The Beautiful South – Song For Whoever (Pop)

Here’s a piece of light, bouncy music to help ease you into your Easter weekend. The Beautiful South are, in Rebel Voice‘s humble opinion, one of the most underrated musical acts of the end of the 20th century, if not for much longer. Their back catalogue is most impressive. Song for Whoever was released in […]

Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Originally posted on Rebel Voice:
This iconic song should be played regularly in our fractured world. Yet it can be heard only sporadically. Is that because the capitalist-owned radio stations don’t enjoy hearing a death-knell sounded for their corporate, blood-soaked culture? Just a thought, and one of many that Rebel Voice tends to suffer from.…

Luke Kelly – The Molly Maguires (Miner’s Ballad Of Resistance)

The famed Molly Maguires were a 19th century secret society active in Ireland, Liverpool and parts of the Eastern USA. They were organised among the Irish emigres who worked in manual jobs and were perhaps best known as the rebellious coal miners of Pennsylvania. In 1877-88, violent resistance broke out in Pennsylvania between the Molly […]

Johnny Cash – Personal Jesus (Pop Cover)

You just can’t go wrong with Johnny Cash. He’s got that Midas touch when it comes to music. Every cover he ever tried was as good, if not better, than the original. Personal Jesus, the 80s hit from the English pop band, Depeche Mode, is no different. Cash was a Christian and this song perhaps […]

Luke Kelly – Parcel Of Rogues (Scottish Song Of Resistance)

Previously, Rebel Voice brought you this song as performed by the Scottish balladeer, Dick Gaughan. Parcel O’ Rogues – Dick Gahan This time, we present to you one of Ireland’s finest, Luke Kelly. Luke was a founding members of the Dubliners. His voice is special. It has the earthy and slightly rough tones of a working […]

Dick Gaughan – The Father’s Song

Dick Gaughan is not only a Scottish folk hero, he’s a global folk sensation. His performances will send shivers of the best kind down your spine. The lyrics to his songs speak of everyday trials and dreams. The Father’s Song is a beautiful critique of the world as it really is. This is a true […]

The Ocelots – Where Do You Go To My Lovely (Pop Cover)

Here is a novel cover of the popular Peter Sarstedt track, Where Do You Go To My Lovely? The original was number 1 for 4 weeks when released in 1969. The Ocelots give a pretty good rendition of it. Nice to see the younger generation keeping the best of the older songs current. If you enjoyed […]

The Smashing Pumpkins – Tonight, Tonight

Here’s one from a band we don’t hear as much of these days. Although they have broken up a number of times, and the line-up has changed considerably, The Smashing Pumpkins are still making music. Here’s one of their better-known tracks which might remind you of your favourite summer. If you enjoyed this, please share

The Jungle Book – King Louis Rocks The House

It’s an oldie, having been released in 1967, but the animated telling of The Jungle Book has stood the test of time in the most glorious fashion. Perhaps the best thing about this movie is the music score. There are a number of memorable performances, none more so than that of King Louie as he […]