While away, her recordings continued to sell with great success.
When her health began to give way under the rigours of monastic life, Mary decided to come out into the world again and more importantly, to play publicly.
I have a favourite old record of Mary performing live and near the end of the performance, she introduces "Lord of the Dance."
She says, in a gentle Irish lilt, that she must thank Sidney Carter for his wonderful song, because the first time she heard it, [while still in the convent], she knew it was time to return to music.
This was the song, she said, that made her want to sing again.
For your listening pleasure --
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