Here as I listen again I can still hear the pounding of my fathers massive feet ( size 15 shoe) hit the floor in apartment 3E at 190 West. Every stick of furniture shook and he knew each and every step. To see a man that size dance so gracefully yet have the room shake so violently produced an excitement that is hard to describe. When "big Dom" had finished his Jig or Reel he sit alone for a spell with his accordion. His eyes closed he could play on for hours. It was here in these moments I first felt what is was to be Irish, to be like the man perfectly content alone in his Music as his children watched and listened.
I*n the early morning of New Year's Day, 1965 at the City Center Ballroom, Paddy Noonan played "Sean Soth of Garryowen", This was This was on the 8th anniv. of South's death, and Noonan introduced the tune/song with these words: "..lest we should forget".
The first tune is called Maggie in the Woods and there are a couple more in this set. I'm wondering, is there an actual tune called Siege of Ennis or is that just the name of the Ceili dance?
You're correct, "The siege of Ennis" is a country dance and many tunes are played for it. It is common for people to call various tunes "The siege of Ennis" when they hear them played (or play them) for the dance.
Breton man here. I read your comments and I realized you are not as different as us. God bless you all
Here as I listen again I can still hear the pounding of my fathers massive feet ( size 15 shoe) hit the floor in apartment 3E at 190 West. Every stick of furniture shook and he knew each and every step. To see a man that size dance so gracefully yet have the room shake so violently produced an excitement that is hard to describe. When "big Dom" had finished his Jig or Reel he sit alone for a spell with his accordion. His eyes closed he could play on for hours. It was here in these moments I first felt what is was to be Irish, to be like the man perfectly content alone in his Music as his children watched and listened.
God Bless Paddy Noonan. He was buried today. R.I.P.
RIP Paddy a real gentleman....Great memories of City Centre Ballroom in the 1960s
Last bit sounds like oh oh the rattling bog 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️💚💚 proud to be Irish
Often danced to his band in the early 50s in New York, great musician
I*n the early morning of New Year's Day, 1965 at the City Center Ballroom, Paddy Noonan played "Sean Soth of Garryowen", This was This was on the 8th anniv. of South's death, and Noonan introduced the tune/song with these words: "..lest we should forget".
nice music..... i love it
Awesome.
They look nice
Only just seen this...
It used to be practice for Irish soldiers outside the walls
memories...Noel Henry's...
The first tune is called Maggie in the Woods and there are a couple more in this set. I'm wondering, is there an actual tune called Siege of Ennis or is that just the name of the Ceili dance?
Siege of Ennis is not the tune but the way it's danced.
@@saoirseryan6355 There is a single reel called The Ennis Reel that we always played for the Siege of Ennis
You're correct, "The siege of Ennis" is a country dance and many tunes are played for it. It is common for people to call various tunes "The siege of Ennis" when they hear them played (or play them) for the dance.
Yes, this is also called "King William's March" in Scotland and Ulster
The part I remember as a wee lad starts at 02:43
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