I Know My Love

The Corrs, The Chieftains

About I Know My Love

"I Know My Love" is a traditional Irish song, extant since at least 1922. It is about a woman's love for "an arrant rover" and her jealousy of his other women. An early recording was done by Burl Ives on 3 March 1941 for his debut album Okeh Presents the Wayfaring Stranger. It is best known as a single by Irish folk band The Chieftains, released in 1999, taken from their widely acclaimed album Tears of Stone. James Yorkston and the Athletes also recorded a version of this song on the album Moving Up Country. Liz Madden recorded a new version on her 2010 album My Irish Home. Colin Wilkie and Shirley Hart recorded a version on their 1966 album Songs of Mother Ireland. Other artists having recorded the song include Pete Seeger, The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, Seamus Kennedy, and Salli Terri. 


Year:
2002
3:27
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I know my love by his way of walking
And I know my love by his way of talking
And I know my love dressed in a suit of blue
And if my love leaves me what will I do...

And still she cried, "I love him the best
And a troubled mind sure can know no rest"
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few
And if my love leaves me what will I do"

There is a dance house in Maradyke
And there my true love goes every night
He takes a strange girl upon his knee
Well now don't you think that that vexes me?

And still she cried, "I love him the best
And a troubled mind sure can know no rest"
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few
And if my love leaves me what will I do"

If my love knew I can wash and wring
If my love knew I can sew and spin
I'd make a coat of the finest kind
But the want of money sure leaves me behind

And still she cried, "I love him the best
And a troubled mind sure can know no rest"
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few
And if my love leaves me what will I do"

I know my love is an arrant rover
I know he'll wander the wild world over
In dear old Ireland he'll no longer tarry
An American girl he's sure to marry

And still she cried, "I love him the best
And a troubled mind sure can know no rest"
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few
And if my love leaves me what will I do"

And still she cried, "I love him the best
And a troubled mind sure can know no rest"
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few
And if my love leaves me what will I do"

What will I do...

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The Chieftains

The Chieftains is a traditional Irish band formed in Dublin in November 1962, by Paddy Moloney, Sean Potts and Michael Tubridy. The band had their first rehearsals at Moloney's house, with Tubridy, Martin Fay and David Fallon. Their sound, which is almost entirely instrumental and largely built around uilleann pipes, has become synonymous with traditional Irish music and they are regarded as having helped popularise Irish music across the world. more »

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Written by: PADDY MOLONEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Facts
"I Know My Love" is a traditional Irish folk song that has been performed by several famous Irish bands over the years like The Chieftains & The Corrs, The Dubliners, but the version by The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers is renowned.
Musicians Facts
Both The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers have been incredibly influential in Irish music. The Chieftains, formed in 1962, are widely known for being one of the top traditional Irish bands. The Clancy Brothers, comprised of Paddy, Tom, and Liam Clancy were renowned for bringing Irish traditional music to a worldwide audience.
Collaborated Version
The Clancy Brothers and The Chieftains together released the version of "I Know My Love" in 1998 on The Chieftains album, "Tears Of Stone". This album was a tribute to the well-known women artists and their voices.
Lyrics Origin
The lyrics of "I Know My Love" are traditional and date back to the 19th century, they depict a woman's lament about her lover's inconstancy.
Musical Style
This song uniquely blends traditional Irish music with elements of modern folk, thus holding the listeners' attention throughout the track.
Popularity
Although "I Know My Love" was popular in Ireland, the collaborative version by The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers propelled it to further fame, and it found a place among global audiences too.
Rolling Stone Review
Remarkably, this version of the song was positively reviewed by Rolling Stone magazine, which lauded its combination of authentic Irish sounds and contemporary music flair.
Awards
The Chieftains have won six Grammy Awards, while The Clancy Brothers were also Grammy-nominated artists, showcasing the level of their musical talent and prowess.
Versatility
The song "I Know My Love" displays the versatility of The Chieftains and The Clancy Brothers. Despite being traditional Irish musicians, they were able to incredibly weave a contemporary thread into the fabric of this classic folk song.
Cultural Significance
The song "I Know My Love" and its performers, both The Clancy Brothers and The Chieftains, have greatly contributed to preserving and promoting Irish culture through their music.

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