Planxty were one of the greatest folk groups ever to have emerged from Ireland. This song tells of the death of a young soldier who was fighting in a foreign war. His lover laments his passing. Perhaps there is going to be a lot more of such lamenting if the warmongers of the West and […]
This wonderful anti-war song, covered by Bob Dylan among others, tells of two young men, one of whom was Arthur McBride, who encounter a British recruiting Sergeant and his drummer boy in Napoleonic times in Ireland. The two Irishmen dispute the proposed merits of joining the British army only to be sent to the continent […]
Great songs last forever. This is one. It never tires or grows old. It will be played 500 years from now when we are are driving around in flying cars, on Mars. – If you enjoyed this, please share it –
It will probably have been a while since you last heard this classic rock track, so turn it up and never forget just how good it really is. Enjoy! – If you enjoyed this, please share it –
Here are two versions of the famous Irish folk song that tells of a young emigrant who leaves his native land to seek a better life in New York. The lyrics pay homage to the strong relationship between the Irish and the New York Police Department. As is the case with many emigres, it is […]
This is a beautiful track from the singer-songwriter, Jackson Browne. The lyrics in this haunting song are among some of the best ever written; poetry at its finest. The Irish among you may be more familiar with the Christy Moore version, yet this is a sterling performance by the man who wrote it. Enjoy! Enjoyed […]
This folk classic is here performed by The Kilkennys (I wonder where they’re from?). They are accompanied by set dancers wearing ‘heavy shoes’ who provide a wonderful percussion for a time. – If you care, please give it a share –
Although this classic has been covered by many, few can compare with any performance by the man who wrote it. This is a gentle and poignant rendition by the magnificent Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam. – If you enjoyed this, please share –
This is a standard of the folk scene in Ireland and wherever the Irish diaspora gather. It’s a lament for the emigrants and their descendants who live around the world. It can be difficult for those from some other nations to fully understand the emotional connections that Irish people have for their place of birth. […]
The back catalogue of this band is immense. Track after track of thumping hit. – If you care, please give it a share –
This is a clip from the George Clooney movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which was a retelling of the Greek classic The Odyssey. Clooney demonstrates his versatility in this performance. It’s also got a great theme track. You gotta love dem Soggy Bottom Boys! Enjoyed this? Please share
This song, written by Dicky Shannon for the playwright and revolutionary, Brendan Behan, reflects on the experiences of a prisoner who yearns for freedom. It was first performed in 1954 for the opening of Behan’s play, The Quare Fellow. It has been covered by many artists over the years and is heavily referenced in Stephen […]
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