St. Patrick’s Day (“Our Prince’s Day”)

St. Patrick’s Day (often titled “Our Prince’s Day”) was written around 1810 by Thomas Moore as part of his Irish Melodies. The text was set to a traditional Irish air and circulated widely in 19th-century parlor and concert traditions. The song has appeared in the repertoire of singers such as John McCormack and Thomas Hampson, reflecting its place in the Irish art song tradition. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: St. Patrick’s Day (“Our Prince’s Day”) Written by: Thomas Moore (c. 1810), Ireland Performance: Jason Paul – voice & guitar