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Thread #10223   Message #69518
Posted By: SeanM
09-Apr-99 - 07:59 PM
Thread Name: Why aren't the Corries taken seriously
Subject: RE: Why aren't the Corries taken seriously
Not necessarily the Corries, but I'll back you up on the Clancys... I especially love to hear people claim that they've 'ruined' songs by adding lyrics. In regards to the rebel songs, this is an especially humorous attack, as at least two of the brothers were in the IRA, and several family members have been involved in the 'troubles' at some point or another. How much more authentic can ya get? Sad to say, I've yet to really latch on to the more modern folkies, and haven't developed the deep appreciation of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie that seem to run through most folkies... guess I'm stuck with the music of a while ago...

M