Author Archives: gilbertbabin

The ChamberMaid

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Another traditional fiddle tune played on the guitar. http://www.shediac.com/c04v2_01.mp3

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Raggy Ann

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gilbertbabin

I think that is what it is called. Got to be half crazy to try to play this one but here goes. http://www.shediac.com/c05v2_01.mp3

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Maple Sugar

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Decided to give this old time fiddle song a try. http://www.shediac.com/c06v2_01.mp3

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The Butterfly (version 2)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Beautiful slip jig. Very Irish. http://www.shediac.com/c07v2_01.mp3

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King of the Faeries (version 2)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gilbertbabin

On of my favorite instrumental toons played slightly differently. http://www.shediac.com/c03v2_01.mp3

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After the War

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Written after talking to a Vietnam War Vet who was living on the streets of Montreal. Just wasn’t ready to go back home. I lost the last verse of this song written in 86 but decided to record anyways. http://www.shediac.com/warv2_01.mp3

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Destiny

Posted on March 27, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Hope to hear this one at weddings one day. S.R…would love to have you do harmony on this one. http://www.shediac.com/dstv2_02.mp3 Gilbert

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French Songs / Chansons Françaises

Posted on March 27, 2011 by gilbertbabin

My French songs with lyrics are now available from the French Songs button or at http://gilbertbabin.wordpress.com/french-songs/

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English Songs

Posted on March 27, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Some of my English songs with lyrics are now available under the English Songs button or at http://gilbertbabin.wordpress.com/english-songs/

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Shédiac, Cap Pelé

Posted on March 26, 2011 by gilbertbabin

French song with lyrics. Was written 19 years ago.  A friend then recorded a faster version a few years later. The fast version stayed 14 weeks at number one position on the local radio station.  Was fun to here my … Continue reading →

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