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Thread #41161   Message #597175
Posted By: Mary in Kentucky
21-Nov-01 - 10:34 AM
Thread Name: Which Irish Troubles Songs are Offensive
Subject: RE: Which Irish Troubles Songs are Offensive
I've always been more sensitive to instrumentals than words. To me, one of the lovliest tunes I've ever heard is Boulavogue. PeteBoom, I noticed that you mentioned one of my favorites as one that could offend some audiences. I'm glad you told me that, but for me the song will always be a heart-wrenching, melancholy tune that I can "wallow" in. To me the words detract from the emotion of the tune.

The DT version is here. But I know the version in the Clancy Bros. Songbook which is the same as Lesley's version here.