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.

Recordings

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

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

Also by Martyn Johnson on his album Jolly Boys 2008.

Also by Tara on its album Irish Music.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Harte, Frank, 'Daybreak and a Candle End' liner notes
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