This beautifully haunting song is set in Louisiana. It is a creole song but has become a firm favourite across Ireland. Here it is performed by a number of talented Irish musicians. Which do you prefer? – If you care, give it a share –
The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues
This is one of the best of a great back catalogue.
The Waterboys – The Whole Of The Moon
The Waterboys – A Man Is In Love
The Waterboys were one of the bands who saved the eighties when popular music was completely shit in the Celtic Isles. The lyrics in this classic are the type of poetry that Bob Dylan only wishes he was capable of.
The Ballad Of Moss-Free
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The Parting Glass – Various Artists
This is a selection of various renditions of the haunting and poignant song, The Parting Glass, as it is sung in 4 different performances. Rebel Voice finds it interesting to hear the various takes on this solid Irish standard. Choose your favourite and let us know.
John Lennon And Yoko Ono – The Luck Of The Irish
This is a bit twee but Lennon’s heart is in the right place. Sadly, the same could be said for his unfortunate decision to let Yoko sing on this. Jaysus, but she’s brutal. She sounds like a badly injured crow trying to imitate Janice Street Porter.
Christy Moore – Ordinary Man
This song was a strong criticism upon the state of society when it was written decades ago, yet it fits our world today. How much has changed? Rebel Voice supports Irish music and socialism. This song is both.
Mick Lavelle – Comedic Green Fields Of France
This is an alternative version of the famous song, ‘The Green Fields of France’ in which the singer laments the invention of the song to begin with. It goes down well in Irish pubs across the planet, although the song is in danger of becoming a parody of itself.
Bobby Sands – Back Home In Derry
This beautiful song was written by the Irish revolutionary and martyr, Bobby Sands. The lyrics are among the best to be found in any Rebel Song. Rebel Voice highly recommends this song.
Frances Black – Legal Illegal
The lyrics of this fine song are every bit as relevant today as they were all those many years ago when this song first came out. It was written by the musical genius known as Ewan MacColl.
Dolores Keane – Caledonia
Rebel Voice recalled hearing this song in an advert on TV many years ago now. It was also on the highly successful album, A Woman’s Heart. Sadly, Dolores Keane has not appeared in public as much as she used to, having bravely survived a battle with cancer.
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