This is another one of those Irish songs that are not really Irish – like Molly Malone. James Royce (1881 – 1946) was a prominent actor and composer of the Tin Pan Alley era. Born in Michigan, he added the “Shannon” to his name to make it sound Irish, as “Irish” music was popular at the time. This is his best-known song, written in 1913 for the musical production by Chauncey Olcott, “Shameen Dhu (Black-Haired Jimmy)”, which was staged in New York in 1914.
The song had a new lease of life when it was sung by Bing Crosby in the movie “Going My Way” (1944). It has since been sung by many artists, including Dean Martin, Bob McGrath and Van Morrison.
This song was requested by NotTooObvious.
You can see a playlist of the lullabies I sing here:
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Thanks, Raymond. I …
Thanks, Raymond. I didn’t know there was a second verse. I’ll check it out on your website.
…Bill
Thanks for your …
Thanks for your lovely video response, Bill. If you’re still looking for the words, I post all the lyrics of the songs I do on my website. (See the link in the information sidebar.)
Raymond, I don’t …
Raymond, I don’t care if it is authentic, or not. It is absolutely beautiful when you sing it. I put it on my YouTube, too. I wish I had all the words to it that you sang. I’ll do a video response to yours.
…Bill
You’re welcome. …
You’re welcome. Happy St. Pat’s Day.
hi Raymond just …
hi Raymond just what i wanted for St Patricks day, tanks, Peter
Hello Raymond Well …
Hello Raymond Well done this is a song you know, Hugs Kisses Love Gizmo xox
I nearly went to …
I nearly went to sleep singing it!
wow that is so …
wow that is so calming here I just got up and now I am sleepy again thanks
Thank you Raymond!! …
Thank you Raymond!!! I just printed it and started playing! THanks SO MUCH!
Okay. I’ve just …
Okay. I’ve just updated my website: raymondcrookeDOTcom
Click on “My Folk Songs”, then “Songs From Ireland”. You’ll find it under T for “Too-Ra-Loo-Ral”.
I haven’t yet had a …
I haven’t yet had a chance to put the lyrics and chords of this song on my website, which is what I normally do with all the songs I upload. I will give this one top priority so hopefully it will be there by tomorrow.
Do you have a list …
Do you have a list of the chords with the lyrics? Or Guitar Tab? If not then I will do a google search. Thanks Raymond. Laney is right very calming.
Then I shall sir, …
Then I shall sir, then I shall.
Well, it’s …
Well, it’s certainly about Ireland, so you can have Irish dreams.
Beautifully done …
Beautifully done Raymond. Please excuse me as I drift off to sleep and dream of ireland, despite this song not really being irish
Thanks, Laney. I …
Thanks, Laney. I don’t normally want my songs to put people to sleep, but I guess that’s the purpose of a lullaby.
What do you mean by …
What do you mean by “give the music”? I don’t have notation if that’s what you mean.
Thanks for your message.
Definitely works as …
Definitely works as a lullaby.. Especially with your voice. Very calming.
Raymond,
Thanks!! …
Raymond,
Thanks!! I love this song! I am actually moving to the republic in a few weeks! Could you somehow give the music to this song? Thanks again!!
~Devin
I’m glad to hear it …
I’m glad to hear it worked.
yahwn….now im …
yahwn….now im sleepy….thank you,raymond
Not as many as I’d …
Not as many as I’d like. I actually did have music in front of me here!
Beautiful Raymond!
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Beautiful Raymond!
How many of these wonderful can you do with no music in front of you?
Thanks, Lew. I’m …
Thanks, Lew. I’m not quite Bing Crosby though!
Top notch!
Top notch!