Ed McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional … Read Full Bio ↴Ed McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional career started in 1937 as a Gospel singer over station SVKY in Oklahoma City, and he has since of worked as a niteclub and theatre performer (including a short stint in burlesque) and as a radio announcer.
In 1946, McCurdy began singing folksongs over the Canadian Broad casting Corporation radio system. In 1952, he began writing and performing for children's program's in radio and television, continuing to utilize folkmusic at every opportunity. Since late 1954, he has been living in New York City, and has appeared frequently in Televisions broadcasts for both adults and children originating from that city.
McCurdy is accompanied on second guitar, and banjo, by ERIK DARLING, an Upstate New Yorker who has been working out of New York City in recent years. Mr. Darling has made numerous recordings as a banjoist and singer, both as a solo performer and as an accompanist. He has performed extensively in concerts, and on television and radio, including several years on Oscar Brand's "Folksong Festival" over station WNYC. His most recent musical adventure has been performing as all integral part of an exciting new folksong trio, "The Tarriers", in whose success his instrumental and vocal talents have played an important role.
McCurdy died March 23, 2000
In 1946, McCurdy began singing folksongs over the Canadian Broad casting Corporation radio system. In 1952, he began writing and performing for children's program's in radio and television, continuing to utilize folkmusic at every opportunity. Since late 1954, he has been living in New York City, and has appeared frequently in Televisions broadcasts for both adults and children originating from that city.
McCurdy is accompanied on second guitar, and banjo, by ERIK DARLING, an Upstate New Yorker who has been working out of New York City in recent years. Mr. Darling has made numerous recordings as a banjoist and singer, both as a solo performer and as an accompanist. He has performed extensively in concerts, and on television and radio, including several years on Oscar Brand's "Folksong Festival" over station WNYC. His most recent musical adventure has been performing as all integral part of an exciting new folksong trio, "The Tarriers", in whose success his instrumental and vocal talents have played an important role.
McCurdy died March 23, 2000
There Was An Old Soldier
Ed McCurdy Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Ed McCurdy:
A Pleasant Ballad When we kiss my heart on fire Burning with a strange…
Barbara Allen Oh, in the merry month of May The green buds they…
Jesse James Jesse James was a lad that killed many a man He…
Last night I had the strangest dream Last night I had the strangest dream I ever dreamed before …
Mr. Rabbit Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit Your head is mighty gray Yes, bless G…
One Man Went To Mow One man, two men, come to mow the meadow. Three men,…
Pleasant Ballad When we kiss my heart on fire Burning with a strange…
S-M-I-L-E Oh it isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E It isn't any…
Simple Gifts This the gift to be simple, this the gift to…
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Techno Tard
1.) Some facts. In the 1700, gringo was a Spanish word used in Spain describe a person who had a Spanish accent, I.E. mainly used to describe the Irish speaking spanish.
2.) Old Spanish proverb when something was said in Spanish, but not understood "I don't understand you", "You're speaking Greek" in Spanish, "Hablas Griego"
Note: Consumed with the need to know where this word came from I asked my 100yr old grandma if she knew why the people in the U.S. were called Gringos. her answer...
3.) The soldiers would sing it when they were marching, "lada lada, oh where the green goe's" something like that"
Conclusion: I believe it was a combination of the two. "Hey Pancho, it's sounds like they're saying gringo's", haha, "Your right Porfirio, hey, they're 'GRINGOS', GET IT"
Keep in mind that the Irish were hated by the Anglo's and used as the first line in war battalions so naturally, it would be the Irish front lines singing that "Irish" song during marches. I will now die with a heavy weight off of my shoulders.
P.S. I love Gringas, gringos are cool too!
Paulina Ruiz
From the Wikipedia article "Green Grows the Lilacs": The song title is often misconstrued as the source of a folk etymology for the word gringo that states that the Mexicans misheard U.S. troops singing "green grow" during the Mexican–American War.
Imelda Pear
this is a beautiful song, nice instrumental. I can hear the Irish sound in this.
Raymond Ruben Gonzales
I first heard this song as a kid in an old Disney movie and it was sung by Fess Parker playing the role of a Frontiersman in the likes of Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett. I am not entirely certain on this, but I remembered the song and some of the words. I came across it while looking for the song and chords to play on the guitar for the grand kids.
Jorge Cubria
It is sang by Fess Parker and Kathleen Crowley in the movie Westward Ho the Wagons, but with the name of I'm lonely my Darling.
Triggered
Nice
Tyler
Whatever period this was written it's a beautiful song
Triggered
Some time in the 19th century in the British isles, most likely Ireland.
Effie Erhardt
A "Civil War Song?" Never new that, before. I heard Fess Parker sing this song to June Lockhart on a program when I was a tiny kid. She sang at the end of song with him. I was searching for it. This is the only one I can find. It holds special memories for me in a much different way. This was also on a *Yellow 78 record children's record. Thanks For The Memories!
Techno Tard
1.) Some facts. In the 1700, gringo was a Spanish word used in Spain describe a person who had a Spanish accent, I.E. mainly used to describe the Irish speaking spanish.
2.) Old Spanish proverb when something was said in Spanish, but not understood "I don't understand you", "You're speaking Greek" in Spanish, "Hablas Griego"
Note: Consumed with the need to know where this word came from I asked my 100yr old grandma if she knew why the people in the U.S. were called Gringos. her answer...
3.) The soldiers would sing it when they were marching, "lada lada, oh where the green goe's" something like that"
Conclusion: I believe it was a combination of the two. "Hey Pancho, it's sounds like they're saying gringo's", haha, "Your right Porfirio, hey, they're 'GRINGOS', GET IT"
Keep in mind that the Irish were hated by the Anglo's and used as the first line in war battalions so naturally, it would be the Irish front lines singing that "Irish" song during marches. I will now die with a heavy weight off of my shoulders.
P.S. I love Gringas, gringos are cool too!
Jerik Romero
"Use hated or undesirable units as first line troops", said no military commander ever...