

You would definitely want a handsome (i.e., skillful) boatman to make that crossing. “Almost 80 miles of the turbulent North Irish Sea separate Carrickfergus from Ballygrant. Ballygrant is across the Irish Sea on Islay in Scotland. There is no Ballygrant in Ireland either.Ī contributor known only as “Blade Thresher” on a Carrickfergus site explains much of the mystery. Why does the song abruptly switch to Kilkenny? Well, actually it doesn't. To strike that lonely road, down by the sea.”īut I'll sing no more now till I get a drink For a typical song written from a childs point-of-view, see Jean Schwartz (music), Sam M. Soft is the grass and sure, my bed is free The song also appears on Live at Massey Hall 1971. Written by Young, it was first introduced during the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young shows of 1970 prior to the release of Dj Vu.

An adaptation is a musical work, which uses elements (music or lyrics) from another musical work. It was also covered by Minnie Driver, Hemingway Corner, Hayden, Hitchin Post and other artists. “My childhood days bring back sweet reflections 'Tell Me Why' is the opening track on Neil Young's album After the Gold Rush. Neil Young originally released Tell Me Why written by Neil Young and Neil Young released it on the album After the Gold Rush in 1970. Here are the lyrics to "Carrickfergus" as most often sung:īut the sea is wide and I cannot swim over Tell Me Why - LiveNeil Young - Young Shakespeare Live Releases 5/26/21Hear it now at From the upcoming album Young ShakespeareVisit th.

From his early solo albums and those with his backing band Crazy Horse, Young has recorded a steady stream of studio and live albums, sometimes warring with his recording company along the way. Young had released two solo albums and three as a member of Buffalo Springfield by the time he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969. Verse 1 Sailin' heart ships through broken harbors Out on the waves in the night Still the searcher must ride the dark horse Racing alone in his fright Chorus Tell me why Tell me why Is it.

After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others. Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945), is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician.
