Thady Quill
Encyclopedia
Thady Quill is a popular traditional Irish
song. The song is ironic as it was written about an individual living in County Cork
who was not a heroic figure. It was recorded by The Clancy Brothers
on their album Come Fill Your Glass with Us
.
around 1895 and first put to paper in 1905. Johnny Tom Gleeson (1853–1924) was a farmer who lived near Rylane, County Cork. He fancied himself a poet/balladeer, lampooning many of his neighbors and acquaintances.
Music of Ireland
Irish Music is the generic term for music that has been created in various genres on the island of Ireland.The indigenous music of the island is termed Irish traditional music. It has remained vibrant through the 20th, and into the 21st century, despite globalizing cultural forces...
song. The song is ironic as it was written about an individual living in County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
who was not a heroic figure. It was recorded by The Clancy Brothers
The Clancy Brothers
The Clancy Brothers were an influential Irish folk music singing group, most popular in the 1960s, they were famed for their woolly Aran jumpers and are widely credited with popularizing Irish traditional music in the United States. The brothers were Patrick "Paddy" Clancy, Tom Clancy, Bobby Clancy...
on their album Come Fill Your Glass with Us
Come Fill Your Glass with Us
Come Fill Your Glass with Us - Irish Songs of Drinking & Blackguarding is a collection of traditional Irish drinking songs performed by The Clancy Brothers with often time collaborator Tommy Makem...
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Composer
The ballad "The Bould Thady Quill" was composed by Johnny Tom GleesonJohnny Tom Gleeson
Johnny Tom Gleeson was an Irish poet and songwriter. He wrote the ballad "The Bould Thady Quill" , a spoof on a non-athlete, and two other noted poems: “The Battle Ship Sinn Féin” , his only patriotic piece, and “The Wild Bar-A-Boo” , spoofing the noted Muskerry fox chase that originated in...
around 1895 and first put to paper in 1905. Johnny Tom Gleeson (1853–1924) was a farmer who lived near Rylane, County Cork. He fancied himself a poet/balladeer, lampooning many of his neighbors and acquaintances.