17 March 2021 — 0357 mst

Music for St. Patrick’s Day

The Irish Rover and Katie Daley

A rousing performance of The Irish Rover by young Irish country singer Nathan Carter, and a good natured performance of Katie Daley by the late Dessie O’Halloran, whose voice has been likened, uncharitably, to the bleat of a goat undergoing rectal surgery. This video is notable for the reaction of musicians to the piano player’s improvisations. The best performance of Katie Daley that I’ve heard is Mike Denver’s.