Born in Drumlish, Ireland in 1893, Frank Quinn emigrated to New York and worked as a policeman. At night, he fiddled and by 1921 "Patrolman Frank Quinn" was making records. His singing, fiddle and accordion make an instant time machine to a 1920's Irish house party. One cut was even made on wire recorded at a house in Detroit. Included on this disc are examples of the peculiar Irish scat-singing known as "lilting." I find especially appealing vocal duets with Nan Fitzpatrick, take a listen to "Going to the Fair." ~ Tom ...
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Born in Drumlish, Ireland in 1893, Frank Quinn emigrated to New York and worked as a policeman. At night, he fiddled and by 1921 "Patrolman Frank Quinn" was making records. His singing, fiddle and accordion make an instant time machine to a 1920's Irish house party. One cut was even made on wire recorded at a house in Detroit. Included on this disc are examples of the peculiar Irish scat-singing known as "lilting." I find especially appealing vocal duets with Nan Fitzpatrick, take a listen to "Going to the Fair." ~ Tom Schulte, Rovi
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Add this copy of If You Are Irish to cart. $20.76, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Arhoolie Records.
Add this copy of If You Are Irish to cart. $21.74, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Arhoolie.
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