This one must be listened to with the volume on full. The ornaments must bounce off the mantle piece. Your granda’s underwear should vibrate and drop to the floor, hopefully not in sight of the neighbours. The dog should spin round and round chasing his tail, in time to this beat. The cat should end […]
This is a short but powerful ballad of desire for Scottish freedom. Dick Gaughan is unmatched in the passion he puts into his performances. – If you enjoyed this, please share –
Here is a classic Creedence track performed admirably by Tina Turner as well. Rebel Voice pefers this version by the masters of US rock and folk. – If you enjoyed this, please share it –
Here the beautiful ballad, Song For Ireland, is performed by the musical genius, Dick Gaughan. This fine rendition is an example of what can be achieved when Ireland and Scotland work together. Rebel Voice truly hopes that the proud people of Scotland get the freedom they so richly deserve. Perhaps all of Ireland will be […]
This haunting song was written by Seán McBride, a native of Donegal. It tells of the beauty of his own home area and the desire to always return there no matter how long has passed. This is a common theme in Irish folk music. Mass emigration has had a pronounced effect upon the song writers […]
Luka Bloom is the less well-known brother of Christy Moore. This is his own song made famous by his big brother. The sound quality is not as good as it could be but Rebel Voice likes the raw edge it gives to the song. The song is a lament of emigration as Irish emigres make […]
This is a great track from the Scottish singer-songwriter that should have resonance for many who hear it. It speaks of the struggle to find your place in an increasingly complex and pressurized life. How many among you have drank too much alcohol hoping for the good times that never seem to arrive? How many […]
This well-known song is more usually heard when performed by Simon and Garfunkel. However, this is a great cover by the English band, Mumford & Sons. – If you enjoyed this, please share it –
This classic from the sadly deceased Chris Cornell will be recognized as the theme from the Bond movie, Casino Royale. Turn it up and scare the shit out of the neighbour’s dog. – If you enjoyed this, please share it –
Lily Allen always has something important to say and the lyrics of this song are no different. It is a comment upon the selfishness of men in their treatment of women, especially in the bedroom. Are the male of our species really that inconsiderate when it comes to the female orgasm? Lily seems to think […]
Rebel Voice was truly delighted to discover this gem whilst browsing. When the relatively unknown KT Tunstall first performed this song on the Jools Holland show, she stole the spotlight from the many better known musicians there. It has to rank as one of the best debut performances of all time. Remember, this is just one […]
Jeff Beck is a blues legend and for a very good reason, he can fecking play. In this video we can hear him perform a rendition of the Irish folk ballad, Women Of Ireland, in Madison Square Garden, NYC in 2013. It’s instrumental only on this one. The song Women of Ireland or “Mná na hÉireann” is […]
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