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    The Wild Rover - Wikipedia

    The song tells the story of a young man who has been away from his hometown for many years. When he returns to his former alehouse, the landlady refuses him credit, until he presents the gold which he has gained while he has been away. See more

    "The Wild Rover" (Roud 1173) is a very popular and well-travelled folk song. Many territories have laid claim to having the original version. See more

    In the English Folk Song and Dance periodical "Folk Music Journal" vol 10 (2015), Brian Peters claimed that the origin of the song was a seventeenth century English … See more

    Raymond Daly and Derek Warfield of The Wolfe Tones describe how the fans of Celtic Football Club in Scotland sing The Wild Rover at away … See more

    seventeenth century
    The origin of the song was a seventeenth century English Broadside written by Thomas Lanfiere.
    1845
    The song was printed in the US by W. A. Leary in 1845.
    1850
    There is another US printed version in the "Forget-Me-Not Songster" (c. 1850), published by Locke.
    1813-1838
    A collection of ballads, dated between 1813 and 1838, is held in the Bodleian Library. The printer, Catnach, was based in the Seven Dials area of London. The Bodleian bundle contains "The Wild Rover".
    1848-1917
    The Greig-Duncan collection (compiled by Gavin Greig, 1848–1917) contains six versions of the song.
    1953
    Jack Mounsey of Wreay, Cumberland recorded the song in 1953.
    1956/57
    George "Pop" Maynard of Burstow, Surrey recorded the song in 1956/57.
    1958
    Sam Larner of Winterton, Norfolk recorded the song in 1958.
    1965
    The Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem recorded the song on the 1965 album “Recorded Live in Ireland”.
    1984
    The Pogues recorded the song on their 1984 album “Red Roses for Me”.

    According to Professor T. M. Devine in his book The Scottish Nation 1700 - 2000 (Penguin, 2001), it was written as a temperance See more

    Traditional
    The following recordings can be heard on the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library website:
    • Jack … See more

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    If the Wild Rover was intended as a temperance song, however, the message has been lost on most its fans, many of whom sing it with a pint of beer or Guinness in their hands. The song has been performed by several major Irish folk bands including most notably, The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers.
    The exact origins of The Wild Rover are somewhat obscure, as is often the case with many traditional folk songs. However, it is believed to have originated in the 17th or 18th century in Ireland. The song has undergone various adaptations and interpretations over the years, evolving with each telling to fit the changing cultural landscape.
    The Bodleian bundle contains "The Wild Rover". The Greig-Duncan collection (compiled by Gavin Greig, 1848–1917) contains six versions of the song. The song is number 1173 in the Roud Folk Song Index, which lists 200 versions, many of which are broadsides, in chapbooks or song collections.
    The Wild Rover song is a fine example of a traditional folk song that has a rich and well-travelled history. Over the years, various artists have recorded and performed this popular Irish song, making it one of the most widely recognised tunes in Irish folklore.
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    WebLearn the story and history of Wild Rover, a popular Irish song about a man who gives up drinking and returns home. See the lyrics, watch videos and get tips on how to sing along with this folk tune.

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