Freeborn Man of the Traveling People
Freeborn Man of the Traveling People is a folk ballad, written by Ewan MacColl for The Travelling People, which was first broadcast in 1964, one of eight BBC "Radio Ballads."[1]
It portrays the lifestyle of Ireland and Britain's nomadic people. [2]
It has been recorded by Dick Gaughan, Liam Clancy, Christy Moore, The Johnstons, Cherish the Ladies, Bobby Clancy, Patrick Clifford, and Schooner Fare and Luke Kelly.
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References[]
- ^ [1] Notes on the song, by Dick Gaughan.
- ^ [2] Notes on the song.
Categories:
- Songs written by Ewan MacColl
- 1964 songs