I Know My Love
David Hammond, The Clancy Brothers, Families
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I Know My Love I know my love by his way of walking, And I know my love by his way of talking And I know my love by his suit of blue And if my love leaves me, what will I do? Cho: And still she cried:"I love him the best But a troubled mind, sure, can get no rest." And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few, And if my love leaves me, what will I do?" There is a dance house in Maradyke Where my true love goes every night And takes a strange one upon his knee And don't you know, now, that vexes me. I know my love is an arrant rover And he'll go roaming the wide world over In foreign parts he may chance to stray Where all the girls are so bright and gay, If my love knew I could wash and wring If my love knew I could weave and spin I'd make a dress all of the finest kind But the want of money leaves me behind. Recorded by Ives, Clancys Filename[ KNOWLOVE SF ===DOCUMENT BOUNDARY===
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Written by: J BAIRD, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL
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10 facts about this song
Song Facts"I Know My Love" is a traditional Irish folk song that has been performed by several famous Irish bands over the years like The Chieftains & The Corrs, The Dubliners, but the version by The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers is renowned.
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Musicians FactsBoth The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers have been incredibly influential in Irish music. The Chieftains, formed in 1962, are widely known for being one of the top traditional Irish bands. The Clancy Brothers, comprised of Paddy, Tom, and Liam Clancy were renowned for bringing Irish traditional music to a worldwide audience.
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Collaborated VersionThe Clancy Brothers and The Chieftains together released the version of "I Know My Love" in 1998 on The Chieftains album, "Tears Of Stone". This album was a tribute to the well-known women artists and their voices.
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics of "I Know My Love" are traditional and date back to the 19th century, they depict a woman's lament about her lover's inconstancy.
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Musical StyleThis song uniquely blends traditional Irish music with elements of modern folk, thus holding the listeners' attention throughout the track.
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PopularityAlthough "I Know My Love" was popular in Ireland, the collaborative version by The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers propelled it to further fame, and it found a place among global audiences too.
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Rolling Stone ReviewRemarkably, this version of the song was positively reviewed by Rolling Stone magazine, which lauded its combination of authentic Irish sounds and contemporary music flair.
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AwardsThe Chieftains have won six Grammy Awards, while The Clancy Brothers were also Grammy-nominated artists, showcasing the level of their musical talent and prowess.
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VersatilityThe song "I Know My Love" displays the versatility of The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers. Despite being traditional Irish musicians, they were able to incredibly weave a contemporary thread into the fabric of this classic folk song.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song "I Know My Love" and its performers, both The Clancy Brothers and The Chieftains, have greatly contributed to preserving and promoting Irish culture through their music.
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