I recently was given the Planxty Collection, a marvellous cd. One song in particular has captured my attention, Cunla. I'm sure it's the same, or very nearly the same, song as one known as Frieze or Friar's Britches, among other names. Can anyone tell me what Cunla means? The lyrics, of course, don't help much. It's such a fun tune, I'd love to know more about it! Thanks!
I always thought Cunla was a name but must confess that I've never really looked at the lyrics to find out -- "Cunla, dear, don't come too near to me...". I'm sure Alice will be able to help you out here -- but if not, try the Mudcat for help there. (Yes, it's the Frieze Britches.) Beth Leachman teaches music at a Boulder elementary school, and I recently went and taught her music class how to dance two jigs. They're going to sing "Cunla" and dance the jig to the Frieze Britches at their next assembly! Should be very cute.
Cunla meaning
Cunla meaning
I recently was given the Planxty Collection, a marvellous cd. One song in particular has captured my attention, Cunla. I'm sure it's the same, or very nearly the same, song as one known as Frieze or Friar's Britches, among other names. Can anyone tell me what Cunla means? The lyrics, of course, don't help much. It's such a fun tune, I'd love to know more about it! Thanks!
# Posted on January 3rd 2003 by ketida
Re: Cunla meaning
I always thought Cunla was a name but must confess that I've never really looked at the lyrics to find out -- "Cunla, dear, don't come too near to me...". I'm sure Alice will be able to help you out here -- but if not, try the Mudcat for help there. (Yes, it's the Frieze Britches.) Beth Leachman teaches music at a Boulder elementary school, and I recently went and taught her music class how to dance two jigs. They're going to sing "Cunla" and dance the jig to the Frieze Britches at their next assembly! Should be very cute.
Zina
# Posted on January 3rd 2003 by Zina Lee
Re: Cunla meaning
Possibly means Little dog in Gaelic?
As to the meaning of the song I think that
# Posted on January 3rd 2003 by Pied Piper
Re: Cunla meaning
As bigdave would say, "ooo er, missus!"
# Posted on January 4th 2003 by Zina Lee
Re: Cunla meaning
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# Posted on January 4th 2003 by breandan
Re: Cunla meaning
Oh well wrong again.
PP
# Posted on January 6th 2003 by Pied Piper