we had there
But my heart’s tonight in Ireland in the sweet County Clare.
CHORUS
My heart tonight is far away across the rolling sea
In the sweet Miltown Malbay, it’s there I’d love to be
So long ago and far away but nothing can compare
My heart’s tonight in Ireland in the sweet County Clare.
That August in Kilrush when the rain was lashing down
And our hotel was that hay barn on the outskirts of town.
We were all sick and feverish and Dolan had the flu
But Johnny produced some whiskey and the sun came smiling through.
Those nights in Sixmilebridge when the songs and music flowed
And when it came to closing time sure the lights were turned down low
And the sergeant from Kilkishen he would buy us all one more
And we never left that pub before the clock was striking four.
Lahinch and Ennistmon, Liscannor and Kilkee
But best of all was Miltown when the music flowed so free
Willie Clancy and the County Clare I’m ever in your debt
For the sights and sounds of yesterday are shining memories yet.
CHORUS
My heart tonight is far away across the rolling sea
In the sweet Miltown Malbay it’s there I’d love to be
So long ago and far away but nothing can compare
My heart’s tonight in Ireland in the sweet County Clare.
In the days of Sweeney in the sweet County Clare.
Words and music Andy Irvine
The song is on the Planxty Live CD and DVD.
Mukade
I’d also recommend Andy’s “Rain On the Roof” it’s on there.
Cheers guys,
Exactly the song I was after. One of those songs that just sticks in your head, and the Band played it excellently and I couldn’t track it down.
Thanks again for the help
A google for The Tom Collins Band comes up with their web site & they’ve got the song on their music player page if thats of interest DonS.
http://www.thetomcollinsband.com
Hope it’s the same song/band
This is my first post so hope this helped, and hello 2 every1!
Cheers ZiggyPiggy, I hadn’t seen they had a web site.
Thanks again to domino and mukade for your help.
Great forum!
DonSmooth,
You’ve got me hooked on the Tom Collins band mate, good find. Just bought the cd.
Laters