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Mollie Darlin

MOLLIE DARLIN’, Traditional American Folksong

March 31, 2021March 29, 2021 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

The first time I heard this song, I thought it was Irish in origin, as it has the same appeal. But it was written by William Shakespeare Hayes (1837-1907), a prolific American lyricist who is often compared to Stephen Foster. The more I hear it, the more I love it. You can sing along with … Continue reading MOLLIE DARLIN’, Traditional American Folksong

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