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    The Old Man
    a CD from Sarah Agnew.

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    Contents
    (click on underlined selections to listen to a sample)

    1. Rakes of Mallow (1:38 Traditional)

    2. Fields of Athenrye* (4:11 St. John)

    3. The Isle of Inisfree* (4:03 Farrelly)

    4. The Kerry Dance** (4:24 J. L. Molloy)

    5. Four Green Fields* (5:18 Makem)

    6. Red is the Rose (4:24 Traditional)

    7. The Old Man (4:25 P. Coulter)

    8. Medley (3:54)

    • My Wild Irish Rose (Herbert)

    • When Irish Eyes are Smiling (Olcott, Graff, Ball)

    • Irish Lullaby (Shannon)

    1. Will Ye Go Lassie, Go? (3:42 McPeake)

    2. Lady of Knock** (4:30 DANA)

    3. Danny Boy*** (3:22 Traditional)

    4. The Town I Loved So Well* (5:41 P. Coulter)

    5. I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen** (5:27 Westendorf)

    6. Grace* (4:34 Unknown)

    7. The Parting Glass (4:03 S. Davey)

    8. Wings (1:38 Traditional)

     * Arranged by Thomas Smith / ** Arranged by Anthony Pirollo / *** Arranged by Luigi Mazzocchi.

    About this item

    Sarah Agnew, Vocals
    Constance Cannon, Piano
    Anthony Pirollo, Cello
    Luigi Mazzocchi, Violin
    Tom Meany, Flute
    Michael Simmons, Guitar
    Irish Thunder Pipes & Drums
    John Avarese, Synthesizer.

    Executive Producer: Sarah Agnew / Producer: John Vanore
    Recorded & Mastered by John Vanore, Acoustical Concepts;  Glenn Carty, Assistant
    Consultants: Kathleen Agnew DeMedio & Adrienne Angew
    Controller: Joseph Agnew / Assistant: Patricia Woods Agnew
    Photography: John Vanore, Nicholas Lamina.
    CD manufactured and printed by DiscMakers, Pennsauken NJ U.S.A.      

    Recorded at Acoustical Concepts, Widener University, April - July 2006.

    John Patrick Agnew, my father, was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1930. Every year, for as long as I can remember, he hosted a huge celebration. Invited relatives and friends crammed into our kitchen to sing Irish music, listen to my father's stories and jokes, and dance a jig. The aroma of mother's corned beef, ham, boiled potatoes and cabbage filled the air and green drinks flowed. There was always plenty to eat and drink, but most of all, there was an abundance of joy and love.

    My father passed away on September 16, 2004, a man rich in the love of family and friends. He is the inspiration for  this collection of Irish songs, hence the title song, The Old Man. This music is a part of who I am, as a person and performer, and represents the full circle of my life through music, Irish culture and family heritage.

    The selections for this CD are songs that stir the wonderful memories of my youth. I have sung these songs and told these stories, most of my life. While recording I drifted to my childhood, singing along with my cousins, listening to Uncle Bill sing Danny Boy. I was taken back to my father's graveside, where I sang The Parting Glass, a fitting farewell to a wonderful man.

    I am very proud of this project. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed performing. My wish for you is to find a favorite among my favorites and to let the music take you wherever it is you need or want to go.

    Sarah Agnew


    There are so many people I need to thank for  their contribution to this project. Every one of you is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity, time, talent, and of course, love of music...

    Constance Cannon, Anthony Pirollo, Luigi Mazzocchi, Irish Thunder Pipes & Drums, Thomas Smith,  Tom Meany, Michael Simmons,  Glenn Carty,  Gerry Clarke, John Avarese, Ancient Order of Hiberians Notre Dame Division 1, Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberians Notre Dame Division 2, Mrs. Maryanne Koehler, and Shannon DeMarco...

    my family: mom [Caroline Agnew], Kate & John DeMedio, John & Sue Agnew, Carrie & Nick Lamina, Joe & Trish Agnew, Adrienne Agnew, and Mary Agnew. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to record The Parting Glass for Dad. I could never have done this project without without your patience, guidance, and faith in me as a performer.

    and most especially John Vanore, without whom this project would still be an idea, not a reality. Thank you for helping me create something of which I am extremely proud.

    Sarah Agnew

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