This fine old ballad is very popular in Ireland, but is better known from the renditions by Christy Moore and Planxty. Rebel Voice kinda likes this Nic Jones version as Little Musgrave is originally an English song. The Planxty version is also included for comparison, as is a surprise inclusion from the US which is well […]
Dr Hook – Sylvia’s Mother
Rebel Voice is betting that most of you will not have heard this in a lifetime, and may not want to hear it again for another lifetime. Sylvia’s Mother seemed to be a right nasty piece of work. It was only a phone call, for fuck’s sake, she could have let him have a brief […]
Irish Ballad – Mary Black – Song For Ireland
This one will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Rebel Voice offers it for all those who have suffered in the struggle for Irish freedom. If the national movement for Irish independence had the strength of Mary Black’s voice, we would have been freed 100 years ago. https://youtu.be/oRdDnpkR3AQ – If you care, […]
The Pogues – I’m A Man You Don’t Meet Every Day
This is a gentle, old ballad from Ireland, performed by one of the greatest groups of all. The lyrics are kinda sad yet happy at the same time. I know, I know, the contradiction pains me too.
Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms [Rock]
This classic track from the eighties has a fantastic video. It makes all drunken men want to remember their time in the war, even if they weren’t in a war.