I saw Eric Bogle perform this back in the early 80's. It was the only time I'd ever seen my Dad cry over a song. This version, though, is very, very lovely. Dad would have loved it.
very sad song. Been to see what they think is McBride's grave in the Somme but there is a few and Bogle has never said if he made the details of the soldier up.
The first time I heard this song was on St. Patrick's Day in an Irish bar. It was sung by the owner's son. He also sang another song about a young man coming to America while at the same time, his uncle, who was a policeman in New York, was being killed. What was that song called, anyone know?
I saw Eric Bogle perform this back in the early 80's. It was the only time I'd ever seen my Dad cry over a song. This version, though, is very, very lovely. Dad would have loved it.
Loved the Corries live . Always went to see them in the Elgin Town Hall in the 60s
We read this in English Class, then heard the song. There was no smile on anyone's face after that.
what a song - so moving
very sad song. Been to see what they think is McBride's grave in the Somme but there is a few and Bogle has never said if he made the details of the soldier up.
The first time I heard this song was on St. Patrick's Day in an Irish bar. It was sung by the owner's son. He also sang another song about a young man coming to America while at the same time, his uncle, who was a policeman in New York, was being killed. What was that song called, anyone know?
Yeah the song's title Is "the streets of New York"
probably streets of new york by the wolfetones i'd say
The Streets on New York