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.
The Pogues – Thousands Are Sailing
A haunting ballad from one of the greatest bands of all time. This song evokes the memories of all those who were failed by the authorities in Ireland, be those authorities colonial or Irish. Millions have been forced to emigrate due to unnecessary hardships and deprivations in our beautiful land, from before the Famine, during […]
The Pogues – Wild Cats Of Kilkenny
This is what the banshee sounds like when you’re drunk on Irish poitín.