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http://www.geocities.com/southbeach/marina/4870/MIDI/Roses.mid http://celtic-lyrics.com/lyrics/40		 The Banks of the Roses

I first heard this song from Brian Kelly, former friend and member of the "Idle Fellows". The version I sing, taken from good old Soodlum's 100 Irish Ballads Volume 1 is very similar to his. The song is not exactly my favourite, but it has a jolly swing and is OK as a programme filler.
"The Banks of the Roses" has been recorded by:
CD tracks/info June Tabor on "Aquaba" RealAudio amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info The Dubliners on "Wild Rover" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info The Clancy Brothers on "Irish Folk Songs" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr
CD tracks/info The Dubliners on "Definitive Transatlantic Collection" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr
CD tracks/info The Dubliners on "Complete Dubliners Vol.1" amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr
CD tracks/info The Dubliners on "Greatest Hits 1" amazon.de amazon.fr