So at least through St. Patrick's Day, the GMM will be Irish music.
And what better way to start than with the "Song for Ireland."
From Triskelle: No matter who is performing ... this song always takes us back to the sunset at Doolin in County Clare.
One day we were awaiting the sunset when a woman walked by. Just close your eyes and imagine an Irish woman on the east coast. Yep, that's her. Long curly red hair, sharp profile, long black dress and a dog to knee-height.
It is a dangerous song too. It makes us yearn for Ireland and the urge to buy a ticket is almost irresistible.
Couldn't say it better myself.
So sit back and enjoy as this truly great piece of music as Mary Black, Luke Kelly and the Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers and Robbie O'Connel, and Bard of Cornwall transport us on a trip around the Emerald Ilse.
Mary Black
Luke Kelly and the Dubliners (supposedly, this is the last song Kelly ever recorded)
I love the uilleann pipe bridge in this version.
Clancy Brothers and Robbie O'Connell
And finally, the young up-and-comer, Bard of Cornwall
Which version do you think is best?
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1 comment:
I kinda like the Mary Black version. And being half Irish, I'm waiting until the 17th, too. My girlfriend is even going to make corned beef for me!
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