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Celtic Thunder presents a collection of Irish classics performed by ensemble member Emmet Cahill. It offers the best of the traditional Irish repertoire and includes When Irish Eyes Are Smiling; My Cavan Girl; and more.

In this variation on an old lullaby, a baby rabbit is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.

With this collection, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-along. The songs' origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American Revolutionary tune, Nineteenth-century American folksongs, African-derived game songs, a sea chantey, a railroad jingle, camp songs, and even an opera song.

Sets the traditional Christmas carol in Africa, using a combination of text and rebuses. Includes author's note about some of the African traditions depicted.

An illustrated version of the traditional folk song in which a father promises the world to his restless baby daughter.

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a greedy, hungry dragon eventually learns moderation.

A song, based on Bible verses, which proclaims that there is a season for everything, as well as the original music by Pete Seeger, The Byrds' version of the tune, and notes by Seeger about writing the song.