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Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
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Very Celtic music played by a dedicated Band. Traditional songs and tunes plus original compositions combining their own multinational backgrounds whith the Cel
Band members: Heidi Sigfalk (violin, viola, guitar, voice), Stef Sigfalk (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, concertina, voice), Andreas Aeppli (bodhran, percussion, voice), Brendan Wade (uillean pipes, whistles, guitar, voice).
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #15
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Brendan Graham
Rights
Bow Triplets
Uploaded
February 03, 2010
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MP3 6.4 MB • 192 kbps • 4:37
Story behind the song
This is a song written by Brendan Graham, about Ellis Island and Irish immigrants who saught a new life in America. Many million immigrants from many countries, including those from the north, were stationed on this island before they were cleared to enter the United States. The island has been called “Isle of Tears” by many from the song but contrary to common belief, the immigrants received dignified treatment and help to start their new lives. The “Tears” refer to the sadness conceived when thinking about the old home that would surely never be seen again. The song was featured at An Cor Ceilteach's 2003 November concert. Brendan Wade sings the lead vocals.
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aisling beith
Jan 23, 2011
I love this, where can I buy it??? It isn't in the store or on Amazon.... need this song!!!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jun 22, 2010
Your music is real music. Very beautiful.