I Know My Love
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"I Know My Love" is a traditional Irish song, extant since at least 1922. 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
.
It features guest artists The Corrs
and had been recorded in 1997, while The Corrs
were working on their second album Talk on Corners
. After completing the session, The Corrs
asked The Chieftains
to reciprocate and guest on their album too. The end result of this collaboration was a cover of the Jimi Hendrix
song "Little Wing".
The Corrs
were at the height of their popularity at the time of the release of this single, which is probably why this track was chosen as a single.
The track was later included on The Corrs
' 2006 compilation album Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection
.
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.
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
band The Chieftains
The Chieftains
The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish musical group founded in 1962, best known for being one of the first bands to make Irish traditional music popular around the world.-Name:...
, released in 1999, taken from their widely acclaimed album Tears of Stone
Tears of Stone (album)
Tears of Stone is an album by The Chieftains, released in 1999. Each track features a different female guest artist or group, with the exception of Jim Corr of the Corrs and Jimmy and John of The Rankins...
.
It features guest artists The Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
and had been recorded in 1997, while The Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
were working on their second album Talk on Corners
Talk on Corners
Talk on Corners is the second album by Irish band The Corrs, released in 1997. The name of the album is derived from a line from the album's song "Queen of Hollywood"....
. After completing the session, The Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
asked The Chieftains
The Chieftains
The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish musical group founded in 1962, best known for being one of the first bands to make Irish traditional music popular around the world.-Name:...
to reciprocate and guest on their album too. The end result of this collaboration was a cover of the Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
song "Little Wing".
The Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
were at the height of their popularity at the time of the release of this single, which is probably why this track was chosen as a single.
The track was later included on The Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
' 2006 compilation album Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection
Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection
Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection is a compilation album by Irish band The Corrs, released on 20 November 2006.-Track listing:#"Goodbye" – 3:45...
.
James Yorkston and the Athletes also recorded a version of this song on the album Moving Up Country
Moving Up Country
Moving Up Country is an album by James Yorkston and the Athletes.Released in June 2002, Moving Up Country is the debut studio album by James Yorkston and the Athletes. The album was released on 12" vinyl and on CD. The album was produced by James Yorkston. Among the musicians are Fence Collective...
.
Liz Madden recorded a new version on her 2010 album My Irish Home.
Track listing
- Europe/Mexico CD Single
- "I Know My Love (Radio edit)" – 3:11
- "I Know My Love" – 3:51
- UK CD Single
- "I Know My Love (Youth Rhythm Remix)"
- "I Know My Love (Extended Remix)"
- "Tears of Stone"