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04 Dec 98 - 07:38 AM (#47957) Subject: REQ: Peter Pan and me From: Wolfgang Hell I remember a song with this title being mentioned once in the Forum as a recent song about the "troubles" in N-Ireland. As far as I know the lyrics have never been posted. I'd love to see them. Wolfgang |
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04 Dec 98 - 03:16 PM (#48011) Subject: RE: REQ: Peter Pan and me From: Jaxon Hi Wolfgang, It was written by Tommy Sands and although it reflected the sadness of the troubles it kept an optimistic eye on the future. I have the lyrics on a different computer (not on line). I'll pull them off and get them to you next week. It was released by Moloney, O'Connell & Keane on their album "Kilkelly". Jack Murray |
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04 Dec 98 - 05:46 PM (#48025) Subject: RE: REQ: Peter Pan and me From: Philippa I'll be interested to see what Jack Murray comes up with. I thought Peter Pan and Me was written by Mickey MacConnell, who wrote "Only Our Rivers Run Free", but I don't recall it being about the troubles so were probably thinking of two different songs? |
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05 Dec 98 - 11:10 AM (#48123) Subject: Lyr Add: PETER PAN AND ME (Mickey MacConnell)^^ From: Jaxon Phillipa was right. It was written by Mickey MacConnell. I got my writers mixed up. Here are the lyrics. PETER PAN AND ME Mickey MacConnell We knew we faced the power that comes from money When we marched against the empire's mighty scheme They were armed with special powers and legislation while we were armed with youth and foolish dreams But it seemed so right in Derry all that summer When we took command and built our barricades We were an army dressed in faded jeans and sandals Too young and full of pride to be afraid And we believed in things like justice, truth & freedom And we believed we had a right to liberty And we believed that we could build a new tomorrow That's how it seemed to Pater Pan and me. But we soon learned the truth of street rebellion As our city crumbled round us stone by stone Betrayed by those that promised they would help us Against tanks and troops and guns we stood alone Revolution is no game for foolish dreamers For dreamers never know the price that must be paid And before long we learned all power comes from a rifle And we learned to bleed and die and be afraid And soon no one spoke of justice, truth or freedom And soon no one gave a damn for liberty And all we hoped was that we might go on surviving We grew up fast, young Peter Pan and me. Then the empire dealt us death and fear and prison There's no mercy from that milit'ry machine And their street kids lost their faded jeans & sandals For hoods and guns with loaded magazines Now the years have wrought their cruel retribution And our brothers and their sisters bear the pain As both sides strive for violent solutions And the politicians play their deadly game And among the dead lie justice, truth & freedom And among the dead lie hope and liberty But if you care enough about brave new tomorrows Pull up a chair, join Peter Pan & me. Jack Murray ^^ |
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06 Dec 98 - 10:45 AM (#48261) Subject: RE: REQ: Peter Pan and me From: Wolfgang Jack, what a beautiful song that is. Thanks a lot. Wolfgang |
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07 Dec 98 - 04:34 AM (#48385) Subject: RE: REQ: Peter Pan and me From: skw@ Maybe Wolfgang was thinking of 'Humpty Dumpty Was Killed', written by Tommy Sands. It's not about the Troubles either but about truth and indoctrination in a wider sense, based on the nursery rhyme. Haven't checked whether it's in the DT. - Susanne |
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07 Dec 98 - 07:52 AM (#48393) Subject: RE: REQ: Peter Pan and me From: Philippa Humpty dumpty was pushed, Right ver the garden wall Humpty dumpty was pushed, And nobody knew it at all, all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again... I didn't try title or phrases in the DT, but I tried Tommy Sands (2 songs, including the beautiful but tragic There were roses) and Colm Sands (nothing). I sometimes mix up which of the two brothers wrote a song. I'd like to get "Whatever you say, say nothing" (..when you talk about you know what, For if you know who should hear you, Yoou know what you'll get/ They'll take you away to you know where for you wouldn't know how long./So for you know who's sake Don't let anyone hear you singing this song) (Tommy?) and the one about "Marching" (Colm?) - that the solution to the parades issue would be to let the marchers parade around a special arena. Mickey MacConnell has a neat one about politician speak - sometning like "I'm awfully glad you asked me that for at this point in time, Concerning negotiations that are in the pipeline... ...I hope I've made things clear"
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03 Nov 99 - 09:45 PM (#131518) Subject: Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me'...? From: Shay Gillian Veno I am searching for the lyrics to a song I heard on the Mick Maloney album "Kilkenny" It's called "Peter Pan and Me". My first impression was that it was too much without resolve. In remembering some of the lyrics, I've decided to learn it after all, even if it never makes it to our set. However, in classic fashion, I cannot for the life of me find the cd. Does anyone have the lyrics handy? Thanks. |
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03 Nov 99 - 10:31 PM (#131530) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me' From: Brendy The song was written by Mickey MacConnell, probably better known from other songs as "Only our rivers..", "The Tinkerman's Daughter" etc. As you have probably guessed, the song concerns the uncertain times surrounding the birth of the Civil Rights movement in the north of Ireland. I used to play it with him in the mid eighties; the chords I know still, but alas, with the passage of time, the old short-term memory ain't what it used to be, and I don't have all the words anymore. (well I do, but they wouldn't be in the right order). The only thing I can suggest is to try and get a copy of his own CD, the name of which I am not sure of neither. Some help I am!! Anyway, Shay, I'll keep an eye out for it, but I'm sure you won't be waiting too long before somebody comes up with it. |
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04 Nov 99 - 06:11 AM (#131597) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me' From: Philippa See Jaxon's contribution 5 Dec 98 |
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04 Nov 99 - 06:12 AM (#131598) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me' From: Philippa Jaxon's contribution! |
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04 Nov 99 - 06:38 AM (#131603) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me' From: Wolfgang Not meant as a reproach to you, Shay (truly sorry, if it sound like that), but as a reminder to all of us: The simple thread title 'Lyric request: Peter Pan and me' finds the old thread (and lyrics) during the process of thread generation (which can be aborted then) whereas the colourful titeling 'where the hell is..' beats the search machine. Wolfgang |
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04 Nov 99 - 10:14 AM (#131674) Subject: Lyr Add: PETER PAN AND ME (Mickey MacConnell) From: Melbert Lyrics as follows.
We knew we faced the power that comes from money
We soon learned the truth of street rebellion
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04 Nov 99 - 10:17 AM (#131677) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me' From: Melbert Brendy - I may see Mick next week when I'm in Listowel. Shall I give him your regards? |
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03 Aug 00 - 12:12 PM (#271053) Subject: Lyric Request: Peter Pan & Me From: GUEST,Frank B. Does anyone know where I can find the lyrics to Peter Pan & Me, the song about civil rights struggles in the 60's in Derry? Thank you. Frank B. |
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03 Aug 00 - 02:04 PM (#271124) Subject: Lyr Add: PETER PAN AND ME (Mickey MacConnell)^^ From: Alice Frank, it was previously posted in other threads click here Where the hell is 'Peter Pan and Me' and click here Peter Pan and me
Alice
from contribution on previous thread,
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Peter Pan and Me
We knew we faced the power that comes from money
But we soon learned the truth of street rebellion
Then the empire dealt us death and fear and prison Jack Murray ^^ |
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03 Aug 00 - 02:40 PM (#271145) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: Peter Pan & Me From: Joe Offer Sounds like a great song. Anybody got a tune? Alice, when are we going to get you to be able to transcribe all these great songs you know? -Joe Offer- |
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03 Aug 00 - 04:27 PM (#271220) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: Peter Pan & Me From: GUEST, Banjo Johnny It's on the Kilkelly CD ... the tune is rather dreary but I like the text very much. == Johnny |
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03 Aug 00 - 04:34 PM (#271222) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: Peter Pan & Me From: Brendy I think John Moulden has copies of Micky's tape, and I think it can be ordered through him. Might as well hear it 'from the horse's mouth', as it were. B. |
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04 Aug 00 - 01:07 PM (#271406) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: Peter Pan & Me From: John Moulden That is so: see www.ulstersongs.com. Thank you for remembering me Brendy, ?Carson is it? |
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04 Aug 00 - 02:10 PM (#271448) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: Peter Pan & Me From: GUEST,Frank B Thanks a million, Alice. |
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17 Feb 11 - 04:35 PM (#3097473) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Pan and Me (Mickey MacConnell) From: mark142857 If anyone wants the chords to this song, I've put them on the ultimate-guitar.com website. Enjoy! |