Nora
Last updated: 08.04.25
I first came across "Nora" in Soodlum's 100 Irish Ballads Volume 1 which says that the lyrics were written by a Canadian, G.W. Johnston, and that the air is by J.A. Butterfield. In my version, I use "Hannah" as the title and in Internet, I have also found this song with "Maggie" as its title. I suppose any name having two syllables will do. It's a sad little song of unfulfilled love.
| Composer | Sequencer |
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J.A. Butterfield | Unknown |
| Title (Release Year) | Composer | Performers | Issue |
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When You and I Were Young Maggie (1915) | J.A. Butterfield | W.V. Brunt Mary Carson Donald Alexander Chalmers Elizabeth Spencer John Young |
Edison: 4277 |
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When You and I Were Young Maggie (1917) | J.A. Butterfield | Ruby Helder | Columbia: 47455 |
| Composer | Performer | Instruments |
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Unknown | Geoff Grainger | Voice, Concertina |
| Performer | CD Title | Supplier |
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The Chieftains | James Galway and the Chieftans In Ireland |   
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The Dubliners | 30 Years A-Greying |  
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The Dubliners | 30 Years A-Greying |
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The Evergreens | The Irish Rover | 
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Geoff Grainger | Ditty Box | 
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John McCormack | When Irish Eyes Are Smiling | 
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Various Artists | Party 3-Pack Drinking Songs |
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Various Artists | Celtic Charmers | CD(s) & MP3 Album(s)
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Various Artists | Celtic Favourites |
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⇑Various Artists | Green Velvet |
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Various Artists | In Dublin's Fair City: A Musical Tour |
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Various Artists | An Irish Celebration |
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Various Artists | The Ultimate Non-Stop Irish Party Album |
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Sean O'Neil | 50 Irish Pub Songs |
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The Likes of Riley | Kilkenny's Best |
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| Title | Performer | Composer |
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Nora (4:10) | The Dubliners |