Billy Connolly, Tall Tales and Wee Stories by Billy Connolly Billy Connolly was born on 24th November, 1942. His career path has taken him from the shipyards of Glasgow, where he worked as a welder, to life as a folk musician and then onto the stage as a stand-up comedian. He also did a stint […]
Iona Fyfe – Away From My Window (Scottish Folk)
Here’s a beautiful ballad from the Scottish nightingale. We don’t hear nearly enough from this gifted singer. Rebel Voice hopes to remedy that. If you enjoyed this, please share
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 […]
Iona Fyfe – Banks Of Inverurie (Scottish Folk)
Here’s a Scottish folk ballad from a fine young talent. Scotland is a land with a rich history of ballads and has the singers to perform them. You gotta love the accent too. If you enjoyed this, please share
Irish Rebel Ballad – Four Green Fields – Dick Gaughan
Here we have the pleasure of listening to Dick Gaughan‘s rendition of the popular Irish rebel song Four Green Fields. Gaughan’s voice is haunting and lends itself beautifully to this lament. – If you care, give it a share –
Connolly Was There – Dick Gaughan
This is a strong performance by the Glaswegian giant of folk music in the Celtic Isles. It is prefaced by a short intro to James Connolly, the Irish-Scottish socialist who was executed by British Army firing squad as he was tied to a chair due to his injuries. The Glasgow accent of Gaughan is great […]
Song For Ireland – Dick Gaughan
Here the beautiful ballad, Song For Ireland, is performed by the musical genius, Dick Gaughan. This fine rendition is an example of what can be achieved when Ireland and Scotland work together. Rebel Voice truly hopes that the proud people of Scotland get the freedom they so richly deserve. Perhaps all of Ireland will be […]
Scottish Balladeer – Dick Gaughan – Craigie Hill
This is a haunting Scottish ballad performed by the Glaswegian maestro, Dick Gaughan whom has the voice of a hard-drinking Scottish angel who would sing you to happiness, or knock your fuck in, dependent upon how you behave. Any country would be privileged to have a musician such as Dick Gaughan. This song will tug […]