This is a beautifully haunting ballad from the United States and is an example of what is best about that national behemoth. The US has an impressive musical culture that has become overshadowed by the actions of successive administrations who have plundered and are plundering the world. When the citizens of the US again embrace […]
This haunting melody, performed here by Christy Moore, was written by Micky MacConnell (pictured in cover photo) from Fermanagh in the Occupied Six Counties Of Ireland (OSC). The lyrics lament the bondage of colonialism that Ireland has endured for too long. Only Our Rivers Run Free is one of the most popular ballads to be heard […]
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 […]
This is a thoughtful song from the master storyteller, Ralph McTell. – If you care, give it a share –
This haunting ballad is about the Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh. It’s a fitting tribute to a genius. McLean is at his very best in this performance. There’s surely great beauty in the simplicity of a man, his voice, his guitar and his dreams. – If you care, give it a share –
This timeless classic from Sting has been covered by many artists, famous and not so famous. Here are a few versions. We have left perhaps the best to last. Here Stings performs his song accompanied by the lute (pretentious fucker) (only joking Sting). – If you care, give it a share –
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 […]
This stunning English ballad sums up all that is best about folk music. It tells a beautiful story in the most memorable way. The lyrics of this, whilst a tad soppy, are very emotive. Rebel Voice is of the opinion that surely such impact is the mark of a truly great song. – If you […]
The setting for this performance is sensational (sound might be a tad engineered). It’s a classic for a good reason though. – If you care, give it a share –
Music like this is why we Irish enjoy our drink. It loosens the limbs for throwing shapes. https://youtu.be/_bWqZQ-Ebw8 – If you care, give it a share –
Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke This is number 9 in the Detective Dave Robicheaux series and was first published way back in 1996 (some of you may not have been born then). It’s one more in Rebel Voice‘s ongoing Burke binge. In this installment, Robicheaux finds himself in a mess as Louisiana’s racist past […]
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