Track Listing

1. Welcome
2. Rock of Erin
3. Dawning of the Day
4. Prison Ships
5. County Down
6. Foggy Dew
7. Roddy McCorley
8. Battle Cry of Freedom
9. Soldier Boy
10. Angelus Bell
11. Oro,Oro,Oro
12. My Son John
13. Off the Philadelphia
14. Shady Grove
15. Mara Lyn
16. God Save Ireland
17. Minstrel Boy
18. Back Home in Derry
19. A Soldier's Song

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #689398 in Music
• Released on: 2002-02-01
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
While the mix of Celtic Folk and Civil War music may not seem an obvious combination to some, the common thread through all of our songs is the celebration of those who have fought against persecution and survived great personal loss throught American, Irish and World history.

About the Artist
The 69th Pennsylvania Irish Volunteers - A Civil War Band ann ounces the release of "Rock of Erin," a CD combining Irish Folk and Civil War songs. The band consisting of 20 Civil War re-enactors, is named for a Union regiment coprised mostly of Irish immigrants, known for repelling Pickett's Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg. Clad in Union blue uniforms during performances, musicians and singers combine music with Civil war history lessons. In 1999, the re-enactors of the 69th were recognized by former Mayor Ed Rendell with the Philadelphia Medial of Honor. Proceeds from the bands 2001 song book went to "The Irish Echo's Emerald Fund", to aid the families of Emerald Society members on the NYFD/NYPD who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. In 2002, proceeds from performances and sales of the song book and CD will be donated the the Civil War Preservation Trust, America's largest non-profit organizaton devoted to the preservation of Civil War Battlefields, ! and other preservation & educational projects.

Customer Reviews

MUSIC FROM THE HEART NOT THE WALLET
In a day when the majority of music is all flash, dazzle and kiddy pop, ROCK OF ERIN is a fine example of music with a meaning, a breath of fresh air you could say. This cd i believe would not only satisfy your irish traditional fan, but also will capture the fan not familiar to the whimes of the emerald isle. And to top it off this cd was created by musicians that are involved, not for the profit but for their love of history and pride in the struggle endured by their ancestors. With such songs like SHADY GROVE a two century old Appalachain folk tune to RODDY McCorley which narrarates the story of a young soldier in the army of KING JAMES who met the foreign invaders led by WILLIAM OF ORANGE to determine the fate of the irish. ROCK OF ERIN offers a wide assortment of long forgotten tunes. If you are looking for something a little of the beaten path with a genuine sound ROCK OF ERIN should fit your need.

Keeping Irelands History Alive Through Song
This CD captures the essence of how the Irish Soldier, during the War Between The States, passed on their history from Ireland. Prison Ships is an EXCELLENT song telling us how the Irish were persecuted and sent far from their homes to Australia. This is a great original effort along with Soldier Boys, Angelus Bells, Welcome, and the title track Rock of Erin. I think the 69th Pa did a superb job with their first effort. ALL proceeds go towards Civil War Battlefield Preservation and Educational Projects that the 69th Pa are well known. This CD is a pleasant change from the other Civil War CDs available. If you like traditional Irish Music, this one is a MUST. Keep up the good work.