Drowsy Maggie (Medley of Reels)
folk, IrishTitle
Drowsy Maggie (Medley of Reels)
Date
November 14, 1919
Performer
Location
New York, New York
Description
“Drowsy Maggie” or “Medley of Reels” was recorded in 1919 in the U.S. by Irish born vaudeville performer Patrick “Patsy” Touhey. Considered folk music, this record was well received by Irish immigrants in the U.S. The recording captures an Irish Uilleann pipes solo, reminding many immigrants of what they might have heard at local rural dances.
Type
folk, Irish
“Drowsy Maggie” or “Medley of Reels” was recorded in 1919 in the U.S. by Irish born vaudeville performer Patrick “Patsy” Touhey. Considered folk music, this record was well received by Irish immigrants in the U.S. The recording captures an Irish Uilleann pipes solo, reminding many immigrants of what they might have heard at local rural dances.
