The Kerry Dances
Last updated: 08.04.25
I've always known the tune from childhood but only learned the song relatively recently from Soodlum's 100 Irish Ballads Volume 2. It is a little melancholic and I take it nice and easy, being suited to my present situation, that of being somewhat senile and looking back on a happy youth and days of yore. It reminds very gently how soon youth passes.
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J.L. Molloy | James Pitt-Payne |
| Title (Release Year) | Composer | Performers | Issue |
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Kerry Dance, The (1921) | J.L. Molloy | Betsy Lane Shepherd | Edison: 8290 |
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Kerry Dance, The (1910) | J.L. Molloy | Elizabeth Wheeler | Victor: C-9017 |
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Kerry Dance, The (1916) | J.L. Molloy | John McCormack | Victor: C-17648 |
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Kerry Dance, The (1940) | J.L. Molloy | Art Perry | Victor: BS-057004 |
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Kerry Dance, The (1923) | J.L. Molloy | Tandy MacKenzie | Columbia: 98079 |
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Kerry Dance, The (1912) | J.L. Molloy | Morgan Kingston | Columbia: 6209 |
| Composer | Performer | Instruments |
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Unknown | Geoff Grainger | Voice, Concertina |
| Performer | CD Title | Supplier |
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Peter Dawson | Peter Dawson - Songs and Arias |     
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Geoff Grainger | In t' Praties | 
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Irish Ceilidh Band | Celtic Favorites |  
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John McCormack | John McCormack-Song Recital | CD(s) & MP3 Album(s)
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John McCormack | When Irish Eyes Are Smiling |
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Various Artists | The Irish Songbook |
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The Oxford New College Choir | Early One Morning |
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| Title | Performer | Composer |
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Kerry Dance (3:13) | D. Jardon | J.L. Molloy |
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The Kerry Dance (4:10) | P. Dawson | J.L. Molloy |
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The Kerry Dance (4:10) | P. Dawson |