Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Taliban Song?

Subject: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: Tiocfaidh
Date: 12 Feb 04 - 04:34 AM

Hello all.

I heard a group playing a song, a while ago, that they said they thought Johnny McEvoy wrote.
It goes to the tune of 'The Old Orange Flute', and the only part I remember of it, is the chorus:

"Too ra loo, too ra la
It's a long way from Ireland to Afghanistan.
Too ra loo, too ra la
Osama Bin Laden, and the oul' Taliban"

I would really love to know where I could get a copy of the words, as it is totally hilarious. I've scoured the internet near and far, and there's no mention of it on Johnny's website.

Thanks for any help.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 14 Feb 04 - 02:32 PM

Hi Botticelli

I cannot answer you exactly but Simon Hindley does a fantastic parody of er...something or other, you'll know the one, called 'I Wanna Be A Taliban' which never fails to bring the house down. Will that do?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: GUEST
Date: 21 May 04 - 08:56 AM

What is the address of Johnny's website?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 21 May 04 - 09:45 PM

Sure it's Johnny McEvoy's? I've a feeling Joe Mulherron of Derry wrote something along those lines..

Regards

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: GUEST,Blue Maiden
Date: 07 Jun 07 - 01:30 PM

The Original Song By Johnny was called Botany Bay, if that helps any.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: Gulliver
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 09:16 PM

I heard a song a few months ago in a session in Dublin that started:

"Come all you bold heroes of Afghanistan"

which mentioned Taliban, etc., but can't remember any more about it right now. Very funny--I'll try to contact the singer.

Don

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: GUEST,Annamieuk
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 03:21 PM

Can't wait to see the lyrics for this one!! Love Johnny to bits, can't stop listening to his albums on my MP3. Have spent £££s downloading and purchasing his albums. The song I like most at the moment is "Avondale", just can't stop singing it. Getting some very funny looks at work!! I also like "Rose of Allendale" and love "Michael" as well. Would just love to see Johnny perform live, and to meet him in person.
I can get most of his lyrics for anyone, from my CDs, so don't hesitate to ask. e-mail me at: [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: GUEST,john
Date: 23 May 11 - 06:41 PM

hi this song is called the ould taliban i have it on cd i could copy it for u where are u from

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 24 May 11 - 12:06 PM

Somewhat belatedly, can I confess that the Joe Mulherron song I was thinking of, back in 2004 was The Wee White Turban of the PLO! The video is impenetrable - and Joe's accent takes practice - but it's still very funny!

Regards

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Song?
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 31 May 11 - 02:27 PM

Maybe Johnny McEvoy didn't have a web site when this thread was started, but he has one now: http://www.johnnymcevoy.net.

I didn't see a master list of all his songs, or any lyrics, but there are 26 videos.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Taliban Song?
From: GUEST,GUEST,paul
Date: 28 Feb 21 - 07:20 AM

Hello GUEST,john
I would like a copy of the ould taliban song.
Thanks,
Paul from Offaly, Ireland

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Taliban Song?
From: GUEST,#
Date: 28 Feb 21 - 10:34 AM

GUEST,GUEST,paul,

I expect you didn't notice that the post from GUEST,john is ten years old. I wish you luck, but don't hold your breath.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Taliban Song?
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Mar 21 - 04:37 AM

GUEST,GUEST,#

I noticed his post is ten years old. I thought I might as well give it a go putting in a request. What else might you suggest?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Johnny McEvoy Taliban Song?
From: GUEST,#
Date: 01 Mar 21 - 09:49 AM

Beats me. Have you tried prayer ?? LOL