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 […]
This haunting song was composed and written by Scottish folk singer, Ian Campbell, and first released in 1963 but made famous by Simon and Garfunkel, who included it on their first album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M., one year later. It tells of the horrors of a nuclear blast and was written at a time when the […]
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
Previously, Rebel Voice brought you this song as performed by the Scottish balladeer, Dick Gaughan. https://rebelvoice.blog/2018/03/15/parcel-o-rogues-dick-gahan/ This time, we present to you one of Ireland’s finest, Luke Kelly. Luke was a founding members of the Dubliners. His voice is special. It has the earthy and slightly rough tones of a working class man, to match […]
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 […]
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
Black is the colour is one of the best known folk ballads in The Celtic Isles, being covered by many notable artists, some of whom are shown here. Amazingly, no one knows who wrote it. It apparently came over to the USA from Scotland during the massive wave of migrations that took place during the […]
This is a great track from the Scottish singer-songwriter that should have resonance for many who hear it. It speaks of the struggle to find your place in an increasingly complex and pressurized life. How many among you have drank too much alcohol hoping for the good times that never seem to arrive? How many […]
Rebel Voice was truly delighted to discover this gem whilst browsing. When the relatively unknown KT Tunstall first performed this song on the Jools Holland show, she stole the spotlight from the many better known musicians there. It has to rank as one of the best debut performances of all time. Remember, this is just one […]
This is a powerful ballad from the mighty Glaswegian balladeer, Dick Gaughan. It laments the use and abuse of the working class by the Establishment who manipulate them into fighting evil, pointless wars so that the rich get richer and the poor die. This haunting song could be sung by working men and women wherever […]
