The Charladies' Ball

"The Charladies' Ball" is an Irish folk song written by Harry O'Donovan with music by his sister-in-law Eva Brennan, and popularised by his collaborator, music-hall singer and comedian Jimmy O'Dea.[1] The song concerns O'Dea's character Biddy Mulligan's attendance at a ball in Dublin.[2]

Recordings

The song was recorded by Frank Harte on the album Daybreak and a Candle End.[3]

Also by the Black Brothers on their album What a Time.[2]

Also by Martyn Johnson on his album Jolly Boys 2008.

Also by Tara on its album Irish Music.

Recorded by Dominic Behan and Robin Hall, London, 5 November, 1958.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Harte, Frank, 'Daybreak and a Candle End' liner notes
  2. 1 2 http://www.black-brothers.com/songs/26.htm
  3. ↑ https://www.shazam.com/gb/track/133297737/the-charladies-ball
  4. ↑ http://www.theballadeers.com/ire/db_e1958_jei3_streets.htm
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