Here is video to remind you of all the ghosts and ghouls that you might encounter tonight. Rebel Voice wants to advise all readers to take care if out and about this Halloween. There are werewolves, vampires, witches and demons, to name but a few, on the prowl hoping to surprise unsuspecting travellers. Most of […]
This is one of the more raucous tracks from a band with a very rowdy history. It has been sung with gusto by many an Irishman who has imbibed more than his fair share of whiskey. On such occasions, the menfolk of Ireland tend to believe that they sound like an Irish version of Andrea […]
Here we have a fine song of protest at the Zionist occupation of Palestine and the brutality of the Israeli forces of darkness. Music can be a great healer. It can inspire. It can also be utilized to highlight the injustice to be found around our world. It will be seen, then, that the people […]
Here’s a classic rock track from the Dublin rock group, Thin Lizzy. The lead singer, bassist and composer, or co-composer, of most the band’s songs, Phil Lynott, died in 1986 at the age of 36. He was a victim of his own success and perished from conditions allegedly brought about by drug abuse. He is […]
The Pogues are a Hiberno-English band who stand as one of the greatest musical acts to (almost) come out of Ireland. Their lead vocalist, and Rebel Voice uses that term loosely, is possibly the finest song-writer of all time. Leonard Cohen could only wish to be as good as Shane MacGowan. This ballad is another […]
Jack Black can sing! We forget that sometimes. But would you want him at your next dinner party? Well possibly yes if you were trying to upset the in-laws. He’s so over the top as to have fallen down the other side and split his wacky head open. Tenacious D are a satirical rock band […]
Little introduction is needed for this King of Bands. Turn the dial, up and up, tune out the world and become one with the glorious Foo Fighters. If you enjoyed this, please share
The Pogues are a raucous lot. They are the stuff of legend in Ireland and anywhere Irish people assemble, which is a lot of places across the world. Although a Hiberno-English band, their sound is all Irish, as is their attitude. They would be classified as a trad/folk punk band, but are so much more. […]
Lisa O’Neill is from Cavan close to the English-imposed border in Ireland. She is a fairly fresh voice on the Irish folk scene and a favourite of local DJs who know their music. He voice is certainly distinctive and her lyrics are insightful and profound. She is one to watch for the future. If you […]
This renowned and beautiful Irish ballad was reputed to have been written by James McGarvey from the County Derry portion of Slieve Gallion mountain. The mountain itself is divided between counties Derry and Tyrone although the vast majority is in the former, the latter being a veritable wasteland full of head-the-balls. This rendition is performed […]
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A haunting ballad from one of the greatest bands of all time. This song evokes the memories of all those who were failed by the authorities in Ireland, be those authorities colonial or Irish. Millions have been forced to emigrate due to unnecessary hardships and deprivations in our beautiful land,…
This haunting ballad was written by the Derry song-writer, Phil Coulter, for his disabled child. Coulter was insistent that Luke Kelly should be the one to sing it. He recognized the strength of Luke’s voice and the passion that he would bring to the song. The version here contains some static. There are other studio […]
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