If I Prove False (Cara Dillon single)
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If I Prove False is a single by folk artist Cara Dillon
. The single was released in conjunction with the release of her first full length DVD The Redcastle Sessions
. The song became a live favourite for the singer during 2007 when she toured with guitarist and singer John Smith. The single is a duet with him, and is a traditional song. The single received airplay on national and regional radio stations, and was on the RTE Radio One playlist and BBC Radio Ulster
playlist. The single is Dillon's first release under her own record label, "Charcoal Records".
performance of this song, as well as when performed live, Cara sings the following lines towards the end of the song, followed by the chorus, sung by her alone:
Night wind go tell my sailor man
I'll be waiting in the day
I long to feel his warm embrace
In this cold and hardy year
The song is derived from a traditional song that is known under various titles, including "The Lass of Roch Royale", "Oh Who Will Shoe My Foot", "O, Who Will Shoe your Pretty Little Foot" and "The False True Lover".
Cara Dillon
Cara Dillon is an Irish folk singer. In 2001, she launched her career as a solo artist in the UK with the eponymous Cara Dillon album...
. The single was released in conjunction with the release of her first full length DVD The Redcastle Sessions
The Redcastle Sessions (DVD)
The Redcastle Sessions is a DVD featuring live performances by folk artist Cara Dillon of songs from her first three solo albums, as well as previously unreleased songs and songs for inclusion on her fourth solo studio album...
. The song became a live favourite for the singer during 2007 when she toured with guitarist and singer John Smith. The single is a duet with him, and is a traditional song. The single received airplay on national and regional radio stations, and was on the RTE Radio One playlist and BBC Radio Ulster
BBC Radio Ulster
BBC Radio Ulster is one of two Northern Irish BBC radio stations, the other being BBC Radio Foyle located in the city of Derry. BBC Radio Ulster is located at Broadcasting House in the Ormeau Avenue area of Belfast city centre...
playlist. The single is Dillon's first release under her own record label, "Charcoal Records".
Different Versions
In the Redcastle SessionsThe Redcastle Sessions (DVD)
The Redcastle Sessions is a DVD featuring live performances by folk artist Cara Dillon of songs from her first three solo albums, as well as previously unreleased songs and songs for inclusion on her fourth solo studio album...
performance of this song, as well as when performed live, Cara sings the following lines towards the end of the song, followed by the chorus, sung by her alone:
Night wind go tell my sailor man
I'll be waiting in the day
I long to feel his warm embrace
In this cold and hardy year
The song is derived from a traditional song that is known under various titles, including "The Lass of Roch Royale", "Oh Who Will Shoe My Foot", "O, Who Will Shoe your Pretty Little Foot" and "The False True Lover".
Other Recordings
- The Lass Of Loch Royale (If I Prove False) - Kelly Joe PhelpsKelly Joe PhelpsKelly Joe Phelps is an American musician and songwriter. His music has been characterized as a mixture of delta blues and jazz.-Career:...
- If I Prove False To Thee - BoholaBoholaBohola is a fictional village which is in many irish legend stories Gallen, County Mayo, Ireland located along the N5 national primary road. It consists of 2 pubs, a post office and a Catholic Church. The village is located near Lough Conn.-People:...
Personnel
- Cara Dillon - vocals
- John Smith - vocals, guitar
- Stuart Duncan - fiddle