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GUEST,Britfolker Lyr Add: BNP broadcast folk song (234* d) RE: Lyr Add: BNP broadcast folk song 26 Apr 05

I would admit to subscribing to the philosophy of the song, except for the racist *Iraqis and Afghans* bit.

But having just looked at the BNP video clip, (thanks for the link sapper82), I don't think I could sing it without bringing to mind the purpose to which it has been put by the BNP. So no, I don't think I could sing it.

Mind you, it is not the first song that has been spoilt for me by seeing the video clip :-) (New thread, any one?)


Personally, I think the melody lacks the strength of the lyrics. I would have thought something with a bit more punch would have been more fitting.

Just for a moment forgetting the BNP associations with the song, what *would* Ewan McColl have done musically with a set of words expressing these sentiments? (Excluding the racist bit).

Hmm!


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