Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Greetings from Ireland! Today I present a compilation of a popular subgenre of the early recording era - Irish themed music. Many of these songs were written in America, a land full of Irish descendants. Irish music was a way to appeal to those immigrants' heritage to make a quick buck (an early version of nostalgia-baiting, perhaps?). Monetary incentive aside, the artists within paint a picture of Ireland that unlike any other European homeland. Such artists as Chauncey Olcott and John McCormack made a particular name for themselves thanks to this unique vogue. Some songs are directly from Ireland, and some from its neighbor across the Irish Sea. Together, an interesting portrait of Irish culture and that which it spawned on the North American continent is assembled before us. As they say in Ireland, 'Éirinn go Brách!'

#vintagemusic #irishmusic #78rpm #ireland

Timestamps:
Irish Jigs - 2:50
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - 6:24
You Will Have to Sing an Irish Song - 10:00
River Shannon Moon - 12:18
Irish Jubilee - 15:27
Shamrock Belles - 18:45
My Beautiful Irish Maid - 21:10
Irish Reels - 23:19
The Dublin Rag - 26:52
The Foggy Dew - 29:57
When It's Moonlight in Mayo - 32:07
My Wild Irish Rose - 35:01
It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary - 38:26
On the Road to Dublin Town - 41:51
Amhrán na bhFiann - 46:00

Select audio courtesy of the following channels:

My Beautiful Irish Maid: @timgracyk

The Foggy Dew: @deadtenorssociety2973