Thanks for posting this. It took me back to when I was a child in Belfast back in the 1960's and we sang both these songs out in the street. Just to clear up any confusion; Tommy is singing two separate songs; the first one is called 'My Aunt Jane' and then he moves on to 'I'll Tell Me Ma'. Thanks for the memories.
I've never heard this version. The ones I have heard Are" "The Belle O Belfast" " The Belle o Dublin City" AND over here in Scotland The belle o the Windy city" The Windy city being Edinburgh
My Aunt Jane she called me in, she gave me tea out of her wee tin Half a bap, a wee snow top, three honey balls out of her wee shop Half a bap, a wee snow top, three honey balls out of her wee shop My Aunt Jane she's awful smart, she baked three rings and an apple tart And when Halloween comes round, for next that tart I'm always found And when Halloween comes round, for next that tart I'm always found
This is wonderful! I wonder when it was recorded? Tommy & Jimmy Sweeney both look older now... I've always heard The Belle of Belfast City - both here in Nova Scotia and in Ireland.
You can find them here on this video. Orally given. Thanks Just get a pen and paper 📝 Use the pause effect on your device, and in no time a’tall you’ll have your song lyrics Thanks
My Aunt Jane she can dance a jig, sing a ballad for a sweety pig Wee red eyes and a cord for a tail, hanging in a bunch from a farthing nail Wee red eyes and a cord for a tail, hanging in a bunch from a farthing nail My Aunt Jane has a bell on the door, a white stone step and a clean swept floor Candy apples, hard green pears, conversation lozenges Candy apples, hard green pears, conversation lozenges
LOVE THIS
Lovely 😊. Put a smile on my face.
First time I’ve heard the introductory lyrics.
Have had the pleasure of knowing Tom Sweeney for 47years, This is the first time I`ve seen him perform
God bless Tommy Makem,I grew up hearing him
LOL Ive heard this so many times and this is another
So many verses I'd not heard before!
I have heard a few other renditions of this song, and this is the best.
Very nice version. Love it.
Simple Elegance..!
Thanks for posting this. It took me back to when I was a child in Belfast back in the 1960's and we sang both these songs out in the street.
Just to clear up any confusion; Tommy is singing two separate songs; the first one is called 'My Aunt Jane' and then he moves on to 'I'll Tell Me Ma'.
Thanks for the memories.
This is a great rendition of the song.
Love this music and singers
these guys are the greatest :D
I've never heard this version. The ones I have heard Are" "The Belle O Belfast" " The Belle o Dublin City" AND over here in Scotland The belle o the Windy city" The Windy city being Edinburgh
Oh wow, nice version :)
real deal...
My Aunt Jane she called me in, she gave me tea out of her wee tin
Half a bap, a wee snow top, three honey balls out of her wee shop
Half a bap, a wee snow top, three honey balls out of her wee shop
My Aunt Jane she's awful smart, she baked three rings and an apple tart
And when Halloween comes round, for next that tart I'm always found
And when Halloween comes round, for next that tart I'm always found
This is wonderful! I wonder when it was recorded? Tommy & Jimmy Sweeney both look older now...
I've always heard The Belle of Belfast City - both here in Nova Scotia and in Ireland.
@TheIrishandproud I know Katie Makem .. she works in my Physics Department, although sadly I never got to see Tommy perform.
Anyone got the lyrics for this wonderful version?
You can find them here on this video. Orally given. Thanks
Just get a pen and paper 📝
Use the pause effect on your device, and in no time a’tall you’ll have your song lyrics
Thanks
Can someone please provide the lyrics of the first part, before the 'tell me ma'??
Thanks!
Every time I see Tom Sweeney, I think of Rory Makem. Can definitely see the family resemblance in the cousins, huh?
very nice orthodox celts
The first verse is that part off this song or just added? Never heard it before.
My Aunt Jane she can dance a jig, sing a ballad for a sweety pig
Wee red eyes and a cord for a tail, hanging in a bunch from a farthing nail
Wee red eyes and a cord for a tail, hanging in a bunch from a farthing nail
My Aunt Jane has a bell on the door, a white stone step and a clean swept floor
Candy apples, hard green pears, conversation lozenges
Candy apples, hard green pears, conversation lozenges