Rise Up Singing
Work
p. 252
First Line: 
At the east end of town, at the foot of the hill

Artist & Tune

Composed by: 
Si Kahn
Rec/Performed by: 
Si Kahn

Reference

Genre: 
composed folk US

About the Song

This haunting song about mill closures composed by Si Kahn has travelled around the world. It has been performed and recorded frequently in Ireland, which has also had its share of factory closings.

The tender Planxty recording is part of a medley of 2 songs with "Aragon Mill" beginning at about 2:05.

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