Henry Joy (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Henry Joy (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
Another trad Irish rebel song for you, this time about Henry Joy McCracken (31 August 1767 - 17 July 1798) who was a leading member of the United Irishmen and led their forces in the field in Antrim in the Rebellion of 1798 with the aim of establishing an independent Irish republic. Following the defeat and dispersal of the rebels under his command, McCracken was court-martialed and executed in Belfast. This song remembers his gallant efforts and ultimate sacrifice for a free and united Ireland.
Lyrics:
An Ulster man I am proud to say from the Antrim Glens I come
Although I labored by the sea I followed fife and drum
I have heard the martial tramp of men; I've seen men fight and die
Ah! lads I well remember when I followed Henry Joy
I pulled my boat up from the sea I hid my sail away
I hung my nets on a greenwood tree and I scanned the moonlit bay
The boys were out, and the Redcoats too - I kissed my wife good-bye
And in the shade of the greenwood glade, sure I followed Henry Joy
In Antrim Town the tyrant stood, he tore our ranks with ball
But with a cheer and a pike to clear we swept the o'er the wall
Our pikes and sabers flashed that day - we won, but lost, ah why
No matter lads, I fought beside, and shielded Henry Joy
It was for Ireland's cause we fought, for home and sire we bled
Though our pikes were few still our hearts were true, and five to one lay dead
But many a lassie mourned her lad and mother mourned her boy
For youth was strong in that gallant throng, who followed Henry Joy
In Belfast Town they built a tree, and the Redcoats mustered there
I watched them come at the beat of the drum, rolled out from the barrack square
He kissed his sister and went aloft, he waved a last good-bye
"My God, he died," I turned and cried, "They have murdered Henry Joy!"
Glory to the boys of 98
Glory to the Island of Ireland and the martyrs that fell for her struggle.
@@adamlucid4752 Glóir do laochra na hÉireann! 🇮🇪
This is mine…
Can this be real???
I thought this day would never be…
Well played, bud-well played… I still can’t believe this is real… I don’t even have any words-this is my family; this is my cousin; this is… real? Alright then…
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Hugs. Hugs. Hugs.
Let's foggy dew
Up the rebels!
Erin Go Bragh! ❤
Happy year anniversary of this!!! Last year this was the best day ever-and one of the last living McCrackens loved it too💚💚💚
☘️☘️☘️🍀🍀🍀
Could you please do the Minstrel Boy?
Yes!!!❤
Impressive as always I’ll for sure be adding this to my collection of your tunes 👍
P.S: Again I’d like to request “A Pound a Week Rise”. As well as “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”. Two of my recently discovered favorites, love to hear you cover them both.
I am binging your tunes sir!
You have an incredible voice!
I would love love love to hear ur rendition of Isle of Hope Isle of Tears :)
Keep up the good work!
Such a good song especially the whistling donkeys version
I cannot even explain folks just how unbelievably special this made my first trip to King’s Island💚💚💚
Could you please do the wind that shakes the barley?
Seth, this is spectacular! Such a depth of emotion, really tears one up. Splendid mate!
That hat tip tho…
I never tire of hearing your music. It brings joy to my heart
So glad this had a month to shine all on its own💚💚💚 keep it shining💚💚💚
Any chance of an album with just Irish rebel music?
He has! Check out his releases tab on this channel!
Easter Rising
I would sell my soul to own this song…
This is the sweetest belated birthday gift ever💚💚💚 thank you💚💚💚
Seth, me lad, you have no idea how much your bardic call lifts me today. I have left my last day of therapy to heal the wounds inflicted by the corporate tyrant. Thank you.
Solidarity…
Could you maybe try your hand at the song 'Irish eyes' next? ❤
Clever how you keep sending me back here with your jump links…
I’m in love with this again💚💚💚
Thank you for doing this lovely song. It was such a pleasure to listen to and you sung it so well and with such emotion. ❤
You're so talented! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
IRISH SCOTT'S KEV HERE.WHEN I GET BACK HOME.THE LIMERS ARE GOING TO BE PURGED OUT OF EIRE N SCOT.🤟✌️🙏🙏🇮🇪🏴🍀
YES FINALLY- I love this song so much, kudos man❤❤
Seth, you have massive amount of talent! I hope you never quit. You are the reason that ‘It want to be in the Calvary’’ is my favorite song ever
I second that! It’s my favorite cover of that song!
I can’t even speak…
No single song has ever meant this much to me💚💚💚 from any single person💚💚💚
I am Henry Joy’s COUSIN-proud McCracken here!
And he’s largely been forgotten and unloved… but today, it’s like I could reach out and touch him, talk to him, hug him… funny how the gap between 200 years and 20 more (nearly 21) can be bridged with just the speaking of his name. I’m so grateful for this💚💚💚 and I swore this day would never be💚💚💚 I’m euphoric
Nice track ive always like this song thanks for covering it
Always love a new Seth post! Awesome!
That hat tip salute just melts my heart💚💚💚 for a forgotten man, no less… 🫠🫠🫠💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️
Padraig Pearse Next, or Children of Fear?
A new post of yours is always cause for celebration in this grisly world! This one is new to me but but instantly likeable.
This is lovely - you'd do a beautiful rendition of the other Henry Joy song (sometimes titled The Belfast Mountains)
There’s another?!
@@menyou1443 two others that I know
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My nanny baby LOVED this song! She beamed and beamed and danced a bit (9m old).
She has a special message for you that she wrote herself-
Gdjyf
Aww 🥰
Wow, I loved that way more than I expected to. I would love to hear more rebel songs!
2 seconds in and I knew this song would be one of the best
I am exceptionally biased as this one is mine (about my cousin) but I agree with you!!! Bonus points if any of it was recorded on 5/15, which was my 26th birthday🥳🥳🥳💚💚💚
Such amazing music and such amazing talent another great one
I keep coming back to this 💚💚💚 it means so much to me and I still can’t believe it’s real💚💚💚
Love this song. But have never heard that third verse before👏
God bless Ireland lord god 🙏🙏🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
I just cannot decide on a favorite song😊 Every time I think I've found it, you put out a new wonderful song❤
I can’t get over this one… it’s mine and it’s about my cousin I just can’t… 💚💚💚 wow!!! Miracles happen I love this so much… I had given up hope and then…
@@menyou1443 You're related to Henry Joy? 😲
@@hugemusiclover1837 YES!!! That’s why I’ve asked for this a million times!!! He’s my cousin by my 5th great grandfather!!! This means so much to me for him to sing about my family and my tie to Ireland I can’t even explain. He’s so forgotten and unspoken and that’s why I begged and begged and begged him to help me bring his memory back to life☺️☺️☺️ I would sell my soul to own this one.
@@menyou1443 That is so cool😮
@@hugemusiclover1837 thanks so much!!! 😊☺️💚 this is everything to me
Terrific!
Ah, I've been waiting for this one! I don't hear it as often which is a shame. Wonderful for you to put up your take on the song!
YOU?! Lol I agree; he’s my cousin!!! I was prepared to d*e on this hill…
Can we get “over the hills and far away”?
Cheers comrade
Feel like a rendition of "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner" would be something you'd have so much fun with
Rye whisky by the piritng Charles
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Fine; you’ve earned it back for a day-
#TGISeth!
more socialist/ communist and union songs Seth, come on you know you can make a left wing tribute to the republic...canada and the us...and more....
Are you Asatru? I see you wearing Mjönir in multiple videos so I was just curious.
Seth needs a life long diet or we're all going to lose him 😮
Come again?
That was very rude. You do not know what's going on in his life, and maybe he has health issues.
@@michellepollock5198 or maybe he’s not fat-have y’all considered that?
@@menyou1443that is true too. I didn't mean it like that at all.
@@michellepollock5198 I appreciate what you were trying to say, but when you said “maybe he has health issues” it came across as agreeing with OP.