English

Brian O'Lynn

I first heard "Brian O'Lynn" on Wally Whyton's Folk Music Broadcast in September 1984 along with I wish there were no prisons, both being sung by Jim Elvin (my spelling). He had a delightful style in accompanying himself on the fiddle. I transcribed it for use by the Idle Fellows and we played it fairly often. This version is entirely English and is quite different from the Irish versions I've come across. Judging by his accent, Jim Elvin was probably a Yorkshireman, the give away being his "'Ey up or I'll stick ya!".
"Brian O'Lynn" has been recorded by:
 Steeleye Span on "Please To See The King"